Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon has less impact on blood sugar than Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon

Red Velvet Cupcakes
BSI: 57 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 62.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 31.0g Raises blood sugar 62.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 30.0g Digestible carbs 60.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 15.0g Slows digestion -2.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 57

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

French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon
BSI: 53 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 33.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 27.0g Raises blood sugar 54.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 27.0g Digestible carbs 54.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Total Blood Sugar Impact 53

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

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Smart & Final Iris Corporation Branded

Full Food Name

Red Velvet Cupcakes, Red Velvet

French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon

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Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes European Gourmet Bakery Branded

Full Food Name

European Gourmet Bakery, French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Red Velvet C... French Patis...
Carbs 31.0g 27.0g
Sugars 23.0g 16.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0.0g
Protein 2.0g 2.0g
Fat 15.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Serving size 62.0 Gg

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.0g 19%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.8mg 8%
Sodium 200.3mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 31.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 23.0g

* 7.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 9.9mg 1%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 60.1mg 1%

* 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:

ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, EGGS, WATER, CREAM CHEESE (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM, BACTERIAL CULTURE), VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, RED VELVET COOKIE CRUMBS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], RED 40, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), WHEY (MILK), LEAVENING BLEND (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), RED 40, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, EMULSIFIER (PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO-AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NATURAL FLAVOR, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR).

French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon

Serving size 33.0 Gg

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 250.1mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 27.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 16.0g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 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:

MALTED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), SUGAR, DEXTROSE, ALUMINUM FREE BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), NATURAL LEMONADE FLAVOR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, BAKING SODA, GUM BLEND (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), LEMON, GROUND TURMERIC.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Vitamins

Vitamin D 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 9% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

French Patisserie Tart...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 4% DV

Minerals

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.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Total Ingredients
53
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
+ 14 more

French Patisserie Tarte Lem...

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 4 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.

Red Velvet Cupcakes Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 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 2460333

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Brand European Gourmet Bakery
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 371378

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