What are Clean Machine food comparisons?

Clean Machine food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Cow Buttermilk (Raw) vs Butter (Unsalted)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Buttermi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Buttermilk (Raw)	9.5	—	4.8	—	—	1.1	3.5
Butter (Unsa... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Butter (Unsalted)	0.0	—	—	—	—	81.5	—

Cottage Cheese vs Butter (Unsalted)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cottage Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cottage Cheese	8.9	—	4.6	—	—	4.2	11.6
Butter (Unsa... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Butter (Unsalted)	0.0	—	—	—	—	81.5	—

Cow Buttermilk (Raw) vs Parmesan Cheese (Grated)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Buttermi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Buttermilk (Raw)	9.5	—	4.8	—	—	1.1	3.5
Parmesan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	7.8	—	4.3	0.6	—	29.5	30.1

Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen) vs Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6
Lowfat Cow M... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)	10.3	43	5.2	5.0	—	1.0	3.4

Cheddar Cheese vs Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheddar Cheese	4.4	408	2.4	0.3	—	34.0	23.3
Sour Cream Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sour Cream	10.8	—	5.6	—	—	18.0	3.1

Greek Yogurt vs Chicken Egg White (Dried)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Yogurt Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Greek Yogurt	9.3	—	4.8	3.3	—	4.4	8.8
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Dried)	10.1	376	6.0	—	—	0.7	79.9

Swiss Cheese vs Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Swiss Cheese	2.6	393	1.4	—	—	31.0	27.0
Cheddar Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheddar Cheese	4.4	408	2.4	0.3	—	34.0	23.3

Butter (Salted) vs Cheese Food (American, Grated)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter (Salted) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Butter (Salted)	0.0	—	—	0.6	—	82.2	—
Cheese Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5

Queso Blanco Cheese vs Butter (Salted)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Blanco... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Queso Blanco Cheese	3.8	326	2.1	0.4	—	24.3	24.5
Butter (Salted) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Butter (Salted)	0.0	—	—	0.6	—	82.2	—

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) vs Cotija Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Whole Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3
Cotija Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cotija Cheese	5.0	—	2.7	—	—	27.2	23.8

Queso Blanco Cheese vs Greek Yogurt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Blanco... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Queso Blanco Cheese	3.8	326	2.1	0.4	—	24.3	24.5
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	9.3	—	4.8	3.3	—	4.4	8.8

Yogurt (Plain) vs Greek Yogurt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yogurt (Plain) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Yogurt (Plain)	11.0	—	5.6	4.1	—	4.5	3.8
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3

Pasteurized Process Cheese Food vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasteurized ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pasteurized Process Cheese Food	9.7	366	5.3	2.6	—	30.6	18.0
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1

Greek Yogurt vs Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Yogurt Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Greek Yogurt	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3
Lowfat Cow M... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)	9.7	50	4.9	4.9	—	1.9	3.4

Pasteurized Process Cheese Food vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasteurized ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pasteurized Process Cheese Food	9.7	366	5.3	2.6	—	30.6	18.0
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)	1.8	654	1.1	—	—	55.5	34.2

Heavy Cream vs Chicken Egg White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heavy Cream Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Heavy Cream	7.2	—	3.8	—	—	35.6	2.0
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7

Cheese Food (American, Grated) vs Feta Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Food ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5
Feta Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Feta Cheese	10.4	—	5.6	1.6	—	19.1	19.7

Butter (Unsalted) vs Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter (Unsa... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Butter (Unsalted)	0.0	—	—	—	—	81.5	—
Cream Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cream Cheese	8.6	—	4.6	—	—	33.5	5.8

Feta Cheese vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Feta Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Feta Cheese	10.4	—	5.6	1.6	—	19.1	19.7
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)	1.9	334	1.0	—	—	28.8	16.2

Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen) vs Chicken Egg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6
Chicken Egg Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg	1.8	148	1.0	0.2	—	10.0	12.4

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