Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Whole Wheat Bread has less impact on blood sugar than Pound Cake

Whole Wheat Bread

Pound Cake

Whole Wheat Bread
BSI: 29 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 43.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 19.0g Raises blood sugar 38.0
Fiber 4.0g Not digested -8.0
Net Carbs 15.0g Digestible carbs 30.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.6
Fat 0.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 29

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.

Whole Wheat Bread

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Breads & Buns Fresh & Easy Branded

Full Food Name

Whole Wheat Bread

Pound Cake

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Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Not A Branded Item Branded

Full Food Name

Pound Cake

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Whole Wheat ... Pound Cake
Carbs 19.0g 57.0g
Sugars 4.0g 36.0g
Fiber 4.0g 1.0g
Protein 4.0g 5.0g
Fat 0.5g 14.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Whole Wheat Bread

Serving size 43.0 Gg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 220.2mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 19.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 14%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 80.0mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* 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:

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, WHEAT BRAN, BROWN SUGAR, HONEY, WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, OAT FIBER, SALT, CULTURED UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM SULFATE, SEA SALT, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, MOLASSES.

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.

Whole Wheat Bread

Minerals

Calcium 19% DV
Iron 14% 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.

Whole Wheat Bread

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🌾 Complex Carb
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 6 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

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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.

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 Fresh & Easy
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 487797

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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

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