Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Apple 100% Juice has less impact on blood sugar than Pound Cake

Apple 100% Juice

Pound Cake

Apple 100% Juice
BSI: 42 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 200.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 21.0g Raises blood sugar 42.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 21.0g Digestible carbs 42.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 42

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

Pound Cake
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 57.0g Raises blood sugar 114.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 56.0g Digestible carbs 112.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 14.0g Slows digestion -2.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Apple 100% Juice

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Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks USDA Branded

Full Food Name

Apple 100% Juice

Pound Cake

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Not A Branded Item Branded

Full Food Name

Pound Cake

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Apple 100% J... Pound Cake
Carbs 21.0g 57.0g
Sugars 20.0g 36.0g
Fiber 0g 1.0g
Protein 0.0g 5.0g
Fat 0.0g 14.0g

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Apple 100% Juice

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Apple 100% Juice

Serving size 200.0 MLTg

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 4.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 21.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 20.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Potassium 200.0mg 4%

* 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:

APPLE JUICE (FILTERED WATER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), L-MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS)

Pound Cake

Serving size 100.0 Gg

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14.0g 18%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 45.0mg 15%
Sodium 320.0mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 57.0g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 36.0g

* 20.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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:

BANANA ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, EGG, CANOLA OIL, ALMOND, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Apple 100% Juice

Vitamins

Vitamin C 33% DV

Minerals

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

Pound Cake

Minerals

Iron 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Apple 100% Juice

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar

Pound Cake

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 6 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.

Apple 100% Juice Tags

Pound Cake 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 Apple & Eve
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2532579

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Brand Not A Branded Item
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 470439

Report Data Issues for Pound Cake