Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweet Belgian Style Waffles, Sea Salt Caramel
Potato Pancake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweet Belgia... | Potato Pancake |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 16.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweet Belgian Style Waffles, Sea Salt Caramel
Potato Pancake
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Sweet Belgian Style Waffles, Sea Salt Caramel
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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 WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, PALM FRACTIONS, WATER, SALT, SOY LECITHIN AND DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES [EMULSIFIERS], NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, MIXED TOCOPHEROL [ANTIOXIDANT, SOY DERIVED], VITAMIN A, BETA-CAROTENE [FOR COLOR]), WATER, BUTTER, WHOLE EGG, CARAMEL & SEA SALT (SUGAR, PALM OIL, CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SEA SALT, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR), INVERT SUGAR, SALTY CARAMEL BASE (SUGAR, WATER, SWEETENED CONDENSED WHOLE MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BUTTER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS AND SOY LECITHIN), YEAST, SOY FLOUR, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID.
Potato Pancake
Serving size 85.0 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:
POTATOES, ONIONS, EGGS, POTATO STARCH, COTTONSEED OIL, INSTANT POTATOES (DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM METABISULFITE), MATZOH MEAL (PASSOVER WHEAT FLOUR, WATER), MARGARINE (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, WATER, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID & CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVES], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR), SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Sweet Belgian Style Wa...
Vitamins
Minerals
Potato Pancake
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Potato Pancake
Food Tags
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Sweet Belgian Style Waffles, Sea Salt Caramel Tags
Potato Pancake Tags
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: Sweet Belgian Style Waffles, Sea Salt Caramel has a BSI of 69.3 while Potato Pancake has a BSI of 33.5. Potato Pancake has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Potato Pancake appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweet Belgian Style Waffles, Sea Salt Caramel contains 65.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Potato Pancake contains 21.2g per 100g. Potato Pancake has 44.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sweet Belgian Style Waffles, Sea Salt Caramel provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Potato Pancake. Potato Pancake provides 1.2g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the frozen pancakes, waffles, french toast & crepes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.