Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Turtle Nut Cake
Beatrice Bakery CompanyApple Fruit Flavored Pie
Safeway, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Turtle Nut Cake | Apple Fruit ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g | 56.0g |
| Sugars | 12.0g | 22.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 19.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Turtle Nut Cake
Apple Fruit Flavored Pie
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Nutritional Labels
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Turtle Nut Cake
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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:
FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BUTTER (CREAM [MILK], SALT), SUGAR, EGGS, PECANS, WALNUTS, BROWN SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ALMONDS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CARAMEL FLAVOR, SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, GLACE (WATER, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE [PRESERVATIVE], PAPRIKA [COLOR]), NONFAT DRY MILK, PRESERVATIVE ENZYME (MALTODEXTRIN, MINERAL OIL, ENZYME, POTATO STARCH), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
Apple Fruit Flavored Pie
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 33.0g 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, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, APPLES, WATER, PALM OIL, FULLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, SUGAR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GLYCERINE, SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES (WITH PROPIONIC AND PHOSPHORIC ACIDS), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CORN STARCH, AGAR, CITRIC ACID, CINNAMON, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), LOCUST BEAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFITE, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Turtle Nut Cake
Vitamins
Minerals
Apple Fruit Flavored Pie
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Turtle Nut Cake
Apple Fruit Flavored Pie
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: Turtle Nut Cake, Turtle has a BSI of 37.7 while Apple Fruit Flavored Pie, Apple Fruit has a BSI of 100.0. Turtle Nut Cake, Turtle has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Turtle Nut Cake, Turtle appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 37.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Turtle Nut Cake, Turtle contains 42.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Apple Fruit Flavored Pie, Apple Fruit contains 49.6g per 100g. Turtle Nut Cake, Turtle has 7.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Turtle Nut Cake, Turtle provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.9g in Apple Fruit Flavored Pie, Apple Fruit. Turtle Nut Cake, Turtle provides 1.1g 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.
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