Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Muffin
Blue Chip GamesCroissants
Not A Branded ItemComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Muffin | Croissants |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 50.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 24.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Muffin vs Croissants nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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.
Muffin
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Muffin
Serving size 114.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.9g 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:
UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (MALTED BARLEY, FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BANANA PUREE (BANANAS, ASCORBIC ACID), EGGS (WHOLE EGGS, CITRIC ACID), SUGAR, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM (MILK), NATURAL FLAVORING), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK, VITAMIN A, PALMITATE), CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORS), MILK (2% REDUCED FAT MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), CINNAMON, VANILLA EXTRACT (VANILLA BEAN EXTRACT, WATER, ALCOHOL, SUGAR), BAKING POWDER (CORN STARCH, BICARBONATE SODA, SODIUM ALUMINIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM ACID PHOSPHATE), BAKING SODA (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SALT (CALCIUM, SILICATE, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM IODIDE).
Croissants
Serving size 48.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
EN: CROISSANT PATISSERIE WITH COCOA FILLING WHEAT FLOUR, FILLING WITH COCOA 40% [SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL), WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, WHEY POWDER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, MODIFIED STARCH, COCOA POWDER (5, 25%), EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN, POLYGLYCEROL POLYRICINOLEATE), PRESERVATIVE (POTASSIUM SORBATE), ACID (CITRIC ACID), THICKENER (CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE), VANILLIN], MARGARINE [VEGETABLE OILS (PALM OIL, SUNFLOWER M, RAPESEED OIL), WATER, EMULSIFIERS (SOY LECITHIN, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS), IODIZED SALT (SALT, NO SUNFLOWER IODATE), ACID (CITRIC ACID), PRESERVATIVE (SORBIC ACID), FLAVOURING, COLOUR (CAROTENES)], WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, REFINED VEGETABLE OIL (S FLOWER), SUGAR, YEAST, WHEY POWDER, IODIZED SALT (SALT, POTASSIUM IODATE), DEXTROSE, STABILISERS (MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE), VANILLIN, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Muffin
Vitamins
Minerals
Croissants
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
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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: Muffin has a BSI of 93.8 while Croissants has a BSI of 41.7. Croissants has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Croissants appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 41.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Muffin contains 43.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Croissants contains 47.9g per 100g. Muffin has 4.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Muffin provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.1g in Croissants. 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.
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.