Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Red Velvet Muffins has less impact on blood sugar than Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries

Red Velvet Muffins

Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries

Red Velvet Muffins
BSI: 93 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 85.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 49.0g Raises blood sugar 98.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 48.0g Digestible carbs 96.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 13.0g Slows digestion -2.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 93

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

Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 72.0g Raises blood sugar 144.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 70.0g Digestible carbs 140.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 9.0g Slows digestion -1.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Red Velvet Muffins

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Specialty Bakers, Llc Branded

Full Food Name

Red Velvet Muffins

Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries

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Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries The Kellogg Company Branded

Full Food Name

Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Cupcake

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Red Velvet M... Frosted Choc...
Carbs 49.0g 72.0g
Sugars 0.0g 38.0g
Fiber 1.0g 2.0g
Protein 5.0g 4.0g
Fat 13.0g 9.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Red Velvet Muffins

Serving size 85.0 Gg

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.0g 17%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 79.9mg 27%
Sodium 210.0mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 49.0g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 48.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 79.9mg 6%
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:

MALTITOL, CAKE BASE (ENRICHED, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CASEINATE, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, PROPYLENE GLYCEROL, MONO AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES [WITH BHT AND CITRIC ACID TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR] AND LECITHIN (EMULSIFIERS), LEAVENING [SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, ACIDIC WITH ALUMINIUM SULFATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CELLULOSE GUM, BENZOYL PEROXIDE), EGGS, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), RED COLOR (PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RED 3, RED 40, WATER, VEGETABLE GUMS), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES, LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A), GLYCERINE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE), VANILLA FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CARAMEL COLOR), SUCRALOSE

Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries

Serving size 100.0 Gg

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 410.0mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 72.0g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 38.0g

* 32.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 30.0mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Potassium 210.0mg 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:

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, CONTAINS TWO PERCENT OR LESS OF COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHEAT STARCH, COLOR ADDED, CARAMEL COLOR, GELATIN, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, DATEM, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, SOY LECITHIN, DRIED EGG WHITES.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Red Velvet Muffins

Vitamins

Vitamin A 13% DV

Minerals

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

Frosted Chocolate Cupc...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 19% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 20% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 14% DV
Potassium 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 Muffins

Total Ingredients
55
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
โ“ Ambiguous
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
๐Ÿงช Artificial Sweetener
๐Ÿ”„ Emulsifier
+ 13 more

Frosted Chocolate Cupcake F...

Total Ingredients
32
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
๐Ÿซง Fat
โฌœ Filler
+ 9 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 Muffins Tags

๐Ÿ‘น Gut Gremlin

Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries Tags

๐Ÿš€ 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 Specialty Bakers, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1899949

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Brand The Kellogg Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2145329

Report Data Issues for Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries