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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Black Forest Ham vs Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Hot Pepper, Beef, Hot Pepper, Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Forest... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Black Forest Ham	1.9	98	2.2	—	—	2.2	19.6
Burnett Dair... Food 2 Food 2 • BURNETT DAIRY COOPERATIVE Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Hot Pepper, Beef, Hot Pepper, Beef	1.8	292	4.2	—	—	20.8	25.0

Turkey Breast, Peppered vs Queso, Chorizo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Breas... Food 1 Food 1 • COLUMBUS MANUFACTURING, INC. Turkey Breast, Peppered	1.9	107	1.8	—	—	—	21.4
Queso, Chorizo Food 2 Food 2 • BEAR POND FARM LLC Queso, Chorizo	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	6.7

Chicken Breast vs Daily Chef, Sliced Cajun Style Angus Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Breast Food 1 Food 1 • OSCAR MAYER FOODS CORP. Chicken Breast	3.8	107	3.6	1.8	—	1.8	17.9
Daily Chef, ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Daily Chef, Sliced Cajun Style Angus Beef	3.8	125	3.6	1.8	—	2.7	17.9

Black Forest Ham, Black Forest vs Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Forest... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Black Forest Ham, Black Forest	1.9	125	3.6	3.6	—	1.8	17.9
Uncured Pepp... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured	1.8	429	3.6	—	—	35.7	21.4

Columbus Charcuterie Sampler, 12 Oz vs Winco Foods, Deli Sliced Corned Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Columbus Cha... Food 1 Food 1 • COLUMBUS MANUFACTURING, INC. Columbus Charcuterie Sampler, 12 Oz	3.7	321	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	21.4
Winco Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • ARMOUR ECKRICH MEATS, LLC Winco Foods, Deli Sliced Corned Beef	1.9	107	1.8	—	—	2.7	19.6

Premium Ham vs Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Ham Food 1 Food 1 • PLUMROSE USA, INC. Premium Ham	6.9	107	3.6	3.6	—	1.8	17.9
Sliced Oven ... Food 2 Food 2 • DAN'S PRIZE, INC. Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	16.1

Bacon & Cheddar Fully Cooked Breakfast Links, Bacon & Cheddar vs Natural Italian Dry Salami

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon & Ched... Food 1 Food 1 • KIOLBASSA PROVISION COMPANY Bacon & Cheddar Fully Cooked Breakfast Links, Bacon & Cheddar	1.9	338	1.5	1.5	—	27.9	16.2
Natural Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • POCINO INC Natural Italian Dry Salami	1.8	367	3.3	3.3	—	26.7	26.7

Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Zesty Teriyaki, Zesty Teriyaki vs Virginia Brand Uncured Ham

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Burnett Dair... Food 1 Food 1 • BURNETT DAIRY COOPERATIVE Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Zesty Teriyaki, Zesty Teriyaki	1.8	333	4.2	—	—	20.8	25.0
Virginia Bra... Food 2 Food 2 Virginia Brand Uncured Ham	3.8	125	3.6	3.6	—	2.7	19.6

Hormel, Natural Choice, Raspberry Chipotle Deli Turkey vs Hard Salami, Hard

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hormel, Natu... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Natural Choice, Raspberry Chipotle Deli Turkey	3.9	89	3.6	1.8	—	0.9	17.9
Hard Salami,... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hard Salami, Hard	1.8	429	3.6	3.6	—	39.3	21.4

Festive, Tender Cured Turkey, Smoke, Smoke vs Honey Ham Ultra Thin Slices, Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Festive, Ten... Food 1 Food 1 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Festive, Tender Cured Turkey, Smoke, Smoke	5.8	179	5.4	—	—	14.3	10.7
Honey Ham Ul... Food 2 Food 2 • NOT A BRANDED ITEM Honey Ham Ultra Thin Slices, Honey	5.8	91	5.5	3.6	—	1.8	16.4

Baked Meat Snacks Deli Snackers, Black Forest Ham With Natural Juices vs Hard Salami Deli Slices, Hard

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baked Meat S... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'FROST, INC. Baked Meat Snacks Deli Snackers, Black Forest Ham With Natural Juices	1.9	125	1.8	—	—	5.4	17.9
Hard Salami ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Hard Salami Deli Slices, Hard	1.8	400	3.3	3.3	—	33.3	20.0

Hickory Smoked Sliced Honey Ham, Hickory Smoked vs Uncured & Unsmoked Pastrami

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Hickory Smoked Sliced Honey Ham, Hickory Smoked	3.9	125	6.3	6.3	—	3.1	15.6
Uncured & Un... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Uncured & Unsmoked Pastrami	1.9	175	1.8	—	—	10.5	19.3

Cooked Thin Sliced Ham vs Serrano Ham

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cooked Thin ... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Cooked Thin Sliced Ham	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	2.7	17.9
Serrano Ham Food 2 Food 2 • DOUBLE CREEK RANCH Serrano Ham	1.8	214	3.6	3.6	—	10.7	32.1

Premium Selected Ham, Honey vs Snack Trios

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Sele... Food 1 Food 1 • AL & JOHN, INC. Premium Selected Ham, Honey	5.8	107	5.4	3.6	—	1.8	17.9
Snack Trios Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Snack Trios	33.4	352	20.9	3.3	1.1	20.9	20.9

Premium Pork Uncured Smoked Ham vs Hickory Smoked Diced Ham With Natural Juices, Hickory Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Pork... Food 1 Food 1 • LUNDS INC Premium Pork Uncured Smoked Ham	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	3.6	14.3
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • FIELD PACKING COMPANY Hickory Smoked Diced Ham With Natural Juices, Hickory Smoked	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	2.7	17.9

Hardwood Smoked Turkey Breast vs Roasted Turkey Breast & White Turkey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hardwood Smo... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Hardwood Smoked Turkey Breast	1.9	96	2.1	2.1	—	1.1	19.2
Roasted Turk... Food 2 Food 2 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Roasted Turkey Breast & White Turkey	3.9	89	7.1	—	—	1.8	14.3

Tangy Pork Roll vs Beef Fajita, Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tangy Pork Roll Food 1 Food 1 • CASE PORK ROLL Tangy Pork Roll	1.9	333	1.8	1.8	—	28.1	15.8
Beef Fajita,... Food 2 Food 2 • IOWA PACIFIC PROCESSORS, INC. Beef Fajita, Beef	5.8	143	3.0	1.0	—	7.0	16.0

Honey Roasted Turkey Breast, Honey Roasted vs Prosciutto Rolled W/ Fresh Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Roaste... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Honey Roasted Turkey Breast, Honey Roasted	7.6	125	7.1	5.4	—	0.9	21.4
Prosciutto R... Food 2 Food 2 • FORMAGGIO ITALIAN CHEESE SPECIALTIES INC Prosciutto Rolled W/ Fresh Mozzarella	1.8	286	4.8	—	—	19.1	28.6

Bistro Deli Classics Smoked Virginia Brand Ham, Bistro Deli Classics vs 2 Ham Steaks With Natural Juices, Hickory Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bistro Deli ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD CITY Bistro Deli Classics Smoked Virginia Brand Ham, Bistro Deli Classics	1.9	125	1.8	3.6	—	2.7	16.1
2 Ham Steaks... Food 2 Food 2 • JONES DAIRY FARM 2 Ham Steaks With Natural Juices, Hickory Smoked	3.8	125	3.6	—	—	5.4	17.9

Premium Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Oven Roasted vs Chopped Ham

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Oven... Food 1 Food 1 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Premium Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Oven Roasted	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	19.6
Chopped Ham Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Chopped Ham	10.1	250	5.4	5.4	—	19.6	12.5

Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Comparisons For Diabetics