Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tuna Salad Croissant
Maple Turkey Sandwich
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tuna Salad C... | Maple Turkey... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 6.1g |
| Protein | 22.0g | 31.0g |
| Fat | 23.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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Tuna Salad Croissant
Maple Turkey Sandwich
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Nutritional Labels
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Tuna Salad Croissant
Serving size 198.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
CROISSANT (ENRICHED UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOWER [WHEAT FLOWER, ASCORBIC ACID {ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER}, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, BUTTER [SWEET CREAM], MILK SUGAR, DOUGH CONDITIONER [WHEAT FLOWER, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GUAR AND/OR CELLULOSE GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID], SALT, YEAST [YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID]), YELLOW FIN TUNA (YELLOW FIN TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH [PEAS AND CARROTS], SALT), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OR CANOLA OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLK, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), CELERY, REDUCED CALORIE MAYONNAISE (WATER, SOYBEAN OR CANOLA OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE [AS PRESERVATIVES], SPICE, XANTHAN GUM, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE), RED ONION, SALT, PEPPER.
Maple Turkey Sandwich
Serving size 233.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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:
MAPLE CURED TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST, TURKEY BROTH, HONEY, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. COATED WITH: SUGAR, GELATIN, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), BREAD (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR WATER, CRACKED WHEAT, ROLLED OATS, HONEY, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOYBEAN OIL, SEA SALT, CRACKED BARLEY, CRACKED CORN, CRACKED RYE, CRACKED BROWN RICE, CRACKED TRITICALE, YEAST, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOY LECITHIN, CRACKED HULLED MILLET, CRACKED OATS, CRACKED BOY, CRACKED FLAX SEEDS, WHEAT FLOUR, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID (ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER), CITRIC ACID), HAVARTI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). LETTUCE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Tuna Salad Croissant
Vitamins
Minerals
Maple Turkey Sandwich
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Tuna Salad Croissant
Maple Turkey Sandwich
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: Tuna Salad Croissant has a BSI of 63.4 while Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey has a BSI of 67.3. Tuna Salad Croissant has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tuna Salad Croissant appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 63.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tuna Salad Croissant contains 17.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey contains 17.6g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Tuna Salad Croissant provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.6g in Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey. Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey provides 2.1g 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.
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.