Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Sub
Chicken Salad On Croissant
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Sub | Chicken Sala... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 46.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 35.0g | 24.0g |
| Fat | 29.0g | 20.0g |
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.
Italian Sub
Chicken Salad On Croissant
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Nutritional Labels
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Italian Sub
Serving size 269.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 41.1g 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:
WHITE ROLL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARELY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDS, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, L-CYSTEINE, AZODICARBONAMIDE), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), HAM (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, DOSIUM PHOSPHATE, HONEY, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), GENOA SALAMI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SPICES, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, GARLIC POWDER, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, PAPRIKA, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SPICES), PROVOLONE CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, ENZYMES, SALT), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, RED ONION.
Chicken Salad On Croissant
Serving size 198.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 37.0g 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:
CHICKEN SALAD (WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, CELERY, MAYONNAISE [VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, CANOLA), EGG YOLK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, SPICES, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR], GREEN ONION, SPICY BROWN MUSTARD [WATER, MUSTARD SEEDS, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM METABISULFATE (AS PRESERVATIVE)], CROISSANT (ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FLOIC ACID), WATR, MARGARINE [PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE PRESERVATIVE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SALT, WHEY, CALCIUM PROPIONATE PRESERVATIVE, CALCIUM SULFATE, WHEAT FLOUR, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, ACACIA (GUM ARABIC), CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL, CAPRIC ACID AND CAPRYLIC ACID TRIGLYCERIDE BLEND)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Italian Sub
Chicken Salad On Croissant
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 Sub has a BSI of 90.3 while Chicken Salad On Croissant has a BSI of 88.4. Chicken Salad On Croissant has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chicken Salad On Croissant appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 88.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Sub contains 18.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chicken Salad On Croissant contains 23.2g per 100g. Italian Sub has 5.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Sub provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Chicken Salad On Croissant. 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.