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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Ground Beef (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ground Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ground Beef (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	19.4	17.5
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.3	23.5

Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water) vs Provolone Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuna (White,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)	0.2	90	0.1	—	—	0.9	19.0
Provolone Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Provolone Cheese	4.5	—	2.5	—	—	28.1	23.5

Dry Beans Food Product vs Sunflower Seed Oil

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
Sunflower Se... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sunflower Seed Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—

Ground Beef (Raw) vs Piece Of Chicken Drumstick (Skinless)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ground Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ground Beef (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	19.4	17.5
Piece Of Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Chicken Drumstick (Skinless)	0.0	156	—	—	—	6.0	23.9

Piece Of Shrimp vs Chorizo

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
Chorizo Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3

Safflower Oil vs Zucchini Squash (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Safflower Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Safflower Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—
Zucchini Squ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Zucchini Squash (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	0.8	0.2	1.0

Piece Of Shrimp vs Turkey Meat (Ground)

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
Turkey Meat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Turkey Meat (Ground)	0.0	220	—	—	—	11.6	27.1

Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried) vs Dry Beans Food Product

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
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.0	0.9	23.3

Provolone Cheese vs Pork Loin (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Provolone Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Provolone Cheese	4.5	—	2.5	—	—	28.1	23.5
Pork Loin (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Loin (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	9.5	21.1

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Oaxaca Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Oaxaca Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Oaxaca Cheese	4.4	—	2.4	—	—	22.1	22.1

Swiss Cheese vs Chorizo

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
Chorizo Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3

Pork Tenderloin (Raw) vs Safflower Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Tenderl... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pork Tenderloin (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	3.9	21.6
Safflower Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Safflower Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—

Dry Beans Food Product vs Canola Oil

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
Canola Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Canola Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	96.4	—

Beef T Bone Steak vs Dry Beans Food Product

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
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.1	25.6

Ground Beef (Raw) vs Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ground Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ground Beef (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	12.9	18.2
Bacon (Whole... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)	3.6	500	2.1	3.1	—	36.5	40.9

Beef Top Round Roast (Boneless, Raw) vs Cod

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Top Rou... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Top Round Roast (Boneless, Raw)	0.0	123	—	—	—	2.4	23.7
Cod Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1

Turkey Meat (Ground) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Meat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Turkey Meat (Ground)	0.0	—	—	—	—	9.6	17.3
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.5	24.1

Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless) vs Ground Beef (Raw)

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
Ground Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ground Beef (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	12.9	18.2

Turkey Meat (Ground) vs Safflower Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Meat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Turkey Meat (Ground)	0.0	220	—	—	—	11.6	27.1
Safflower Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Safflower Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—

Pork Meat (Ground, Raw) vs Ground Beef (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Meat (G... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pork Meat (Ground, Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	17.5	17.8
Ground Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ground Beef (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	19.4	17.5

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