Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos
Mccain Foods, Inc.Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich
The Kroger Co.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheddar Chee... | Ham & Cheese... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos vs Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich has extremely high impact (BSI 75.5) compared to Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos's very high impact (BSI 50.5). Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich contains 13.0g more carbs per serving. Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos 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.
Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos
Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos
Serving size 98.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.0g 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:
WATER, JALAPENO PEPPERS (CONTAINS WATER, ACETIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE]), WHEAT FLOUR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, SPICE, LACTIC ACID, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, BUTTERMILK, NONFAT MILK, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEAT STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), CARAMEL COLOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), YEAST, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, DRIED EGG WHITES, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM ALGINATE, SPICE EXTRACT, SPICES, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR).
Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich
Serving size 127.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 36.0g 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:
WATER, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), HAM WATER ADDED GROUND AND FORMED, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR ADDED (CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [FOR COLOR]), SEASONING (CORN MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [FOR COLOR], LACTIC ACID, BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM CASEINATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND GUANYLATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC [FOR COLOR]). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL (WITH SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, BETA CAROTENE), WHEY, SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL (WITH SOY LECITHIN), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], DEHYDRATED GARLIC, TOMATO POWDER, SALT, DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, YEAST, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE]), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DEODORIZED GARLIC POWDER, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES), SALT, POWDERED CELLULOSE, YEAST (YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID), DRIED EGG YOLK, SOY FLOUR, DRIED EGG WHITE, CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID), ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR).
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: Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos has a BSI of 50.5 while Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich has a BSI of 75.5. Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 50.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos contains 27.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich contains 31.5g per 100g. Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos has 4.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Ham & Cheese, Stuffed Sandwich. 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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