Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Dessert Cake
Dawn Food Products, Inc.Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original
Choice Foods LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Dessert Cake | Crispy Marsh... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 34.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Dessert Cake
Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original
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Nutritional Labels
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Dessert Cake
Serving size 79.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g 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:
POWDERED SUGAR, SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG WHITES, CANOLA OIL, WATER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (COCOA MASS, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), EGGS, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM AND SALT), INVERT SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CORN SYRUP, NONFAT MILK, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE), SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, EGG YOLKS, CORNSTARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVES), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, NONFAT MILK, GLYCERIN, WHITE AND SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE SQUARE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, BUTTER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR), DEXTROSE, CORN FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, POLYSORBATE 60, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM CITRATE, ANNATTO (COLOR), CALCIUM ACETATE, GUAR GUM, RED 40, BLUE 2, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 3, SORBITOL, CELLULOSE GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE, SOY FLOUR.
Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original
Serving size 22.0 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:
MARSHMALLOW (CORN SYRUP, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, SUGAR, WATER, GELATIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH), CRISP RICE (RICE, SUGAR, SALT, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MALT FLAVOR), MARGARINE (LIQUID AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, SOY LECITHIN, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM BENZOATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ARTIFICIAL VANILLA FLAVOR, GLYCERIN, BUTTER FLAVOR, TBHQ.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Dessert Cake has a BSI of 83.1 while Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original has a BSI of 40.7. Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 40.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Dessert Cake contains 55.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original contains 100.0g per 100g. Dessert Cake has 44.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Dessert Cake provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.5g in Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original. Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original provides 3.2g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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 cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.