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	TOPO-LOGIC SYSTEMS, INC. Dips & Salsa Chica De Gallo, Salsa ... Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca TOPO-LOGIC SYSTEMS, INC. Dips & Salsa Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca	34.0g	4.0	10	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca Brand: CHICA DE GALLO Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 34.0g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BEDWARE UNLIMITED INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Colacion Colacion Colacion BEDWARE UNLIMITED INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Colacion Colacion Colacion	27.0g	5.26	160	5.0g	1.0g	2.0g	13.0g	7.0g
Colacion Brand: CALIFORNIA FLAVORED NUTS Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 27.0g BSI 5.26 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CHICA BELLA, INC. Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Paleochef, Tomato Bals... Paleochef, Tomato Balsamic Paleochef, Tomato Balsamic CHICA BELLA, INC. Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Paleochef, Tomato Balsamic Paleochef, Tomato Balsamic Paleochef, Tomato Balsamic	14.0g	2.77	70	1.5g	1.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g
Paleochef, Tomato Balsamic Brand: PALEOCHEF Category: SALAD DRESSING & MAYONNAISE Serving: 14.0g BSI 2.77 Carbs 1.5g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	AQUALINK NEVADA, LLC Gravy Mix Valicenti Pasta Farm, ... Valicenti Pasta Farm, Red Gravy Valicenti Pasta Farm, Red Gravy AQUALINK NEVADA, LLC Gravy Mix Valicenti Pasta Farm, Red Gravy Valicenti Pasta Farm, Red Gravy Valicenti Pasta Farm, Red Gravy	170.0g	21.78	111	13.0g	7.0g	2.0g	5.0g	2.0g
Valicenti Pasta Farm, Red Gravy Brand: VALICENTI PASTA FARM Category: GRAVY MIX Serving: 170.0g BSI 21.78 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	AQUALINK NEVADA, LLC Nut & Seed Butters Ziegelmeier's, Toasted... Ziegelmeier's, Toasted Pecan Butter Ziegelmeier's, Toasted Pecan Butter AQUALINK NEVADA, LLC Nut & Seed Butters Ziegelmeier's, Toasted Pecan Butter Ziegelmeier's, Toasted Pecan Butter Ziegelmeier's, Toasted Pecan Butter	32.0g	7.05	210	7.0g	4.0g	3.0g	21.0g	3.0g
Ziegelmeier's, Toasted Pecan Butter Brand: ZIEGELMEIER'S Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 32.0g BSI 7.05 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 21.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RJE TRADE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Dips & Salsa Chica De Gallo, Salsa ... Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, Mild, Mild Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, Mild, Mild RJE TRADE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Dips & Salsa Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, Mild, Mild Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, Mild, Mild Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, Mild, Mild	34.0g	4.0	15	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, Mild, Mild Brand: CHICA DE GALLO Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 34.0g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ISOLA IMPORTS, INC. Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce ISOLA IMPORTS, INC. Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce	125.0g	17.87	70	11.0g	4.0g	2.0g	3.5g	2.0g
Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce Brand: ISOLA Category: PREPARED PASTA & PIZZA SAUCES Serving: 125.0g BSI 17.87 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Frankie V's Knchen, Cr... Frankie V's Knchen, Creamy Serrano Hot Sauce Frankie V's Knchen, Creamy Serrano Hot Sauce MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Frankie V's Knchen, Creamy Serrano Ho... Frankie V's Knchen, Creamy Serrano Hot Sauce Frankie V's Knchen, Creamy Serrano Hot Sauce	14.0g	2.0	5	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Frankie V's Knchen, Creamy Serrano Hot Sauce Brand: FRANKIE V'S KNCHEN Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 14.0g BSI 2.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GREAT HOST INTERNATIONAL, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Whole Foods Market, Ho... Whole Foods Market, Hot & Spicy Peanuts Whole Foods Market, Hot & Spicy Peanuts GREAT HOST INTERNATIONAL, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Whole Foods Market, Hot & Spicy Peanuts Whole Foods Market, Hot & Spicy Peanuts Whole Foods Market, Hot & Spicy Peanuts	28.0g	7.09	160	7.0g	0.0g	3.0g	12.0g	7.0g
Whole Foods Market, Hot & Spicy Peanuts Brand: WHOLE FOODS MARKET Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 7.09 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GREAT HOST INTERNATIONAL, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts GREAT HOST INTERNATIONAL, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts	28.0g	7.12	166	7.0g	1.0g	3.0g	14.0g	5.0g
Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts Brand: WHOLE FOODS MARKET Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 7.12 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Whole Foods Market, Ro... Whole Foods Market, Roasting Roots Whole Foods Market, Roasting Roots RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Whole Foods Market, Roasting Roots Whole Foods Market, Roasting Roots Whole Foods Market, Roasting Roots	85.0g	12.02	40	9.0g	4.0g	3.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Whole Foods Market, Roasting Roots Brand: WHOLE FOODS MARKET Category: PRE PACKAGED FRUIT & VEGETABLES Serving: 85.0g BSI 12.02 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CIBO VITA INC Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Mixed Nuts Unsalted Mixed Nuts Unsalted Mixed Nuts Unsalted CIBO VITA INC Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Mixed Nuts Unsalted Mixed Nuts Unsalted Mixed Nuts Unsalted	28.0g	5.25	170	5.0g	1.0g	2.0g	16.0g	6.0g
Mixed Nuts Unsalted Brand: NATURE'S GARDEN Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 5.25 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CHUCK'S SALSA Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Salsa Chuck's Salsa, Salsa Salsa CHUCK'S SALSA Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Salsa Chuck's Salsa, Salsa Salsa	30.0g	6.0	15	3.0g	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Salsa Brand: CHUCK'S SALSA Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 30.0g BSI 6.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CHUCK'S SALSA Dips & Salsa The Sweet Heat Salsa! Chuck's Salsa, The Sweet Heat Salsa! The Sweet Heat Salsa! CHUCK'S SALSA Dips & Salsa The Sweet Heat Salsa! Chuck's Salsa, The Sweet Heat Salsa! The Sweet Heat Salsa!	30.0g	6.0	15	3.0g	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
The Sweet Heat Salsa! Brand: CHUCK'S SALSA Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 30.0g BSI 6.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARD TIMES SAUCE COMPANY Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co, H... Hard Times Sauce Co, Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co, Hot Sauce HARD TIMES SAUCE COMPANY Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co, Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co, Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co, Hot Sauce	14.0g	2.0	5	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Hard Times Sauce Co, Hot Sauce Brand: HARD TIMES SAUCE CO Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 14.0g BSI 2.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARD TIMES SAUCE COMPANY Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., ... Hard Times Sauce Co., Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., Hot Sauce HARD TIMES SAUCE COMPANY Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., Hot Sauce	14.0g	2.0	5	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Hard Times Sauce Co., Hot Sauce Brand: HARD TIMES SAUCE CO. Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 14.0g BSI 2.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARD TIMES SAUCE COMPANY Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., ... Hard Times Sauce Co., Soilent Green Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., Soilent Green Hot Sauce HARD TIMES SAUCE COMPANY Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., Soilent Green H... Hard Times Sauce Co., Soilent Green Hot Sauce Hard Times Sauce Co., Soilent Green Hot Sauce	14.0g	2.0	10	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Hard Times Sauce Co., Soilent Green Hot Sauce Brand: HARD TIMES SAUCE CO. Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 14.0g BSI 2.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TASTE ELEVATED Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Roasted Eggplant Spread Taste Elevated, Roasted Eggplant Spread Roasted Eggplant Spread TASTE ELEVATED Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Roasted Eggplant Spread Taste Elevated, Roasted Eggplant Spread Roasted Eggplant Spread	40.0g	5.86	70	4.0g	2.0g	1.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Roasted Eggplant Spread Brand: TASTE ELEVATED Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 40.0g BSI 5.86 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	IT'S ALL GOOD LLC Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates Bright Greens, Smoothi... Bright Greens, Smoothie Shakes, Mintergreen Bright Greens, Smoothie Shakes, Mintergreen IT'S ALL GOOD LLC Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates Bright Greens, Smoothie Shakes, Minte... Bright Greens, Smoothie Shakes, Mintergreen Bright Greens, Smoothie Shakes, Mintergreen	198.0g	32.01	89	20.0g	15.0g	4.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Bright Greens, Smoothie Shakes, Mintergreen Brand: BRIGHT GREENS Category: FROZEN FRUIT & FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES Serving: 198.0g BSI 32.01 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BARELY BREAD Breads & Buns Cinnamon Raisin 100% G... Cinnamon Raisin 100% Grain Free Sliced Loaf, Cinnamon Raisin Cinnamon Raisin 100% Grain Free Sliced Loaf, Cinnamon Raisin BARELY BREAD Breads & Buns Cinnamon Raisin 100% Grain Free Slice... Cinnamon Raisin 100% Grain Free Sliced Loaf, Cinnamon Raisin Cinnamon Raisin 100% Grain Free Sliced Loaf, Cinnamon Raisin	26.0g	5.71	80	9.0g	1.0g	6.0g	4.0g	3.0g
Cinnamon Raisin 100% Grain Free Sliced Loaf, Cinnamon Raisin Brand: BARELY BREAD Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 26.0g BSI 5.71 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 3.0g

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

Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca

Colacion

Paleochef, Tomato Balsamic

Valicenti Pasta Farm, Red Gravy

Ziegelmeier's, Toasted Pecan Butter

Chica De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, Mild, Mild

Isola, Fresh Pasta Sauce

Frankie V's Knchen, Creamy Serrano Hot Sauce

Whole Foods Market, Hot & Spicy Peanuts

Mixed Nuts Salted Peanuts

Whole Foods Market, Roasting Roots

Mixed Nuts Unsalted

Salsa

The Sweet Heat Salsa!

Hard Times Sauce Co, Hot Sauce

Hard Times Sauce Co., Hot Sauce

Hard Times Sauce Co., Soilent Green Hot Sauce

Roasted Eggplant Spread

Bright Greens, Smoothie Shakes, Mintergreen

Cinnamon Raisin 100% Grain Free Sliced Loaf, Cinnamon Raisin