What are Frozen Dinners & Entrees food comparisons?

Frozen Dinners & Entrees 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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Grilled Sesame Beef & Broccoli Sirloin Beef With Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers And Onions Over Brown Rice, Lightly Tossed In A Soy Sesame Sauce, Grilled Sesame Beef & Broccoli vs Mosul Kubba Chicken Biryani, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Sesa... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Grilled Sesame Beef & Broccoli Sirloin Beef With Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers And Onions Over Brown Rice, Lightly Tossed In A Soy Sesame Sauce	255g	51.1	86	12.2	3.9	2.0	2.0	5.5
Mosul Kubba ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDEN STAR WHOLESALE, INC. Mosul Kubba Chicken Biryani, 10 Oz	283g	76.8	170	15.9	1.8	1.8	5.3	14.8

Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken vs Three Cheese Ravioli With Meat Sauce Ravioli Made With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Topped With A Chunky Tomato & Beef Sauce And Mozzarella Cheese, Three Cheese Ravioli With Meat Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pot Pie Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Chicken Pot Pie	220g	77.7	209	19.1	1.4	0.9	12.3	5.5
Three Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Three Cheese Ravioli With Meat Sauce Ravioli Made With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Topped With A Chunky Tomato & Beef Sauce And Mozzarella Cheese	251g	56.9	124	12.8	3.2	1.2	5.6	5.6

Spicy Red Hot Bean & Cheese Chimichanga, Spicy Red Hot Bean & Cheese vs Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Breast With Riced Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Carrots, Peas And Tomatoes In A Tikka Masala Sauce Simply Steamers, Chicken Tikka Masala

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Red Ho... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Spicy Red Hot Bean & Cheese Chimichanga	227g	100.0	225	33.0	0.4	1.3	7.1	6.2
Chicken Tikk... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Breast With Riced Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Carrots, Peas And Tomatoes In A Tikka Masala Sauce Simply Steamers	262g	25.4	73	7.6	1.9	2.7	1.7	6.5

Bar B Q Chicken Dinner vs Roasted Vegetable Lasagna, Roasted Vegetable

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bar B Q Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • CORKY'S FOOD MANUFACTURING, LP Bar B Q Chicken Dinner	368g	100.0	160	24.7	16.0	2.2	3.8	6.5
Roasted Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Roasted Vegetable Lasagna	278g	84.7	126	16.9	3.2	1.4	4.0	5.8

Carnitas Bowl vs Mango Chicken With Coconut Rice Tender White Meat Chicken, Edamame, White Rice & Toasted Coconut With A Sweet & Spicy Mango Sauce, Mango Chicken With Coconut Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carnitas Bowl Food 1 Food 1 • FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC Carnitas Bowl	177g	48.9	136	16.4	1.1	2.3	4.5	5.7
Mango Chicke... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Mango Chicken With Coconut Rice Tender White Meat Chicken, Edamame, White Rice & Toasted Coconut With A Sweet & Spicy Mango Sauce	255g	92.2	129	19.6	5.9	1.2	2.4	7.5

Buffalo Style Chicken Strips vs Burrito Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • OVERHILL FARMS, INC. Buffalo Style Chicken Strips	397g	99.7	139	13.4	0.5	0.5	6.6	6.6
Burrito Bowl Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Burrito Bowl	269g	59.1	104	13.4	2.2	2.2	2.2	7.4

Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Pasta In A Rich And Creamy Cheese Sauce, Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese vs Luvo, Tandoori Inspired Spiced Chicken With Mango, Brown Jasmine Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • SEATTLE CHOCOLATE COMPANY, INC Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Pasta In A Rich And Creamy Cheese Sauce	245g	80.8	131	17.1	2.5	0.4	5.3	3.7
Luvo, Tandoo... Food 2 Food 2 • LUVO, INC. Luvo, Tandoori Inspired Spiced Chicken With Mango, Brown Jasmine Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower	283g	56.8	95	11.3	3.2	1.1	2.5	6.7

Korean Style Bbq vs Gary's Quicksteak Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, 10.8 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Korean Style... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Korean Style Bbq	241g	77.0	112	17.0	5.4	0.8	2.1	5.8
Gary's Quick... Food 2 Food 2 Gary's Quicksteak Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, 10.8 Oz	102g	5.8	108	2.9	—	—	2.9	16.7

Country Fried Chicken And Gravy Breaded White Meat Chicken Patty With Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Home Style Gravy, Country Fried Chicken And Gravy vs Marinara Sauce With Meatballs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Country Frie... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Country Fried Chicken And Gravy Breaded White Meat Chicken Patty With Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Home Style Gravy	232g	46.9	138	11.6	0.4	1.3	7.3	6.0
Marinara Sau... Food 2 Food 2 • AUTHENTIC BRANDS OF CHICAGO LLC Marinara Sauce With Meatballs	140g	19.7	107	8.6	5.0	1.4	6.4	5.0

Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli vs Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers, Fiesta Mac

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Penne Alfred... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Penne Alfredo With White Chicken & Broccoli	227g	50.9	145	11.9	1.8	0.4	7.9	6.6
Fiesta Mac M... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Fiesta Mac Made With 100% Ground Beef, Freshly Made Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Spicy Peppers	340g	89.8	144	14.4	1.8	0.9	6.8	6.5

Roasted Turkey & Vegetables Turkey Tenderloins With Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans In Gravy Protein Kick, Roasted Turkey & Vegetables vs Stouffer's Bowl Fulls Cheesy Chicken Parmesan, 14 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Turk... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Roasted Turkey & Vegetables Turkey Tenderloins With Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans In Gravy Protein Kick	255g	41.3	75	9.4	3.1	1.2	1.6	5.9
Stouffer's B... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Stouffer's Bowl Fulls Cheesy Chicken Parmesan, 14 Oz	396g	100.0	131	16.9	2.0	1.3	4.0	6.8

Taco Mac & Cheese Seasoned Ground Beef, Elbow Pasta, Bell Pepper Medley + Onion In A Creamy Queso Sauce, Taco Mac & Cheese vs Shrimp Alfredo Tender Shrimp And Freshly Made Pasta In Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Shrimp Alfredo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taco Mac & C... Food 1 Food 1 • SUREGREEN MULCH, LLC Taco Mac & Cheese Seasoned Ground Beef, Elbow Pasta, Bell Pepper Medley + Onion In A Creamy Queso Sauce	284g	56.2	120	11.3	2.5	1.1	3.5	10.9
Shrimp Alfre... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Shrimp Alfredo Tender Shrimp And Freshly Made Pasta In Creamy Alfredo Sauce	211g	54.8	128	13.7	1.4	0.5	5.2	6.2

Gluten Free Garden Vegetable Pot Pie vs Michelina's, Lean Gourmet, Sweet & Sour Chicken With White Chicken & Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • GLUTEN FREE BAKE SHOP INC Gluten Free Garden Vegetable Pot Pie	255g	78.7	137	17.7	2.4	2.0	7.1	1.6
Michelina's,... Food 2 Food 2 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Michelina's, Lean Gourmet, Sweet & Sour Chicken With White Chicken & Rice	227g	100.0	141	27.3	8.4	0.4	1.3	4.9

Braised Beef & Roasted Red Skin Potatoes With Select Cuts Of Green & Yellow Beans, Braised Beef & Roasted Red Skin Potatoes vs Sweet & Sour Pork Fully Cooked, Boneless, Tempura Pork Pieces In A Sweet & Sour Sauce Meal Starter, Sweet & Sour Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Braised Beef... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Braised Beef & Roasted Red Skin Potatoes With Select Cuts Of Green & Yellow Beans	283g	37.2	78	7.8	0.7	1.1	2.8	5.0
Sweet & Sour... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Sweet & Sour Pork Fully Cooked, Boneless, Tempura Pork Pieces In A Sweet & Sour Sauce Meal Starter	140g	94.0	221	34.3	21.4	—	6.4	5.7

Yakisoba Steak Japanese Style Noodles With Steak, Grilled Onions, Zucchini, Carrots And Bell Peppers In A Yakisoba Sauce, Yakisoba Steak vs Grilled Steak Beef With Golden Potatoes, Peppers And Onions In A Savory Beef Sauce, Grilled Steak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yakisoba Ste... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Yakisoba Steak Japanese Style Noodles With Steak, Grilled Onions, Zucchini, Carrots And Bell Peppers In A Yakisoba Sauce	283g	100.0	163	20.9	3.9	1.1	4.6	9.5
Grilled Stea... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Grilled Steak Beef With Golden Potatoes, Peppers And Onions In A Savory Beef Sauce	255g	49.0	98	11.0	1.2	1.2	3.5	5.9

Creamy Rigatoni With Broccoli & Chicken Rigatoni Pasta, Broccoli And White Meat Chicken In A Parmesan Sauce, Creamy Rigatoni With Broccoli & Chicken vs Chili With Beans Pot Pie, Chili With Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Rigat... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Creamy Rigatoni With Broccoli & Chicken Rigatoni Pasta, Broccoli And White Meat Chicken In A Parmesan Sauce	255g	72.8	102	15.7	1.2	1.2	1.6	6.3
Chili With B... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Chili With Beans Pot Pie	200g	73.9	210	21.5	1.5	2.5	11.5	5.0

Beef & Bean Chimichangas, Beef & Bean vs Chili Made With Grass Fed Beef With Tomatoes And Chili Spices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef & Bean ... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMINO REAL FOODS, INC. Beef & Bean Chimichangas	113g	61.5	292	31.0	0.9	2.7	15.9	7.1
Chili Made W... Food 2 Food 2 • BEETNIK FOODS LLC Chili Made With Grass Fed Beef With Tomatoes And Chili Spices	255g	25.2	110	5.9	1.6	0.8	5.1	9.4

White Wine Lemon Chicken Breaded White Meat Chicken In A White Wine & Lemon Sauce Topped With Spinach, Carrots, And Capers High Protein Meal Starter, White Wine Lemon Chicken vs Beef Enchiladas Topped With A Zesty Chipotle Sauce, Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese Served With Spanish Style Rice, Beef Enchiladas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Wine L... Food 1 Food 1 • MICHAEL ANGELO'S GOURMET FOODS, INC White Wine Lemon Chicken Breaded White Meat Chicken In A White Wine & Lemon Sauce Topped With Spinach, Carrots, And Capers High Protein Meal Starter	184g	11.8	109	3.8	1.1	0.5	6.5	8.7
Beef Enchila... Food 2 Food 2 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Beef Enchiladas Topped With A Zesty Chipotle Sauce, Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese Served With Spanish Style Rice	291g	85.5	158	17.2	1.4	2.1	6.9	7.6

Luvo, Tandoori Inspired Spiced Chicken With Mango, Brown Jasmine Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower vs Chicken Fajita Grilled Chicken, Fire Roasted Onions And Bell Pepper Strips Seasoned With Fajita Spices And Served Over Spanish Style Rice Bowl, Chicken Fajita

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Luvo, Tandoo... Food 1 Food 1 • LUVO, INC. Luvo, Tandoori Inspired Spiced Chicken With Mango, Brown Jasmine Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower	283g	56.8	95	11.3	3.2	1.1	2.5	6.7
Chicken Faji... Food 2 Food 2 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Chicken Fajita Grilled Chicken, Fire Roasted Onions And Bell Pepper Strips Seasoned With Fajita Spices And Served Over Spanish Style Rice Bowl	227g	69.0	119	15.9	1.3	0.4	3.5	5.7

Whole Grain Blend Of Oats, Sorghum, Red Quinoa + Seared, Braised Pork + New Mexico Chili Sauce + Pineapple + Pico De Gallo, Pork & Pineapple Al Pastor vs Chicken With Peanut Sauce White Meat Chicken With Carrots, Broccoli & Edamame With Linguini & A Sweet & Spicy Peanut Sauce, Chicken With Peanut Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • BEETNPATH, LLC Whole Grain Blend Of Oats, Sorghum, Red Quinoa + Seared, Braised Pork + New Mexico Chili Sauce + Pineapple + Pico De Gallo, Pork & Pineapple Al Pastor	283g	59.0	92	12.4	4.6	1.8	2.1	5.7
Chicken With... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Chicken With Peanut Sauce White Meat Chicken With Carrots, Broccoli & Edamame With Linguini & A Sweet & Spicy Peanut Sauce	255g	62.6	114	13.7	4.3	1.2	2.8	8.2

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