What are Rocket Fuel food comparisons?

Rocket Fuel 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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Favorite Coconut Cake Mix, Favorite Coconut vs Pancake & Waffle Mix, Banana Pudding

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Favorite Coc... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Favorite Coconut Cake Mix	36g	59.3	389	83.3	41.7	—	4.2	2.8
Pancake & Wa... Food 2 Food 2 • CHICA BELLA, INC. Pancake & Waffle Mix, Banana Pudding	51g	72.6	368	73.6	9.7	1.9	2.9	7.8

Spice Cake Mix, Spice vs Decadent Caramel Cake Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spice Cake Mix Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Spice Cake Mix	43g	66.9	395	81.4	41.9	2.3	4.7	4.7
Decadent Car... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Decadent Caramel Cake Mix	74g	100.0	432	75.7	47.3	1.4	12.2	5.4

Bob's Red Mill, Cookie Mix, Oat Brain & Nuts, Oat Brain & Nuts vs Chocolate Cake Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bob's Red Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Cookie Mix, Oat Brain & Nuts, Oat Brain & Nuts	36g	40.9	333	63.9	30.6	5.6	5.6	8.3
Chocolate Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • HODGSON MILL INC Chocolate Cake Mix	43g	63.9	356	81.4	37.2	5.8	2.3	7.0

Protein Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Buttermilk vs Brownie Mix, Double Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein Butt... Food 1 Food 1 • CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Protein Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Buttermilk	62g	60.5	355	58.1	12.9	6.5	4.0	24.2
Brownie Mix,... Food 2 Food 2 • CONCORD GROUP Brownie Mix, Double Chocolate	26g	39.3	385	80.8	46.2	3.8	7.7	3.9

Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, Milk Chocolate vs Chocolate Chip Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix, Chocolate Chip

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • HOMETOWN FOOD COMPANY Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix	29g	49.5	379	86.2	58.6	—	1.7	3.5
Chocolate Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Chocolate Chip Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix	64g	87.7	375	71.9	20.3	1.6	6.3	7.8

Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix With Oreo Cookie Pieces, Oreo Cookie Pieces vs Vanilla Organic Cake Mix, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttermilk P... Food 1 Food 1 • HOMETOWN FOOD COMPANY Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix With Oreo Cookie Pieces, Oreo Cookie Pieces	46g	62.5	348	71.7	17.4	2.2	4.4	8.7
Vanilla Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PURPLE MIXER, INC. Vanilla Organic Cake Mix	25g	41.7	360	84.0	48.0	—	—	4.0

Peppermint Blossoms Premium Cookie Mix, Peppermint Blossoms vs Wilton, Biscuit Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peppermint B... Food 1 Food 1 • TYLINA FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION Peppermint Blossoms Premium Cookie Mix	23g	33.2	391	73.9	47.8	—	10.9	4.4
Wilton, Bisc... Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Wilton, Biscuit Mix	28g	35.1	393	67.9	3.6	3.6	7.1	7.1

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Mix, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip vs Pizza Crust Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oatmeal Choc... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Mix	24g	35.2	417	79.2	50.0	4.2	8.3	4.2
Pizza Crust Mix Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Pizza Crust Mix	31g	47.7	355	80.7	12.9	3.2	—	3.2

Premium Cookie Mix, Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups vs Red Velvet Cake Mix, Red Velvet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Cook... Food 1 Food 1 • TYLINA FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION Premium Cookie Mix, Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups	16g	23.4	375	75.0	43.8	—	9.4	6.3
Red Velvet C... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Red Velvet Cake Mix	43g	66.9	395	81.4	39.5	2.3	4.7	4.7

Cornbread Kit, Honey vs Minnie Mouse Chocolate Gems Pink Cookie Mix, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cornbread Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • SCRATCH & GRAIN BAKING CO. Cornbread Kit, Honey	31g	53.5	387	90.3	41.9	3.2	1.6	3.2
Minnie Mouse... Food 2 Food 2 • BRAND CASTLE, LLC Minnie Mouse Chocolate Gems Pink Cookie Mix, Chocolate	24g	39.3	375	83.3	54.2	—	6.3	4.2

Cookie Mix, Sugar vs Complete Pancake Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cookie Mix, ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Cookie Mix, Sugar	28g	47.4	393	85.7	50.0	—	3.6	3.6
Complete Pan... Food 2 Food 2 • GILSTER MARYLEE C/O KO-PAK INC. Complete Pancake Mix	40g	52.7	350	70.0	10.0	2.5	2.5	10.0

Super Grain Pancake Mix, Super Grain vs Chocolate Lover's Flavored Cake Mix With Chocolate Frosting Mug Cakes, Chocolate Lover's

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KING ARTHUR FLOUR COMPANY, INC. Super Grain Pancake Mix	57g	68.5	333	71.9	8.8	10.5	2.6	8.8
Chocolate Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Chocolate Lover's Flavored Cake Mix With Chocolate Frosting Mug Cakes	93g	100.0	419	75.3	47.3	3.2	10.8	4.3

Protein Chocolate Pancake & Waffle Mix, Protein Chocolate vs Schnucks, Moist Classics, Angel Food Deluxe Cake Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein Choc... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Protein Chocolate Pancake & Waffle Mix	42g	43.9	381	61.9	21.4	7.1	6.0	19.1
Schnucks, Mo... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Schnucks, Moist Classics, Angel Food Deluxe Cake Mix	38g	63.0	368	84.2	60.5	—	—	7.9

Brownie Single, Ooey Gooey Chocolate vs Confetti Pancake Mix, Confetti

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brownie Sing... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG L BRANDS, INC. Brownie Single, Ooey Gooey Chocolate	78g	100.0	423	75.6	53.9	5.1	12.8	6.4
Confetti Pan... Food 2 Food 2 • KING ARTHUR BAKING COMPANY INC. Confetti Pancake Mix	41g	50.2	415	65.9	14.6	2.4	11.0	9.8

Chocolate Cake Mix, Chocolate vs Tops, Cinnamon Apple Pie Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS Chocolate Cake Mix	44g	51.3	455	63.6	43.2	2.3	18.2	11.4
Tops, Cinnam... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Tops, Cinnamon Apple Pie Mix	30g	41.1	400	73.3	63.3	3.3	10.0	3.3

Blue Cornbread Organic Mix, Blue Cornbread vs Baking Kit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Cornbre... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLESOME SWEETENERS, INC. Blue Cornbread Organic Mix	27g	37.3	333	74.1	22.2	3.7	1.9	7.4
Baking Kit Food 2 Food 2 • AUNTIE ANNE'S, INC. Baking Kit	140g	100.0	364	80.0	41.4	1.4	2.1	5.7

Walnut Premium Brownie Mix, Walnut vs Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Mix, Lemon Poppy Seed

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Walnut Premi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Walnut Premium Brownie Mix	34g	49.3	441	76.5	55.9	2.9	1.5	5.9
Lemon Poppy ... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Mix	36g	50.8	389	75.0	38.9	2.8	8.3	5.6

Ancient Grain Pancake Mix vs Less Sugar Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ancient Grai... Food 1 Food 1 • PURELY ELIZABETH Ancient Grain Pancake Mix	62g	38.9	500	41.9	3.2	8.1	33.9	11.3
Less Sugar C... Food 2 Food 2 • SWEET LOREN'S Less Sugar Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough	28g	24.6	429	50.0	21.4	3.6	25.0	7.1

Premium Cake & Cupcake Mix With Candy Bits vs Belgian Waffle Mix, Belgian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Cake... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Premium Cake & Cupcake Mix With Candy Bits	43g	67.2	372	81.4	41.9	2.3	4.7	2.3
Belgian Waff... Food 2 Food 2 • FARIN'UP USA Belgian Waffle Mix	40g	51.5	400	70.0	13.0	3.0	7.0	14.0

Cake Mix, Vanilla, Vanilla vs Chocolate Lover's Cake Mix Mug Cakes, Chocolate Lover's

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cake Mix, Va... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Cake Mix, Vanilla, Vanilla	40g	65.3	350	85.0	50.0	2.5	—	5.0
Chocolate Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Chocolate Lover's Cake Mix Mug Cakes	72g	100.0	417	75.0	43.1	2.8	11.1	5.6

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