Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Premium Sandwich
Spicy Rib Sandwich
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Prem... | Spicy Rib Sa... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 37.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 29.0g | 19.0g |
| Fat | 28.0g | 25.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Italian Premium Sandwich
Spicy Rib Sandwich
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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.
Spicy Rib Sandwich
Serving size 170.0 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:
BUN: WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH BARLEY MALT, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE) AND THE FOLLOWING B VITAMINS: NIACIN, VITAMIN B (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID], WATER, CORN SYRUP, FRESH YEAST, NON FAT DRY MILK, BUTTERMILK, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, VINEGAR, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE), CALCIUM PROPIONATE, NATURAL SPICE MIX; PORK PATTIE: PORK, BARBECUE SAUCE [TOMATO KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE, CORN SYRUP DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT. NATURAL FLAVORINGS, ONION POWDER, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER) BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER MUSTARD SEED, SALT TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE GARLIC POWDER). DEXTROSE, VINEGAR, CLOVE], WATER VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCT [SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR, ZINC, OXIDE, NIACINAMIDE. FERROUS SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE) B1) PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE(B6) RIBOFLAVIN(B2) CYANOCOBALAMIN(B12)], SMOKE FLAVORING, SALT MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE; SWEET BABY RAY'S BBQ SAUCE: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, DRIED GARLIC, SUGAR, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Italian Premium Sandwich
Vitamins
Minerals
Spicy Rib Sandwich
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Italian Premium Sandwich
Spicy Rib Sandwich
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: Italian Premium Sandwich has a BSI of 72.6 while Spicy Rib Sandwich has a BSI of 68.8. Spicy Rib Sandwich has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Spicy Rib Sandwich appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 68.8. 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 Spicy Rib Sandwich contains 21.8g per 100g. Italian Premium Sandwich has 3.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Premium Sandwich provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.6g in Spicy Rib Sandwich. 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.