Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato
Papa John's Salads & ProduceEgg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Italian Sub ... | Egg Salad Sa... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 39.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 29.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 20.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato vs Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato has extremely high impact (BSI 90.7) compared to Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad's very high impact (BSI 71.3). Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato contains 10.0g more carbs per serving. Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad 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 Sub With Lettuce & Tomato
Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad
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Nutritional Labels
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Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 41.0g 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:
WHITE ROLL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY 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 DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, L-CYSTEINE, AZODICARBONAMIDE), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), TOMATO, HAM (CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALAMI (CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, BEEF HEARTS, BEEF, CORN SYRUP, WATER, FLAVORING, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SODIUM), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, BANANA PEPPERS (PEPPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BISULFITE, 1.10TH OF 1% BENZOATE OF SODA, YELLOW #5).
Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad
Serving size 152.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
EGG SALAD (HARD COOKED EGG, MAYONNAISE [SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT], CELERY, CRACKER MEAL [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR], MUSTARD [VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER], SUGAR, SALT, WATER, VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BLACK PEPPER, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM), CHALLAH PULLMAN BREAD (HIGH-GLUTEN ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID], WATER, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR [SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, MOLASSES), SUGARED EGG YOLKS [EGG YOLKS, SUGAR], EGGS, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE], BREAD IMPROVER BLEND [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, ENZYMES], EGG SHADE COLOR [WATER, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, SODIUM BENZOATE PRESERVATIVE], VINEGAR).
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 Sub With Lettuce & Tomato has a BSI of 90.7 while Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad has a BSI of 71.3. Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 71.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato contains 19.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad contains 25.7g per 100g. Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato has 6.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.3g in Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad. 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.