Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix
Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lucky Charms... | Gold Medal C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 51.6g | 39.2g |
| Sugars | 17.3g | 23.1g |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.9g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 3.7g |
| Fat | 3.6g | 6.7g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix
Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix
Serving size 70.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.8g 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:
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CEREAL TOPPING (SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, DEXTROSE, GELATIN, SALT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR [RED 40, YELLOW 5 & 6, BLUE 1], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E [MIXED TOCOPHEROLS] ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C [SODIUM ASCORBATE], IRON AND ZINC [MINERAL NUTRIENTS], A B VITAMIN [NIACINAMIDE], VITAMIN B6 [PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE], VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN A [PALMITATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], A B VITAMIN [FOLIC ACID], VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3), MARSHMALLOW BITS (DEXTROSE, PALM OIL, ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], NATURAL FLAVOR, COLOR [YELLOW LAKE 5, RED LAKE 40, BLUE LAKE 1, AND OTHER COLOR ADDED]), SUGAR, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), PALM OIL, DEXTROSE, BUTTERMILK, SALT, CORN STARCH, DATEM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix
Serving size 54.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.2g 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 FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, COCOA, DEXTROSE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: EGG WHITE, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), EGGS WITH SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO AND DIESTERS, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix 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: Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix has a BSI of 95.8 while Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix has a BSI of 72.3. Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 72.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix contains 73.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix contains 72.6g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix provides 3.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.4g in Gold Medal Chocolate Chocolate Cake Mix. 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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