Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub
The Kroger Co.Ham, Egg & Cheese
Hormel Foods CorporationComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Roast Beef &... | Ham, Egg & C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 43.0g | 14.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub vs Ham, Egg & Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub has extremely high impact (BSI 87.9) compared to Ham, Egg & Cheese's moderate impact (BSI 26.2). Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub contains 33.0g more carbs per serving, Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub provides 1.0g more fiber. Ham, Egg & Cheese 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.
Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub
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Nutritional Labels
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Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 43.0g 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:
ROAST BEEF (BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, FLAVORINGS, COATED WITH DEXTROSE, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SPICES), SUB ROLL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT AND MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: YEAST, SUGAR, SALT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, WHEAT GLUTEN, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), FURMARIC ACID, PRESERVATIVES [CALCIUM PROPIONATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE], WHEAT STARCH, DOUGH CONDITIONERS [MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ETHOXYLATED MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES], LACTIC ACID, SODIUM DIACETATE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, PALM AND/OR COTTONSEED]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO FOR COLOR), LETTUCE
Ham, Egg & Cheese
Serving size 85.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g 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:
FLATBREAD (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, LIQUID BROWN SUGAR, OAT FIBER, SOY FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SOYBEAN OIL, PRUNE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, YEAST, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE & SODIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVES], CELLULOSE GUM, FUMARIC ACID, SALT, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, ANNATTO COLOR, ENZYMES), PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], APO-CAROTENAL [COLOR]), EGG PATTY (WHOLE EGGS, EGG YOLKS, GLYCERINE, BUTTER FLAVOR [LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE {COLOR}, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR], SALT BLEND [SALT, DRIED VINEGAR, SOY LECITHIN], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GUM BLEND [CARRAGEENAN, GUM ACACIA, CELLULOSE GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, KONJAC, XANTHAN GUM], CITRIC ACID), SAUSAGE (PORK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, WATER, DEXTROSE, SPICES, AUTOLYZED YEAST, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, FLAVORING, BHT, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub has a BSI of 87.9 while Ham, Egg & Cheese has a BSI of 26.2. Ham, Egg & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Ham, Egg & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 26.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub contains 18.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ham, Egg & Cheese contains 17.7g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Roast Beef & Cheddar Half Sub provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Ham, Egg & Cheese. 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.