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Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Kitchen Fresh Foods Inc.Maple Turkey Sandwich
Renaissance Food Group, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ham & Cheese... | Maple Turkey... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 6.1g |
| Protein | 16.0g | 31.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Serving size 122.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 26.0g 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:
5006 - INGREDIENTS: HAM (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.), WHITE BREAD (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (MONO & AMP; DIGLYCERIDES, ETHOXYLATED MONO & AMP; DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, POTTASIUM IODATE, ENZYMES, AZODICARBONAMIDE), YEAST NUTRIENTS (AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES)), CHEESE (MILK, CREAM, WATER, CHEESE CULTURES, SODIUM CITRATE, CONTAINTS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), LACTIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, ENZYMES, SOY LECITHIN (ADDED FOR SLICE SEPARATION). CONTAINS MILK, SOY.), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED, CONTAINS: SOYBEAN).
Maple Turkey Sandwich
Serving size 233.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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:
MAPLE CURED TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST, TURKEY BROTH, HONEY, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. COATED WITH: SUGAR, GELATIN, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), BREAD (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR WATER, CRACKED WHEAT, ROLLED OATS, HONEY, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOYBEAN OIL, SEA SALT, CRACKED BARLEY, CRACKED CORN, CRACKED RYE, CRACKED BROWN RICE, CRACKED TRITICALE, YEAST, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOY LECITHIN, CRACKED HULLED MILLET, CRACKED OATS, CRACKED BOY, CRACKED FLAX SEEDS, WHEAT FLOUR, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID (ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER), CITRIC ACID), HAVARTI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). LETTUCE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 Sandwich has a BSI of 55.8 while Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey has a BSI of 67.3. Ham & Cheese Sandwich has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 55.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich contains 23.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey contains 17.6g per 100g. Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey has 6.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.6g in Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey. Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey provides 2.6g 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.