Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Sub
Papa John's Salads & ProduceSpicy Ham Ciabatta
Russ Davis WholesaleComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Sub | Spicy Ham Ci... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.1g |
| Protein | 35.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 29.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Italian Sub
Spicy Ham Ciabatta
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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.
Spicy Ham Ciabatta
Serving size 133.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.9g 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:
HONEY HAM (HAM CURED WITH: WATER, HONEY, SUGAR SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), CIABATTA WHITE ROLL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, YEAST, FERMENTED WHEAT FLOUR, MONOGLYCERIDES ENRICHED WHEAT FARINA (WHEAT FARINA, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, 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 Spicy Ham Ciabatta, Spicy has a BSI of 49.9. Spicy Ham Ciabatta, Spicy has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Spicy Ham Ciabatta, Spicy appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 49.9. 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 Spicy Ham Ciabatta, Spicy contains 20.3g per 100g. Italian Sub has 2.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Sub provides 0.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Spicy Ham Ciabatta, Spicy. 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.