Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Snack Cake
Mckee Foods CorporationMiniature Eclairs
The Kroger Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Snack Cake | Miniature Ec... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 53.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 37.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 16.0g | 22.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Snack Cake vs Miniature Eclairs: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Snack Cake has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Miniature Eclairs's high impact (BSI 41.9). Snack Cake contains 31.0g more carbs per serving. Miniature Eclairs is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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Nutritional Labels
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Snack Cake
Serving size 82.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 16.0g 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, CORN SYRUP, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR, DEXTROSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG WHITES, WHEY (MILK), CORN STARCH, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, SORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40 LAKE, POLYSORBATE 80.
Miniature Eclairs
Serving size 87.0 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:
SKIM MILK, WATER, EGGS, CREAM, SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, VEGETABLE OILS (COCONUT, PALM/KERNEL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, MILK, COCOA POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, EGG YOLK, STABILIZERS (SODIUM ALGINATE, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CORN STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR), VANILLA EXTRACT, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CARBOXYMETHYCELLULOSE, BOURBON VANILLA EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Snack Cake has a BSI of 100.0 while Miniature Eclairs has a BSI of 41.9. Miniature Eclairs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Miniature Eclairs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 41.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Snack Cake contains 64.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Miniature Eclairs contains 25.3g per 100g. Miniature Eclairs has 39.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Snack Cake provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Miniature Eclairs. 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.