Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Honey Bun Glazed
Flowers Foods, Inc.Cocktail Croissants
Gold Standard Baking, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Honey Bun Gl... | Cocktail Cro... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 12.0g |
| Sugars | 21.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Honey Bun Glazed vs Cocktail Croissants: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Honey Bun Glazed has extremely high impact (BSI 90.0) compared to Cocktail Croissants's moderate impact (BSI 23.2). Honey Bun Glazed contains 37.0g more carbs per serving, Honey Bun Glazed provides 2.0g more fiber. Cocktail Croissants is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Honey Bun Glazed
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Nutritional Labels
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Honey Bun Glazed
Serving size 99.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.0g 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:
UNBLEACHED AND BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, CINNAMON, DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, SALT, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY FLOUR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), AGAR, SOY LECITHIN, ENZYMES, MONOGLYCERIDES, DATEM, ASCORBIC ACID, WHEAT STARCH, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLORED WITH TURMERIC AND ANNATTO, DRY HONEY, PRESERVED WITH CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, NATAMYCIN AND POTASSIUM SORBATE.
Cocktail Croissants
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID], WATER, MARGARINE [PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES), BETA CAROTENE COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE], HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SALT, WHEY, DOUGH CONDITIONERS [CALCIUM SULFATE, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTER OF MONOGLYCERIDE (DATEM), AMMONIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, AZODICARBONAMIDE], CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVES), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Honey Bun Glazed
Minerals
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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: Honey Bun Glazed has a BSI of 90.0 while Cocktail Croissants has a BSI of 23.2. Cocktail Croissants has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cocktail Croissants appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 23.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Honey Bun Glazed contains 49.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cocktail Croissants contains 42.9g per 100g. Cocktail Croissants has 6.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Honey Bun Glazed provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cocktail Croissants. Honey Bun Glazed provides 2.0g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.