Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweet Potato Pie
Eclairs
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweet Potato... | Eclairs |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 26.0g | 20.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweet Potato Pie
Eclairs
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Sweet Potato Pie
Serving size 119.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.0g 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:
SWEET POTATOES, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, EGGS, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, CANOLA OIL), SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, NONFAT DRY MILK, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CORN STARCH, SALT, STABILIZER BLEND (SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CAROB BEAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, AGAR, SALT), SPICES, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), XANTHAN GUM, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE).
Eclairs
Serving size 96.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 13.0g 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:
WATER, SUGAR, EGG, ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, PALM), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POLYDEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CORNSTARCH, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE), SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AGAR, CAROB BEAN GUM, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, SODIUM ALGINATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, WHEAT STARCH, YELLOW 5.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Sweet Potato Pie
Minerals
Eclairs
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Sweet Potato Pie
Eclairs
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: Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato has a BSI of 91.7 while Eclairs has a BSI of 64.9. Eclairs has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Eclairs appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 64.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato contains 41.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Eclairs contains 34.4g per 100g. Eclairs has 6.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Eclairs. Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato provides 1.7g 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 cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.