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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  |  | 247.0g | 47.24 | 269 | 31.0g | 5.0g | 6.9g | 9.0g | 17.0g | 
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    LA VICTORIA FOODS INC.
    
    
      
        Dips & Salsa
      
  Mild Pineapple Salsa Verde, Mild Pineapple Mild Pineapple Salsa Verde, Mild Pineapple 
    LA VICTORIA FOODS INC.
    
    
      
        Dips & Salsa
      
  Mild Pineapple Salsa Verde, Mild Pineapple Mild Pineapple Salsa Verde, Mild Pineapple | 31.0g | 4.02 | 15 | 3.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g | 
|  | 
    UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
    
    
      
        Frozen Vegetables
      
  Woodstock, Organic Mixed Mushrooms Woodstock, Organic Mixed Mushrooms 
    UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
    
    
      
        Frozen Vegetables
      
  Woodstock, Organic Mixed Mushrooms Woodstock, Organic Mixed Mushrooms | 100.0g | 11.95 | 35 | 8.0g | 5.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 2.0g | 
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    UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
    
    
      
        Frozen Vegetables
      
  Woodstock, Organic Grilled Eggplant Woodstock, Organic Grilled Eggplant 
    UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
    
    
      
        Frozen Vegetables
      
  Woodstock, Organic Grilled Eggplant Woodstock, Organic Grilled Eggplant | 85.0g | 9.9 | 35 | 7.0g | 3.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 1.0g | 
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    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
    
    
      
        Dips & Salsa
      
  Mild Salsa Snack Cups, Mild Mild Salsa Snack Cups, Mild 
    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
    
    
      
        Dips & Salsa
      
  Mild Salsa Snack Cups, Mild Mild Salsa Snack Cups, Mild | 85.0g | 9.96 | 30 | 6.0g | 4.0g | 1.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g | 
|  | 
    THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY
    
    
      
        Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts
      
  Honey Ham, Honey Honey Ham, Honey 
    THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY
    
    
      
        Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts
      
  Honey Ham, Honey Honey Ham, Honey | 57.0g | 9.59 | 80 | 5.0g | 4.0g | 0.0g | 2.0g | 10.0g | 
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    LLOYD'S BARBEQUE COMPANY
    
    
      
        Cooked & Prepared
      
  Seasoned & Smoked Center Cut Beef Ribs With Original Bbq Sauce, Original Bbq Sauce Seasoned & Smoked Center Cut Beef Ribs With Original Bbq Sauce, Original Bbq Sauce 
    LLOYD'S BARBEQUE COMPANY
    
    
      
        Cooked & Prepared
      
  Seasoned & Smoked Center Cut Beef Ribs With Original Bbq Sauce, Original Bbq Sauce Seasoned & Smoked Center Cut Beef Ribs With Original Bbq Sauce, Original Bbq Sauce | 214.0g | 37.55 | 629 | 20.0g | 20.0g | 0.0g | 48.0g | 30.0g | 
|  | 
    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
    
    
      
        Chili & Stew
      
  Homestyle Corned Beef Hash, Homestyle Homestyle Corned Beef Hash, Homestyle 
    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
    
    
      
        Chili & Stew
      
  Homestyle Corned Beef Hash, Homestyle Homestyle Corned Beef Hash, Homestyle | 236.0g | 38.99 | 380 | 22.0g | 1.0g | 1.9g | 24.0g | 18.0g | 
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    LLOYD'S BARBEQUE COMPANY
    
    
      
        Cooked & Prepared
      
  Seasoned & Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Honey Hickory Bbq Sauce Seasoned & Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Honey Hickory Bbq Sauce 
    LLOYD'S BARBEQUE COMPANY
    
    
      
        Cooked & Prepared
      
  Seasoned & Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Honey Hickory Bbq Sauce Seasoned & Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Honey Hickory Bbq Sauce | 140.0g | 24.51 | 350 | 13.0g | 13.0g | 0.0g | 22.0g | 24.0g | 
|  | 
    THE KROGER CO.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Melt Topping Shredded Imitation Cheddar Cheese Melt Topping Shredded Imitation Cheddar Cheese 
    THE KROGER CO.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Melt Topping Shredded Imitation Cheddar Cheese Melt Topping Shredded Imitation Cheddar Cheese | 28.0g | 5.64 | 90 | 3.0g | 0.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 3.0g | 
|  |  | 28.0g | 5.67 | 80 | 3.0g | 3.0g | 0.0g | 5.0g | 4.0g | 
|  | 
    WEYAUWEGA STAR DAIRY INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Creamy Sharp Cold Pack Cheese Food Creamy Sharp Cold Pack Cheese Food 
    WEYAUWEGA STAR DAIRY INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Creamy Sharp Cold Pack Cheese Food Creamy Sharp Cold Pack Cheese Food | 31.0g | 7.38 | 100 | 4.0g | 4.0g | 0.0g | 8.0g | 6.0g | 
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    WEYAUWEGA STAR DAIRY INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Creamy Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food Creamy Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food 
    WEYAUWEGA STAR DAIRY INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Creamy Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food Creamy Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food | 31.0g | 7.38 | 100 | 4.0g | 4.0g | 0.0g | 8.0g | 6.0g | 
|  | 
    VERN'S CHEESE CO
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Garlic Cold Pack Cheese Food Garlic Cold Pack Cheese Food 
    VERN'S CHEESE CO
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Garlic Cold Pack Cheese Food Garlic Cold Pack Cheese Food | 28.0g | 5.56 | 90 | 3.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 5.0g | 
|  |  | 27.0g | 5.59 | 90 | 3.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 4.0g | 
|  | 
    HANS KISSLE CO., INC.
    
    
      
        Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
      
  Chutney Cheese Spread Chutney Cheese Spread 
    HANS KISSLE CO., INC.
    
    
      
        Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
      
  Chutney Cheese Spread Chutney Cheese Spread | 27.0g | 5.68 | 80 | 3.0g | 3.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 
|  |  | 31.0g | 5.64 | 90 | 3.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 7.0g | 4.0g | 
|  | 
    OLD FASHIONED FOODS, INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Mega Cheddar Snack Sticks Mega Cheddar Snack Sticks 
    OLD FASHIONED FOODS, INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Mega Cheddar Snack Sticks Mega Cheddar Snack Sticks | 23.0g | 3.71 | 80 | 2.0g | 1.0g | 0.0g | 6.0g | 4.0g | 
|  |  | 28.0g | 5.67 | 80 | 3.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 5.0g | 4.0g | 
|  | 
    BORDEN, INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product 
    BORDEN, INC.
    
    
      
        Cheese
      
  Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product | 24.0g | 5.61 | 70 | 3.0g | 2.0g | 0.0g | 5.0g | 4.0g | 
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 13,285 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.