Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Broccoli Cheddar Soup has less impact on blood sugar than Croissants
Croissants
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Croissants
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Croissants | Broccoli Che... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 17.0g |
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Croissants
Serving size 48.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
EN: CROISSANT PATISSERIE WITH COCOA FILLING WHEAT FLOUR, FILLING WITH COCOA 40% [SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL), WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, WHEY POWDER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, MODIFIED STARCH, COCOA POWDER (5, 25%), EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN, POLYGLYCEROL POLYRICINOLEATE), PRESERVATIVE (POTASSIUM SORBATE), ACID (CITRIC ACID), THICKENER (CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE), VANILLIN], MARGARINE [VEGETABLE OILS (PALM OIL, SUNFLOWER M, RAPESEED OIL), WATER, EMULSIFIERS (SOY LECITHIN, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS), IODIZED SALT (SALT, NO SUNFLOWER IODATE), ACID (CITRIC ACID), PRESERVATIVE (SORBIC ACID), FLAVOURING, COLOUR (CAROTENES)], WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, REFINED VEGETABLE OIL (S FLOWER), SUGAR, YEAST, WHEY POWDER, IODIZED SALT (SALT, POTASSIUM IODATE), DEXTROSE, STABILISERS (MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE), VANILLIN, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID).
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Serving size 284.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
MILK, CHICKEN STOCK (CHICKEN BASE [CHICKEN MEAT INCLUDING CHICKEN JUICES, SALT, CHICKEN FAT, YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTATO FLOUR, CARROT POWDER, TURMERIC]), WATER, BROCCOLI, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [FOR COLOR], ANNATTO [FOR COLOR]), HEAVY CREAM, CARROTS, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ONIONS, SEASONING (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SPICE), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), DIJON MUSTARD (WATER, MUSTARD SEED, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES), HOT PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT) AND NISIN PREPARATION.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Croissants
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.
Croissants
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Croissants Tags
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
About Our Food Data
All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.
Report Data Issues for Croissants
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
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: Croissants has a BSI of 41.7 while Broccoli Cheddar Soup has a BSI of 35.4. Broccoli Cheddar Soup has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 35.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Croissants contains 47.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Broccoli Cheddar Soup contains 7.0g per 100g. Broccoli Cheddar Soup has 40.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Croissants provides 2.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Croissants provides 1.4g 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 croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.