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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Turkey Sausage vs Grape Tomato (Raw)

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
Grape Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Grape Tomato (Raw)	100g	6.8	27	5.5	—	2.1	0.6	0.8

Green Bean (Canned) vs Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Bean (... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	100g	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0
Cottage Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)	100g	8.4	84	4.3	4.1	—	2.3	11.0

Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified) vs Ham (Sliced, Cooked)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Skim Milk (P... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified)	100g	9.8	34	4.9	5.1	—	0.1	3.4
Ham (Sliced,... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	100g	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7

Coconut Oil vs Tomato (Diced, Canned)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Coconut Oil	100g	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—
Tomato (Dice... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	100g	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8

Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified) vs Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Skim Milk (P... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified)	100g	9.8	34	4.9	5.1	—	0.1	3.4
Olive (Stuff... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento)	100g	1.9	130	5.0	—	4.0	12.9	1.2

Turkey Sausage vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

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
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 Turkey Sausage

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
Turkey Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Turkey Sausage	100g	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7

Tomato (Diced, Canned) vs Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)

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
Lowfat Cow M... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)	100g	10.3	43	5.2	5.0	—	1.0	3.4

Broccoli Floret (Raw) vs Swiss Cheese

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
Swiss Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Swiss Cheese	100g	2.6	393	1.4	—	—	31.0	27.0

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Beef Sausage

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
Beef Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Sausage	100g	6.3	328	3.4	1.0	—	28.7	13.3

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Chicken Egg

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	100g	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Chicken Egg Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg	100g	1.8	148	1.0	0.2	—	10.0	12.4

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) vs Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)

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
Romaine Lett... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	100g	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2

Turkey Sausage vs Cheddar Cheese

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
Cheddar Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheddar Cheese	100g	4.4	408	2.4	0.3	—	34.0	23.3

Kale Leaf (Raw) vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale Leaf (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Kale Leaf (Raw)	100g	0.6	35	4.4	0.8	4.1	1.5	2.9
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)	100g	1.9	334	1.0	—	—	28.8	16.2

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Tomato (Diced, Canned)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	100g	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Tomato (Dice... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	100g	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8

Beef Frankfurter vs Coconut Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Frankfu... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Frankfurter	100g	5.4	314	2.9	1.3	—	28.0	11.7
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	100g	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Queso Blanco Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	100g	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Queso Blanco... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Blanco Cheese	100g	3.8	326	2.1	0.4	—	24.3	24.5

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	100g	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	100g	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1

Greek Yogurt vs Coconut Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Yogurt Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Greek Yogurt	100g	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	100g	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw) vs Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Romaine Lett... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	100g	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2
Lowfat Cow M... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)	100g	9.7	50	4.9	4.9	—	1.9	3.4

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