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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Superfoods Organic Chia Seeds vs Porcini Dried Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Superfoods O... Food 1 Food 1 • H2OH!, LLC. Superfoods Organic Chia Seeds	12g	0.0	500	41.7	—	41.7	25.0	25.0
Porcini Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Porcini Dried Mushrooms	14g	7.6	357	50.0	7.1	21.4	—	28.6

Mediterranean Style Falafel Mix, Mediterranean Style vs Premium Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • ISRAEL EDIBLE PRODUCTS LTD. Mediterranean Style Falafel Mix	30g	26.9	367	60.0	6.7	13.3	10.0	13.3
Premium Hull... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Premium Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts	28g	0.0	571	10.7	3.6	10.7	42.9	35.7

Toasted Sesame Seeds vs Blackeye Peas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toasted Sesa... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC. Toasted Sesame Seeds	7g	1.8	571	28.6	—	14.3	50.0	14.3
Blackeye Peas Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Blackeye Peas	37g	24.8	243	62.2	2.7	27.0	—	24.3

Prophase Kelp Slices vs Gefen Lentils, 16 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Prophase Kel... Food 1 Food 1 • H Prophase Kelp Slices	28g	6.0	54	10.7	—	—	—	3.6
Gefen Lentil... Food 2 Food 2 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Gefen Lentils, 16 Oz	32g	19.0	219	59.4	—	28.1	—	25.0

All Natural Lentils vs Shirakiku, Roasted Seaweed Sushi Nori

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • PRANA IMPORTS, INC. All Natural Lentils	40g	19.2	175	47.5	—	22.5	—	20.0
Shirakiku, R... Food 2 Food 2 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Shirakiku, Roasted Seaweed Sushi Nori	2g	0.0	476	47.6	—	47.6	—	47.6

Super Brand, Dried Lily Flower vs Falafel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Brand,... Food 1 Food 1 • KIM-SENG CO. Super Brand, Dried Lily Flower	11g	6.0	318	63.6	—	36.4	—	—
Falafel Food 2 Food 2 • LEBANON VALLEY Falafel	28g	24.7	357	60.7	—	14.3	3.6	21.4

Kings, Organic Navy Beans vs Paddy Straw Dried Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kings, Organ... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGS SUPER MARKETS INC Kings, Organic Navy Beans	35g	22.9	343	60.0	2.9	25.7	1.4	22.9
Paddy Straw ... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Paddy Straw Dried Mushrooms	7g	3.8	286	42.9	—	14.3	—	28.6

Lentils vs Sushi Nori Full Seaweed Sheets, Sushi Nori

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lentils Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Lentils	32g	19.0	219	59.4	—	28.1	—	25.0
Sushi Nori F... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Sushi Nori Full Seaweed Sheets	2g	0.0	179	35.7	—	35.7	—	35.7

Baby Lima Beans vs Dried Lima Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Lima Beans Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Baby Lima Beans	35g	23.0	229	62.9	2.9	28.6	1.4	20.0
Dried Lima B... Food 2 Food 2 • CHINA DOLL RICE AND BEANS INC. Dried Lima Beans	37g	15.3	189	62.2	2.7	40.5	—	21.6

Rich In Fiber Pink Beans vs Mushroom Instant Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rich In Fibe... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Rich In Fiber Pink Beans	35g	21.1	257	62.9	2.9	31.4	1.4	20.0
Mushroom Ins... Food 2 Food 2 • ERBA FOOD PRODUCTS INC Mushroom Instant Mashed Potatoes	55g	9.6	255	10.9	1.8	1.8	25.5	1.8

Green Organic Split Peas, Green vs High Fiber Green Split Peas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Green Organic Split Peas	35g	26.6	286	60.0	2.9	20.0	2.9	22.9
High Fiber G... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC High Fiber Green Split Peas	35g	26.6	286	60.0	2.9	20.0	2.9	22.9

Yellow Moong Dal, Yellow vs Giant Eagle, Cranberry Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Moong... Food 1 Food 1 • BARASH COSMETICS LLC. Yellow Moong Dal	35g	28.5	343	57.1	2.9	14.3	—	25.7
Giant Eagle,... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Cranberry Beans	44g	28.6	341	59.1	—	25.0	1.1	22.7

Hissho Sushi, Nori Japanese Seaweed vs Orca

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hissho Sushi... Food 1 Food 1 • LWIN FAMILY CO. Hissho Sushi, Nori Japanese Seaweed	2g	0.0	400	40.0	—	40.0	—	40.0
Orca Food 2 Food 2 • PULSE RECORDS Orca	35g	22.8	343	60.0	2.9	25.7	2.9	22.9

Pinto Beans vs Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans Food 1 Food 1 • WALBAK INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LTD. Pinto Beans	49g	28.8	224	63.3	—	32.7	2.0	18.4
Triple Clean... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans	35g	17.2	229	60.0	2.9	34.3	2.9	20.0

Kings, Organic Navy Beans vs Red Kidney Beans, Red Kidney

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kings, Organ... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGS SUPER MARKETS INC Kings, Organic Navy Beans	35g	22.9	343	60.0	2.9	25.7	1.4	22.9
Red Kidney B... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Red Kidney Beans	35g	19.1	229	60.0	2.9	31.4	1.4	22.9

Musubi Nori Dried Seaweed vs Vegetarian Falafel Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Musubi Nori ... Food 1 Food 1 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Musubi Nori Dried Seaweed	2g	0.0	400	40.0	—	40.0	—	40.0
Vegetarian F... Food 2 Food 2 • U.B.C. DISTRIBUTORS Vegetarian Falafel Mix	57g	10.7	100	9.5	—	—	—	3.5

Arrowhead Mills, Organic Green Lentils vs Tacoma Boys, Dried Slices Stir Fry Blend Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arrowhead Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Arrowhead Mills, Organic Green Lentils	44g	22.7	341	56.8	4.6	29.5	2.3	27.3
Tacoma Boys,... Food 2 Food 2 • THE NUTMEG SPICE CO. LTD. Tacoma Boys, Dried Slices Stir Fry Blend Mushrooms	10g	12.6	300	75.0	2.0	12.0	1.0	—

Black Organic Beans, Black vs Organic Sushi Nori Premium Roasted Seaweed Sheets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Black Organic Beans	38g	15.2	184	60.5	2.6	39.5	—	23.7
Organic Sush... Food 2 Food 2 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Organic Sushi Nori Premium Roasted Seaweed Sheets	2g	0.0	400	40.0	—	40.0	—	40.0

Bavarian Potato Pancake Mix vs Organic Dried Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bavarian Pot... Food 1 Food 1 • CPC EXPORT GMBH Bavarian Potato Pancake Mix	16g	21.7	312	75.0	—	6.2	—	6.3
Organic Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Organic Dried Tomatoes	5g	6.0	300	60.0	40.0	—	—	—

Puffed Corn Cereal vs Manitou, Black Beluga Lentils

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Puffed Corn ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Puffed Corn Cereal	16g	19.5	375	75.0	—	12.5	—	12.5
Manitou, Bla... Food 2 Food 2 • WOODLAND FOODS Manitou, Black Beluga Lentils	35g	19.0	343	60.0	2.9	31.4	—	25.7

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