Blood Sugar Impact of German Chocolate 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 130.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 79.0g |
| Sugars | 60.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g |
| Fat | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 130.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 17.0g 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 (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, EGG WHITES, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED CORN STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NONFAT MILK, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, XANTHAN GUM, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, EMULSIFIERS (SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN), DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, CHOCOLATE ICING: SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CORN SYRUP, COCOA (TREATED WITH ALKALI). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. GERMAN CHOCOLATE TOPPING: FRUCTOSE, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), DESICCATED COCONUT (WITH SODIUM METABISULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PECANS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM OIL. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: NONFAT MILK, SALT, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES). CHOCOLATE CRUNCH: SUGAR, CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI. LOGO: SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA, YELLOW 6.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, EGG WHITES, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MODIFIED CORN STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NONFAT MILK, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, XANTHAN GUM, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, EMULSIFIERS (SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOY LECITHIN), DEXTROSE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, CHOCOLATE ICING: SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CORN SYRUP, COCOA (TREATED WITH ALKALI). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. GERMAN CHOCOLATE TOPPING: FRUCTOSE, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), DESICCATED COCONUT (WITH SODIUM METABISULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PECANS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM OIL. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: NONFAT MILK, SALT, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES). CHOCOLATE CRUNCH: SUGAR, CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI. LOGO: SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA, YELLOW 6.
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
German Chocolate Cake is a food product in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
German Chocolate Cake has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
German Chocolate Cake contains 60.8g carbs, 46.2g sugars, 1.5g fiber, and 2.3g 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 German Chocolate Cake into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how German Chocolate Cake compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category for alternatives.