Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Gourmet Cupcakes
Kimberley's BakeshoppeFrosted Mini Donuts
Mary Ann's Baking CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Gourmet Cupc... | Frosted Mini... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Gourmet Cupcakes
Frosted Mini Donuts
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Nutritional Labels
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Gourmet Cupcakes
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), SUGAR, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), EGGS, WATER, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, CARAMEL FILLING (SWEETENED CONDENSED NONFAT MILK [CONDENSED NONFAT MILK, SUGAR], SUGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, NONFAT DRY MILK, CANOLA OIL, SODIUM ALGINATE, SALT, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SOYBEAN LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE), CHOCOLATE FLAVORED FILLING (WATER, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], COLOR [CARAMEL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE], SODIUM ACID SULPHATE, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], AGAR-AGAR), CORN SYRUP, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY (MILK), SPRINKLES (CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER)], SUGAR, COLOR [TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C YELLOW #5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #6 LAKE, FD&C RED #3, FD&C RED #40 LAKE, BLUE #1 LAKE], CORNSTARCH, CARNAUBA WAX, SHELLAC), LEAVENING BLEND (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, NONFAT DRY MILK, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, FRACTIONATED PALM AND/OR FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL FAT, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOYBEAN LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, CHOCOLATE COATED CEREAL SPRINKLES (CRISPY CEREAL [RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, COCOA BUTTER], CHOCOLATE [COCOA MASS, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK, COCOA MASS, WHEY (MILK), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHITE CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK, WHEY (MILK), SOYBEAN LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GUM ARABIC, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, COCONUT FAT), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DATEM.
Frosted Mini Donuts
Serving size 34.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNAL OIL, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SOYBEAN OIL, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG YOLKS, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, SPICE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL VANILLIN, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, FD&C YELLOW 5 & 6.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Gourmet Cupcakes
Minerals
Frosted Mini Donuts
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Gourmet Cupcakes
Frosted Mini Donuts
Food Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Gourmet Cupcakes has a BSI of 43.8 while Frosted Mini Donuts has a BSI of 30.4. Frosted Mini Donuts has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Frosted Mini Donuts appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Gourmet Cupcakes contains 48.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Frosted Mini Donuts contains 50.0g per 100g. Gourmet Cupcakes has 2.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Gourmet Cupcakes provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Frosted Mini Donuts. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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