What are Deli Salads food comparisons?

Deli Salads food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Caprese Pasta vs Tuna Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caprese Pasta Food 1 Food 1 • KIBBERIA LLC Caprese Pasta	113g	31.0	177	15.0	0.9	0.9	8.9	8.0
Tuna Salad Food 2 Food 2 • STAR FOOD PRODUCTS INC Tuna Salad	76g	17.2	250	11.8	5.3	—	19.7	7.9

Original Cole Slaw vs Street Taco Blend Crunchy Slaw Cabbage And Cilantro, Street Taco Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Col... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Original Cole Slaw	100g	25.7	120	15.0	12.0	2.0	7.0	1.0
Street Taco ... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Street Taco Blend Crunchy Slaw Cabbage And Cilantro	85g	5.9	29	5.9	3.5	2.4	—	1.2

Thai Noodle & Vegetable Salad vs Salad Bowl Spinach With Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Noodle ... Food 1 Food 1 • FRANKLY FRESH Thai Noodle & Vegetable Salad	100g	23.5	140	13.0	5.0	1.0	10.0	2.0
Salad Bowl S... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Salad Bowl Spinach With Chicken	128g	23.2	188	11.7	7.8	2.3	12.5	9.4

Just Add Lettuce, Bleu Cheese & Cranberries vs Power Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Just Add Let... Food 1 Food 1 • FORMAGGIO ITALIAN CHEESE SPECIALTIES INC Just Add Lettuce, Bleu Cheese & Cranberries	28g	5.5	429	14.3	10.7	3.6	42.9	7.1
Power Salad Food 2 Food 2 • UDI, THE SANDWICHMAN, INC. Power Salad	380g	91.9	147	14.7	5.5	2.4	9.7	2.9

Tuna Pasta vs Wheat Berry Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuna Pasta Food 1 Food 1 • SALADS GALORE Tuna Pasta	113g	35.1	142	16.8	2.7	0.9	6.2	7.1
Wheat Berry ... Food 2 Food 2 • CEDAR'S MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INC. Wheat Berry Salad	28g	21.6	286	46.4	7.1	7.1	8.9	3.6

American Macaroni A Creamy Blend Of Macaroni, Onions And Crisp Celery With Cheddar Cheese Mealtime Salad, American Macaroni vs Cajun Krab Salad, Cajun Krab

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
American Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. American Macaroni A Creamy Blend Of Macaroni, Onions And Crisp Celery With Cheddar Cheese Mealtime Salad	127g	48.6	213	20.5	7.9	0.8	13.4	3.2
Cajun Krab S... Food 2 Food 2 • MORSKI BRANDS, INC. Cajun Krab Salad	28g	5.8	179	10.7	3.6	—	16.1	3.6

Delallo Lemon Feta Antipasti, 11 Oz vs Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Delallo Lemo... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Delallo Lemon Feta Antipasti, 11 Oz	198g	19.0	273	5.1	—	—	26.3	5.1
Smoked Mozza... Food 2 Food 2 • WINTER GARDENS QUALITY FOODS, INC. Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad	140g	36.4	271	14.3	1.4	0.7	20.0	6.4

Salad, Santa Fe Style vs Seafood Cocktail

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salad, Santa... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Salad, Santa Fe Style	177g	27.3	158	9.0	2.3	1.1	10.7	6.2
Seafood Cock... Food 2 Food 2 • PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Seafood Cocktail	100g	9.9	45	6.0	3.0	1.0	—	4.0

Seafood Pasta Salad, Seafood Pasta vs Macaroni Salad, Macaroni

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seafood Past... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDON FOOD CORPORATION Seafood Pasta Salad	140g	42.2	264	16.4	2.1	0.7	20.7	5.0
Macaroni Salad Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Macaroni Salad	145g	46.6	214	17.9	4.8	1.4	14.5	3.5

Amish Style Macaroni Salad vs Original Coleslaw, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Amish Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Amish Style Macaroni Salad	140g	100.0	407	49.3	10.0	2.1	19.3	7.1
Original Col... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Original Coleslaw	100g	25.5	160	15.0	13.0	2.0	11.0	1.0

Macaroni Salad vs Krab Salad, Krab

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni Salad Food 1 Food 1 • THUMANN INC. Macaroni Salad	113g	40.7	230	19.5	2.7	0.9	15.0	3.5
Krab Salad Food 2 Food 2 • WALKER FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Krab Salad	100g	0.0	152	—	6.0	0.5	10.0	4.0

Picnic Macaroni Salad With Ham & Cheddar, Picnic Macaroni With Ham & Cheddar vs Lentil & Cranberry Salad, Lentil & Cranberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Picnic Macar... Food 1 Food 1 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Picnic Macaroni Salad With Ham & Cheddar, Picnic Macaroni With Ham & Cheddar	100g	28.9	260	16.0	6.0	1.0	17.0	6.0
Lentil & Cra... Food 2 Food 2 • WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC. Lentil & Cranberry Salad	100g	40.9	190	24.0	8.0	3.0	8.0	7.0

Rotini Mozzarella Salad, Rotini Mozzarella vs Major Grey Curry Chicken Salad, Major Grey Curry Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rotini Mozza... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Rotini Mozzarella Salad	115g	32.5	243	15.7	3.5	0.9	15.7	9.6
Major Grey C... Food 2 Food 2 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Major Grey Curry Chicken Salad	100g	17.1	220	10.0	8.0	1.0	14.0	14.0

Southern Style White Meat Chicken Salad, Southern Style White Meat Chicken vs Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southern Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Southern Style White Meat Chicken Salad	100g	13.3	240	7.0	5.0	—	18.0	13.0
Mediterranea... Food 2 Food 2 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Mediterranean Chickpea Salad	44g	38.3	343	63.6	18.2	18.2	4.6	18.2

Chopped Herring Salad vs Capellini And Asiago Salad, Capellini And Asiago

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chopped Herr... Food 1 Food 1 • ACME SMOKED FISH CORPORATION Chopped Herring Salad	56g	21.2	214	19.6	7.1	—	12.5	8.9
Capellini An... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Capellini And Asiago Salad	146g	33.0	178	12.3	1.4	0.7	13.7	4.1

Sweet Chili Seafood Salad With Lime Infused Sweet Chili Dressing, Sweet Chili Seafood vs Pesto Parmesan Pasta Salad, Pesto Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Chili ... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Sweet Chili Seafood Salad With Lime Infused Sweet Chili Dressing	100g	30.8	250	16.0	8.0	—	18.0	6.0
Pesto Parmes... Food 2 Food 2 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Pesto Parmesan Pasta Salad	140g	51.4	121	19.3	1.4	0.7	2.9	4.3

Potato Salad With Egg vs Penne Buno Gusto Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Salad... Food 1 Food 1 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Potato Salad With Egg	140g	31.4	164	12.9	3.6	1.4	11.4	2.9
Penne Buno G... Food 2 Food 2 • DREAM LAND,INC Penne Buno Gusto Salad	227g	58.7	145	14.1	—	0.9	9.3	3.1

Mrs. Kinser's, White Chicken Salad vs Fiesta Tuna Salad, Fiesta Tuna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mrs. Kinser'... Food 1 Food 1 • MRS KINSERS HOME STYLE FOOD Mrs. Kinser's, White Chicken Salad	100g	11.5	210	7.0	4.0	1.0	16.0	11.0
Fiesta Tuna ... Food 2 Food 2 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Fiesta Tuna Salad	255g	11.3	180	3.9	1.2	1.6	13.7	11.0

Mung Bean Sprout Salad vs Golden Jewel Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mung Bean Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • SPIN FOR DOLLARS, INC. Mung Bean Sprout Salad	194g	55.1	139	16.0	3.6	1.5	7.2	4.1
Golden Jewel... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Golden Jewel Salad	100g	33.3	170	18.0	1.0	1.0	9.0	4.0

Beet Salad vs Albacore Tuna Salad, Albacore Tuna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beet Salad Food 1 Food 1 • DREAM LAND,INC Beet Salad	227g	39.6	93	11.0	8.8	2.2	5.3	1.3
Albacore Tun... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Albacore Tuna Salad	100g	17.2	250	9.0	5.0	—	19.0	9.0

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