Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Black Forest Ham
Papa John's Salads & ProduceClassic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy
Dierberg's Markets, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Black Forest... | Classic Ham ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 43.0g | 68.9g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 3.1g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 29.0g | 18.8g |
| Fat | 9.0g | 15.4g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Black Forest Ham vs Classic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Classic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Black Forest Ham's extremely high impact (BSI 78.0). Classic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy contains 25.9g more carbs per serving. Black Forest Ham is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
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Nutritional Labels
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Black Forest Ham
Serving size 269.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
HAM (WATER, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SEA SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRATE), WHITE ROLL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF: YEAST, SALT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, WHEAT GLUTEN, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL OR SOYBEAN OIL), CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), DEGERMED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ETHOXYLATED MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, L-CYSTEINE, AZODICARBONAMIDE), ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), PROVOLONE CHEESE (WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE.
Classic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy
Serving size 232.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 62.8g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
BREAD (FLOUR[WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR], WATER, DOUGH STARTER [EGG YOLK, SOY FLOUR, WHEY], SOY OIL, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, DIACETYL TARTARIC, ACID ESTERS OF MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, 2% OR LESS ASCORBIC ACID, L-CYSTINE, ENZYMES, SESAME SEED), MESQUITE HAM (CARAMEL COLOR, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHROBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), SWISS CHEESE(MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Black Forest Ham has a BSI of 78.0 while Classic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy has a BSI of 100.0. Black Forest Ham has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Black Forest Ham appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 78.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Black Forest Ham contains 16.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Classic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy contains 29.7g per 100g. Black Forest Ham has 13.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Black Forest Ham provides 1.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.3g in Classic Ham & Swiss Simple Sammy. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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