Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Philly Cheesesteak Sub
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Papa John's Salads & ProduceComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Philly Chees... | Black Forest... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 57.0g | 62.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 28.0g | 28.0g |
| Fat | 26.0g | 23.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Philly Cheesesteak Sub
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Nutritional Labels
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Philly Cheesesteak Sub
Serving size 227.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 48.0g 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:
ROLL ([ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR], WATER, PALM OIL, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: EGG PRODUCTS [WHOLE EGGS, NISIN PREPARATION {AS A PRESERVATIVE}], NONFAT DRY MILK, YEAST, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, DOUGH CONDITIONER [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, DATEM, CANOLA OIL, DEXTROSE, ASCORBIC ACID {PRESERVATIVE}, L-CYSTEINE, ENZYME], VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [A MOLD INHIBITOR]), SEASONED ROAST BEEF (BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE POWDER [ WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, LACTIC ACID, CULTURED DEXTROSE PRESERVATIVE]), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, COLOR ADDED), ROASTED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, ROASTED ONIONS.
Black Forest Ham, Pretzel Sandwich
Serving size 284.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 51.0g 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:
PRETZEL BUN (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL), SUGAR, YEAST, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, STARTER CULTURE, LACTIC ACID), SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF: CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM SULFATE, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (ASCORBIC ACID ENZYMES), SODIUM HYDROXIDE), HAM (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, HONEY, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), HAVARTI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, MUSTARD (BROWN SUGAR, CIDER VINEGAR, CANOLA OIL, MUSTARD FLOUR, HONEY, SPICES, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL TOCOPHEROL ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Philly Cheesesteak Sub, Philly Cheesesteak has a BSI of 100.0 while Black Forest Ham, Pretzel Sandwich has a BSI of 100.0. Black Forest Ham, Pretzel Sandwich has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Black Forest Ham, Pretzel Sandwich appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 100.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Philly Cheesesteak Sub, Philly Cheesesteak contains 25.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Black Forest Ham, Pretzel Sandwich contains 21.8g per 100g. Black Forest Ham, Pretzel Sandwich has 3.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Philly Cheesesteak Sub, Philly Cheesesteak provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.7g in Black Forest Ham, Pretzel Sandwich. 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.