Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Smoked Ham & Swiss
Sloppy Joe
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Smoked Ham &... | Sloppy Joe |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 22.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Smoked Ham & Swiss
Sloppy Joe
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Nutritional Labels
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Smoked Ham & Swiss
Serving size 156.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.0g 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:
SMOKED HAM (CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, DEXTROSE SUGAR, CRYSTALLINE HONEY, SPICES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHOEBATE SODIUM NITRITE), ITALIAN BREAD (ENRICHED UNBLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, YEAST GRANULATED SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF WHEAT GLUTEN, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, VINEGAR WHITE RYE FLOUR, POTATO FLOUR, BLEACHED OAT FIBER DOUGH CONDITIONERS [MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM SULFATE ENZYMES], MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE]), SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK SALT, CHEESE CULTURES ENZYMES).
Sloppy Joe
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g 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:
GROUND BEEF, WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, BROWN SUGAR, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WITH CARAMEL COLOR, ONIONS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, GARLIC, CLOVES, TAMARIND EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CHILI PEPPER EXTRACT), GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Smoked Ham & Swiss
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Sloppy Joe
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Ingredient Analysis
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Smoked Ham & Swiss
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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: Smoked Ham & Swiss has a BSI of 59.6 while Sloppy Joe has a BSI of 17.3. Sloppy Joe has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sloppy Joe appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 17.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Smoked Ham & Swiss contains 21.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sloppy Joe contains 9.7g per 100g. Sloppy Joe has 11.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Smoked Ham & Swiss provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.8g in Sloppy Joe. 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.