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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Cotija Cheese vs Peanut Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cotija Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cotija Cheese	5.0	—	2.7	—	—	27.2	23.8
Peanut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Peanut Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.1	—

Coconut Oil vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Coconut Oil	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.4	25.2

Zucchini Squash (Raw) vs Dark Red Kidney Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Squ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Zucchini Squash (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	0.8	0.2	1.0
Dark Red Kid... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dark Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	25.9

Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked) vs Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2
Tuna (White,... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)	0.2	90	0.1	—	—	0.9	19.0

Yellow Summer Squash (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Summe... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Yellow Summer Squash (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	1.0	0.1	0.9
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.5

Dry Beans Food Product vs Beef Top Round Roast (Boneless, Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.0	1.2	21.3
Beef Top Rou... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Top Round Roast (Boneless, Raw)	0.0	123	—	—	—	2.4	23.7

Sockeye Salmon (Raw) vs Provolone Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sockeye Salm... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3
Provolone Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Provolone Cheese	4.5	—	2.5	—	—	28.1	23.5

Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless)	0.0	166	—	—	—	3.2	32.1
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.3	23.5

Provolone Cheese vs Olive Oil

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
Olive Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Olive Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.7	—

Olive Oil vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Olive Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.7	—
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.6

Piece Of Shrimp vs Pork Tenderloin (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
Pork Tenderl... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Tenderloin (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	3.9	21.6

Oaxaca Cheese vs Tilapia (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oaxaca Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Oaxaca Cheese	4.4	—	2.4	—	—	22.1	22.1
Tilapia (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0

Sockeye Salmon (Raw) vs Chicken Meat (Ground)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sockeye Salm... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3
Chicken Meat... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Meat (Ground)	0.0	—	—	—	—	7.2	17.9

Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized) vs Tilapia (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Monterey Jac... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized)	3.4	—	1.9	—	—	32.6	22.6
Tilapia (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0

Dry Beans Food Product vs Piece Of Crab

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.4	1.1	26.8
Piece Of Crab Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Crab	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.8	18.7

Catfish (Raw) vs Oaxaca Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Catfish (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Catfish (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	7.3	16.5
Oaxaca Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Oaxaca Cheese	4.4	—	2.4	—	—	22.1	22.1

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs Catfish (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Che... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	7.8	—	4.3	0.6	—	29.5	30.1
Catfish (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Catfish (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	7.3	16.5

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	—	—	—	—	19.4	17.5
Bacon (Whole... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)	3.6	500	2.1	3.1	—	36.5	40.9

Peanut Oil vs Atlantic Salmon (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Peanut Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.1	—
Atlantic Sal... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Atlantic Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	13.1	20.3

Pork Meat (Ground, Raw) vs Cod

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

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