Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Salad Croissant
Roast Beef & Swiss Sandwich
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Sala... | Roast Beef &... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g | 48.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 17.0g | 45.0g |
| Fat | 38.0g | 21.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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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.
Chicken Salad Croissant
Roast Beef & Swiss Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Salad Croissant
Serving size 200.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
CHICKEN SALAD (COOKED CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SALT), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, WATER, EGG YOLK (EGG YOLKS, SALT), SUGAR, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, LEMON JUICE (LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER), PAPRIKA), CELERY, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% LEMON JUICE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ONIONS), CROISSANT (ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE PRESERVATIVE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SALT, WHEY, CALCIUM PROPIONATE PRESERVATIVE, CALCIUM SULFATE, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, ENZYMES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), ACACIA (GUM ARABIC), CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL. CAPRIC ACID AND CAPRYLIC ACID TRIGLYCERIDE BLEND), LETTUCE.
Roast Beef & Swiss Sandwich
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 45.0g 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:
ROAST BEEF CARAMEL COLOR ADDED (COATED WITH: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER. MARINATED WITH: WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES), CUBAN BREAD (ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, NIACIN, POTASSIUM BROMATE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYMES, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, OR LARD [REFINED PORK FAT WITH BHT AND BHA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR], SALT, YEAST [WITH POTATO STARCH, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID], MALT FLOUR, GUAR AND/OR ARABIC GUM, CORN MEAL), SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Chicken Salad Croissant
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Food Tags
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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: Chicken Salad Croissant has a BSI of 84.0 while Roast Beef & Swiss Sandwich has a BSI of 87.5. Chicken Salad Croissant has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Salad Croissant appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 84.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Salad Croissant contains 23.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Roast Beef & Swiss Sandwich contains 18.8g per 100g. Roast Beef & Swiss Sandwich has 4.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Salad Croissant provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Roast Beef & Swiss 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.
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.