Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Sub
Papa John's Salads & ProduceMaple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey
Renaissance Food Group, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Sub | Maple Turkey... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 6.1g |
| Protein | 35.0g | 31.0g |
| Fat | 29.0g | 17.0g |
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
Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey
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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.
Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey
Serving size 233.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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:
MAPLE CURED TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST, TURKEY BROTH, HONEY, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. COATED WITH: SUGAR, GELATIN, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), BREAD (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR WATER, CRACKED WHEAT, ROLLED OATS, HONEY, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOYBEAN OIL, SEA SALT, CRACKED BARLEY, CRACKED CORN, CRACKED RYE, CRACKED BROWN RICE, CRACKED TRITICALE, YEAST, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOY LECITHIN, CRACKED HULLED MILLET, CRACKED OATS, CRACKED BOY, CRACKED FLAX SEEDS, WHEAT FLOUR, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID (ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER), CITRIC ACID), HAVARTI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). LETTUCE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 Sub has a BSI of 90.3 while Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey has a BSI of 67.3. Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 67.3. 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 Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey contains 17.6g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Italian Sub provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.6g in Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey. Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey provides 1.9g 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.