Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Renaissance Food Group, LlcHam/Cheddar Whole
Sun Company, Inc. (R&M)Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chicken Sala... | Ham/Cheddar ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g | 46.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 6.9g |
| Protein | 29.0g | 99.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g | 22.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Chicken Salad Sandwiches vs Ham/Cheddar Whole: Both have similar blood sugar impact with BSI scores of 69.6 and 72.5 respectively. Ham/Cheddar Whole contains 5.0g more carbs per serving, Ham/Cheddar Whole provides 1.8g more fiber. Choose based on your nutritional preferences and portion size for optimal blood sugar management.
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 Sandwiches
Ham/Cheddar Whole
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Nutritional Labels
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Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Serving size 241.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.9g 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:
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT), BREAD (WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], ROLLED OATS, CRUSHED WHEAT, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE FLAX SEED, CORN MEAL, MILLET SEED, TRITICALE FLAKES, RYE FLAKES, HONEY, BARLEY FLAKES, SEA SALT, YEAST VINEGAR, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER] ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES (DOUGH CONDITIONERS]), LETTUCE, CELERY, LITE MAYONNAISE (WATER, CANOLA OIL, EGG YOLK, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM), GREENONION, LEMON PEPPER (BLACK PEPPER, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRIC ACID, LEMON PEEL, SUGAR, GARLIC, ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR RIBOFLAVIN).
Ham/Cheddar Whole
Serving size 311.9 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.1g 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:
PORK: CURED WITH WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. CHEESE: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES AND ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR) BREAD: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR(FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE(VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN(VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID(AB VITAMIN), WATER. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, L-CYSTEINE, ENZYMES, POTASSIUM BROMATE), CALCIUM PROPIONATE (A PRESERVATIVE), CORN FLOUR. POPPY AND SESAME SEEDS IF PRESENT.). LETTUCE.
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: Chicken Salad Sandwiches has a BSI of 69.6 while Ham/Cheddar Whole has a BSI of 72.5. Chicken Salad Sandwiches has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Salad Sandwiches appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 69.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chicken Salad Sandwiches contains 17.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ham/Cheddar Whole contains 14.8g per 100g. Ham/Cheddar Whole has 2.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chicken Salad Sandwiches provides 2.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.2g in Ham/Cheddar Whole. 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.