Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ham & Cheese
Hormel Foods CorporationTurkey & Swiss On Croissant
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ham & Cheese | Turkey & Swi... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 30.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 34.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 19.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Ham & Cheese vs Turkey & Swiss On Croissant: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Turkey & Swiss On Croissant has very high impact (BSI 55.1) compared to Ham & Cheese's moderate impact (BSI 26.3). Turkey & Swiss On Croissant contains 15.0g more carbs per serving. Ham & Cheese is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
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.
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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]).
Turkey & Swiss On Croissant
Serving size 184.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.1g 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:
TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST MEAT, TURKEY BROTH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE; COATED WITH SALT, SPICE, PAPRIKA, PARSLEY, TURMERIC), CROISSANT (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, UNSALTED BUTTER, MILK WITH VITAMIN D ADDED, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DOUGH CONDITIONER [WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK, DATEM, ENZYME BLEND (SODIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM SULFATE AND CALCIUM SILICATE (ANTI-CAKING), WHEAT STARCH, ENZYME PREPARATION, SUNFLOWER OIL), SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN, DEXTROSE, ASCORBIC ACID]), SWISS CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), 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: Ham & Cheese has a BSI of 26.3 while Turkey & Swiss On Croissant has a BSI of 55.1. 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 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 Turkey & Swiss On Croissant contains 16.3g per 100g. Turkey & Swiss On Croissant has 3.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ham & Cheese provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.5g in Turkey & Swiss On Croissant. 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.