Blood Sugar Impact of Red Velvet Cake
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 83.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g |
| Sugars | 34.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 83.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), WHOLE EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DEXTROSE, COCOA, EMULSIFIER (NONFAT DRY MILK, DISTILLED PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN), CREAM CHEESE POWDER (CREAM CHEESE SOLIDS [CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID], CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR), CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), DRIED EGG WHITES, SODIUM BICARBONATE, RED 40, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM PHOSPHATES, ACACIA GUM, WHEAT FIBER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, BENZOIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
DEXTROSE
SUGAR
SYRUP*
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
RED 40*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
RED 40*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Red Velvet Cake is a food product in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 87.1.
Red Velvet Cake has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 87.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Red Velvet Cake contains 55.4g carbs, 41.0g sugars, 1.2g fiber, and 3.6g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Red Velvet Cake into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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