Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cheeseburger
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Renaissance Food Group, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cheeseburger | Pastrami & B... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 61.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 27.0g | 44.0g |
| Fat | 39.0g | 18.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Cheeseburger vs Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Cheeseburger's very high impact (BSI 52.4). Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich contains 33.0g more carbs per serving. Cheeseburger 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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Cheeseburger
Serving size 175.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
CHARBROILED BEEF PATTY (BEEF WATER WITH 2% OR LESS OF SPICES, SALT SODIUM ACETATE NATURAL FLAVORING, SODIUM DIACETATE), BRIOCHE HAMBURGER BUNS (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR WATER WHOLE EGGS, SUGAR CANOLA OIL INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, YEAST, BUTTER SKIMMED MILK POWDER, SALT WHEAT GLUTEN NATURAL FLAVOR, EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS), MILK PROTEIN, DEACTIVATED YEAST MALTED RYE FLOUR, COLOR (BETA CAROTENE)), WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK BUTTERMILK MILKFAT SALT. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM AND POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ENZYMES).
Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich
Serving size 283.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 53.0g 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:
OVEN ROASTED BEEF PASTRAMI TOP ROUND (CURED WITH: WATER, CONTAINS LESS THEN 2% SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. COATED WITH: SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), PANINI BREAD (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, ASCORBIC ACID, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID], WATER, LIGHT RYE FLOUR, YEAST, CULTURED RYE FLOUR, CARAWAY SEEDS, SEA SALT, CANOLA OIL, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, RYE FLOUR, WHEAT MALT FLOUR, ENZYMES, CITRIC ACID, PREGELATINIZED RYE FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID), SWISS CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES), LETTUCE, RED ONION.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Cheeseburger has a BSI of 52.4 while Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich has a BSI of 100.0. Cheeseburger has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheeseburger appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 52.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cheeseburger contains 16.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich contains 21.6g per 100g. Cheeseburger has 5.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cheeseburger provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.4g in Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich. Pastrami & Baby Swiss Sandwich provides 1.4g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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.