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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Four Seasons Pie, Apple, Cherry, Peach & Berry vs Big Texas Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Roll

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Four Seasons... Food 1 Food 1 • ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIES Four Seasons Pie, Apple, Cherry, Peach & Berry	123g	81.7	285	35.0	15.5	0.8	15.5	2.4
Big Texas Ci... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Big Texas Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Roll	113g	100.0	372	55.8	26.6	1.8	14.2	5.3

Iced Birthday Sliced Cake, Iced Birthday vs Peanut Butter Flavored Swiss Rolls, Peanut Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Iced Birthda... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Iced Birthday Sliced Cake	50g	52.1	400	54.0	36.0	—	18.0	4.0
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Peanut Butter Flavored Swiss Rolls	79g	75.7	456	50.6	27.9	—	25.3	7.6

Traditional Flavored Apple Danish Strip With Sweet Brown Sugar & Cinnamon, Traditional vs Chocolate Rainbow Sprinkled Cake Donut Holes, Chocolate Rainbow Sprinkled

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Traditional Flavored Apple Danish Strip With Sweet Brown Sugar & Cinnamon	50g	44.7	320	46.0	20.0	—	14.0	4.0
Chocolate Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Chocolate Rainbow Sprinkled Cake Donut Holes	83g	70.4	301	44.6	27.7	1.2	12.1	2.4

Chocolate Lover's Creme Cake vs Minion Vanilla Cakebites, Minion Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Lo... Food 1 Food 1 • PERIWINKLE PRODUCTS, INC. Chocolate Lover's Creme Cake	56g	46.2	375	44.6	28.6	1.8	19.6	3.6
Minion Vanil... Food 2 Food 2 • COOKIES UNITED, LLC Minion Vanilla Cakebites	57g	59.5	439	54.4	35.1	—	22.8	3.5

Maplehurst Bakeries, Danish, Maple Walnut, Maple Walnut vs Carrot Flavored Cake With Cream Cheese Icing, Carrot With Cream Cheese Icing

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maplehurst B... Food 1 Food 1 • MAPLEHURST BAKERIES, LLC Maplehurst Bakeries, Danish, Maple Walnut, Maple Walnut	50g	44.3	400	48.0	22.0	2.0	20.0	4.0
Carrot Flavo... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Carrot Flavored Cake With Cream Cheese Icing, Carrot With Cream Cheese Icing	75g	69.4	400	49.3	36.0	1.3	21.3	2.7

Apple Caramel Crumb Pie, Apple Caramel Crumb vs New York Style Coffee Cake, New York Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Carame... Food 1 Food 1 • ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIES Apple Caramel Crumb Pie	136g	100.0	272	39.0	19.9	0.7	11.8	2.2
New York Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. New York Style Coffee Cake	57g	65.4	439	59.7	35.1	—	21.1	3.5

Glazed Blueberry Flavored Donuts, Glazed Blueberry vs White Cake With Buttercreme Flavored Icing, Buttercreme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glazed Blueb... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Glazed Blueberry Flavored Donuts	57g	65.9	404	61.4	36.8	1.8	15.8	3.5
White Cake W... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. White Cake With Buttercreme Flavored Icing, Buttercreme	80g	96.3	450	62.5	50.0	—	21.3	2.5

Old Fashioned Cinnamon Sugar Dunkers vs Golden Frosted Yellow Cupcakes With Creamy Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old Fashione... Food 1 Food 1 • BILL KNAPP'S, LLC Old Fashioned Cinnamon Sugar Dunkers	34g	37.1	329	58.8	29.4	2.9	8.8	5.9
Golden Frost... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Golden Frosted Yellow Cupcakes With Creamy Filling	90g	100.0	389	65.6	51.1	1.1	13.3	2.2

Lemon Coconut Blondie, Lemon Coconut vs Yellow Cake W/ Lemon Filling & Vanilla Whippy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Coconu... Food 1 Food 1 • GUT FEELING LLC Lemon Coconut Blondie	51g	24.7	353	29.4	19.6	3.9	23.5	7.8
Yellow Cake ... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTERS INC. Yellow Cake W/ Lemon Filling & Vanilla Whippy	76g	65.3	342	44.7	32.9	0.3	17.1	4.0

Russell Stover, Brownie Herat vs Red, White & Blue Golden Sponge Cake With Creamy Filling, Red, White & Blue

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Russell Stov... Food 1 Food 1 • RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES INC. Russell Stover, Brownie Herat	35g	37.8	514	60.0	48.6	2.9	28.6	5.7
Red, White &... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Red, White & Blue Golden Sponge Cake With Creamy Filling, Red, White & Blue	77g	96.0	364	63.6	41.6	—	10.4	2.6

Organic Jelly Beans vs Star Wars Ceramic Goblet With Candy, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Jell... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Organic Jelly Beans	40g	68.0	350	85.0	72.5	—	—	—
Star Wars Ce... Food 2 Food 2 • ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Star Wars Ceramic Goblet With Candy, Cherry	18g	36.0	389	100.0	66.7	—	—	—

Crunchy Nut Bar, Coconut Macaroon vs Jelly Beans Candy, Jelly Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Nut ... Food 1 Food 1 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Crunchy Nut Bar, Coconut Macaroon	40g	22.1	550	37.5	22.5	7.5	40.0	10.0
Jelly Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Jelly Beans Candy	41g	100.0	366	90.2	80.5	—	—	—

Root Beer Candy Cane, Root Beer vs Autumn Mix, Honey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Root Beer Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Root Beer Candy Cane	17g	32.0	353	94.1	82.4	—	—	—
Autumn Mix, ... Food 2 Food 2 • MOUNT FRANKLIN FOODS LLC Autumn Mix, Honey	39g	74.0	385	94.9	79.5	—	—	—

Smiley Swimmers Stackers Jelly Candies vs Creamy Milk Chocolate With Butterfinger Pieces, Creamy Milk Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smiley Swimm... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL MARKETING SYSTEMS, INC. Smiley Swimmers Stackers Jelly Candies	48g	86.0	354	89.6	72.9	—	—	—
Creamy Milk ... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Creamy Milk Chocolate With Butterfinger Pieces	39g	49.6	513	69.2	51.3	2.6	23.1	5.1

Seasonal Edition Gummy Blocks vs Mellowcreme Pumpkins

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasonal Edi... Food 1 Food 1 • DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. Seasonal Edition Gummy Blocks	30g	43.4	333	73.3	53.3	—	—	6.7
Mellowcreme ... Food 2 Food 2 • RB. CONFECTIONS, LC. Mellowcreme Pumpkins	39g	72.0	385	92.3	76.9	—	—	—

Sour, Water Melon Slices vs Orange & Grape Pumpkin Jellies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour, Water ... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLAN Sour, Water Melon Slices	39g	66.0	359	84.6	61.5	—	—	—
Orange & Gra... Food 2 Food 2 • FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Orange & Grape Pumpkin Jellies	43g	74.0	349	86.1	62.8	—	—	—

Marlow Orange Slices, 7 Oz, Orange vs Gummy Worm Candy, Gummy Worm

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marlow Orang... Food 1 Food 1 • MARLOW CANDY & NUT COMPANY Marlow Orange Slices, 7 Oz, Orange	12g	22.0	375	91.7	75.0	—	—	—
Gummy Worm C... Food 2 Food 2 • FRANKFORD CANDY, LLC Gummy Worm Candy	28g	39.4	321	71.4	46.4	—	—	7.1

Sandias Hard Candy Lollipops With Chili Center, Watermelon vs Milk Candy Wafer, Milk Candy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sandias Hard... Food 1 Food 1 • DULCES BENY, S.A. DE C.V. Sandias Hard Candy Lollipops With Chili Center, Watermelon	13g	24.0	369	92.3	92.3	—	—	—
Milk Candy W... Food 2 Food 2 • GS1 MEXICO Milk Candy Wafer	30g	46.8	400	80.0	70.0	—	3.3	10.0

Jelly Beans Candy, Jewel Bubble Gum, Jewel Cream Soda, Jewel Very Cherry, Chocolate Pudding, Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Red Apple, Strawberry Cheesecake, Champagne, Cinnamon vs Blue Sharks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jelly Beans ... Food 1 Food 1 • JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY Jelly Beans Candy, Jewel Bubble Gum, Jewel Cream Soda, Jewel Very Cherry, Chocolate Pudding, Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Red Apple, Strawberry Cheesecake, Champagne, Cinnamon	30g	54.0	367	90.0	66.7	—	—	—
Blue Sharks Food 2 Food 2 • CIRCLE K STORES INC. DIVISION OF ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD Blue Sharks	32g	47.4	312	75.0	56.3	—	—	6.3

Milk Chocolate Egg Hunt Candy, Milk Chocolate vs Gummi Worms Candy, Gummi Worms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HERSHEY COMPANY Milk Chocolate Egg Hunt Candy	32g	34.1	500	59.4	56.3	3.1	28.1	6.3
Gummi Worms ... Food 2 Food 2 • SWEET SMILES Gummi Worms Candy	30g	45.4	333	76.7	46.7	—	—	6.7

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