Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries
Birthday Cake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweet Pie, T... | Birthday Cake |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries
Birthday Cake
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Nutritional Labels
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Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries
Serving size 48.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 17.0g 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 UNBLEACHED FLOUR (UNBLEACHED HARD WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), UNSALTED BUTTER, WATER, SUGAR, SALT.
Birthday Cake
Serving size 28.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
WHITE CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK POWDER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), HEAT-TREATED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TAPIOCA SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SPRINKLES (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, RICE FLOUR, PALM OIL, GUM ACACIA, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C COLORS (BLUE 1, RED 40 YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6), POTASSIUM SORBATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60)), TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS (ROSEMARY EXTRACT (CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR NATURAL MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL, CITRIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), POTASSIUM SORBATE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pas...
Minerals
Birthday Cake
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries
Birthday Cake
Food Tags
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Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries 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: Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries, Sweet has a BSI of 37.9 while Birthday Cake has a BSI of 38.8. Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries, Sweet has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries, Sweet appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries, Sweet contains 41.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Birthday Cake contains 71.4g per 100g. Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries, Sweet has 29.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sweet Pie, Tarts & Pastries, Sweet provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Birthday Cake. 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 crusts & dough category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.