Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Corn Flakes has less impact on blood sugar than Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
Corn Flakes
Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
Corn Flakes
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Apple Cinnam... | Corn Flakes |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 43.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 36.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 0.0g |
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Nutritional Labels
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Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
Serving size 80.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.8g 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, SOYBEAN OIL, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, EGGS, NONFAT MILK, INTERSTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, APPLES, WATER, BUTTER(CREAM, WATER, SALT) (MILK), EGG WHITES, CORN SYRUP, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, NONFAT DRY MILK, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, EVAPORATED APPLES, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTER, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN, MOLASSES, RAISINS, GROUND CINNAMON, GUAR GUM, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), POLYGLYCEROL ESTER OF FATTY ACIDS, DEXTROSE, VEGETABLE GUM, CITRIC ACID, VANILLA EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE, GROUND NUTMEG, GINGER, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C BLUE 2, FD&C RED 3, FD&C YELLOW 6.
Corn Flakes
Serving size 32.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 24.0g 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:
DEGERMED YELLOW CORNMEL, SUGAR, SALT, MALT EXTRACT, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID), IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRTAE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALCIFEROL), VIATMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN), FOLIC ACID. BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING TO HELP PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
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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: Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake, Apple Cinnamon Spice has a BSI of 82.4 while Corn Flakes has a BSI of 53.3. Corn Flakes has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Corn Flakes appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake, Apple Cinnamon Spice contains 53.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Corn Flakes contains 87.5g per 100g. Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake, Apple Cinnamon Spice has 33.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake, Apple Cinnamon Spice provides 0.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.1g in Corn Flakes. Corn Flakes provides 2.8g 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 cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.