Blood Sugar Impact of Yellow Cake Mix
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 39.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 31.0g |
| Sugars | 17.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Yellow cake mix contains 79.5g of carbs, 43.6g of sugar, and 2.6g of fiber per 39.0 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.
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Serving size 39.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 13.0g 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:
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, EMULSIFIERS [PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN], PRESERVATIVES [BHT, CITRIC ACID]), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Minerals
Compare this against
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
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Emulsifier
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GUM*
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🌿
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
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Preservative
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CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
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Food Tags
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yellow Cake Mix is a food product in the cake, cookie & cupcake mixes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 59.0.
Yellow Cake Mix has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 59.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Yellow Cake Mix contains 79.5g carbs, 43.6g sugars, 2.6g fiber, and 2.6g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Yellow Cake Mix into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Yellow Cake Mix compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cake, cookie & cupcake mixes category for alternatives.