Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ham & Cheese
Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ham & Cheese | Pesto Chicke... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 50.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 7.1g |
| Protein | 18.0g | 39.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 24.0g |
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.
Ham & Cheese
Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta
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Nutritional Labels
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Ham & Cheese
Serving size 128.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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: HAM CURED WITH: WATER, SUGAR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, AND SODIUM NITRITE. WHEAT BREAD: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, WHOLE GRAIN WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL (NON-HYDROGENATED), SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO PREVENT SPOILAGE), MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES, ETHOXYLATED MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SUGAR, CALCIUM SULFATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEAT STARCH, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, ENZYMES, AZODICARBONAMIDE, CALCIUM PEROXIDE, SOY LECITHIN. AMERICAN CHEESE: CULTURED MILK, WATER, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, ENZYMES AND LECITHIN.
Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta
Serving size 262.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 37.9g 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:
SEASONED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SEASONING [MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DRIED CHICKEN BROTH, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PARITALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CHICKEN FAT, SOY LECITHIN, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTON SEED AND SOYBEAN OIL), NATURAL FLAVOR], SODIUM PHOSPHATES AND CARAMEL COLOR (CONTAINS MALTODEXTRIN), CIABATTA ROLL (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SEA SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, RYE FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), FRESH MOZZARELLA (MILK, VINEGAR, ENZYMES, SALT), BASIL PESTO SAUCE (BASIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GRANULATED GARLIC, SALT, SUNDRIED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, SULFUR DIOXIDE ADDED FOR COLOR RETENTION AND AS PRESERVATIVE).
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: Ham & Cheese has a BSI of 61.6 while Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta has a BSI of 82.1. Ham & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Ham & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 61.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Ham & Cheese contains 25.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta contains 19.1g per 100g. Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta has 5.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ham & Cheese provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.7g in Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta. Pesto Chicken & Mozzarella On Ciabatta provides 2.7g 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.