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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Culinaria, Truly Gooey, Red Velvet Butter Cake vs Glazed Strawberry Donut Holes, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Culinaria, T... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Culinaria, Truly Gooey, Red Velvet Butter Cake	57g	61.8	386	57.9	42.1	1.8	15.8	5.3
Glazed Straw... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Glazed Strawberry Donut Holes, Strawberry	48g	44.2	396	50.0	25.0	2.1	20.8	4.2

Cake & Brownie Bites, Cake & Brownie vs Apple Turnovers, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cake & Brown... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cake & Brownie Bites	27g	26.7	481	55.6	37.0	3.7	25.9	3.7
Apple Turnovers Food 2 Food 2 • CAFE VALLEY INC Apple Turnovers	85g	73.2	353	44.7	15.3	—	18.8	4.7

Banana Cream Pie vs Peach Lattice Top Pie, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Cream... Food 1 Food 1 • ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIES Banana Cream Pie	118g	62.4	254	28.8	15.3	1.7	14.4	1.7
Peach Lattic... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Peach Lattice Top Pie	113g	79.7	292	37.2	18.6	0.9	15.0	2.7

No Sugar Added Cheesecake vs Cheese Cake, Chocolate Tuxedo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
No Sugar Add... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FATHER'S TABLE LLC No Sugar Added Cheesecake	128g	62.9	344	26.6	1.6	0.8	24.2	4.7
Cheese Cake,... Food 2 Food 2 • J.S. KRUM INC. Cheese Cake, Chocolate Tuxedo	125g	64.5	384	28.8	24.0	1.6	27.2	5.6

Bourbon Pecan Cordial Cake, Bourbon Pecan vs Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bourbon Peca... Food 1 Food 1 • MK COMMERCIAL KITCHENS, INC. Bourbon Pecan Cordial Cake	71g	61.2	423	46.5	23.9	1.4	23.9	4.2
Frosted Yell... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes	46g	73.5	370	80.4	73.9	—	4.4	—

Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider vs Kringles, Raspberry Bite

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Cider ... Food 1 Food 1 • CONNECTICUT PIE INC. Apple Cider Donuts	75g	71.0	400	50.7	26.7	1.3	20.0	5.3
Kringles, Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • RDK CORP. Kringles, Raspberry Bite	43g	33.0	302	41.9	23.3	2.3	14.0	4.7

Strawberry Donuts With Jelly Filling & Powdered Sugar Coating, Strawberry vs Dinosaur Cupcakes Frosted Chocolate Cake With Creamy Filling, Dinosaur

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry D... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Strawberry Donuts With Jelly Filling & Powdered Sugar Coating	46g	38.9	304	43.5	15.2	—	13.0	4.4
Dinosaur Cup... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Dinosaur Cupcakes Frosted Chocolate Cake With Creamy Filling	45g	54.7	378	64.4	44.4	2.2	13.3	2.2

Banana Bread Glazed Donuts, Banana Bread Glazed vs Apple Cinnamon Roll Flavored Tiny Pies, Apple Cinnamon Roll

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Bread... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Banana Bread Glazed Donuts	57g	53.1	474	49.1	31.6	—	29.8	3.5
Apple Cinnam... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Apple Cinnamon Roll Flavored Tiny Pies	131g	100.0	351	49.6	28.2	1.5	16.0	2.3

Chocolate Chip Cupcake vs Bourbon Pecan Cake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • BRITTANY RECORDS Chocolate Chip Cupcake	70g	71.7	371	54.3	35.7	1.4	17.1	2.9
Bourbon Peca... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Bourbon Pecan Cake	76g	74.9	408	51.3	31.6	—	21.1	4.0

Peach Pie vs Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes, Chocolate Creme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Pie Food 1 Food 1 • HANDMADE PIES BY UPPER CRUST Peach Pie	113g	78.4	239	38.1	17.7	2.7	8.0	3.5
Chocolate Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Chocolate Creme Filled Cupcakes	45g	56.0	422	66.7	48.9	2.2	17.8	4.4

Supreme Brownies, Triple Chocolate vs Apple Cinnamon Sweet Rolls, Apple Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Supreme Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Supreme Brownies, Triple Chocolate	32g	33.1	344	71.9	28.1	18.8	12.5	3.1
Apple Cinnam... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY Apple Cinnamon Sweet Rolls	68g	78.4	324	61.8	27.9	2.9	5.9	5.9

Carrot Cake & Sandwich Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing, Carrot vs Chocolate Creme Flavor Cake, Chocolate Creme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot Cake ... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Carrot Cake & Sandwich Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing	85g	89.2	506	56.5	44.7	1.2	30.6	2.4
Chocolate Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Chocolate Creme Flavor Cake	85g	79.1	376	49.4	28.2	1.2	18.8	3.5

Chocolate Layer Cakes vs Cake In A Cup Choco Mud Pie, Choco Mud

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate La... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Chocolate Layer Cakes	80g	76.5	412	52.5	28.8	2.5	21.3	6.3
Cake In A Cu... Food 2 Food 2 • WALDO'S GOURMET FOODS, INC. Cake In A Cup Choco Mud Pie, Choco Mud	113g	100.0	460	92.0	57.5	0.9	8.9	2.7

Unbaked Boysenberry Apple Crumb vs Pound Cake, Cinnamon Marble

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unbaked Boys... Food 1 Food 1 • JULIAN PIE COMPANY Unbaked Boysenberry Apple Crumb	141g	100.0	291	42.3	26.1	2.1	12.7	2.8
Pound Cake, ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pound Cake, Cinnamon Marble	64g	65.3	422	54.7	34.4	1.6	20.3	4.7

Tastykake, Danish, Berry Cheese, Berry Cheese vs Brownie Rounds Chewy Bite Size Brownies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tastykake, D... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BAKING COMPANY Tastykake, Danish, Berry Cheese, Berry Cheese	142g	100.0	387	50.7	19.7	1.4	18.3	6.3
Brownie Roun... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Brownie Rounds Chewy Bite Size Brownies	27g	28.8	407	59.3	37.0	3.7	22.2	3.7

Yellow Cake vs Shortcake Dessert Shells

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Cake Food 1 Food 1 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Yellow Cake	67g	60.8	448	47.8	—	—	29.9	3.0
Shortcake De... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Shortcake Dessert Shells	24g	27.8	250	58.3	33.3	—	—	4.2

Apple Baked Snack Pie, Apple vs Mini Pound Cake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Baked ... Food 1 Food 1 Apple Baked Snack Pie, Apple	114g	74.1	263	34.2	10.5	0.9	13.2	2.6
Mini Pound Cake Food 2 Food 2 • DELICIAS LLC Mini Pound Cake	43g	33.5	233	41.9	23.3	2.3	4.7	4.7

Apple Cinnamon Roll Flavored Tiny Pies, Apple Cinnamon Roll vs Cinnamon Donuts, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Cinnam... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Apple Cinnamon Roll Flavored Tiny Pies	131g	100.0	351	49.6	28.2	1.5	16.0	2.3
Cinnamon Donuts Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Cinnamon Donuts	57g	53.0	474	50.9	26.3	1.8	28.1	5.3

Rainbow Treats, Marshmallow vs Lemon Ice Filled Gourmet Cupcakes, Lemon Ice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rainbow Trea... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Rainbow Treats, Marshmallow	28g	49.0	464	89.3	42.9	—	8.9	3.6
Lemon Ice Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Lemon Ice Filled Gourmet Cupcakes	83g	78.9	398	49.4	38.6	—	21.7	2.4

Fudge Flavored Iced Valentine's Day Brownie Platter, Fudge vs Chocolate Sponge Cake With Creamy Filling, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fudge Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • MJAY'S SPECIALTY BAKED FOODS INC. Fudge Flavored Iced Valentine's Day Brownie Platter	40g	48.8	375	65.0	45.0	2.5	12.5	2.5
Chocolate Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Chocolate Sponge Cake With Creamy Filling	77g	85.9	338	58.4	39.0	1.3	10.4	3.9

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