Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Philly Steak... | Cranberry Or... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich
Cranberry Orange Muffins
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Nutritional Labels
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Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich
Serving size 127.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 36.0g 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:
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, COOKED BEEF STEAK GROUND AND FORMED (BEEF STEAK CONTAINS UP TO 14% OF A SOLUTION OF WATER, SALT, SEASONING [YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, FLAVORS, BEEF STOCK, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, BEEF FAT], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARAMELIZED SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE), REDUCED FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*, CULTURES, SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, *INGREDIENTS NOT IN REGULAR MOZZARELLA CHEESE), ONIONS, SUGAR, 2% OR LESS OF GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVES], ANNATTO AND TURMERIC COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SEASONING (BUTTERMILK POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES] PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, BLUE CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], FLAVOR, CALCIUM LACTATE, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO [COLOR], ANHYDROUS MILKFAT, SUCCINIC ACID), REDUCED FAT PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, *INGREDIENTS NOT IN REGULAR PROVOLONE CHEESE), SEASONING (BREAD CRUMBS [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT], SEASONING [CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESES {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WHEY, SALT, DEXTROSE, DRIED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO]), FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, EGG YOLKS, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, AMYLASE, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER BLEND (CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GARLIC POWDER, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES), YEAST, CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN), WHEY, EMULSIFIER (MONOGLYCERIDES, 2% OR LESS OF ASCORBIC ACID [ANTIOXIDANT], CITRIC ACID [ANTIOXIDANT]), SOY LECITHIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, DRIED ONIONS, LACTIC ACID BLEND (LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE), SOY FLOUR, EGG WHITE
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Serving size 57.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.0g 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:
ZUCCHINI, EGG WHITES, SUGAR, WHOLE EGGS, ROLLED OATS*, DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), SORGHUM FLOUR, BROWN RICE FLOUR, CARROTS, CORN STARCH, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CANOLA OIL, LEAVENING (BAKING POWDER), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, SALT, ORANGE OIL.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Philly Steak & Cheese ...
Vitamins
Minerals
Cranberry Orange Muffins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich
Cranberry Orange Muffins
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: Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich has a BSI of 78.3 while Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange has a BSI of 39.4. Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 39.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich contains 32.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange contains 38.6g per 100g. Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich has 6.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.5g in Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange. Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange provides 2.7g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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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