Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Premium Sandwich
Ham & Swiss On Sweet Dark Bread
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Prem... | Ham & Swiss ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 29.0g | 31.0g |
| Fat | 28.0g | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Ham & Swiss On Sweet Dark Bread
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Nutritional Labels
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Italian Premium Sandwich
Serving size 215.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.1g 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:
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]), HAM WATER ADDED (FRESH HAM, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, VITAMIN C [SODIUM ASCORBATE], SODIUM NITRITE, SPICES, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), GENOA SALAMI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SUGAR, SPICE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO, GREEN LEAF LETTUCE.
Ham & Swiss On Sweet Dark Bread
Serving size 198.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
HAM (CURED WITH WATER, HONEY, CULTURED SUGAR AND VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, BROWN SUGAR, SEA SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), BREAD (WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA AND FLOUR MIX [WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, STEEL CUT WHEAT, STEEL CUT OATS, OAT FLAKES, BARLEY FLAKES, TRITICALE FLAKES, SOFT WHITE WHEAT FLAKES, RYE FLAKES, AMARANTH, FLAX SEEDS, WHEAT GERM, WHOLE GRAIN CORNMEAL], ENRICHED UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID], WATER, YEAST, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SUNFLOWER SEEDS, GOLDEN FLAX, VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA AND/OR SOY], SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, DOUGH CONDITIONER [ASCORBIC ACID], CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY FLOUR), SWISS CHEESE (CULTURED PART - SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), LETTUCE.
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: Italian Premium Sandwich has a BSI of 72.6 while Ham & Swiss On Sweet Dark Bread has a BSI of 74.8. Italian Premium Sandwich has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Italian Premium Sandwich appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 72.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Premium Sandwich contains 18.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ham & Swiss On Sweet Dark Bread contains 21.7g per 100g. Italian Premium Sandwich has 3.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Premium Sandwich provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.0g in Ham & Swiss On Sweet Dark Bread. Ham & Swiss On Sweet Dark Bread provides 1.1g 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.