Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Buttercream Icing
Byrnes & Kiefer Co.Icing Decorations
Wilton Industries Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Buttercream ... | Icing Decora... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 15.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Buttercream Icing
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Nutritional Labels
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Buttercream Icing
Serving size 25.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
ICING BASE (SUGAR VEGETABLE SHORTENING [PALM OIL CANOLA OIL MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60], CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], GUAR GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR]), WATER.
Icing Decorations
Serving size 4.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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:
BUBBLE: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, GUM ARABIC, MALTODEXTRIN, CREAM OF TARTAR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR). MARKER: WATER, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1.
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Buttercream Icing
Food Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Buttercream Icing has a BSI of 28.6 while Icing Decorations has a BSI of 8.0. Icing Decorations has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Icing Decorations appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 8.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Buttercream Icing contains 60.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Icing Decorations contains 100.0g per 100g. Buttercream Icing has 40.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Buttercream Icing provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Icing Decorations. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the baking decorations & dessert toppings category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.