Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style
Kwikset CorporationRoast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Styl... | Roast Beef &... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 55.0g | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 10.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 6.1g |
| Protein | 30.0g | 33.0g |
| Fat | 43.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style vs Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style has extremely high impact (BSI 98.4) compared to Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread's very high impact (BSI 68.3). Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style contains 13.0g more carbs per serving, Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread provides 3.1g more fiber. Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread 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.
Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style
Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread
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Nutritional Labels
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Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style
Serving size 228.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 42.0g 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:
WHEAT HOAGIE (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, HONEY, COARSE CRACKED WHEAT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), DOUGH IMPROVER [MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES AND 2% OR LESS OF ASCORBIC ACID], ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID), HAM AND WATER (32% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS. CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, CORN SYRUP, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM DIACETATE), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPERONI (PORK, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BEEF, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE, SPICES, VITAMIN C [SODIUM ASCORBATE], BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), BANANA PEPPERS (BANANA PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE [FIRMING AGENT], SODIUM BISULFATE [AS A PRESERVATIVE], YELLOW 5 [COLOR] AND TURMERIC [COLOR]), GENOA SALAMI (PORK, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM NITRITE, SPICES, VITAMIN C [SODIUM ASCORBATE]), WINE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), AIOLI ITALIAN STYLE SUB (VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL], EGG YOLK, WATER, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, GARLIC, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SPICES [MUSTARD], SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR).
Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread
Serving size 184.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.9g 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:
ROAST BEEF (BEEF WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, FLAVORINGS, COATED WITH DEXTROSE, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SPICES), BREAD (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CRACKED WHEAT, MOLASSES, HONEY, FLAX SEED MEAL, CANOLA OIL, OAT FIBER, SESAME SEEDS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHEAT BRAN, SEA SALT, BLUE CORNMEAL, CULTURED WHEAT [FOR FRESHNESS] AND ASCORBIC ACID [CONDITIONER], OATS, YEAST), MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, ANNATTO [FOR COLOR], NATAMYCIN), LETTUCE, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, EGG YOLKS, WHOLE EGGS, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, EGG YOLK SOLIDS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR], NATURAL FLAVORS), MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style has a BSI of 98.4 while Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread has a BSI of 68.3. Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 68.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style contains 24.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread contains 22.8g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Italian Style Sandwich, Italian Style provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread. Roast Beef & Cheddar On Whole Grain Bread provides 2.0g 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.