Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Powdered Donuts
Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Powdered Donuts | Chocolate Fu... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 54.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 40.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 29.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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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.
Powdered Donuts
Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Powdered Donuts
Serving size 64.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g 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:
DONUT MIX (ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SOYBEAN OIL, SOY FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: EGG YOLK, NONFAT MILK, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, WHEAT STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GUAR GUM, ENZYMES, BETA CAROTENE, AND SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), WATER, SUGAR TOPPING (DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), PALM OIL, SUGAR, GLYCERINE.
Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake
Serving size 125.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
CAKE: [SUGAR, DARK CHOCOLATE (COCOA MASS, SUGAR, COCOA FAT, EMULSIFIER: SOYA LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOURING), UNSALTED BUTTER, EGG, WATER, RICH FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN), RICH SELF RAISING FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN, LEAVENING: SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE MONOHYDRATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, DISULPHATES), HEAVY CREAM, VEGETABLE OIL (RAPESEED), COCOA POWDER, CAMP COFFEE (SUGAR, WATER, CHICORY, COFFEE), SEA SALT, LEAVENING: BICARBONATE OF SODA] CHOCOLATE SAUCE: [HEAVY CREAM, DARK CHOCOLATE (COCOA MASS, SUGAR, COCOA FAT, EMULSIFIER: SOYA LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOURING), SUGAR, WATER]
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Powdered Donuts
Minerals
Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Powdered Donuts
Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake
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: Powdered Donuts, Powdered has a BSI of 65.8 while Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake, Chocolate has a BSI of 98.0. Powdered Donuts, Powdered has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Powdered Donuts, Powdered appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 65.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Powdered Donuts, Powdered contains 53.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake, Chocolate contains 43.2g per 100g. Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake, Chocolate has 9.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Powdered Donuts, Powdered provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.4g in Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake, Chocolate. Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake, Chocolate provides 2.4g 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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