Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing
Dreamcakes IncorporatedIcing Decoration
Wilton Industries Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Wedding Cake... | Icing Decora... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 14.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing
Icing Decoration
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Nutritional Labels
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Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing
Serving size 35.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
POWDERED SUGAR, BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), PALM OIL, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (HEAVY CREAM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF THE FOLLOWING: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES POLYSORBATE 80 AND CARRAGEENAN), IMITATION ALMOND FLAVOR (WATER, ALCOHOL (32%), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), SALT.
Icing Decoration
Serving size 1.6 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), TAPIOCA FLOUR, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (HYDROGENATED PALM OIL), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), FD&C RED #3, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), GUM ARABIC, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, TARTARIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Wedding Cake Buttercre...
Vitamins
Icing Decoration
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing
Icing Decoration
Food Tags
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Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing Tags
Icing Decoration Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing has a BSI of 27.2 while Icing Decoration has a BSI of 2.0. Icing Decoration has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Icing Decoration appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 2.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing contains 40.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Icing Decoration contains 62.5g per 100g. Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing has 22.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Wedding Cake Buttercream Icing provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Icing Decoration. 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 baking decorations & dessert toppings category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.