What are Foundation Foods food comparisons?

Foundation Foods 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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Soybean Flour (Defatted) vs Green Bean (Canned)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Flou... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Flour (Defatted)	100g	58.8	366	32.9	—	—	3.3	51.1
Green Bean (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	100g	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0

Banana (Overripe, Raw) vs Broccoli Floret (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana (Over... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Banana (Overripe, Raw)	100g	36.7	85	20.1	15.8	1.7	0.2	0.7
Broccoli Flo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Broccoli Floret (Raw)	100g	7.7	31	6.3	1.4	2.4	0.3	2.6

Mustard (Prepared) vs Garlic Bulb (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mustard (Pre... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Mustard (Prepared)	100g	2.0	61	5.3	1.4	4.3	3.4	4.3
Garlic Bulb ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Garlic Bulb (Raw)	100g	50.3	143	28.2	—	2.7	0.4	6.6

Peach (Raw) vs Whole Wheat Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Peach (Raw)	100g	17.2	42	10.1	8.4	1.5	0.3	0.9
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Whole Wheat Bread	100g	72.0	254	43.1	4.4	6.0	3.6	12.3

Onion Ring (Breaded, Frozen) vs Coconut Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Onion Ring (... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Onion Ring (Breaded, Frozen)	100g	65.7	288	36.3	4.5	2.4	14.4	4.5
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	100g	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Banana (Overripe, Raw) vs Soybean Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana (Over... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Banana (Overripe, Raw)	100g	36.7	85	20.1	15.8	1.7	0.2	0.7
Soybean Flour Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Soybean Flour	100g	49.8	452	27.9	—	—	20.7	38.6

Whole Wheat Flour vs Green Bean (Canned)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Whole Wheat Flour	100g	100.0	370	71.2	—	10.6	2.7	15.1
Green Bean (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	100g	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0

Whole Wheat Flour vs Soybean Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Whole Wheat Flour	100g	100.0	370	71.2	—	10.6	2.7	15.1
Soybean Flour Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Soybean Flour	100g	49.8	452	27.9	—	—	20.7	38.6

Fig (Dried) vs Brown Rice Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fig (Dried) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Fig (Dried)	100g	100.0	249	63.9	47.9	9.8	0.9	3.3
Brown Rice F... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Brown Rice Flour	100g	100.0	365	75.5	—	—	3.9	7.2

Sunflower Seed (Shell Off, Roasted) vs Williams Pear (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sunflower Se... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sunflower Seed (Shell Off, Roasted)	100g	11.9	612	17.1	3.1	10.3	56.1	21.0
Williams Pea... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Williams Pear (Raw)	100g	24.0	57	15.1	9.7	3.1	0.2	0.4

Brown Rice Flour vs Nectarine (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice F... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Brown Rice Flour	100g	100.0	365	75.5	—	—	3.9	7.2
Nectarine (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Nectarine (Raw)	100g	15.3	39	9.2	7.9	1.5	0.3	1.1

White Bread vs Williams Pear (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Bread Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Bread	100g	91.5	270	49.2	5.3	2.3	3.6	9.4
Williams Pea... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Williams Pear (Raw)	100g	24.0	57	15.1	9.7	3.1	0.2	0.4

Marinara Sauce vs Whole Wheat Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Sauce Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Marinara Sauce	100g	12.4	45	8.1	5.5	1.8	1.5	1.4
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Whole Wheat Bread	100g	72.0	254	43.1	4.4	6.0	3.6	12.3

Soybean Flour (Defatted) vs Navel Orange (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Flou... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Flour (Defatted)	100g	58.8	366	32.9	—	—	3.3	51.1
Navel Orange... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	100g	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9

White Rice Flour vs Yellow Onion (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Rice F... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Rice Flour	100g	100.0	359	79.8	—	0.5	1.3	6.9
Yellow Onion... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Onion (Raw)	100g	13.4	38	8.6	5.8	1.9	0.1	0.8

Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw) vs Onion Ring (Breaded, Frozen)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fuzzy Kiwifr... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw)	100g	21.9	58	14.0	9.0	3.0	0.4	1.1
Onion Ring (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Onion Ring (Breaded, Frozen)	100g	65.7	288	36.3	4.5	2.4	14.4	4.5

White Bread Flour vs Yellow Onion (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Bread ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Bread Flour	100g	100.0	363	72.8	—	—	1.7	14.3
Yellow Onion... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Onion (Raw)	100g	13.4	38	8.6	5.8	1.9	0.1	0.8

Sugar (Granulated) vs Tomato (Diced, Canned)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sugar (Granu... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sugar (Granulated)	100g	100.0	385	99.6	99.8	—	0.3	—
Tomato (Dice... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	100g	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8

White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched) vs Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100g	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1
Oatmeal Rais... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Oatmeal Raisin Cookie	100g	100.0	430	69.6	34.8	3.3	14.3	5.8

Pastry Flour vs Hummus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pastry Flour Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pastry Flour	100g	100.0	358	77.2	—	—	1.6	8.8
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	100g	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

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