Sweets
Cake / pastry: carbohydrate content
Typical portion
1 slice (≈100 g)
Carbs
≈45gestimate
35–55 g · 45 g per 100 gEffect on glucose
raises quickly
Why it affects your glucose
White flour and sugar — among the fastest to raise glucose.
How to eat it better
Start with salad, take a smaller portion and walk for 10–15 minutes after eating. Choose unsweetened tea instead of sugary drinks.
Confidence: moderate · USDA FoodData Central
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