Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pesto Chicken
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian
Performance Food GroupComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pesto Chicken | Mega Italian... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 46.0g | 58.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 35.0g | 32.0g |
| Fat | 37.0g | 19.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pesto Chicken vs Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Pesto Chicken's extremely high impact (BSI 83.6). Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian contains 12.0g more carbs per serving, Pesto Chicken provides 2.1g more fiber. Pesto Chicken 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.
Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian
Serving size 269.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 53.0g 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:
WHEAT BREAD (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID), WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT BRAN, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, MOLASSES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), DATEM, MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM SULFATE, SOY LECITHIN. CITRIC ACID, GRAIN VINEGAR, POTASSIUM IODATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE). FULLY COOKED HAM (PORK, CURED WITH: WATER, POTATO STARCH, SALT. POTASSIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE. NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE AND NATURAL FLAVORS AND/OR BLACK FOREST HAM (PORK, CURED WITH WATER, SALT DEXTROSE, SUGAR DRIED VINEGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE. SODIUM NITRITE, CARAMEL COLOR, SMOKE FLAVOR). GENOA SALAMI (PORK, SALT CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORING, WINE, GARLIC, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ASCORBATE. POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM NITRITE), NO SMOKE PROVOLONE CHEESE SLICES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, ITALIAN DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF GARLIC, ONION, RED BELL PEPPER*, XANTHAN GUM, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, SPICES, OLEORESIN TURMERIC AND ANNATTO EXTRACT AND OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR]. CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR. *DEHYDRATED)
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
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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: Pesto Chicken has a BSI of 83.6 while Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian has a BSI of 100.0. Pesto Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Pesto Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 83.6. 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 Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian contains 21.6g per 100g. Pesto Chicken has 4.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pesto Chicken provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Mega Italian Sandwich, Mega Italian. 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.