Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ham & Cheese
Hormel Foods CorporationSloppy Joe
Nutrisystem, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ham & Cheese | Sloppy Joe |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 6.0g |
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
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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]).
Sloppy Joe
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
GROUND BEEF, WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, BROWN SUGAR, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WITH CARAMEL COLOR, ONIONS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, CLOVES, TAMARIND EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT), GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA.
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 26.3 while Sloppy Joe has a BSI of 17.3. Sloppy Joe has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sloppy Joe appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 17.3. 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 Sloppy Joe contains 9.7g per 100g. Sloppy Joe has 9.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ham & Cheese provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Sloppy Joe. 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.