Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Yellow Cake
J&J Snack Foods CorpShortcake Dessert Shells
Supervalu, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Yellow Cake | Shortcake De... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 14.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Yellow Cake vs Shortcake Dessert Shells: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Yellow Cake has very high impact (BSI 60.8) compared to Shortcake Dessert Shells's moderate impact (BSI 27.8). Yellow Cake contains 18.0g more carbs per serving. Shortcake Dessert Shells 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.
Yellow Cake
Shortcake Dessert Shells
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Yellow Cake
Serving size 67.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.0g 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:
MALTITOL* AND SORBITOL* SYRUP, PALM OIL WITH MONO&DIGLYCERIDES AND POLYSORBATE 60, ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTITOL*, WATER, EGGS, PALM OIL WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES AND SOYBEAN LECITHIN, EGG WHITES, SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL (WITH MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, GLYCERYL-LACTO ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, NON-FAT MILK SOLIDS W/VITAMIN A EMULSIFIER (PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, LECITHIN, WITH BHT AND CITRIC ACID TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, EMULSIFIER (PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEORYL LACTILATE, CALCIUM SILICATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID), NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR EMULSION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS WHEAT AND MILK), VANILLIN, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LEMON PUREE (LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON PULP CELLS, LEMON OIL AND WATER), XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, ANNATTO EXTRACT/TURMERIC (COLOR).
Shortcake Dessert Shells
Serving size 24.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 6.0g 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, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, FOLIC ACID), EGGS (YOLKS, WHITES, WHOLE), WATER, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), *SOYBEAN OIL, INVERT SYRUP, SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Yellow Cake
Minerals
Shortcake Dessert Shells
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: Yellow Cake has a BSI of 60.8 while Shortcake Dessert Shells has a BSI of 27.8. Shortcake Dessert Shells has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Shortcake Dessert Shells appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Yellow Cake contains 47.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shortcake Dessert Shells contains 58.3g per 100g. Yellow Cake has 10.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Yellow Cake provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Shortcake Dessert Shells. 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.
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