Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pastry Puffs, Caramel
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Not A Branded ItemComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pastry Puffs... | Croissants |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pastry Puffs, Caramel
Croissants
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Nutritional Labels
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Pastry Puffs, Caramel
Serving size 45.0 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:
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, FERROUS SULFATE), VEGETABLE OIL (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PALM, PALM KERNEL, SOYBEAN AND CANOLA OILS), CARAMEL FILLING [CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GLYCERIN, BROWN SUGAR, BLEND OF VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (MILK), WHEY (MILK), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARRAGEENAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.], SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, GLYCERIN, SALT, SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED STARCHES (CORN, WHEAT), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CORN STARCH, GUAR GUM, EMULSIFIERS (POLYSORBATE 60, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES), CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BISULFATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, COLORS (CARAMEL, RED 40, BLUE 1, ANNATTO, TURMERIC), MALTODEXTRIN, BHA, BHT (TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (DATEM, L-CYSTEINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE, ENZYMES).
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
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Pastry Puffs, Caramel
Minerals
Croissants
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Pastry Puffs, Caramel
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Food Tags
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Pastry Puffs, Caramel Tags
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Data Quality
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About Our Food Data
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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: Pastry Puffs, Caramel has a BSI of 49.5 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.
Pastry Puffs, Caramel contains 57.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Croissants contains 47.9g per 100g. Croissants has 9.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pastry Puffs, Caramel provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.1g in Croissants. Croissants provides 2.1g 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.
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.