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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Cheddar Cheese vs Garlic Bulb (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheddar Cheese	100g	4.4	408	2.4	0.3	—	34.0	23.3
Garlic Bulb ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Garlic Bulb (Raw)	100g	50.3	143	28.2	—	2.7	0.4	6.6

Cantaloupe (Raw) vs Fried Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cantaloupe (... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cantaloupe (Raw)	100g	14.7	34	8.2	7.9	0.8	0.2	0.8
Fried Rice Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Fried Rice	100g	64.2	174	32.5	0.6	—	3.2	3.8

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Pastry Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	100g	4.5	121	2.4	2.2	—	3.7	19.6
Pastry Flour Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pastry Flour	100g	100.0	358	77.2	—	—	1.6	8.8

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs White Rice Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Che... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	100g	22.3	421	12.4	0.1	—	28.0	29.6
White Rice F... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Rice Flour	100g	100.0	359	79.8	—	0.5	1.3	6.9

Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw) vs Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)

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
Flour (Unenr... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)	100g	100.0	362	74.6	—	3.0	1.7	12.0

Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached) vs Carrot (Frozen)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour (Unenr... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flour (Unenriched, Unbleached)	100g	100.0	362	74.6	—	3.0	1.7	12.0
Carrot (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Carrot (Frozen)	100g	9.4	37	7.9	4.2	3.2	0.5	0.8

Turkey Sausage vs Onion Ring (Breaded, Frozen)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Turkey Sausage	100g	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7
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

Cheddar Cheese vs Soybean Flour (Defatted)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheddar Cheese	100g	4.4	408	2.4	0.3	—	34.0	23.3
Soybean Flou... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Soybean Flour (Defatted)	100g	58.8	366	32.9	—	—	3.3	51.1

Red Onion (Raw) vs Glutinous Rice Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Onion (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	100g	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9
Glutinous Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Glutinous Rice Flour	100g	100.0	358	80.1	—	—	1.2	6.7

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs Whole Wheat Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Che... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	100g	22.3	421	12.4	0.1	—	28.0	29.6
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Whole Wheat Bread	100g	72.0	254	43.1	4.4	6.0	3.6	12.3

Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added) vs Yellow Onion (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lowfat Cow M... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)	100g	10.3	43	5.2	5.0	—	1.0	3.4
Yellow Onion... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Onion (Raw)	100g	13.4	38	8.6	5.8	1.9	0.1	0.8

Beef Sausage vs White Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Sausage	100g	6.3	328	3.4	1.0	—	28.7	13.3
White Bread Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Bread	100g	91.5	270	49.2	5.3	2.3	3.6	9.4

Yellow Corn Flour vs Mustard (Prepared)

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
Mustard (Pre... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Mustard (Prepared)	100g	2.0	61	5.3	1.4	4.3	3.4	4.3

Tomato Catsup vs Banana (Overripe, Raw)

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
Banana (Over... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Banana (Overripe, Raw)	100g	36.7	85	20.1	15.8	1.7	0.2	0.7

Soybean Flour vs Peach (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Flour Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Flour	100g	49.8	452	27.9	—	—	20.7	38.6
Peach (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Peach (Raw)	100g	17.2	42	10.1	8.4	1.5	0.3	0.9

Pupusa (Dish) vs Beef Frankfurter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pupusa (Dish) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pupusa (Dish)	100g	50.1	229	31.5	1.3	5.8	9.0	5.6
Beef Frankfu... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Frankfurter	100g	5.4	314	2.9	1.3	—	28.0	11.7

Onion Ring (Breaded, Frozen) vs Parmesan Cheese (Grated)

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
Parmesan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	100g	22.3	421	12.4	0.1	—	28.0	29.6

Sweet And Sour Pork vs White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet And So... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sweet And Sour Pork	100g	47.1	260	25.5	10.3	1.0	13.6	8.9
White Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Enriched)	100g	100.0	358	73.2	—	—	1.5	13.1

Soybean Flour vs Pastry Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Flour Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Soybean Flour	100g	49.8	452	27.9	—	—	20.7	38.6
Pastry Flour Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pastry Flour	100g	100.0	358	77.2	—	—	1.6	8.8

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Tomato Catsup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	100g	4.5	121	2.4	2.2	—	3.7	19.6
Tomato Catsup Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tomato Catsup	100g	53.4	117	26.8	21.8	—	0.6	1.1

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