Foods with complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber (4g+) or protein+fat (8g+) for gradual blood sugar rise
| BSI | Food | Serving | Carbs | Fiber | Fat | Protein | Sugars | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Macrina Baking Company
Macrina Baking Company
|
30.0g | 18.0g | 0.0g | 9.0g | 2.0g | 6.0g | 160 | |
|
Link Snacks, Inc.
Link Snacks, Inc.
|
26.0g | 4.0g | 0.0g | 1.5g | 9.0g | 3.0g | 60 | |
|
S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc.
S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc.
|
28.0g | 6.0g | 0.0g | 0.5g | 9.0g | 4.0g | 60 | |
|
Walgreens Co.
Walgreens Co.
|
147.0g | 36.0g | 0.0g | 13.0g | 24.0g | 2.0g | 350 | |
|
Farmhouse Culture
Farmhouse Culture
|
28.0g | 17.0g | 1.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 140 | |
|
Farmhouse Culture
Farmhouse Culture
|
28.0g | 17.0g | 1.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 140 | |
|
Ellis Pecan Co., Inc.
Ellis Pecan Co., Inc.
|
28.0g | 10.0g | 5.0g | 7.0g | 10.0g | 0.0g | 140 | |
|
Hawaii Associated Wholesale
Hawaii Associated Wholesale
|
28.0g | 14.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 7.0g | 130 | |
|
Hawaii Associated Wholesale
Hawaii Associated Wholesale
|
28.0g | 14.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 7.0g | 130 | |
|
Righteous Felon, Llc
Righteous Felon, Llc
|
28.0g | 6.0g | 0.0g | 1.0g | 10.0g | 5.0g | 60 | |
|
Mcilhenny Company
Mcilhenny Company
|
28.0g | 13.0g | 1.0g | 11.0g | 3.0g | 0.0g | 160 | |
|
Mccall Farms Inc
Mccall Farms Inc
|
130.0g | 17.0g | 6.0g | 0.5g | 6.0g | 0.0g | 100 | |
|
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
|
280.0g | 30.0g | 3.9g | 21.0g | 25.0g | 0.0g | 400 | |
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La Tortilla Factory Inc
La Tortilla Factory Inc
|
39.0g | 10.0g | 5.0g | 2.0g | 6.0g | 0.0g | 70 | |
|
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
|
88.0g | 21.0g | 1.0g | 7.1g | 2.0g | 16.0g | 210 | |
|
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
|
50.0g | 26.0g | 0.0g | 8.0g | 3.0g | 12.0g | 180 | |
|
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
|
32.0g | 24.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 1.0g | 18.0g | 160 | |
|
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
|
130.0g | 28.0g | 7.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 10.0g | 140 | |
|
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
|
48.0g | 33.0g | 5.0g | 4.0g | 6.0g | 0.0g | 190 | |
|
Cedar Crest Specialties Inc.
Cedar Crest Specialties Inc.
|
123.0g | 33.0g | 0.0g | 18.0g | 5.0g | 24.0g | 310 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods
Smooth Ride foods are foods with complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber (4g+) or protein+fat (8g+) for gradual blood sugar rise. There are 43,940 foods tagged as Smooth Ride in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.
Smooth Ride foods are characterized by complex carbs with fiber for gentle glucose release. The fiber and complex carbohydrates slow glucose absorption, creating a gentle, sustained rise in blood sugar that's easier for your body to manage.
Smooth Ride foods offer specific benefits including steady energy, improved satiety, better glucose control. Compared to refined carbs, Smooth Ride foods offer the benefits of carbohydrates with better blood sugar control due to their fiber and nutrient content.
Popular Smooth Ride foods include Oatmeal, Quinoa, Sweet Potato. Perfect as breakfast staples, pre-workout meals, or as the carbohydrate base for balanced dinners with protein and vegetables.
Generally safe for most people, but portion control is still important as these foods do contain carbohydrates that affect blood sugar.
You can explore all Smooth Ride foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.