Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pesto Chicken
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack
Wawa IncorporatedComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pesto Chicken | Chipotle Tur... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.1g |
| Protein | 35.0g | 20.0g |
| Fat | 37.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pesto Chicken vs Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pesto Chicken has extremely high impact (BSI 83.6) compared to Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack's very high impact (BSI 51.6). Pesto Chicken contains 18.0g more carbs per serving, Pesto Chicken provides 1.0g more fiber. Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack 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.
Pesto Chicken
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Nutritional Labels
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Pesto Chicken
Serving size 264.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 41.9g 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:
CIABATTA (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SEA SALT, YEAST), CHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT (BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, POTATO STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GRANULATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, VINEGAR, ENZYMES, SALT), ROASTED RED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, EXPELLER PRESSED NON-GMO CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, ORGANIC VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES), BASIL PESTO AIOLI SAUCE (SOYBEAN OIL, VINEGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, EGG YOLK, BASIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, DRIED GARLIC, CORN STARCH, MUSTARD SEED, OLIVE OIL, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN), ARUGULA.
Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack
Serving size 133.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 24.9g 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:
SCHIACCIATA (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, YEAST), TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF POTASSIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, NATURAL FLAVOR), COLBY-PEPPER JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, HABANERO PEPPERS, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING (NON FAT BUTTERMILK [WHEY, WATER, SKIM MILK POWDER, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CULTURE], CANOLA OIL, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, ONION, NON FAT SOUR CREAM [CULTURED SKIM MILK, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM], CHIPOTLE PUREE [CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, VINEGAR], SUGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, EGG YOLK, GREEN ONION, SPICES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED SKIM MILK POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, MUSTARD FLOUR, DRIED BELL PEPPERS, CULTURED DEXTROSE, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LACTIC ACID, GUAR GUM, PAPRIKA), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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 has a BSI of 83.6 while Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack has a BSI of 51.6. Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 51.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pesto Chicken contains 17.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack contains 21.1g per 100g. Pesto Chicken has 3.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pesto Chicken provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Chipotle Turkey Sandwich, Colby Pepperjack. 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.
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