What are Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes food comparisons?

Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Classic Brownie Mix, Classic vs Sugar Cookie Mix, Sugar Cookie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Classic Brownie Mix	26g	41.3	385	84.6	61.5	3.8	5.8	3.9
Sugar Cookie... Food 2 Food 2 Sugar Cookie Mix, Sugar Cookie	25g	37.1	400	76.0	36.0	—	10.0	4.0

Honey Cinnamon Pancake Mix vs Tiramisu Dusted In Cocoa Mix, Filled With Creamy Tiramisu Filling Cookie Sandwich Mix, Tiramisu

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Cinnam... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Honey Cinnamon Pancake Mix	50g	72.4	360	76.0	12.0	2.0	1.0	10.0
Tiramisu Dus... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Tiramisu Dusted In Cocoa Mix, Filled With Creamy Tiramisu Filling Cookie Sandwich Mix	46g	79.3	370	87.0	58.7	—	—	4.4

Corn Bread & Muffin Mix, Country Style vs Blueberry Pancake & Waffle Mix, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Corn Bread &... Food 1 Food 1 • LITTLE CROW MILLING CO. Corn Bread & Muffin Mix, Country Style	30g	41.2	333	73.3	3.3	3.3	—	10.0
Blueberry Pa... Food 2 Food 2 • MAPLE GROVE FARMS OF VERMONT INC. Blueberry Pancake & Waffle Mix	44g	56.6	364	68.2	6.8	2.3	3.4	9.1

Premium Biscuit Mix, Bacon Cheddar vs Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Bisc... Food 1 Food 1 • GARTNER STUDIOS, INC. Premium Biscuit Mix, Bacon Cheddar	28g	30.8	393	60.7	3.6	3.6	10.7	10.7
Cheddar Bay ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix	32g	35.3	438	59.4	3.1	3.1	9.6	3.1

Premium Cookie Mix, Chocolate Mint vs Breakfast Traditional Popover Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Cook... Food 1 Food 1 • GARTNER STUDIOS, INC. Premium Cookie Mix, Chocolate Mint	30g	43.0	433	76.7	50.0	3.3	11.7	3.3
Breakfast Tr... Food 2 Food 2 • STONEWALL KITCHEN LTD. Breakfast Traditional Popover Mix	36g	46.3	361	69.4	8.3	2.8	1.4	16.7

Protein Mug Muffin, Blueberry vs Mousse Vanilla Light Instant Dessert Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein Mug ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO, INC. (HEALTH WARRIOR) Protein Mug Muffin, Blueberry	57g	44.8	421	50.9	10.5	8.8	15.8	21.1
Mousse Vanil... Food 2 Food 2 • DR.OETKER Mousse Vanilla Light Instant Dessert Mix	6g	7.7	500	66.7	33.3	—	25.0	—

Gluuteny, Brownie Mix vs Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Chocolate Chip

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluuteny, Br... Food 1 Food 1 • GLUUTENY LLC Gluuteny, Brownie Mix	39g	69.5	359	92.3	64.1	2.6	1.3	2.6
Chocolate Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix	25g	41.3	400	84.0	52.0	—	6.0	4.0

Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Chocolate Chip vs Peanut Butter Complete Pancake Kit, Peanut Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix	24g	30.8	417	70.8	37.5	4.2	14.6	8.3
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Peanut Butter Complete Pancake Kit	79g	100.0	392	69.6	20.3	5.1	7.6	11.4

Moist Supreme Premium Cake Mix vs Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix, Snickerdoodle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Moist Suprem... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Moist Supreme Premium Cake Mix	43g	66.9	395	81.4	48.8	2.3	8.1	2.3
Snickerdoodl... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix	18g	33.5	444	94.4	50.0	—	2.8	5.6

Cake Mix, Yellow Butter Recipe vs Zesty Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cake Mix, Ye... Food 1 Food 1 • PIGGLY WIGGLY COMPANY Cake Mix, Yellow Butter Recipe	39g	58.7	436	79.5	33.3	2.6	10.3	2.6
Zesty Italia... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Zesty Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix	2g	2.0	250	50.0	50.0	—	—	—

Blueberry Muffin Mix, Blueberry vs Triple Chunk Brownie Mix, Triple Chunk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Mu... Food 1 Food 1 • SHAWNEE MILLING COMPANY Blueberry Muffin Mix	37g	48.5	405	70.3	29.7	2.7	13.5	5.4
Triple Chunk... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Triple Chunk Brownie Mix	31g	49.1	419	83.9	58.1	3.2	8.1	3.2

Harvest Hill, Pancake & Waffle Buttermilk Mix vs Cupcake & Cake Mix, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harvest Hill... Food 1 Food 1 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Harvest Hill, Pancake & Waffle Buttermilk Mix	49g	64.3	367	69.4	6.1	2.0	7.1	8.2
Cupcake & Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FRESH MARKET, INC. Cupcake & Cake Mix, Chocolate	38g	56.9	342	81.6	47.4	5.3	1.3	7.9

Gluuteny, Cookie Mix vs Ginger Evans, Fudge Brownie Mix, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluuteny, Co... Food 1 Food 1 • GLUUTENY LLC Gluuteny, Cookie Mix	31g	55.6	355	90.3	38.7	—	—	3.2
Ginger Evans... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Ginger Evans, Fudge Brownie Mix, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate	29g	45.1	414	82.8	55.2	3.4	8.6	3.5

Cake Pop Kit, Chocolate Strawberry vs Roasted Garlic & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic; Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cake Pop Kit... Food 1 Food 1 • BRAND CASTLE, LLC Cake Pop Kit, Chocolate Strawberry	48g	67.3	479	72.9	60.4	—	22.9	2.1
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Roasted Garlic & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic; Cheddar	25g	35.0	400	76.0	4.0	4.0	8.0	8.0

Rocket Cakes Pancake & Waffle Batter, Rocket Cakes vs Ancient Grain Pancake Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rocket Cakes... Food 1 Food 1 • EARTH ISLAND Rocket Cakes Pancake & Waffle Batter	110g	79.1	191	37.3	3.6	0.9	3.6	2.7
Ancient Grai... Food 2 Food 2 • PURELY ELIZABETH Ancient Grain Pancake Mix	62g	38.9	500	41.9	3.2	8.1	33.9	11.3

Oat Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Oat Chocolate Chip vs Traditional Popover Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oat Chocolat... Food 1 Food 1 • RENEWAL MILL, PBC Oat Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix	23g	33.4	391	78.3	52.2	4.3	6.5	4.4
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KING ARTHUR FLOUR COMPANY, INC. Traditional Popover Mix	21g	27.2	333	71.4	9.5	4.8	—	14.3

Corn Fritter Mix, Corn Fritter Mix vs House Of Celebration Cookie House Kit, House Of Celebration

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Corn Fritter... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL SUR Corn Fritter Mix	17g	30.0	343	85.7	5.7	—	—	—
House Of Cel... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES House Of Celebration Cookie House Kit	31g	45.0	387	74.2	51.6	—	9.7	3.2

Gluten Free Muffin Mix vs Original Pancake Mix, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • CUP4CUP, LLC Gluten Free Muffin Mix	49g	74.5	367	81.6	42.9	4.1	5.1	6.1
Original Pan... Food 2 Food 2 • WB SUPPLY & MERCHANDISING Original Pancake Mix	50g	64.2	360	68.0	14.0	2.0	5.0	10.0

High Protein Pancake Mix vs Tender Flaky Biscuit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
High Protein... Food 1 Food 1 • REXALL SUNDOWN, INC. High Protein Pancake Mix	57g	49.4	368	50.9	14.0	5.3	4.4	21.1
Tender Flaky... Food 2 Food 2 • BELLA GLUTEN-FREE LLC Tender Flaky Biscuit	32g	47.4	344	78.1	—	3.1	—	6.3

Chocolate Chip Swirl Quick Bread & Muffin Mix, Chocolate Chip vs Organic High Fiber Pancake & Waffle Whole Grain Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • HOMETOWN FOOD COMPANY Chocolate Chip Swirl Quick Bread & Muffin Mix	35g	50.9	400	77.1	42.9	2.9	10.0	2.9
Organic High... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic High Fiber Pancake & Waffle Whole Grain Mix	52g	56.2	346	69.2	3.9	13.5	2.9	13.5

Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Comparisons