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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Oaxaca Cheese vs Piece Of Crab

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
Piece Of Crab Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Crab	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.8	18.7

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless)

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
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless)	0.0	—	—	—	—	1.9	22.5

Atlantic Salmon (Raw) vs Beef Strip Steak (Boneless, 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
Beef Strip S... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Strip Steak (Boneless, Raw)	0.0	155	—	—	—	6.4	22.8

Corn Oil vs Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Corn Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Corn Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.9	—
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 Light Red Kidney Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Peanut Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	95.1	—
Light Red Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Light Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.0	25.0

Pollock (Raw) vs Provolone Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pollock (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pollock (Raw)	0.0	56	—	—	—	0.4	12.3
Provolone Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Provolone Cheese	4.5	—	2.5	—	—	28.1	23.5

Dry Beans Food Product vs Queso Fresco

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
Queso Fresco Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Fresco	5.5	—	3.0	—	—	23.4	18.9

Sunflower Seed Oil vs Chorizo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sunflower Se... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sunflower Seed Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	94.9	—
Chorizo Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3

Zucchini Squash (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

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
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.6

Cod vs Great Northern Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cod Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cod	0.0	—	—	—	—	0.7	16.1
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Great Northern Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.7

Dry Beans Food Product vs Yellow Summer Squash (Raw)

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
Yellow Summe... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Summer Squash (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	1.0	0.1	0.9

Canola Oil vs Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Canola Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Canola Oil	0.0	—	—	—	—	96.4	—
Pork Sausage... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2

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	—	—	—	—	12.9	18.2
Piece Of Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Piece Of Chicken Drumstick (Skinless)	0.0	156	—	—	—	6.0	23.9

Pork Meat (Ground, Raw) vs Catfish (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
Catfish (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Catfish (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	7.3	16.5

Ground Beef (Raw) vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ground Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ground Beef (Raw)	0.0	—	—	—	—	19.4	17.5
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1

Dry Beans Food Product vs Parmesan Cheese (Grated)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.0	0.9	23.3
Parmesan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	7.8	—	4.3	0.6	—	29.5	30.1

Dry Beans Food Product vs Chicken Thigh (Skinless, Debonned)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.2	1.5	24.4
Chicken Thig... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Thigh (Skinless, Debonned)	0.0	—	—	—	—	7.9	18.6

Dry Beans Food Product vs Oaxaca Cheese

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
Oaxaca Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Oaxaca Cheese	4.4	—	2.4	—	—	22.1	22.1

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Beef Strip Steak (Boneless, Raw)

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
Beef Strip S... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Strip Steak (Boneless, Raw)	0.0	155	—	—	—	6.4	22.8

Piece Of Shrimp vs Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized)

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

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