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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Porterhouse Steak vs Brown Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Porterhouse ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Porterhouse Steak	0.0	145	—	—	—	5.3	22.7
Brown Mushroom Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Brown Mushroom	4.4	—	4.0	—	1.8	0.2	3.1

Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless) vs Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless)	0.0	—	—	—	—	1.9	22.5
Skim Milk (P... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified)	9.8	34	4.9	5.1	—	0.1	3.4

Enoki Mushroom vs White Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enoki Mushroom Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Enoki Mushroom	10.4	—	8.1	—	2.9	0.2	2.4
White Mushroom Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Mushroom	4.7	—	4.1	—	1.7	0.4	2.9

Queso Blanco Cheese vs Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)

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
Pork Sausage... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2

Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried) vs Porterhouse Steak

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1
Porterhouse ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Porterhouse Steak	0.0	145	—	—	—	5.3	22.7

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Tomato (Canned)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Atlantic Sal... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3
Tomato (Canned) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tomato (Canned)	6.8	—	4.3	2.6	0.9	0.2	0.9

Celery Stalk (Raw) vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Celery Stalk... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Celery Stalk (Raw)	6.6	—	3.3	—	—	0.2	0.5
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6

Maitake Mushroom vs Provolone Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maitake Mush... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Maitake Mushroom	7.0	—	6.6	—	3.1	0.3	2.2
Provolone Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Provolone Cheese	4.5	—	2.5	—	—	28.1	23.5

Sockeye Salmon (Raw) vs Great Northern Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sockeye Salm... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Great Northern Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.7

Bearded Tooth Mushroom vs Beef Eye Of Round Roast (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bearded Toot... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Bearded Tooth Mushroom	6.4	—	7.6	—	4.4	0.3	2.5
Beef Eye Of ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Eye Of Round Roast (Raw)	0.0	122	—	—	—	2.5	23.4

Dry Beans Food Product vs Almond Milk

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.2	23.4
Almond Milk Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Almond Milk	0.7	—	0.3	—	—	1.2	0.6

Butter (Salted) vs Beef T Bone Steak

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter (Salted) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Butter (Salted)	0.0	—	—	0.6	—	82.2	—
Beef T Bone ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef T Bone Steak	0.0	219	—	—	—	11.4	27.3

Almond Milk vs Almond (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Milk Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Almond Milk	1.3	—	0.7	—	—	1.6	0.7
Almond (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Almond (Raw)	16.3	—	20.0	—	10.8	51.1	21.5

Soybean Oil vs Spinach Leaf (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	96.5	—
Spinach Leaf... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Spinach Leaf (Raw)	2.1	—	2.6	—	1.6	0.6	2.9

Beef T Bone Steak vs Plum Tomato (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef T Bone ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef T Bone Steak	0.0	219	—	—	—	11.4	27.3
Plum Tomato ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Plum Tomato (Raw)	5.7	—	3.8	—	1.0	0.4	0.7

Almond Milk vs Salsa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Milk Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Almond Milk	1.3	—	0.7	—	—	1.6	0.7
Salsa Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Salsa	9.9	29	6.7	3.8	1.8	0.2	1.4

Tomato (Diced, Canned) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato (Dice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.4	25.2

Soybean Milk vs Coconut Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Milk Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Milk	2.6	—	1.3	0.6	—	2.1	3.6
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Tomato (Diced, Canned) vs Cod

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato (Dice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8
Cod Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1

Dry Beans Food Product vs Queso Blanco Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.4
Queso Blanco... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Blanco Cheese	3.8	326	2.1	0.4	—	24.3	24.5

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