Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Toasted Almond Marzipan has less impact on blood sugar than Carrot Cake, Carrot

Carrot Cake, Carrot

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Carrot Cake, Carrot
BSI: 79 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 80.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 43.0g Raises blood sugar 86.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 41.0g Digestible carbs 82.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 16.0g Slows digestion -2.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 79

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Toasted Almond Marzipan
BSI: 45 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 35.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 23.0g Raises blood sugar 46.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 23.0g Digestible carbs 46.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -1.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 45

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Carrot Cake, Carrot

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Gs1 Ireland Branded

Full Food Name

Carrot Cake, Carrot

Toasted Almond Marzipan

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Candy Fratelli Motta Branded

Full Food Name

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Carrot Cake,... Toasted Almo...
Carbs 43.0g 23.0g
Sugars 22.0g 23.0g
Fiber 2.0g 0.0g
Protein 2.0g 1.0g
Fat 16.0g 6.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Carrot Cake, Carrot

Serving size 80.0 Gg

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16.0g 21%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 49.6mg 17%
Sodium 260.0mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 43.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 22.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 110.4mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 89.6mg 2%

* 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:

SHREDDED CARROT, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, WHOLE LIQUID EGG, TOPPING (SUGAR, PALM OIL, WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, GLUCOSE SYRUP, DEXTROSE, FRUCTOSE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, SUCROSE FATTY ACID ESTERS. SALT, GLUCONOLACTONE, WHOLE MILK POWDER, WHEY POWDER, LACTOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL FLAVOR, COLORS [BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], CORN STARCH, RICE FLOUR, GLYCERIN, POTATO STARCH, DISODIUM DIPHOSPHATES, SODIUM CARBONATES, CINNAMON, IODIZED SALT (SALT, POTASSIUM IODATE), NUTMEG, CARAMELIZED SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Serving size 35.0 Gg

Calories 155

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 20.0mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 0.0mg 0%

* 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, SICILIAN ALMONDS (35%), GLUCOSE SYRUP, ALMOND ESSENTIAL OIL.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Carrot Cake, Carrot

Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 3% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Carrot Cake, Carrot

Total Ingredients
35
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 15 more

Toasted Almond Marzipan

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
💦 Refined Fat
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

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.

Carrot Cake, Carrot Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Toasted Almond Marzipan Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

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.

Brand Gs1 Ireland
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2152847

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Brand Fratelli Motta
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 567933

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