Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Traditional Italian Cake
Cake, Vanilla
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Traditional ... | Cake, Vanilla |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 20.0g | 20.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 19.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Traditional Italian Cake
Cake, Vanilla
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Nutritional Labels
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Traditional Italian Cake
Serving size 94.0 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:
WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTER (CONTAINS MILK), SUGAR, HAZELNUT CREAM 12% (WATER, SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, NON-HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE FATS (PALM, SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER) HAZELNUT PASTE 9.6%, ALCOHOL, SKIM MILK POWDER, COCOA POWDER 3%, CORN STARCH, THICKENING AGENT: PECTIN, PRESERVATIVE: POTASSIUM SORBATE, FLAVORS), NATURAL YEAST (CONTAINS GLUTEN), EGGS, EGG YOLK, EMULSIFIERS: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY FOODS ACIDS OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE SYRUP, SKIM MILK POWDER, SALT, MALT (CONTAINS GLUTEN), COCOA BUTTER, FLAVORS, PRESERVATIVE: POTASSIUM SORBATE, INGREDIENTS SACHET FLAVORED ICING SUGAR: SUGAR 97%, WHEAT STARCH, FLAVOR, DOES NOT CONTAIN GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENTS.
Cake, Vanilla
Serving size 64.0 Gg
% 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:
SUGAR, WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, LIQUID WHOLE EGGS, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF AGAR, CITRUS FIBER, DEXTROSE, GLYCERIN, GROUND FLAXSEED, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MILK CHOCOLATE CURLS [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN (ADDED AS AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT DRY MILK, RICE STARCH, SALT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Traditional Italian Cake
Vitamins
Minerals
Cake, Vanilla
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Traditional Italian Cake
Cake, Vanilla
Food Tags
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Traditional Italian Cake Tags
Cake, Vanilla 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: Traditional Italian Cake has a BSI of 76.3 while Cake, Vanilla has a BSI of 56.1. Cake, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cake, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Traditional Italian Cake contains 44.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cake, Vanilla contains 45.3g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Traditional Italian Cake provides 2.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Cake, Vanilla. Traditional Italian Cake provides 2.1g 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 other frozen desserts category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.