Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Red Velvet Cake
Frosted Mini Donuts
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Red Velvet Cake | Frosted Mini... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 37.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 28.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Red Velvet Cake
Frosted Mini Donuts
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Nutritional Labels
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Red Velvet Cake
Serving size 79.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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, WATER, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, CHLORINE), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), PARTIALLY SKIMMED MILK, CREAM CHEESE (MILK INGREDIENTS, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM), LIQUID WHOLE EGGS, MARGARINE (SOYABEAN OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY POWDER [MILK], SOYA LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, NATURAL COLOR [ANNATTO]), VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA AND SOYA), COCOA POWDER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (WATER, RED 40, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE), ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SALT, WHEY POWDER (MILK), GLUCOSE SYRUP, RICE STARCH, CITRUS FIBER, BAKING SODA, DEXTROSE, GUM ARABIC, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM. RED VELVET CRUMBS (SUGAR, CRACKER MEAL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), FRUCTOSE, CANOLA OIL, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], RED 40, YELLOW 6, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).
Frosted Mini Donuts
Serving size 34.0 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:
BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNAL OIL, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SOYBEAN OIL, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG YOLKS, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, SPICE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL VANILLIN, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, FD&C YELLOW 5 & 6.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Red Velvet Cake
Minerals
Frosted Mini Donuts
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Red Velvet Cake
Frosted Mini Donuts
Food Tags
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Red Velvet 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: Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet has a BSI of 69.5 while Frosted Mini Donuts has a BSI of 30.4. Frosted Mini Donuts has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Frosted Mini Donuts appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 30.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet contains 46.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Frosted Mini Donuts contains 50.0g per 100g. Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet has 3.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Frosted Mini Donuts. Frosted Mini Donuts provides 1.6g 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.
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.