Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed
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Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Gla... | Vanilla Flav... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 24.0g |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed vs Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla comparison: Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla has a very high blood sugar impact (BSI 60.1) while Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed has high impact (BSI 47.3). Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla contains 7.0g more carbs per serving. Consider Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed for better blood sugar control.
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.
Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed
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Nutritional Labels
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Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed
Serving size 54.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.7g 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:
DOUGHNUT HOLES (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SUGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SOY LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE MONOHYDRATE, DRIED MILK POWDER, EGG YOLKS, BHT, CELLULOSE GUM, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 60, OAT FIBER, ASCORBIC ACID, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, TOCOPHEROLS); GLAZE (SUGAR, WATER, CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, CALCIUM SULFATE AND/OR CALCIUM CARBONATE, AGAR, DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM AND/OR MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES).
Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla
Serving size 59.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 7.0g 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:
ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), WATER, SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), EGGS, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], VITAMIN D3), SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, SPRINKLES (ICING SUGAR [SUGAR, CORN STARCH], COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], PALM KERNEL OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN STARCH, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SHELLAC, FD&C YELLOW #6, FD&C RED #40, FD&C RED #3, POLYSORBATE 60), LEAVENING BLEND (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), FD&C RED #40, FD&C RED #40 LAKE, BEET JUICE, FD&C RED #3, WHEY, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DRIED EGG WHITES, WHEAT STARCH, POLYSORBATE 60, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed has a BSI of 47.3 while Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla has a BSI of 60.1. Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 47.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed contains 46.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla contains 54.2g per 100g. Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed has 7.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Glazed Doughnut Holes, Original Glazed provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla. Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes, Vanilla provides 1.2g 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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