Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Red Velvet Cupcakes With Patriotic Frosting & Sprinkles
Fruit Ring Cake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Red Velvet C... | Fruit Ring Cake |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 35.0g | 19.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Red Velvet Cupcakes With Patriotic Frosting & Sprinkles
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Nutritional Labels
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Red Velvet Cupcakes With Patriotic Frosting & Sprinkles
Serving size 75.0 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:
ICING SUGAR, SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL), SUGAR, WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN AND CANOLA OIL, EGG, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), GLUCOSE, SPRINKLES [ICING SUGAR, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM KERNEL OIL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, COLOR (FD&C BLUE #1), GUM ARABIC, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, POLYSORBATE 60], SKIM MILK POWDER, COLOR (FD&C RED #40), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY POWDER, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60.
Fruit Ring Cake
Serving size 44.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
GOLDEN RAISINS (RAISINS, SULFUR DIOXIDE [PRESERVATIVE]), CANDIED CHERRIES (CHERRIES, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1, SULFUR DIOXIDE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM CHLORIDE), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), RAISINS, WATER, SUGAR, EGGS, GLAZE (WATER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), WALNUTS, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, TBHQ [PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SOYBEAN OIL, GLYCERIN, PECANS, SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 Cupcakes With Patriotic Frosting & Sprinkles has a BSI of 80.7 while Fruit Ring Cake, Fruit has a BSI of 56.8. Fruit Ring Cake, Fruit has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Fruit Ring Cake, Fruit appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Red Velvet Cupcakes With Patriotic Frosting & Sprinkles contains 56.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fruit Ring Cake, Fruit contains 68.2g per 100g. Red Velvet Cupcakes With Patriotic Frosting & Sprinkles has 12.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Red Velvet Cupcakes With Patriotic Frosting & Sprinkles provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Fruit Ring Cake, Fruit. Fruit Ring Cake, Fruit provides 2.3g 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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