Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hammond's, R... | Dark Chocola... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 25.0g |
| Sugars | 29.0g | 18.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
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Nutritional Labels
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Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake
Serving size 64.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA MASS, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], AND NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), EVAPORATED MILK, CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUMBS (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOYBEAN AND OR PALM OILS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SALT, CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AND SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER]), ANHYDROUS BUTTER, INVERT SUGAR, SORBITOL, CORN SYRUP, COCOA BUTTER, CREAM FLAVOR (WATER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR), VANILLA BEAN PASTE (SUGAR, WATER, VANILLA EXTRACT, VANILLA BEANS, GUM TRAGACANTH), CREAM CHEESE FLAVOR (SOYBEAN OIL AND NATURAL FLAVORS), RED LAKE 40 (COCONUT OIL, SOY LECITHIN, AND TITANIUM DIOXIDE), SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Serving size 42.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
CARAMEL (CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, EVAPORATED MILK [MILK, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE & CARRAGEENAN [STABILIZERS], VITAMIN D3], WHIPPING CREAM, BUTTER, WATER, SALT, EGG ALBUMEN, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA), DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, ANHYDROUS MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), CONFECTIONERY COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA POWDER, WHEY POWDER, NONFAT MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), SEA SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake 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: Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake has a BSI of 62.5 while Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels has a BSI of 46.2. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 46.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake contains 53.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels contains 59.5g per 100g. Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake has 6.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hammond's, Red Velvet Cake provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels. 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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