Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Gourmet Brownie
Charlotte's SquaresMini Cupcakes, Chocolate
Labree's Bakery IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Gourmet Brownie | Mini Cupcake... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 17.0g | 27.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Gourmet Brownie
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Nutritional Labels
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Gourmet Brownie
Serving size 50.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.0g 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, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, ALPHA AMYLASE, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, LIQUID WHOLE EGG, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, BUTTEROIL (MILK), COCOA BUTTER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), CORN SYRUP (GLUCOSE, SUGAR, WATER, MOLASSES, SALT), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL, CITRIC ACID), ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER, WATER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE).
Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate
Serving size 71.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
CAKE [SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CORN SYRUP, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WHEY, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), OLEYL LACTYLIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DATEM, BETA CAROTENE, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, GUM ARABIC, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID], ICING [SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), WATER, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, CORN STARCH, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GUAR GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL VANILLA AND BUTTER FLAVORS, SALT, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, MONOGLYCERIDES, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), GUM ARABIC, CITRIC ACID XANTHAN GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, GREEN 3, BLUE 1, RED 3], TOPPINGS [SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PALM KERNEL OIL, CORN STARCH, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, GUM ARABIC, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), FD&C BLUE 1, RED 3, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, POLYSORBATE 60].
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Gourmet Brownie
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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: Gourmet Brownie has a BSI of 47.5 while Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate has a BSI of 71.0. Gourmet Brownie has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Gourmet Brownie appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 47.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Gourmet Brownie contains 52.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate contains 53.5g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Gourmet Brownie provides 2.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate. 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.
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