Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts
Mckee Foods CorporationGlazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned
Herman Seekamp, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Little Debbi... | Glazed Old F... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 76.0g | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 37.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g | 10.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts vs Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned's very high impact (BSI 50.0). Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts contains 49.0g more carbs per serving, Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts provides 1.9g more fiber. Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned 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.
Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts
Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts
Serving size 128.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 36.1g 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, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, COTTONSEED AND/OR PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN OILS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, COCONUT. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: WHEAT BRAN, GLYCERIN, DEXTROSE, EGGS, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEAT GERM, BROWN SUGAR, SOY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED WHEAT AND/OR CORN STARCH, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, METHYL AND PROPYL PARABENS, CALCIUM PROPIONATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, TAPIOCA STARCH, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, WHEY, SOY LICITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, KARAYA GUM, NUTMEG, AGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLORS (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, EXTRACTS OF ANNATTO, TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA).
Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned
Serving size 49.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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 FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, PALM AND/OR COTTONSEED AND/OR CANOLA OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: AGAR, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, CELLULOSE GUM, CORNSTARCH, CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, EGG YOLKS, EGGS, ENZYMES, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, FUMARIC ACID, GLYCERIN, GUAR GUM, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), LOCUST BEAN GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, WHEAT STARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food Tags
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Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts 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: Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts has a BSI of 100.0 while Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned has a BSI of 50.0. Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 50.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts contains 59.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned contains 55.1g per 100g. Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned has 4.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Little Debbie, Crunch Mini Donuts provides 2.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Glazed Old Fashioned Lil' Smiles Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned. 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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