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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Soybean Oil vs Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	96.5	—
Olive Oil (E... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.5	—

Peanut Oil vs Olive Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Peanut Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.1	—
Olive Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Olive Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.7	—

Olive Oil vs Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Olive Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.7	—
Olive Oil (E... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.5	—

Safflower Oil vs Olive Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Safflower Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Safflower Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—
Olive Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Olive Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.7	—

Olive Oil vs Sunflower Seed Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Olive Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.7	—
Sunflower Se... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sunflower Seed Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—

Olive Oil vs Soybean Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Olive Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.7	—
Soybean Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Soybean Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	96.5	—

Soybean Oil vs Peanut Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	96.5	—
Peanut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Peanut Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.1	—

Soybean Oil vs Sunflower Seed Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	96.5	—
Sunflower Se... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sunflower Seed Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—

Sockeye Salmon (Raw) vs Tilapia (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sockeye Salm... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3
Tilapia (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0

Cod vs Sockeye Salmon (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cod Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1
Sockeye Salm... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Piece Of Shrimp

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Atlantic Sal... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3
Piece Of Shrimp Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Shrimp	0.9	—	0.5	—	—	0.8	15.6

Sockeye Salmon (Raw) vs Piece Of Crab

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sockeye Salm... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3
Piece Of Crab Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Crab	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.8	18.7

Piece Of Shrimp vs Cod

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Piece Of Shrimp Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Piece Of Shrimp	0.9	—	0.5	—	—	0.8	15.6
Cod Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1

Cod vs Tilapia (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cod Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1
Tilapia (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Cod

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Atlantic Sal... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3
Cod Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1

Piece Of Crab vs Pollock (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Piece Of Crab Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Piece Of Crab	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.8	18.7
Pollock (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pollock (Raw)	0.0	56	—	—	—	0.4	12.3

Piece Of Shrimp vs Pollock (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Piece Of Shrimp Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Piece Of Shrimp	0.9	—	0.5	—	—	0.8	15.6
Pollock (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pollock (Raw)	0.0	56	—	—	—	0.4	12.3

Tilapia (Raw) vs Piece Of Crab

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tilapia (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0
Piece Of Crab Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Crab	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.8	18.7

Piece Of Shrimp vs Sockeye Salmon (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Piece Of Shrimp Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Piece Of Shrimp	0.9	—	0.5	—	—	0.8	15.6
Sockeye Salm... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3

Tilapia (Raw) vs Atlantic Salmon (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tilapia (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0
Atlantic Sal... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3

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