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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Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato vs Eclairs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Sweet Potato Pie	119g	91.7	261	41.2	21.9	1.7	9.2	5.0
Eclairs Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Eclairs	96g	64.9	208	34.4	20.8	—	7.3	3.1

Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Cheese Danish vs Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, Pumpkin Spice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Danis... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Cheese Danish Coffee Cake	57g	43.4	439	42.1	15.8	1.8	28.1	7.0
Pumpkin Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts	53g	55.7	415	56.6	35.9	1.9	18.9	5.7

Carrot With Lemon Ginger Whip Nutritious Snack Cakes, Carrot With Lemon Ginger Whip vs Strawberry Cheesecake Baby Bundts Mini Cakes With Icing, Strawberry Cheesecake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot With ... Food 1 Food 1 • HONEYCUT KITCHEN LLC Carrot With Lemon Ginger Whip Nutritious Snack Cakes	72g	34.3	111	33.3	12.5	8.3	12.5	15.3
Strawberry C... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Strawberry Cheesecake Baby Bundts Mini Cakes With Icing	35g	40.7	400	60.0	40.0	—	17.1	2.9

Lemon Cake vs Cupcakes, Mini Gold & Chocolate Party Platter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Cake Food 1 Food 1 • UKROP'S HOMESTYLE FOODS, LLC Lemon Cake	74g	89.5	392	62.2	50.0	—	14.9	2.7
Cupcakes, Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • MAPLEHURST BAKERIES, LLC Cupcakes, Mini Gold & Chocolate Party Platter	85g	99.2	388	61.2	47.1	1.2	15.3	2.4

Strawberry Iced Sponge Cakes, Strawberry vs Va Va Velvet Filled Cupcakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry I... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY Strawberry Iced Sponge Cakes	57g	72.3	386	66.7	47.4	1.8	10.5	3.5
Va Va Velvet... Food 2 Food 2 • DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Va Va Velvet Filled Cupcakes	113g	100.0	381	50.4	40.7	0.9	18.6	3.5

Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes vs Sour Cream Pound Cake, Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Crem... Food 1 Food 1 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes	80g	84.5	438	57.5	38.8	2.5	21.3	3.8
Sour Cream P... Food 2 Food 2 • NOISEBUSTERS INC. Sour Cream Pound Cake	56g	58.9	286	55.4	33.9	1.8	7.1	3.6

Ghirardelli Chocolate Caramel Pecan Brownie Bar, Chocolate Caramel Pecan vs Good & Delish, Cookies & Cream Cheesecake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ghirardelli ... Food 1 Food 1 • CIRCLE K STORES INC. DIVISION OF ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD Ghirardelli Chocolate Caramel Pecan Brownie Bar, Chocolate Caramel Pecan	96g	97.2	438	55.2	38.5	2.1	22.9	6.3
Good & Delis... Food 2 Food 2 • WALGREENS CO. Good & Delish, Cookies & Cream Cheesecake	113g	74.4	372	35.4	24.8	0.9	22.1	6.2

French Apple Baked Pie, French Apple vs Pumpkin Mini Bundt Cakes With Cream Cheese, Pumpkin

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Apple... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY French Apple Baked Pie	113g	100.0	310	50.4	25.7	2.7	10.6	2.7
Pumpkin Mini... Food 2 Food 2 • SIDERNO BAKERY, LLC Pumpkin Mini Bundt Cakes With Cream Cheese	43g	44.0	465	55.8	34.9	2.3	23.3	4.7

Raspberry Crumb Cake, Raspberry vs Apple Pie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • MENDEL'S MUFFINS & STUFF, INC. Raspberry Crumb Cake	127g	100.0	354	47.2	29.1	—	18.9	4.7
Apple Pie Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOODS, INC. Apple Pie	102g	100.0	363	52.9	23.5	1.0	16.7	2.9

Guava Ring Cake, Guava Ring vs Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guava Ring Cake Food 1 Food 1 • FUTURO FOODS, INC. Guava Ring Cake	56g	49.4	414	46.4	25.0	—	21.4	8.9
Chocolate Cu... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Chocolate Cupcakes	71g	75.1	437	56.3	42.3	1.4	21.1	2.8

Wild Blueberry Old Fashioned Pie, Wild Blueberry vs Key Lime Cream Pie, Key Lime Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Blueber... Food 1 Food 1 • TABLE TALK PIES, INC. Wild Blueberry Old Fashioned Pie	114g	81.9	281	37.7	14.0	0.9	13.2	2.6
Key Lime Cre... Food 2 Food 2 • ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIES Key Lime Cream Pie	121g	100.0	322	43.8	33.9	—	14.1	5.8

Vanilla Sponge Cake, Vanilla vs Apple Pie, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Spon... Food 1 Food 1 Vanilla Sponge Cake, Vanilla	50g	45.9	440	50.0	30.0	2.0	24.0	4.0
Apple Pie Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Apple Pie	129g	93.6	279	38.0	18.6	0.8	14.0	1.6

Chocolate Cake Square With Chocolate Buttrcreme Icing And Rainbow Sprinkles, Chocolate vs White Cupcakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Chocolate Cake Square With Chocolate Buttrcreme Icing And Rainbow Sprinkles	85g	94.6	400	60.0	43.5	2.4	16.5	4.7
White Cupcakes Food 2 Food 2 • KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE White Cupcakes	63g	65.5	429	54.0	44.4	—	22.2	1.6

Strawberry Supreme Cake vs Conversation Hearts Iced Brownies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry S... Food 1 Food 1 • NOISEBUSTERS INC. Strawberry Supreme Cake	56g	52.7	304	48.2	30.4	—	10.7	3.6
Conversation... Food 2 Food 2 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Conversation Hearts Iced Brownies	47g	58.1	447	66.0	36.2	2.1	19.2	2.1

10" Chocolate Celebrate Bundt Cake, Chocolate vs Pecan Crumb Top Pie, Three Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
10" Chocolat... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S 10" Chocolate Celebrate Bundt Cake, Chocolate	85g	83.7	471	54.1	35.3	2.4	25.9	4.7
Pecan Crumb ... Food 2 Food 2 • KOZLOWSKI FARMS Pecan Crumb Top Pie, Three Berry	138g	100.0	290	48.6	31.2	2.2	10.1	2.2

Vanilla Flavored Creme Filled Cupcakes, Vanilla vs Lofthouse Cookies, Cake Bites, Spice Cake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Vanilla Flavored Creme Filled Cupcakes	51g	66.9	353	68.6	49.0	2.0	8.0	2.0
Lofthouse Co... Food 2 Food 2 • LOFTHOUSE FOODS Lofthouse Cookies, Cake Bites, Spice Cake	28g	32.8	429	60.7	39.3	—	17.9	3.6

Brownie Collection, Brownie vs Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes, Pumpkin Spice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brownie Coll... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Brownie Collection	25g	26.9	400	60.0	40.0	4.0	20.0	4.0
Pumpkin Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes	52g	57.1	500	59.6	32.7	1.9	26.9	3.9

Plain Jumbo Donuts vs Pumpkin Cake Bites, Pumpkin

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plain Jumbo ... Food 1 Food 1 • K & B CO. INC. Plain Jumbo Donuts	57g	38.6	316	36.8	14.0	1.8	17.5	3.5
Pumpkin Cake... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Pumpkin Cake Bites	28g	26.9	429	50.0	35.7	—	21.4	3.6

Danish, Strawberry Cheese vs Iced Vanilla Cake With Creamy Filling, Iced Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Danish, Stra... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Danish, Strawberry Cheese	57g	55.8	386	52.6	26.3	1.8	17.5	5.3
Iced Vanilla... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Iced Vanilla Cake With Creamy Filling	36g	46.7	389	66.7	52.8	—	13.9	2.8

Cake Crisps, Chocolate vs Sour Cream Doughnut Holes, Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cake Crisps,... Food 1 Food 1 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Cake Crisps, Chocolate	57g	64.3	544	63.2	33.3	3.5	31.6	3.5
Sour Cream D... Food 2 Food 2 • KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION Sour Cream Doughnut Holes	64g	67.3	391	54.7	31.3	—	17.2	6.3

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