Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Protein Cake... | Pumpkin Spic... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g | 57.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 30.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g |
| Protein | 12.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 22.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake
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Nutritional Labels
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Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake
Serving size 42.0 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:
PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE), COATING (MALTITOL, PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, ISOMALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDE SYRUP, WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CALCIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR. SPRINKLES (GUM ARABIC, SPIRULINA EXTRACT, RED CABBAGE EXTRACT, TURMERIC EXTRACT, RADISH EXTRACT), SYRUP BLEND (RICE SYRUP, GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE), SALT, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E ANTIOXIDANT).
Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake
Serving size 133.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.9g 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:
CAKE (SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED [FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, EGGS, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE], MONO DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MONO-AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SALT, SODIUM STERROYL LACTYLATE, SOY FLOUR, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN), CHEESE TOPPING (WATER, CREAM CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS {XANTHAN, CAROB BEAN, AND/OR GUAR GUMS}], SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, LACTIC ACID, PRESERVATIVES [SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, WATER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6), EGG, SOYBEAN OIL (REFINED BLEACHED & DEODORIZED SOYBEAN OIL), WATER, PUMPKIN, FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CINNAMON, GINGER, CLOVES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Protein Cakes, Birthda...
Minerals
Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake
Food Tags
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Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake 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: Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake has a BSI of 35.2 while Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake, Pumpkin Spice has a BSI of 100.0. Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake contains 45.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake, Pumpkin Spice contains 42.9g per 100g. Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake, Pumpkin Spice has 2.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Protein Cakes, Birthday Cake provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cake, Pumpkin Spice. 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 cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.