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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Yellow Corn Flour vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Corn ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Yellow Corn Flour	100g	100.0	364	80.8	1.0	4.3	1.7	6.2
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	100g	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) vs White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Whole Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	100g	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3
White Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100g	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1

Tomato (Diced, Canned) vs Flour (All Purpose)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato (Dice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	100g	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8
Flour (All P... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Flour (All Purpose)	100g	100.0	366	77.3	—	—	1.5	10.9

Soybean Flour (Defatted) vs Coconut Oil

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
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	100g	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Fig (Dried) vs Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)

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
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)	100g	1.5	48	0.7	—	—	0.2	10.1

Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried) vs White Rice Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)	100g	1.8	654	1.1	—	—	55.5	34.2
White Rice F... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Rice Flour	100g	100.0	359	79.8	—	0.5	1.3	6.9

Tomato Catsup vs Chicken Egg White

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Catsup Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato Catsup	100g	53.4	117	26.8	21.8	—	0.6	1.1
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White	100g	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7

Whole Wheat Bread vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Whole Wheat Bread	100g	72.0	254	43.1	4.4	6.0	3.6	12.3
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	100g	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1

Chicken Egg White vs Banana (Overripe, Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg White	100g	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7
Banana (Over... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Banana (Overripe, Raw)	100g	36.7	85	20.1	15.8	1.7	0.2	0.7

White Onion (Raw) vs Coconut Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Onion ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Onion (Raw)	100g	12.9	35	7.7	5.8	1.2	0.1	0.9
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	100g	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw) vs Fig (Dried)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)	100g	1.9	334	1.0	—	—	28.8	16.2
Fig (Dried) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Fig (Dried)	100g	100.0	249	63.9	47.9	9.8	0.9	3.3

White Bread Flour vs Greek Yogurt

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
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	100g	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3

Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen) vs Pastry Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)	100g	1.5	48	0.7	—	—	0.2	10.1
Pastry Flour Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pastry Flour	100g	100.0	358	77.2	—	—	1.6	8.8

White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched) vs Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim

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
Mozzarella C... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	100g	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7

Chicken Egg White vs Sunflower Seed (Shell Off, Roasted)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg White	100g	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7
Sunflower Se... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sunflower Seed (Shell Off, Roasted)	100g	11.9	612	17.1	3.1	10.3	56.1	21.0

Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized) vs Fig (Dried)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lowfat Cow M... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)	100g	9.7	50	4.9	4.9	—	1.9	3.4
Fig (Dried) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Fig (Dried)	100g	100.0	249	63.9	47.9	9.8	0.9	3.3

Sugar (Granulated) vs Greek Yogurt

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	—
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	100g	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3

Whole Wheat Flour vs Greek Yogurt

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
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	100g	22.8	83	12.2	11.5	0.6	0.2	8.1

Broccoli Floret (Raw) vs Williams Pear (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Flo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Broccoli Floret (Raw)	100g	7.7	31	6.3	1.4	2.4	0.3	2.6
Williams Pea... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Williams Pear (Raw)	100g	24.0	57	15.1	9.7	3.1	0.2	0.4

Whole Wheat Bread vs White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Whole Wheat Bread	100g	72.0	254	43.1	4.4	6.0	3.6	12.3
White Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100g	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1

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