Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Dark Chocolate Pretzels has less impact on blood sugar than Pound Cake

Dark Chocolate Pretzels

Pound Cake

Dark Chocolate Pretzels
BSI: 23 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 66.7g Raises blood sugar 133.3
Fiber 9.5g Not digested -19.0
Net Carbs 57.2g Digestible carbs 114.3
Protein 4.8g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 23.8g Slows digestion -4.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 23

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.

Dark Chocolate Pretzels

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Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Dark Chocolate Pretzels, Dark Chocolate

Pound Cake

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Not A Branded Item Branded

Full Food Name

Pound Cake

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Dark Chocola... Pound Cake
Carbs 14.0g 57.0g
Sugars 6.0g 36.0g
Fiber 2.0g 1.0g
Protein 1.0g 5.0g
Fat 5.0g 14.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Dark Chocolate Pretzels

Serving size 21.0 GRMg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 115.1mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 14.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 6.0g

* 6.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 10.1mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Potassium 90.1mg 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:

DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), PRETZELS (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID], SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SODIUM BICARBONATE), MILK.

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.

Dark Chocolate Pretzels

Vitamins

Vitamin D 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium 5% DV
Iron 42% DV
Potassium 12% 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.

Dark Chocolate Pretzels

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
+ 2 more

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.

Dark Chocolate Pretzels Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

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 Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2538382

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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