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Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies
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Labree's Bakery IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Roundy's, Ea... | Mini Cupcake... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 27.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Labels
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Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies
Serving size 38.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
BROWNIE [SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR, BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, EGG YOLK, EGG WHITE, SALT, BAKING SODA, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, SOY FLOUR], CHOCOLATE ICING [SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND PALM OILS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLY SORBATE 60, SORBITAN, TRISTEARATE), WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), CITRIC ACID], WATER, VANILLA ICING [SUGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF AGAR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, COLOR ADDED, DEXTROSE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE) SOY LECITHIN], SPRINKLES (SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED AND OR SOYBEAN), CORN STARCH, CONFECTIONER GLAZE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, DEXTRIN, FD&C RED #40, LAKE, SALT, CARNAUBA WAX, FD&C BLUE #1 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #6 LAKE, FD&C RED #3, FD&C BLUE #1, FD&C RED #40], ROYAL BLUE COLOR [WATER, SUGAR, FD & C COLORING (BLUE#1 AND RED #3, ) MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVE)], LEMON YELLOW COLOR(WATER, SUGAR, FD & C COLORING (YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6)MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVE)].
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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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies has a BSI of 45.1 while Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate has a BSI of 71.0. Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies contains 63.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate contains 53.5g per 100g. Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate has 9.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies provides 2.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate. Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies provides 1.2g 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.
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