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 13,285 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

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH FINDS Dips & Salsa Chunky Salsa, Medium Fresh Finds, Chunky Salsa, Medium Chunky Salsa, Medium FRESH FINDS Dips & Salsa Chunky Salsa, Medium Fresh Finds, Chunky Salsa, Medium Chunky Salsa, Medium	31.0g	4.02	15	3.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Chunky Salsa, Medium Brand: FRESH FINDS Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 31.0g BSI 4.02 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Fruit Cocktail Fruit Cocktail Fruit Cocktail HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Fruit Cocktail Fruit Cocktail Fruit Cocktail	122.0g	23.91	60	15.0g	12.0g	3.1g	0.0g	0.0g
Fruit Cocktail Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 122.0g BSI 23.91 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LEONESSA Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Leonessa, Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Fresh Tomato Bruschetta LEONESSA Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Leonessa, Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Fresh Tomato Bruschetta	30.0g	4.32	25	4.2g	2.0g	2.0g	1.5g	1.0g
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Brand: LEONESSA Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 30.0g BSI 4.32 Carbs 4.2g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup	242.0g	39.7	211	23.0g	3.0g	2.9g	11.0g	6.0g
Baked Potato Soup Brand: BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 242.0g BSI 39.7 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.9g Fat 11.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WILD HIBISCUS FLOWER CO. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Pyramid Salt Flakrs Pyramid Salt Flakrs Pyramid Salt Flakrs WILD HIBISCUS FLOWER CO. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Pyramid Salt Flakrs Pyramid Salt Flakrs Pyramid Salt Flakrs	1.0g	0.12	—	0.1g	0.1g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Pyramid Salt Flakrs Brand: WILD HIBISCUS FLOWER CO. Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 1.0g BSI 0.12 Carbs 0.1g Sugar 0.1g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARKETS OF MEIJER Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Fresh Chicken Caesar S... Markets Of Meijer, Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad MARKETS OF MEIJER Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Markets Of Meijer, Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad	100.0g	17.34	150	10.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	13.0g
Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Brand: MARKETS OF MEIJER Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 100.0g BSI 17.34 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RED FORK Other Cooking Sauces Pasta Skillet Sauce Pasta Skillet Sauce Pasta Skillet Sauce RED FORK Other Cooking Sauces Pasta Skillet Sauce Pasta Skillet Sauce Pasta Skillet Sauce	60.0g	7.9	35	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.5g	1.0g
Pasta Skillet Sauce Brand: RED FORK Category: OTHER COOKING SAUCES Serving: 60.0g BSI 7.9 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LA VICTORIA FOODS INC. Dips & Salsa La Victoria, Salsa Cil... La Victoria, Salsa Cilantro, Med La Victoria, Salsa Cilantro, Med LA VICTORIA FOODS INC. Dips & Salsa La Victoria, Salsa Cilantro, Med La Victoria, Salsa Cilantro, Med La Victoria, Salsa Cilantro, Med	30.0g	4.0	10	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
La Victoria, Salsa Cilantro, Med Brand: LA VICTORIA FOODS INC. Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 30.0g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARKETS OF MEIJER Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes House Salad Markets Of Meijer, House Salad House Salad MARKETS OF MEIJER Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes House Salad Markets Of Meijer, House Salad House Salad	108.0g	17.81	100	10.0g	3.0g	1.0g	4.5g	4.0g
House Salad Brand: MARKETS OF MEIJER Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 108.0g BSI 17.81 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SALPICA Dips & Salsa Salsa Roja With Charre... Salsa Roja With Charred Tomato Salsa Roja With Charred Tomato SALPICA Dips & Salsa Salsa Roja With Charred Tomato Salsa Roja With Charred Tomato Salsa Roja With Charred Tomato	30.0g	4.0	10	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Salsa Roja With Charred Tomato Brand: SALPICA Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 30.0g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SALPICA Dips & Salsa Habanero Lime Salsa Wi... Habanero Lime Salsa With Red Onion Habanero Lime Salsa With Red Onion SALPICA Dips & Salsa Habanero Lime Salsa With Red Onion Habanero Lime Salsa With Red Onion Habanero Lime Salsa With Red Onion	30.0g	3.52	10	2.0g	1.0g	0.2g	0.0g	0.0g
Habanero Lime Salsa With Red Onion Brand: SALPICA Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 30.0g BSI 3.52 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.2g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	JOAN OF ARC Cheese Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig Joan Of Arc, Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig JOAN OF ARC Cheese Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig Joan Of Arc, Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig	28.0g	5.64	90	3.0g	3.0g	0.0g	7.0g	3.0g
Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig Brand: JOAN OF ARC Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 5.64 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GOYA FOODS, INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Goya, Premium Roman Beans Goya, Premium Roman Beans Goya, Premium Roman Beans GOYA FOODS, INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Goya, Premium Roman Beans Goya, Premium Roman Beans Goya, Premium Roman Beans	124.0g	25.79	91	19.0g	1.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g
Goya, Premium Roman Beans Brand: GOYA FOODS, INC. Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 124.0g BSI 25.79 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Whole Potatoes Whole Potatoes Whole Potatoes HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Whole Potatoes Whole Potatoes Whole Potatoes	165.0g	23.99	69	14.0g	1.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Whole Potatoes Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 165.0g BSI 23.99 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Sliced Peaches Sliced Peaches Sliced Peaches HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Sliced Peaches Sliced Peaches Sliced Peaches	122.0g	14.1	35	9.0g	7.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Sliced Peaches Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 122.0g BSI 14.1 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Sliced Beets Sliced Beets Sliced Beets HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Sliced Beets Sliced Beets Sliced Beets	120.0g	14.06	40	8.0g	6.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Sliced Beets Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 120.0g BSI 14.06 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DANNON Yogurt Nonfat Yogurt Nonfat Yogurt Nonfat Yogurt DANNON Yogurt Nonfat Yogurt Nonfat Yogurt Nonfat Yogurt	225.0g	29.72	99	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g
Nonfat Yogurt Brand: DANNON Category: YOGURT Serving: 225.0g BSI 29.72 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GRIMMWAY FARMS, INC. Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots GRIMMWAY FARMS, INC. Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots	85.0g	11.89	35	8.0g	5.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots Brand: GRIMMWAY FARMS, INC. Category: PRE PACKAGED FRUIT & VEGETABLES Serving: 85.0g BSI 11.89 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BASSE INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Selected Almonds Selected Almonds Selected Almonds BASSE INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Selected Almonds Selected Almonds Selected Almonds	50.0g	8.83	320	10.0g	2.0g	5.0g	27.0g	9.0g
Selected Almonds Brand: BASSE INC. Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 50.0g BSI 8.83 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 27.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Pear Slices In 100% Pe... Pear Slices In 100% Pear Juice From Concentrate Pear Slices In 100% Pear Juice From Concentrate HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Pear Slices In 100% Pear Juice From C... Pear Slices In 100% Pear Juice From Concentrate Pear Slices In 100% Pear Juice From Concentrate	125.0g	24.0	60	14.0g	12.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Pear Slices In 100% Pear Juice From Concentrate Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 125.0g BSI 24.0 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

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

Chunky Salsa, Medium

Fruit Cocktail

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Baked Potato Soup

Pyramid Salt Flakrs

Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad

Pasta Skillet Sauce

La Victoria, Salsa Cilantro, Med

House Salad

Salsa Roja With Charred Tomato

Habanero Lime Salsa With Red Onion

Fres Fig Goat Cheese, Fig

Goya, Premium Roman Beans

Whole Potatoes

Sliced Peaches

Sliced Beets

Nonfat Yogurt

Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots

Selected Almonds

Pear Slices In 100% Pear Juice From Concentrate