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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Tilapia (Raw) vs Piece Of Shrimp

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 Shrimp Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Shrimp	0.9	—	0.5	—	—	0.8	15.6

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Sockeye Salmon (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Atlantic Sal... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3
Sockeye Salm... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3

Piece Of Crab vs Atlantic Salmon (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
Atlantic Sal... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3

Sockeye Salmon (Raw) vs Pollock (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
Pollock (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pollock (Raw)	0.0	56	—	—	—	0.4	12.3

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Pollock (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Atlantic Sal... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3
Pollock (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pollock (Raw)	0.0	56	—	—	—	0.4	12.3

Cod vs Pollock (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cod Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1
Pollock (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pollock (Raw)	0.0	56	—	—	—	0.4	12.3

Pollock (Raw) vs Tilapia (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pollock (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pollock (Raw)	0.0	56	—	—	—	0.4	12.3
Tilapia (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0

Piece Of Crab vs Cod

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
Cod Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1

Dry Beans Food Product vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.5
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.2	23.7

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Light Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.0	25.0
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.3	23.5

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Light Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.0	25.0
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.4

Dry Beans Food Product vs Great Northern Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.4	25.2
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Great Northern Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.7

Dry Beans Food Product vs Soybean Milk

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.5	24.1
Soybean Milk Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Soybean Milk	2.6	—	1.3	0.6	—	2.1	3.6

Dry Beans Food Product vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.5	24.1
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.3	23.5

Dry Beans Food Product vs Soybean 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	23.7
Soybean Milk Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Soybean Milk	2.6	—	1.3	0.6	—	2.1	3.6

Dry Beans Food Product vs Great Northern Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.3	23.5
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Great Northern Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.7

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Light Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.0	25.0
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.0	25.5

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Light Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.0	25.0
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.4	25.2

Dry Beans Food Product vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.0	25.5
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.3	23.5

Dry Beans Food Product vs Great Northern Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.5
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Great Northern Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.7

Clean Machine Food Comparisons For Diabetics

Tilapia (Raw) vs Piece Of Shrimp

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Sockeye Salmon (Raw)

Piece Of Crab vs Atlantic Salmon (Raw)

Sockeye Salmon (Raw) vs Pollock (Raw)

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Pollock (Raw)

Cod vs Pollock (Raw)

Pollock (Raw) vs Tilapia (Raw)

Piece Of Crab vs Cod

Dry Beans Food Product vs Dry Beans Food Product

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs Great Northern Bean

Dry Beans Food Product vs Soybean Milk

Dry Beans Food Product vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs Soybean Milk

Dry Beans Food Product vs Great Northern Bean

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Light Red Kidney Bean vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs Great Northern Bean

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Clean Machine food comparisons?

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

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

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Can I create my own food comparisons?

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