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 Salt (Iodized)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ground Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ground Beef (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	19.4	17.5
Salt (Iodized) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Salt (Iodized)	0.0	—	—	—	—	—	—

Tilapia (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tilapia (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tilapia (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	2.5	19.0
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.5

Turkey Sausage vs Beef Tenderloin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Turkey Sausage	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7
Beef Tenderloin Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Tenderloin	0.0	176	—	—	—	6.4	27.7

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Salt (Iodized)

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

Chicken Egg Liquid (Pasteurized, Frozen) vs Piece Of Chicken Drumstick (Skinless)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Liquid (Pasteurized, Frozen)	1.8	150	0.9	—	—	10.3	12.3
Piece Of Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Chicken Drumstick (Skinless)	0.0	156	—	—	—	6.0	23.9

Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked) vs Dry Beans Food Product

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
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.2	1.5	24.4

Pork Tenderloin (Raw) vs Corn 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
Corn Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Corn Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.9	—

Great Northern Bean vs Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Northe... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Great Northern Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.7
Tuna (White,... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)	0.2	90	0.1	—	—	0.9	19.0

Turkey Meat (Ground) vs Queso Fresco

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Meat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Turkey Meat (Ground)	0.0	—	—	—	—	9.6	17.3
Queso Fresco Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Fresco	5.5	—	3.0	—	—	23.4	18.9

Butter (Salted) vs Porterhouse Steak

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter (Salted) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Butter (Salted)	0.0	—	—	0.6	—	82.2	—
Porterhouse ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Porterhouse Steak	0.0	145	—	—	—	5.3	22.7

Dry Beans Food Product vs Sockeye Salmon (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
Sockeye Salm... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sockeye Salmon (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	4.9	22.3

Beef T Bone Steak vs Coconut Oil

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
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Beef Flank Steak (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Flank S... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Flank Steak (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	9.4	20.1
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.4	1.1	26.8

Beef Flank Steak (Raw) vs Light Red Kidney Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Flank S... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Flank Steak (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	9.4	20.1
Light Red Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Light Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.0	25.0

Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked) vs Zucchini Squash (Raw)

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
Zucchini Squ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Zucchini Squash (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	0.8	0.2	1.0

Dry Beans Food Product vs Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized)

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
Monterey Jac... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized)	3.4	—	1.9	—	—	32.6	22.6

Porterhouse Steak vs Kale Leaf (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Porterhouse ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Porterhouse Steak	0.0	145	—	—	—	5.3	22.7
Kale Leaf (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Kale Leaf (Raw)	0.6	35	4.4	0.8	4.1	1.5	2.9

Beef Tenderloin vs Piece Of Crab

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Tenderloin Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Tenderloin	0.0	176	—	—	—	6.4	27.7
Piece Of Crab Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Crab	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.8	18.7

Coconut Oil vs Turkey Sausage

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Coconut Oil	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—
Turkey Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Turkey Sausage	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7

Turkey Meat (Ground) vs Sunflower Seed 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
Sunflower Se... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sunflower Seed Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—

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