What are Smooth Ride 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.

How do Smooth Ride foods affect blood sugar levels?

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.

Why choose Smooth Ride foods over other categories?

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.

How can I incorporate Smooth Ride foods into my meals?

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.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Smooth Ride foods?

Generally safe for most people, but portion control is still important as these foods do contain carbohydrates that affect blood sugar.

Where can I find the full list of Smooth Ride foods on Badlow?

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.

Smooth Ride Foods | Complex Carbs & Fiber for Gradual Glucose Rise

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
BSI: 30	Black Bean & Garlic Flavore... Frito Lay Company Black Bean & Garlic Flavored Tortilla Chips Frito Lay Company	28.0g	18.0g	2.0g	7.0g	2.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Black Bean & Garlic Flavored Tortilla Chips Details Ingredients: 24 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Lemon Pepper Flavored Tofu ... Whole Foods Market, Inc. Lemon Pepper Flavored Tofu Bites Whole Foods Market, Inc.	85.0g	5.0g	0.0g	7.0g	19.0g	1.0g	160
Full Name Lemon Pepper Flavored Tofu Bites Details Ingredients: 16 Other Meats Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Parmesan Cheese Stars Snacks Frito Lay Company Parmesan Cheese Stars Snacks Frito Lay Company	28.0g	13.0g	0.3g	7.0g	6.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Parmesan Cheese Stars Snacks Details Ingredients: 18 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Baked Snack Crackers Wortz Company Baked Snack Crackers Wortz Company	31.0g	21.0g	3.0g	6.0g	3.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Baked Snack Crackers Details Ingredients: 5 Flavored Snack Crackers Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Butter Flavored Microwave P... Meijer, Inc. Butter Flavored Microwave Popcorn Meijer, Inc.	30.0g	16.0g	3.0g	9.0g	3.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Butter Flavored Microwave Popcorn Details Ingredients: 5 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 0	Balsamic & Herb Lupini Snack Brami Inc. Balsamic & Herb Lupini Snack Brami Inc.	50.0g	7.0g	7.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Balsamic & Herb Lupini Snack Details Ingredients: 6 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 0 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Uncured Mac 'N Cheese Furte... Continental Sausage, Inc. Uncured Mac 'N Cheese Furter Uncured Pork, Beef, Cheddar Cheese & Macaroni Fr... Continental Sausage, Inc.	71.0g	5.0g	1.0g	11.0g	11.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Uncured Mac 'N Cheese Furter Uncured Pork, Beef, Cheddar Cheese & Macaroni Frankfurters Details Ingredients: 14 Pasta Dinners Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 73	Seasoned, Cooked & Precut B... Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned, Cooked & Precut Baby Back Ribs, Seasoned Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	179.0g	38.0g	0.0g	23.0g	24.0g	33.0g	460
Full Name Seasoned, Cooked & Precut Baby Back Ribs, Seasoned Details Ingredients: 22 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 73 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Golden Corn Vegan Muffin J.S. Krum Inc. Golden Corn Vegan Muffin J.S. Krum Inc.	55.0g	30.0g	0.0g	10.0g	2.0g	17.0g	210
Full Name Golden Corn Vegan Muffin Details Ingredients: 18 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Dressing, Toasted Sesame Jse Enterprises Dressing, Toasted Sesame Jse Enterprises	30.0g	9.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	8.0g	120
Full Name Dressing, Toasted Sesame Details Ingredients: 13 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Vanilla Bean Super Premium ... Kingston Marketing Co Vanilla Bean Super Premium Ice Cream Kingston Marketing Co	86.0g	19.0g	0.0g	12.0g	3.0g	18.0g	200
Full Name Vanilla Bean Super Premium Ice Cream Details Ingredients: 10 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	Seasoned & Cooked White Mea... Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned & Cooked White Meat Pulled Chicken Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	140.0g	23.0g	0.0g	5.0g	19.0g	18.0g	220
Full Name Seasoned & Cooked White Meat Pulled Chicken Details Ingredients: 48 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Cheese Muffin, Strawberry Bon Appetit Danish Co. Cheese Muffin, Strawberry Bon Appetit Danish Co.	52.0g	23.0g	0.0g	11.0g	3.0g	13.0g	200
Full Name Cheese Muffin, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 43 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pul... Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	140.0g	23.0g	0.0g	12.0g	17.0g	18.0g	270
Full Name Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork Details Ingredients: 44 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 5	Lime & Serrano Pepper Beef ... Brandt Beef Lime & Serrano Pepper Beef Jerky Brandt Beef	28.0g	3.0g	0.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g	70
Full Name Lime & Serrano Pepper Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 22 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 5 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Navy Beans Topco Associates, Inc. Navy Beans Topco Associates, Inc.	130.0g	16.0g	4.9g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Navy Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Cannellini Beans White Kidn... Topco Associates, Inc. Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans Topco Associates, Inc.	130.0g	20.0g	6.0g	0.5g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Golden Sponge Cakes With Cr... Hostess Brands, Llc Golden Sponge Cakes With Creme Filling Hostess Brands, Llc	77.0g	47.0g	0.0g	9.0g	2.0g	32.0g	280
Full Name Golden Sponge Cakes With Creme Filling Details Ingredients: 35 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	The Original Dinosaur Shape... Lunch Money Music, Inc. The Original Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets Lunch Money Music, Inc.	78.0g	15.0g	1.0g	9.0g	9.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name The Original Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 27 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Mediterranean Olive & Caper... Kingston Marketing Co Mediterranean Olive & Caper Tortilla Chips Kingston Marketing Co	28.0g	18.0g	2.0g	8.0g	2.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Mediterranean Olive & Caper Tortilla Chips Details Ingredients: 13 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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