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Black Forest Ham & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread
Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Black Forest... | Turkey & Che... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 3.9g |
| Protein | 30.0g | 31.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Black Forest Ham & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread
Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Black Forest Ham & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread
Serving size 198.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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 (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, HONEY, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. COATED WITH: CARAMEL COLOR), BREAD (ORGANIC CRUSHED SPROUTED, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC CRACKED WHEAT, ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC HONEY, ORGANIC CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC MOLASSES, SEA SALT, ORGANIC RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT [FOR ADDED FRESHNESS], YEAST), SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, SALT), LETTUCE.
Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich
Serving size 206.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.1g 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:
OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST MEAT (TURKEY BREAST MEAT, TURKEY BROTH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS SALT, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VINEGAR, PEPPER), WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, WHEAT GLUTEN, COARSE CRACKED WHEAT, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, HONEY, BROWN SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, DOUGH IMPROVER [MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES AND 2% OR LESS OF ASCORBIC ACID], ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ENZYMES, 100% WHOLE GRAIN OATS, ASCORBIC ACID), MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), LETTUCE, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, EGG YOLKS, SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, SPICES).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread has a BSI of 53.9 while Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich, Turkey & Cheddar has a BSI of 57.7. Black Forest Ham & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Black Forest Ham & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 53.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Black Forest Ham & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread contains 16.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich, Turkey & Cheddar contains 16.5g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Black Forest Ham & Swiss On Whole Grain Bread provides 2.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.9g in Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich, Turkey & Cheddar. 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the prepared subs & sandwiches category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.