Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Snack Cakes
Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Snack Cakes | Glazed Vanil... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 28.0g | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Snack Cakes
Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes
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Nutritional Labels
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Snack Cakes
Serving size 62.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 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, CORN SYRUP, WATER, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR, SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA, DEXTROSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SOY FLOUR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), EGG WHITES, EGGS, BAKING SODA, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY (MILK), CORN STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 60, POLYSORBATE 80, POTATO STARCH.
Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SOYBEAN, AND COTTONSEED), WATER, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, SOY FLOUR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), MALTODEXTRIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, EGG YOLKS, ENZYMES, WHEY, SOY FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AGAR, COM STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), TARTARIC ACID, CARON BEAN GUM, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL, BETA CAROTENE COLOR), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Snack Cakes
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Snack Cakes
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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 Cakes has a BSI of 73.1 while Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes, Glazed Vanilla has a BSI of 61.7. Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes, Glazed Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes, Glazed Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 61.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Snack Cakes contains 62.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes, Glazed Vanilla contains 56.1g per 100g. Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes, Glazed Vanilla has 6.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Snack Cakes provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes, Glazed Vanilla. Snack Cakes 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.
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