Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Vanilla Cake, Vanilla
Charlotte'sCrispy Marshmallow Squares, Original
Choice Foods LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Vanilla Cake... | Crispy Marsh... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 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.
Vanilla Cake, Vanilla
Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original
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Nutritional Labels
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Vanilla Cake, Vanilla
Serving size 67.0 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:
ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, ALPHA AMYLASE, ASCORBIC ACID, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, CHLORINE), SUGAR, LIQUID WHOLE EGG, WATER, PARTIALLY SKIMMED MILK, ICING SUGAR, MARGARINE (SOYABEAN OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY POWDER [MILK], SOYA LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, MODIFIED PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA/SOYA), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, WHEY POWDER (MILK), GLUCOSE SYRUP, RICE STARCH, CITRUS FIBER, SOY LECITHIN, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CELLULOSE GUM, GUM ARABIC, XANTHAN GUM. WHIP TOPPING (WATER, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, SUGAR, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE 60, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO FATTY ACID ESTERS, HYDROXYLATED SOYA LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, COLOR [BETA-CAROTENE]). CONFECTIONERY COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHOLE MILK POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT).
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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Vanilla Cake, Vanilla
Minerals
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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: Vanilla Cake, Vanilla has a BSI of 54.0 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.
Vanilla Cake, Vanilla contains 41.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original contains 100.0g per 100g. Vanilla Cake, Vanilla has 58.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Vanilla Cake, Vanilla provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.5g in Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original. Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original provides 4.5g 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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