Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Turkey & Provolone
Advancepierre Foods Inc.Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato
Papa John's Salads & ProduceComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Turkey & Pro... | Italian Sub ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 49.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 25.0g | 29.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Turkey & Provolone
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Nutritional Labels
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Turkey & Provolone
Serving size 184.0 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:
WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, [MAY CONTAIN VITAMIN C {ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER}, ENZYME {ADDED FOR IMPROVED BAKING}, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR]), OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST, WHITE TURKEY), NATURAL TURKEY BROTH, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, DEXTROSE, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, LACTIC ACID, STARTER DISTILLATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURE, SALT, STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING), YEAST, SUGAR, SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, ENZYMES).
Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 41.0g 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:
WHITE ROLL (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), DOUGH CONDITIONERS (DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, L-CYSTEINE, AZODICARBONAMIDE), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), TOMATO, HAM (CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALAMI (CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, BEEF HEARTS, BEEF, CORN SYRUP, WATER, FLAVORING, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PEPPERONI (PORK, BEEF, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SODIUM), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, BANANA PEPPERS (PEPPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BISULFITE, 1.10TH OF 1% BENZOATE OF SODA, YELLOW #5).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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 & Provolone has a BSI of 90.1 while Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato has a BSI of 90.7. Turkey & Provolone has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Turkey & Provolone appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 90.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Turkey & Provolone contains 26.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato contains 19.2g per 100g. Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato has 7.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Turkey & Provolone provides 1.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Italian Sub With Lettuce & Tomato. 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.