Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Premium Cake Mix
Jel Dessert, Strawberry
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Premium Cake... | Jel Dessert,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 31.0g | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 19.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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.
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Community Blood Sugar Responses
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
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Serving size 39.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 14.0g 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, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PALM OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL) WITH EMULSIFIER [PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MONO AND DIESTERS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN] WITH PRESERVATIVE [BHT, CITRIC ACID]), DEHYDRATED CARROT LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, SALT, CINNAMON, WHEAT STARCH, SPICE, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (CARAMEL).
Jel Dessert, Strawberry
Serving size 21.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, VEGETABLE GUM, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATRE, NATURAL FLAVOR, BEET POWDER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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Vitamins
Minerals
Jel Dessert, Strawberry
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
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Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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: Premium Cake Mix has a BSI of 59.0 while Jel Dessert, Strawberry has a BSI of 38.0. Jel Dessert, Strawberry has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Jel Dessert, Strawberry appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 38.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Premium Cake Mix contains 79.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Jel Dessert, Strawberry contains 90.5g per 100g. Premium Cake Mix has 11.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Premium Cake Mix provides 2.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Jel Dessert, Strawberry. Premium Cake Mix provides 2.6g 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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