Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Red Velvet Muffins
Specialty Bakers, LlcCroissants
Not A Branded ItemComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Red Velvet M... | Croissants |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Red Velvet Muffins
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Nutritional Labels
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Red Velvet Muffins
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 48.0g 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:
MALTITOL, CAKE BASE (ENRICHED, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CASEINATE, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, PROPYLENE GLYCEROL, MONO AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES [WITH BHT AND CITRIC ACID TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR] AND LECITHIN (EMULSIFIERS), LEAVENING [SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, ACIDIC WITH ALUMINIUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CELLULOSE GUM, BENZOYL PEROXIDE), EGGS, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), RED COLOR (PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RED 3, RED 40, WATER, VEGETABLE GUMS), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES, LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A), GLYCERINE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE), VANILLA FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CARAMEL COLOR), SUCRALOSE
Croissants
Serving size 48.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
EN: CROISSANT PATISSERIE WITH COCOA FILLING WHEAT FLOUR, FILLING WITH COCOA 40% [SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL), WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, WHEY POWDER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, MODIFIED STARCH, COCOA POWDER (5, 25%), EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN, POLYGLYCEROL POLYRICINOLEATE), PRESERVATIVE (POTASSIUM SORBATE), ACID (CITRIC ACID), THICKENER (CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE), VANILLIN], MARGARINE [VEGETABLE OILS (PALM OIL, SUNFLOWER M, RAPESEED OIL), WATER, EMULSIFIERS (SOY LECITHIN, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS), IODIZED SALT (SALT, NO SUNFLOWER IODATE), ACID (CITRIC ACID), PRESERVATIVE (SORBIC ACID), FLAVOURING, COLOUR (CAROTENES)], WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, REFINED VEGETABLE OIL (S FLOWER), SUGAR, YEAST, WHEY POWDER, IODIZED SALT (SALT, POTASSIUM IODATE), DEXTROSE, STABILISERS (MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE), VANILLIN, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Red Velvet Muffins
Vitamins
Minerals
Croissants
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Red Velvet Muffins
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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 Muffins has a BSI of 92.6 while Croissants has a BSI of 41.7. Croissants has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Croissants appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 41.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Red Velvet Muffins contains 57.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Croissants contains 47.9g per 100g. Croissants has 9.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Red Velvet Muffins provides 1.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.1g in Croissants. 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 croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.