Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Chef Salad Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Olives, Monterey Jack Colby Cheese, Carrots With A Ranch Dressing
Thick Cut Ham Steak
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Chef Salad S... | Thick Cut Ha... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 9.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Chef Salad Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Olives, Monterey Jack Colby Cheese, Carrots With A Ranch Dressing
Thick Cut Ham Steak
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Nutritional Labels
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Chef Salad Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Olives, Monterey Jack Colby Cheese, Carrots With A Ranch Dressing
Serving size 100.0 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:
SPRING MIX (BABY LETTUCES [LOLLO ROSSA, TANGO, RED AND GREEN OAK, RED LEAF, PARELLA], BABY GREENS [TATSOI, MIZUNA, RED AND GREEN CHARD, RED AND GREEN MUSTARD, FRISEE], BABY SPINACH, RADICCHIO. INGREDIENTS MAY VARY BY SEASON), RANCH DRESSING (CANOLA OIL, NON FAT BUTTERMILK [WHEY, WATER, SKIM MILK POWDER, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CULTURE], WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, EGG YOLK, SALT, SUGAR, BUTTERMILK POWDER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SEASONING BLEND [SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE, PARSLEY, GUAR GUM], SODIUM CITRATE, DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SPICES, MUSTARD FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH), SMOKED TURKEY BREAST (CURED WITH: WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVORING, SODIUM DIACETATE, NATURAL MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM NITRITE, CITRIC ACID), SMOKED HAM WATER ADDED (CURED WITH WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORING, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), EGG (HARD COOKED EGGS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND NISIN PREPARATION [AS PRESERVATIVES]), OLIVES (RIPE OLIVES, WATER, SALT, FERROUS GLUCONATE [COLOR STABILIZER]), MONTEREY JACK-COLBY CHEESE (MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], COLBY CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}], POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), CARROTS.
Thick Cut Ham Steak
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
WATER, SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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: Chef Salad Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Olives, Monterey Jack Colby Cheese, Carrots With A Ranch Dressing, Chef Salad has a BSI of 9.7 while Thick Cut Ham Steak has a BSI of 3.9. Thick Cut Ham Steak has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Thick Cut Ham Steak appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Chef Salad Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Olives, Monterey Jack Colby Cheese, Carrots With A Ranch Dressing, Chef Salad contains 6.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Thick Cut Ham Steak contains 3.6g per 100g. Thick Cut Ham Steak has 2.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Chef Salad Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Olives, Monterey Jack Colby Cheese, Carrots With A Ranch Dressing, Chef Salad provides 1.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Thick Cut Ham Steak. Chef Salad Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Olives, Monterey Jack Colby Cheese, Carrots With A Ranch Dressing, Chef Salad provides 1.0g 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.
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