Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pesto Chicken Ciabatta
Pepperoni Premium Sandwich
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pesto Chicke... | Pepperoni Pr... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 64.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.2g |
| Protein | 33.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 32.0g | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pesto Chicken Ciabatta
Pepperoni Premium Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Pesto Chicken Ciabatta
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 50.9g 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:
BREAD (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR {MAY CONTAIN MALTED BARLEY FLOUR}, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, OLIVE OIL BLEND [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], SALT, DRY MALT, FRESH YEAST, CALCIUM PROPIONATE), CHICKEN BREAST (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, LESS THAN 2% POTATO STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, GRANULATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, VINEGAR, SALT, ENZYMES), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE EGG, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CORN SYRUP, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SUN - DRIED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, GLUCOSE, SALT, SULPHUR DIOXIDE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE), BASIL PESTO (CANOLA OIL, BASIL, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART - SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], GARLIC, WATER, RICE VINEGAR, SALT, PEPPER).
Pepperoni Premium Sandwich
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 0.8g 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:
PORK, BEEF SALT WATER, SPICES, DEXTROSE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID. MAY CONTAIN SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE CARAMEL COLOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Pesto Chicken Ciabatta
Vitamins
Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Pesto Chicken Ciabatta
Pepperoni Premium Sandwich
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: Pesto Chicken Ciabatta has a BSI of 100.0 while Pepperoni Premium Sandwich, Pepperoni has a BSI of 1.4. Pepperoni Premium Sandwich, Pepperoni has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pepperoni Premium Sandwich, Pepperoni appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pesto Chicken Ciabatta contains 25.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Pepperoni Premium Sandwich, Pepperoni contains 3.3g per 100g. Pepperoni Premium Sandwich, Pepperoni has 21.8g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pesto Chicken Ciabatta provides 1.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Pepperoni Premium Sandwich, Pepperoni. 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.