Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ham & Cheese
Ham And Cheddar Sandwich
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ham & Cheese | Ham And Ched... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 60.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.9g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 29.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 29.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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
Ham And Cheddar Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Ham & Cheese
Serving size 77.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
FLATBREAD (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, LIQUID BROWN SUGAR, OAT FIBER, SOY FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SOYBEAN OIL, PRUNE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, YEAST, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE & SODIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVES], CELLULOSE GUM, FUMARIC ACID, SALT, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, ANNATTO COLOR, ENZYMES), HAM (CURED WITH HONEY, SALT, SUGAR, WATER, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], APO-CAROTENAL [COLOR]).
Ham And Cheddar Sandwich
Serving size 184.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 47.1g 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:
WHEAT BREAD (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, COARSE CRACKED WHEAT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, HONEY, YEAST, FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, GRANULATED SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), DOUGH IMPROVER [MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES AND 2% OR LESS OF ASCORBIC ACID], ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON. THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID), HAM AND WATER (32% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS. CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, COM SYRUP, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE. SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM DIACETATE), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK. CHEESE CULTURES. SALT, ENZYMES. ANNATTO [COLOR])
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ham & Cheese
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Ham And Cheddar Sandwich
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Ingredient Analysis
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Ham & Cheese
Ham And Cheddar Sandwich
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: Ham & Cheese has a BSI of 26.3 while Ham And Cheddar Sandwich, Ham And Cheddar has a BSI of 100.0. 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 26.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Ham & Cheese contains 19.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ham And Cheddar Sandwich, Ham And Cheddar contains 32.6g per 100g. Ham & Cheese has 13.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ham & Cheese provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.6g in Ham And Cheddar Sandwich, Ham And Cheddar. 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.