What are Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts food comparisons?

Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Chicken Strips, Spicy Stir Fry vs Oscar Mayer, Hard Salami

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Stri... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Chicken Strips, Spicy Stir Fry	7.6	176	4.7	2.4	—	7.1	23.5
Oscar Mayer,... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Oscar Mayer, Hard Salami	1.8	370	3.7	—	—	29.6	25.9

Gallo Salame, Italian Dry Salame vs Butterball, Deep Fried Turkey Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gallo Salame... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Gallo Salame, Italian Dry Salame	1.8	464	3.6	3.6	—	39.3	25.0
Butterball, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUTTERBALL, LLC Butterball, Deep Fried Turkey Breast	5.8	107	5.4	1.8	—	2.7	16.1

Smoke Master, Black Forest Ham With Natural Juices, Beechwod Smoked vs Big Y, Ham Steak

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoke Master... Food 1 Food 1 • BOAR'S HEAD Smoke Master, Black Forest Ham With Natural Juices, Beechwod Smoked	3.8	107	3.6	3.6	—	1.8	17.9
Big Y, Ham S... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Big Y, Ham Steak	5.8	107	5.4	5.4	—	2.7	16.1

Chunk Braunschweiger, Chunk vs Roll & Go Sweet Soppressata And Mozzarella, 5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chunk Brauns... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Chunk Braunschweiger, Chunk	5.6	321	5.4	5.4	—	26.8	14.3
Roll & Go Sw... Food 2 Food 2 • FRATELLI BERETTA, USA, INC. Roll & Go Sweet Soppressata And Mozzarella, 5 Oz	1.8	298	1.8	—	—	21.1	26.3

Hempler's, Uncured Landjaeger vs Smoked Turkey Breast, Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hempler's, U... Food 1 Food 1 • HEMPLER FOODS GROUP LLC Hempler's, Uncured Landjaeger	1.7	652	4.4	4.4	—	56.5	30.4
Smoked Turke... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Smoked Turkey Breast, Smoked	1.9	91	1.8	—	—	0.9	20.0

Smoked Turkey Breast Premium Meats, Smoked vs Slow Roasted Uncured Pastrami, Slow Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Turke... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Smoked Turkey Breast Premium Meats, Smoked	1.9	88	1.8	—	—	0.9	19.3
Slow Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • COLUMBUS MANUFACTURING, INC. Slow Roasted Uncured Pastrami, Slow Roasted	3.8	143	3.6	1.8	—	4.5	21.4

Black Forest Deli Shaved Turkey Breast And White Turkey Meat, Black Forest vs Eckrich, Bologna

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Forest... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Black Forest Deli Shaved Turkey Breast And White Turkey Meat, Black Forest	5.8	107	5.4	1.8	—	2.7	16.1
Eckrich, Bol... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Eckrich, Bologna	3.8	250	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	10.7

Sliced Danish Ham vs Honey Breakfast Cuts Ham, Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Danis... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Sliced Danish Ham	3.9	107	3.6	1.8	—	2.7	16.1
Honey Breakf... Food 2 Food 2 • BAR-S FOODS CO. Honey Breakfast Cuts Ham, Honey	7.8	118	7.8	3.9	—	2.0	13.7

Mesquite Bbq Plant Based Deli Slices vs Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Sliced Lunch Meat Turkey Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mesquite Bbq... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PLANT BASED CO. Mesquite Bbq Plant Based Deli Slices	17.2	214	19.6	5.4	3.6	10.7	12.5
Deli Fresh O... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Sliced Lunch Meat Turkey Breast	3.9	89	3.6	1.8	—	1.8	16.1

Maple Honey Ham, Maple Honey vs Uncured Pepperoni Meats With Natural Smoke, Uncured Pepperoni With Natural Smoke

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Honey ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Maple Honey Ham, Maple Honey	3.8	107	3.6	3.6	—	2.7	17.9
Uncured Pepp... Food 2 Food 2 • ZOE'S MEATS INC Uncured Pepperoni Meats With Natural Smoke, Uncured Pepperoni With Natural Smoke	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Smoked Thin Sliced Chicken vs Signature Smokehouse Bologna, Signature Smokehouse

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Thin ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Smoked Thin Sliced Chicken	3.8	161	3.6	1.8	—	8.9	16.1
Signature Sm... Food 2 Food 2 • BAR-S FOODS CO. Signature Smokehouse Bologna, Signature Smokehouse	1.9	281	3.1	3.1	—	21.9	9.4

Oscar Mayer, Honey Ham vs Spinach & Feta All Natural Chicken Patties, Spinach & Feta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oscar Mayer,... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Oscar Mayer, Honey Ham	5.8	109	4.7	1.6	—	3.1	18.8
Spinach & Fe... Food 2 Food 2 • MAN CAVE Spinach & Feta All Natural Chicken Patties, Spinach & Feta	1.9	150	0.9	—	—	8.9	17.7

Presliced Hard Salami vs Garlic Peppercorn Turkey Breast, Garlic Peppercorn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Presliced Ha... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Presliced Hard Salami	1.8	429	3.6	3.6	—	35.7	17.9
Garlic Peppe... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Garlic Peppercorn Turkey Breast, Garlic Peppercorn	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	21.4

Extra Lean Smoked Turkey Breast And White Turkey, Smoked vs Cheddar & Salami Pasteurized Process Cheese With Salami, Cheddar & Salami

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Lean S... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Extra Lean Smoked Turkey Breast And White Turkey, Smoked	1.9	97	1.6	1.6	—	3.2	14.5
Cheddar & Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • RED APPLE CHEESE LLC Cheddar & Salami Pasteurized Process Cheese With Salami, Cheddar & Salami	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Sliced Turkey Pastrami vs Jennie O, Premium Seasoned Sun Dried Tomato Turkey Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Turke... Food 1 Food 1 • WINCO FOODS Sliced Turkey Pastrami	5.8	111	6.7	2.2	—	4.4	15.6
Jennie O, Pr... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Jennie O, Premium Seasoned Sun Dried Tomato Turkey Breast	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	0.9	21.4

Bryan, Centerpiece Hickory Smoked Boneless Ham vs Uncured Honey Maple Ham, Uncured Honey Maple

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bryan, Cente... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Bryan, Centerpiece Hickory Smoked Boneless Ham	5.7	131	3.6	3.6	—	6.0	16.7
Uncured Hone... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Uncured Honey Maple Ham, Uncured Honey Maple	3.8	107	3.6	3.6	—	2.7	19.6

Reduced Fat Pepperoni vs Luncheon Loaf

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Fat ... Food 1 Food 1 • SWIFT-ECKRICH INC. Reduced Fat Pepperoni	1.8	333	3.3	—	—	23.3	26.7
Luncheon Loaf Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Luncheon Loaf	7.6	289	10.5	5.3	—	21.1	10.5

Deli Slices Turkey Breast vs Hickory Smoked Ring Bologna, Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deli Slices ... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Deli Slices Turkey Breast	7.7	107	7.1	5.4	—	1.8	16.1
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • BERKS PACKING CO., INC. Hickory Smoked Ring Bologna, Garlic	3.8	250	3.6	3.6	—	19.6	12.5

Black Bear, Hard Salami Beef vs Smoked Premium Deli Ham, Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Bear, ... Food 1 Food 1 • BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC. Black Bear, Hard Salami Beef	1.8	429	3.6	3.6	—	35.7	17.9
Smoked Premi... Food 2 Food 2 • BAR-S FOODS CO. Smoked Premium Deli Ham, Smoked	3.9	125	6.3	3.1	—	3.1	15.6

Virginia Brand Ham, Virginia Brand vs Oven Roasted Smoked Spicy Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Virginia Bra... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Virginia Brand Ham, Virginia Brand	1.9	105	1.8	1.8	—	4.4	15.8
Oven Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • MANDA Oven Roasted Smoked Spicy Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted Smoked	1.9	83	2.4	2.4	1.2	1.2	15.5

Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Comparisons For Diabetics