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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Topco Associates, Inc.
Topco Associates, Inc.
|
130.0g | 18.0g | 7.0g | 0.0g | 6.0g | 1.0g | 100 | |
|
Cakeheads
Cakeheads
|
85.0g | 48.0g | 0.0g | 18.0g | 5.0g | 21.0g | 400 | |
|
Hostess Brands, Llc
Hostess Brands, Llc
|
77.0g | 47.0g | 0.0g | 9.0g | 2.0g | 31.0g | 270 | |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
|
28.0g | 9.0g | 0.0g | 0.5g | 10.0g | 6.0g | 80 | |
|
Ahold Usa, Inc.
Ahold Usa, Inc.
|
79.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g | 3.0g | 7.0g | 0.0g | 70 | |
|
Completely Fresh Foods, Inc
Completely Fresh Foods, Inc
|
140.0g | 23.0g | 0.0g | 12.0g | 17.0g | 18.0g | 270 | |
|
The Quaker Oats Company
The Quaker Oats Company
|
40.0g | 29.0g | 5.0g | 1.0g | 5.0g | 0.0g | 130 | |
|
Turkey Hill Dairy Inc.
Turkey Hill Dairy Inc.
|
83.0g | 38.0g | 0.0g | 12.0g | 4.0g | 23.0g | 270 | |
|
Sanyo Foods Corp. Of America
Sanyo Foods Corp. Of America
|
100.0g | 67.0g | 5.0g | 17.0g | 10.0g | 0.0g | 450 | |
|
R. W. Garcia Company
R. W. Garcia Company
|
28.0g | 18.0g | 2.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 140 | |
|
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
|
40.0g | 26.0g | 4.0g | 1.0g | 5.0g | 0.0g | 120 | |
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Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
|
84.0g | 5.0g | 0.0g | 21.0g | 10.0g | 3.0g | 250 | |
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Aldi Inc.
|
28.0g | 17.0g | 3.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 140 | |
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Aldi Inc.
|
28.0g | 17.0g | 2.0g | 8.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 140 | |
|
Nature's Path Foods Inc.
Nature's Path Foods Inc.
|
40.0g | 30.0g | 4.0g | 2.5g | 6.0g | 0.0g | 170 | |
|
Coborn's Incorporated
Coborn's Incorporated
|
50.0g | 20.0g | 0.0g | 12.0g | 2.0g | 11.0g | 190 | |
|
Turkey Hill Dairy Inc.
Turkey Hill Dairy Inc.
|
83.0g | 40.0g | 0.0g | 11.0g | 4.0g | 25.0g | 270 | |
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Harvard Pastry & Baking Corporation
Harvard Pastry & Baking Corporation
|
28.0g | 18.0g | 0.0g | 8.0g | 2.0g | 9.0g | 140 | |
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Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
|
51.0g | 39.0g | 8.0g | 1.0g | 5.0g | 0.0g | 180 | |
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Natgood Operation Llc
Natgood Operation Llc
|
70.0g | 13.0g | 0.0g | 11.0g | 2.0g | 6.0g | 125 |
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.