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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Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces) vs Hummus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon (Whole... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)	100g	3.6	500	2.1	3.1	—	36.5	40.9
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	100g	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Cantaloupe (Raw) vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

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
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	100g	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1

Peach (Raw) vs Chicken Egg White

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
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White	100g	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7

Red Onion (Raw) vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)

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
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)	100g	1.8	654	1.1	—	—	55.5	34.2

Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen) vs Red Onion (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	100g	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6
Red Onion (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	100g	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9

Williams Pear (Raw) vs Ricotta Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Williams Pea... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Williams Pear (Raw)	100g	24.0	57	15.1	9.7	3.1	0.2	0.4
Ricotta Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ricotta Cheese	100g	13.3	157	6.9	—	—	11.0	7.8

Marinara Sauce vs Cheese Food (American, Grated)

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
Cheese Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	100g	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5

Navel Orange (Raw) vs Yellow Onion (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Navel Orange... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	100g	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9
Yellow Onion... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yellow Onion (Raw)	100g	13.4	38	8.6	5.8	1.9	0.1	0.8

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim vs Cantaloupe (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella C... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	100g	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7
Cantaloupe (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cantaloupe (Raw)	100g	14.7	34	8.2	7.9	0.8	0.2	0.8

White Onion (Raw) vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)

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
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)	100g	1.9	334	1.0	—	—	28.8	16.2

White Grapefruit Juice vs Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Grapef... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	100g	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6
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

Cantaloupe (Raw) vs Cheese Food (American, Grated)

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
Cheese Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	100g	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5

Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized) vs Navel Orange (Raw)

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
Navel Orange... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	100g	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9

Ricotta Cheese vs Cantaloupe (Raw)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ricotta Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ricotta Cheese	100g	13.3	157	6.9	—	—	11.0	7.8
Cantaloupe (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cantaloupe (Raw)	100g	14.7	34	8.2	7.9	0.8	0.2	0.8

Peach (Raw) vs Cheese Food (American, Grated)

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
Cheese Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	100g	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat) vs Marinara Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cottage Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)	100g	8.4	84	4.3	4.1	—	2.3	11.0
Marinara Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Marinara Sauce	100g	12.4	45	8.1	5.5	1.8	1.5	1.4

Sunflower Seed (Shell Off, Roasted) vs Romaine Lettuce Head (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
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

Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento) vs Chicken Egg White (Dried)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive (Stuff... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento)	100g	1.9	130	5.0	—	4.0	12.9	1.2
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Dried)	100g	10.1	376	6.0	—	—	0.7	79.9

Sunflower Seed (Shell Off, Roasted) vs Broccoli Floret (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
Broccoli Flo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Broccoli Floret (Raw)	100g	7.7	31	6.3	1.4	2.4	0.3	2.6

Kale Leaf (Raw) vs White Grapefruit Juice

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
White Grapef... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	100g	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6

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