Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Ham Sandwich
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.Sloppy Joe
Nutrisystem, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Ham Sandwich | Sloppy Joe |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 27.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 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 Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Ham Sandwich
Serving size 215.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.1g 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:
HAM WATER ADDED (FRESH HAM, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), ITALIAN SUB ROLL (BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CALCIUM, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE [SUGAR], MARGARINE [PALM OIL, LIQUID SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT], YEAST, DOUGH CONDITIONER [WHEY, CORN FLOUR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, POTASSIUM BROMATE], AND 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM IODATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES [DATEM], AZODICARBONAMIDE [ADA]), SWISS CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO GREEN LEAF LETTUCE.
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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Ham Sandwich
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Sloppy Joe
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Ingredient Analysis
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Ham Sandwich
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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 Sandwich has a BSI of 71.7 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 Sandwich contains 18.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sloppy Joe contains 9.7g per 100g. Sloppy Joe has 8.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Ham Sandwich provides 0.9g 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.