Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Turkey & Cheese Bites
Hormel Foods CorporationMaple Turkey Sandwich
Renaissance Food Group, LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Turkey & Che... | Maple Turkey... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 6.1g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 31.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Turkey & Cheese Bites
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Nutritional Labels
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Turkey & Cheese Bites
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.0g 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:
BREAD INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, BREAD BASE (DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SALT, CORN STARCH, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT FLOUR AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID [VITAMIN C], ENZYMES), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SUGAR, YEAST (CONTAINS SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID), YEAST ENHANCER (CALCIUM SULFATE, WHEAT STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR AND 2% OR LESS OF ENZYMES [CONTAINS WHEAT], SALT), CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), FUMARIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS SOYBEAN, PALM, AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), MONOGLYCERIDES. FILLING INGREDIENTS: TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST, HONEY, SALT, SUGAR, WATER, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], APO-CAROTENAL [COLOR], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), WATER, SAUCE (WATER, ALGAL OIL, MOZZARELLA CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], FOOD STARCH, STABILIZER [MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM ALGINATE, DATEM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, MALTODEXTRIN], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, SORBIC ACID [AS A PRESERVATIVE]), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DRIED VINEGAR, CELLULOSE GUM, SUGAR, SALT, FLAVORING, FIRE-ROASTED FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVORINGS, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST AUTOLYZATE, DEXTRIN).
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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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Turkey & Cheese Bites has a BSI of 34.5 while Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey has a BSI of 67.3. Turkey & Cheese Bites has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Turkey & Cheese Bites appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 34.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Turkey & Cheese Bites contains 33.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey contains 17.6g per 100g. Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey has 15.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Turkey & Cheese Bites provides 1.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.6g in Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey. 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.