Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Shadow Cake, Lemon
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon
Tasty Baking CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Shadow Cake,... | Glazed Lemon... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 70.0g |
| Sugars | 39.0g | 29.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.9g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Shadow Cake, Lemon vs Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon comparison: Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon has a extremely high blood sugar impact (BSI 100.0) while Shadow Cake, Lemon has extremely high impact (BSI 93.9). Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon contains 21.0g more carbs per serving, Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon provides 2.9g more fiber. Consider Shadow Cake, Lemon for better blood sugar control.
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.
Shadow Cake, Lemon
Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon
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Nutritional Labels
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Shadow Cake, Lemon
Serving size 74.0 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:
SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGGS, PALM OIL, WATER, CANOLA OIL, WHITE DECORATING CREAM (SUGAR, PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT MILK, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, SORBITAN TRISTERATE, SOY LECITHIN , BHA (PRESERVATIVES), NATURAL FLAVOR), SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH, DEXTROSE EGG WHITES, ENZYMES, , FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GLYCERINE, GUAR GUM, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, INVERT SUGAR, IVORY DECORATIVE CURLS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, POLYSORBATE 60, POLYSORBATE 80, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID), PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY, WHITE CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), WHITE CONFECTIONARY DRIZZLE (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), XANTHAN GUM YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW CORN FLOUR
Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon
Serving size 128.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 38.1g 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:
WATER, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LEMON JUICE WITH ADDED LEMON OIL, SALT, GLYCERINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, AGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), DEXTROSE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 80, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLORED WITH EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC AND ANNATTO SEED, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Shadow Cake, Lemon
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Food 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: Shadow Cake, Lemon has a BSI of 93.9 while Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon has a BSI of 100.0. Shadow Cake, Lemon has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shadow Cake, Lemon appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 93.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Shadow Cake, Lemon contains 66.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon contains 54.7g per 100g. Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon has 11.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Shadow Cake, Lemon provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon. Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie, Glazed Lemon 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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