Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Style Sandwich
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Mozian & Associates, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Styl... | Tuna Salad S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 69.0g | 93.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 12.0g |
| Protein | 29.0g | 33.0g |
| Fat | 46.0g | 16.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Italian Style Sandwich vs Tuna Salad Sandwich: Both have similar blood sugar impact with BSI scores of 100.0 and 100.0 respectively. Tuna Salad Sandwich contains 24.0g more carbs per serving, Tuna Salad Sandwich provides 9.0g more fiber. Choose based on your nutritional preferences and portion size for optimal blood sugar management.
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
Tuna Salad Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Italian Style Sandwich
Serving size 201.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 63.0g 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:
TORTILLA [ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, FULLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SUGAR, SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, MONOGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND/OR SODIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), FUMARIC ACID, DOUGH CONDITIONER (SODIUM METABISULFITE, CORN STARCH, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE)], TOMATO BASIL TORTILLA [ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, FULLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: TOMATO BASIL FLAVORING (TOMATO POWDER, DEHYDRATED TOMATO, SPICE, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 4), SALT, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE), FUMARIC ACID, YEAST, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), CORN STARCH, CARBOXYMETHYL GUM, WHEAT STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES (WHEAT STARCH, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE), DOUGH CONDITIONER (SODIUM METABISULFITE)], COTTO SALAMI [MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, BEEF HEARTS, CORN SYRUP, WATER, FLAVORING, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE], HOT CAPPI HAM - WATER ADDED A PORTION OF GROUND HAM SHANK AND HAM ADDED [CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN SYRUP, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SUGAR, FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, EXTRACT OF PAPRIKA], PROVOLONE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, SALT, SMOKE FLAVORING, ENZYMES], PEPPERONI [PORK, BEEF, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID], SUBMARINE DRESSING [SOYBEAN OIL, RED WINE VINEGAR, WATER, OREGANO, SALT, SPICES, FOOD STARCH, XANTHAN GUM].
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 76.0g 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:
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, FISH, TUNA SALAD, SLICED BLACK OLIVES
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Italian Style 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: Italian Style Sandwich has a BSI of 100.0 while Tuna Salad Sandwich has a BSI of 100.0. Tuna Salad Sandwich has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tuna Salad Sandwich appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 100.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Style Sandwich contains 34.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Tuna Salad Sandwich contains 41.0g per 100g. Italian Style Sandwich has 6.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Style Sandwich provides 1.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.3g in Tuna Salad Sandwich. Tuna Salad Sandwich provides 3.8g 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.