Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Hummingbird Cake
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Spaghetti & Meatballs
Wawa IncorporatedComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Hummingbird ... | Spaghetti & ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 75.0g |
| Sugars | 24.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 7.1g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 28.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 22.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Hummingbird Cake vs Spaghetti & Meatballs: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Spaghetti & Meatballs has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Hummingbird Cake's extremely high impact (BSI 75.1). Spaghetti & Meatballs contains 36.0g more carbs per serving, Spaghetti & Meatballs provides 7.1g more fiber. Hummingbird Cake 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.
Hummingbird Cake
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Nutritional Labels
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Hummingbird Cake
Serving size 76.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
SUGAR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG, PECANS, CRUSHED PINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE, PINEAPPLE JUICE, ASCORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, CORN SYRUP, CINNAMON, BANANAS, PALM OIL, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, TBHQ [PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), SALT, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, DEXTROSE, CORNSTARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ORANGE PEEL, CITRIC ACID, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CORNSTARCH, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CELLULOSE GUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, AGAR-AGAR, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, GELLAN GUM, PECTIN, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ERYTHORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), YELLOW 5, CARAMEL COLOR, YELLOW 6, SODIUM PROPIONATE PRESERVATIVE, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, ENZYMES, TURMERIC EXTRACT COLOR.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Serving size 420.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 58.9g 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:
COOKED SPAGHETTI PASTA WATER, SPAGHETTI PASTA [SEMOLINA {WHEAT}, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULPHATE {IRON}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), SAUCE [TOMATO (TOMATO, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE] , WATER, ONION, TOMATO, SUGAR, OLIVE OIL, BASIL, SALT, GARLIC, CORN STARCH, BLACK PEPPER, ONION POWDER, DRIED BASIL, DRIED OREGANO, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED THYME, DRIED RED CHILI PEPPER), FULLY COOKED ITALIAN STYLE BEEF AND PORK MEATBALLS, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN ADDED, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED (BEEF, PORK, WATER, BREAD CRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND YEAST], ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], RICOTTA CHEESE WHEY, PART SKIM MILK, CREAM, VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM {STABILIZERS}], TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR], LIQUID EGG WHITES, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, SPICES. PARSLEY. BROWN SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANMATE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Hummingbird Cake
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: Hummingbird Cake has a BSI of 75.1 while Spaghetti & Meatballs has a BSI of 100.0. Hummingbird Cake has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Hummingbird Cake appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 75.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Hummingbird Cake contains 51.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Spaghetti & Meatballs contains 17.9g per 100g. Spaghetti & Meatballs has 33.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Hummingbird Cake provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Spaghetti & Meatballs. Spaghetti & Meatballs provides 1.7g 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.
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