Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla
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Mckee Foods CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Vanilla Pust... | Snack Cakes |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 55.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 41.0g | 30.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 28.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla vs Snack Cakes: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Snack Cakes's extremely high impact (BSI 77.4). Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla contains 14.0g more carbs per serving, Snack Cakes provides 1.0g more fiber. Snack Cakes is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
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Nutritional Labels
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Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla
Serving size 141.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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:
DOUGH INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON (REDUCED), POTASSIUM BROMATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), SNOW CAP LARD (BHT AND BHA ADDED TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR), PURE CANE GRANULATED SUGAR, WATER, EGGS, HONEY, AMMONIUM CARBONATE (POWDERED), VANILLA FLAVOR (WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND PHOSPHORIC ACID)., FILLING INGREDIENTS: BAVARIAN PASTRY FILLING (WATER, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAIN 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, AGAR AGAR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE-COLOR, SORBIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, LACTIC ACID.
Snack Cakes
Serving size 67.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 10.0g 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, CORN SYRUP, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR, COCOA, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SOY FLOUR, EGG WHITES, INVERT SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY (MILK), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN STARCH, SORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SOY LECITHIN, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, POLYSORBATE 60, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 40.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
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: Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla has a BSI of 100.0 while Snack Cakes has a BSI of 77.4. Snack Cakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Snack Cakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 77.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla contains 39.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Snack Cakes contains 61.2g per 100g. Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla has 22.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Vanilla Pusties, Vanilla provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Snack Cakes. Snack Cakes provides 1.5g 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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