Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix has less impact on blood sugar than Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix

Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix

Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix
BSI: 82 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 64.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 44.0g Raises blood sugar 88.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 42.0g Digestible carbs 84.0
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -1.6
Fat 3.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 82

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

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix
BSI: 52 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 30.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 26.0g Raises blood sugar 52.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 26.0g Digestible carbs 52.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 52

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

Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix

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Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Smart & Final Iris Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix, Buttermilk

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix

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Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Whole Foods Market, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix, Spiced Pumpkin

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Buttermilk I... Spiced Pumpk...
Carbs 44.0g 26.0g
Sugars 3.0g 16.0g
Fiber 2.0g 0.0g
Protein 6.0g 1.0g
Fat 3.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix

Serving size 64.0 Gg

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 760.3mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 44.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 39.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 80.0mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* 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 FLOURS (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SWEET WHEY, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK.

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix

Serving size 30.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 125.1mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 16.0g

* 10.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
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:

CANE SUGAR, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOURS (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), ORGANIC PUMPKIN FLAKES, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC CINNAMON, SEA SALT, ORGANIC NUTMEG, ORGANIC ALLSPICE, ANNATTO (COLOR).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Buttermilk Instant Pan...

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 23% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake...

Minerals

Iron 22% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 6 more

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 5 more
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.

Buttermilk Instant Pancake Mix Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Mix 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 Smart & Final Iris Corporation
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2454615

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Brand Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2130576

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