Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Vanilla Frosting has less impact on blood sugar than Turtle Brownie Cake
Turtle Brownie Cake
Vanilla Frosting
Turtle Brownie Cake
Vanilla Frosting
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Turtle Brown... | Vanilla Fros... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 21.0g | 21.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 5.0g |
Community Blood Sugar Responses
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Nutritional Labels
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Turtle Brownie Cake
Serving size 41.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE FLAKES (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, BUTTEROIL, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), PALM OIL AND FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, WATER, CORN SYRUP, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, DEXTROSE), SWEETENED CONDENSED SKIM MILK (SKIM MILK, SUGAR), COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOYBEAN OIL, PECANS, DARK CHOCOLATE FLAVORED DRIZZLE (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, BUTTERMILK, COCOA POWDER, BUTTEROIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, SOY LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 60, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CANOLA OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CORNSTARCH, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, EGG WHITES, EGGS, GLYCERIN, HEAVY CREAM, INVERT SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, PECTIN, POLYSORBATE 60, POLYSORBATE 80, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, RED 40, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, WHEY, YELLOW CORN FLOUR.
Vanilla Frosting
Serving size 34.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), WATER, CORN SYRUP, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Turtle Brownie Cake
Minerals
Vanilla Frosting
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Turtle Brownie Cake
Vanilla Frosting
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: Turtle Brownie Cake has a BSI of 52.4 while Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla has a BSI of 45.0. Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 45.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Turtle Brownie Cake contains 68.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla contains 70.6g per 100g. Turtle Brownie Cake has 2.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Turtle Brownie Cake provides 2.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
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.