What are Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs food comparisons?

Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs 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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Bertolli Chicken Florentine & Farfalle, 24 Oz., 48 Oz vs West Creek Sausage Gravy, 32 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Florentine & Farfalle, 24 Oz., 48 Oz	211g	66.7	142	17.1	1.4	0.9	4.7	7.6
West Creek S... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC West Creek Sausage Gravy, 32 Oz	36g	9.8	167	13.9	2.8	—	11.1	2.8

Birds Eye Voila! Family Size Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac And Cheese Skillet, Frozen Meal, 42 Oz Bag vs La Choy Yum Yum Sauce, 16 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Vo... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Voila! Family Size Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac And Cheese Skillet, Frozen Meal, 42 Oz Bag	226g	80.5	133	19.0	1.8	0.9	3.1	6.6
La Choy Yum ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Yum Yum Sauce, 16 Oz.	28g	5.6	500	10.7	7.1	—	50.0	—

Marie Callenders Three Meat And Four Cheese Lasagna, 18 Oz vs Snack Kit, Animal Crackers Wg

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Three Meat And Four Cheese Lasagna, 18 Oz	227g	51.0	106	13.2	2.6	1.8	3.5	5.3
Snack Kit, A... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Snack Kit, Animal Crackers Wg	221g	83.6	95	19.9	12.7	0.9	2.0	0.9

Mcdonalds Chocolate Muffin Topper, 9.96 Lb vs Banquet Family Size Cheesy Smothered Charbroiled Patties Frozen Meal, 25 Ounce, 25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mcdonalds Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Mcdonalds Chocolate Muffin Topper, 9.96 Lb	47g	40.6	362	46.8	27.7	2.1	17.0	4.3
Banquet Fami... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Family Size Cheesy Smothered Charbroiled Patties Frozen Meal, 25 Ounce, 25 Oz	118g	13.6	186	8.5	2.5	2.5	12.7	8.5

Meal Kit Sun Butter vs Banquet Ham And Cheese Breadstick

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meal Kit Sun... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Sun Butter	267g	100.0	234	30.3	21.0	2.2	10.8	6.0
Banquet Ham ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Ham And Cheese Breadstick	134g	0.0	194	26.9	6.0	26.9	6.0	7.5

Blakes Meatloaf And Mashed Potatoes, 8 Oz vs Meal Kit No Nut Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blakes Meatl... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Blakes Meatloaf And Mashed Potatoes, 8 Oz	227g	41.2	137	10.6	1.3	1.3	7.9	4.9
Meal Kit No ... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS Meal Kit No Nut Butter	330g	100.0	179	20.9	12.4	2.4	9.9	3.0

La Choy Bean Sprouts, 14 Oz. vs La Choy Chicken Teriyaki White Meat Chicken & Sauce With Asian Style Vegetables, 42 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Bean... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Bean Sprouts, 14 Oz.	106g	2.1	9	1.9	0.9	0.9	—	0.9
La Choy Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chicken Teriyaki White Meat Chicken & Sauce With Asian Style Vegetables, 42 Oz.	261g	47.6	50	10.0	5.4	0.8	0.4	1.9

Pf Changs Grilled Chicken Teriyaki With Lo Mein Noodles, 22 Oz vs Kid Cuisine Level Up Shark Shaped Fish Sticks, Frozen Meal, 9.7 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pf Changs Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs Grilled Chicken Teriyaki With Lo Mein Noodles, 22 Oz	312g	86.5	115	15.7	5.5	1.6	2.6	7.1
Kid Cuisine ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Kid Cuisine Level Up Shark Shaped Fish Sticks, Frozen Meal, 9.7 Oz.	275g	100.0	164	25.8	8.7	1.5	3.6	6.2

Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals, Chicken With Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz Family Size Bag vs Banquet Bbq Chicken Dinner, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals, Chicken With Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz Family Size Bag	144g	21.5	104	9.7	2.1	2.1	4.2	7.6
Banquet Bbq ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Bbq Chicken Dinner, 24 Oz	113g	25.3	124	14.2	6.2	2.7	3.5	8.9

Meal Kit Sun Butter vs Meal Kit Rrp Hummus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meal Kit Sun... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Sun Butter	267g	100.0	234	30.3	21.0	2.2	10.8	6.0
Meal Kit Rrp... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Rrp Hummus	292g	100.0	205	27.4	15.8	3.4	9.5	4.1

La Choy Chicken Mixed Vegetables, 14 Oz vs Banquet Homestyle Bakes Cheesy Ham Potatoes, 27.1 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC La Choy Chicken Mixed Vegetables, 14 Oz	114g	7.9	22	4.4	1.8	0.9	—	0.9
Banquet Home... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Homestyle Bakes Cheesy Ham Potatoes, 27.1 Oz	192g	59.3	104	17.7	2.1	2.1	2.1	3.7

Snack Kit, Animal Crackers Wg vs Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals, Chicken With Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz Family Size Bag

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snack Kit, A... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Snack Kit, Animal Crackers Wg	221g	83.6	95	19.9	12.7	0.9	2.0	0.9
Birds Eye Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals, Chicken With Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz Family Size Bag	144g	21.5	104	9.7	2.1	2.1	4.2	7.6

Healthy Choice Steamer Club Pack, 40 Oz vs La Choy Chicken Mixed Vegetables, 14 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Steamer Club Pack, 40 Oz	283g	76.6	113	15.2	3.2	1.4	2.5	7.8
La Choy Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC La Choy Chicken Mixed Vegetables, 14 Oz	114g	7.9	22	4.4	1.8	0.9	—	0.9

Manwich Heat N Serve Original Sloppy Joe Sauce, 18 Oz vs Ihop Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Pancakes, 26.9 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Manwich Heat... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Manwich Heat N Serve Original Sloppy Joe Sauce, 18 Oz	57g	7.8	123	10.5	7.0	3.5	5.3	8.8
Ihop Rooty T... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Ihop Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Pancakes, 26.9 Oz	152g	100.0	224	40.1	17.8	1.3	4.6	5.3

Blakes Meatloaf And Mashed Potatoes, 8 Oz vs Award Cuisine Creamed Chipped Beef, 76 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blakes Meatl... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Blakes Meatloaf And Mashed Potatoes, 8 Oz	227g	41.2	137	10.6	1.3	1.3	7.9	4.9
Award Cuisin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Creamed Chipped Beef, 76 Oz	140g	11.6	171	5.0	2.1	0.7	13.6	7.9

Meal Kit Turkey Stick vs Snack Kit Strawberry Bites Wg

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meal Kit Tur... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Turkey Stick	326g	100.0	147	16.9	11.4	1.2	7.5	4.0
Snack Kit St... Food 2 Food 2 • E S FOODS Snack Kit Strawberry Bites Wg	222g	83.6	95	19.8	13.1	0.9	2.0	0.9

Ihop Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Pancakes, 26.9 Oz vs La Choy Yum Yum Sauce, 16 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ihop Rooty T... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Ihop Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Pancakes, 26.9 Oz	152g	100.0	224	40.1	17.8	1.3	4.6	5.3
La Choy Yum ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Yum Yum Sauce, 16 Oz.	28g	5.6	500	10.7	7.1	—	50.0	—

Banquet Ham And Cheese Breadstick vs Marie Callender's Creamy Chicken & Dumplings Bowl, Frozen Meal, 12 Oz. Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Ham ... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Ham And Cheese Breadstick	134g	0.0	194	26.9	6.0	26.9	6.0	7.5
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Creamy Chicken & Dumplings Bowl, Frozen Meal, 12 Oz. Bowl	340g	68.7	106	11.2	2.4	0.9	4.1	5.6

Meal Kit Rrp Hummus vs Blakes Meatloaf And Mashed Potatoes, 8 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meal Kit Rrp... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Rrp Hummus	292g	100.0	205	27.4	15.8	3.4	9.5	4.1
Blakes Meatl... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Blakes Meatloaf And Mashed Potatoes, 8 Oz	227g	41.2	137	10.6	1.3	1.3	7.9	4.9

La Choy Chicken Mixed Vegetables, 14 Oz vs Odom's Tennessee Pride Hot Sausage Patties, 30 Count, 40 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC La Choy Chicken Mixed Vegetables, 14 Oz	114g	7.9	22	4.4	1.8	0.9	—	0.9
Odom's Tenne... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Odom's Tennessee Pride Hot Sausage Patties, 30 Count, 40 Oz	54g	1.8	370	1.9	—	—	33.3	18.5

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