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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Harris Teeter Inc.
Harris Teeter Inc.
|
85.0g | 12.0g | 1.0g | 17.0g | 6.0g | 2.0g | 220 | |
|
Sprout Foods, Inc.
Sprout Foods, Inc.
|
156.0g | 24.0g | 3.0g | 6.0g | 3.0g | 16.0g | 161 | |
|
United States Bakery
United States Bakery
|
74.0g | 34.0g | 1.0g | 4.0g | 7.0g | 4.0g | 200 | |
|
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
|
28.0g | 15.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 3.0g | 9.0g | 140 | |
|
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
|
135.0g | 32.0g | 0.9g | 9.0g | 6.0g | 22.0g | 230 | |
|
Ready Pac Produce, Inc.
Ready Pac Produce, Inc.
|
156.0g | 35.0g | 4.1g | 10.0g | 12.0g | 6.0g | 279 | |
|
Advancepierre Foods Inc.
Advancepierre Foods Inc.
|
116.0g | 28.0g | 1.0g | 14.0g | 18.0g | 3.0g | 310 | |
|
The Hillshire Brands Company
The Hillshire Brands Company
|
136.0g | 20.0g | 2.0g | 11.0g | 15.0g | 3.0g | 230 | |
|
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
|
84.0g | 26.0g | 1.0g | 16.0g | 9.0g | 3.0g | 290 | |
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Bay Valley Foods, Llc
Bay Valley Foods, Llc
|
30.0g | 12.0g | 2.0g | 12.0g | 5.0g | 6.0g | 180 | |
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Bay Valley Foods, Llc
Bay Valley Foods, Llc
|
30.0g | 17.0g | 2.0g | 9.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g | 160 | |
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White Castle System Inc.
White Castle System Inc.
|
104.0g | 29.0g | 1.0g | 18.0g | 16.0g | 3.0g | 340 | |
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Wehah Farm Inc
Wehah Farm Inc
|
43.0g | 26.0g | 2.0g | 11.0g | 3.0g | 1.0g | 210 | |
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Target Stores
Target Stores
|
85.0g | 10.0g | 3.0g | 4.0g | 13.0g | 2.0g | 130 | |
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Target Stores
Target Stores
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170.0g | 38.0g | 4.1g | 16.0g | 11.0g | 10.0g | 330 | |
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Target Stores
Target Stores
|
75.0g | 36.0g | 1.0g | 2.5g | 6.0g | 4.0g | 190 | |
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Brookshire Grocery Company
Brookshire Grocery Company
|
63.0g | 21.0g | 1.0g | 9.0g | 4.0g | 2.0g | 180 | |
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Salads Galore
Salads Galore
|
57.0g | 5.0g | 1.0g | 4.0g | 6.0g | 1.0g | 144 | |
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Salads Galore
Salads Galore
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113.0g | 50.0g | 19.0g | 2.0g | 16.0g | 2.0g | 272 | |
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Nestle Usa Inc.
|
85.0g | 29.0g | 1.0g | 5.0g | 5.0g | 3.0g | 180 |
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.