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Blood Sugar Impact of Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake
82

Red Velvet Cake has a BSI score of 82.4, indicating very substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 43.0g carbs, 29.0g sugar, 2.0g protein per serving. Likely to cause rapid, significant blood sugar elevation. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 95.0g serving

Red velvet cake contains 43.0g of carbs, 29.0g of sugar, 2.0g of protein, 24.0g of fat, and 0.0g of fiber per 95.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 43.0g
Sugars 29.0g
Fiber 0.0g
Protein 2.0g
Fat 24.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
82

Red velvet cake contains 45.3g of carbs, 30.5g of sugar, and 0.0g of fiber per 95.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 95.0 Gg

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24.0g 31%
Saturated Fat 13.0g 65%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 55.1mg 18%
Sodium 780.0mg 34%
Total Carbohydrates 43.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 29.0g

* 14.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 59.9mg 5%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 50.4mg 1%

* 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 WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES), MILK, EGGS, EGG YOLKS, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], VITAMIN A PALMINATE, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), NEUFCHATEL CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), FD & C RED #40, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, ALUMINUM SODIUM SULFATE, CORNSTARCH), LEMON JUICE, BLEACHED ENRICHED BROMATED FLOUR (BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, POTASSIUM BROMATE), RED AND IVORY CHOCOLATE ROLLS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, RED 40 LAKE COLOR, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, COCOA HORIZON FOUNDATION (COCOA), SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CORN SYRUP, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍭 Added Sugar
SUGAR SYRUP*
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR* RED 40*
🔄 Emulsifier
GUM*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
GUM* STARCH*
🍚 High GI Carb
SUGAR
🌿 Natural
CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
BENZOATE* PRESERVATIVE*
💪 Protein
CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK
🥖 Refined Carb
FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
🔬 Synthetic
BENZOATE* PRESERVATIVE*
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR* RED 40*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Red Velvet Cake based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Diet Compatibility

Ingredient Tags

🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
🔬 Synthetic
🔬 Synthetic
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2322084

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