Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mud Pies
Mr KiplingHoliday Cake
Rich Products CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mud Pies | Holiday Cake |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 50.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 39.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Mud Pies vs Holiday Cake: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Holiday Cake has extremely high impact (BSI 95.1) compared to Mud Pies's high impact (BSI 46.5). Holiday Cake contains 25.0g more carbs per serving. Mud Pies 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.
Mud Pies
Holiday Cake
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Mud Pies
Serving size 46.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED, PALM), WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, DEXTROSE, LOW FAT COCOA POWDER, SWEETENED CONDENSED SKIMMED MILK (SUGAR, CONDENSED SKIMMED MILK), VEGETABLE FAT (PALM), CHOCOLATE FLAVOR SUGAR STRANDS (SUGAR, COCOA POWDER, POTATO STARCH, GLUCOSE SYRUP, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER), BEESWAX), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, WHEY POWDER, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, POLYSORBATE 60, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, DRIED EGG WHITE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, MILK PROTEIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE - TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALGINATE, FLAVOR (CONTAINS SODIUM METABISULPHITE (PRESERVATIVE - TO RETAIN FRESHNESS)).
Holiday Cake
Serving size 87.0 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:
SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS (TBHQ)), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGG WHITES, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, SKIM MILK, COCOA ALKALI PROCESSED, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CORNSTARCH, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MONO DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, WHEY (A MILK DERIVATIVE), SALT, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CORNSTARCH, WHEAT STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, GUAR GUM, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE), DEXTRIN, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Mud Pies
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Holiday Cake
Minerals
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: Mud Pies has a BSI of 46.5 while Holiday Cake has a BSI of 95.1. Mud Pies has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mud Pies appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 46.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mud Pies contains 54.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Holiday Cake contains 57.5g per 100g. Mud Pies has 3.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mud Pies provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Holiday Cake. Mud Pies provides 1.1g 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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