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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Gummy Bear Candy, Gummy Bear vs Peppermint With A Dark Chocolaty Flavored Layer Bark, Peppermint

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gummy Bear C... Food 1 Food 1 • FRANKFORD CANDY, LLC Gummy Bear Candy	28g	39.4	321	71.4	46.4	—	—	7.1
Peppermint W... Food 2 Food 2 • R.M. PALMER CO. Peppermint With A Dark Chocolaty Flavored Layer Bark	26g	32.2	538	65.4	57.7	—	30.8	3.9

Festive Shapes Fruit Flavored Snacks, Festive Shapes vs Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Thins, Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Festive Shap... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Festive Shapes Fruit Flavored Snacks	23g	33.7	304	73.9	52.2	—	—	4.4
Milk Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HERSHEY COMPANY Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Thins	33g	35.6	515	60.6	54.6	3.0	30.3	9.1

Spooky Gummi Eyez, Spooky vs Candy Corn Harvest Candy, Candy Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spooky Gummi... Food 1 Food 1 • MEDERER U.S.A.,INC. Spooky Gummi Eyez	37g	53.7	324	73.0	56.8	—	—	2.7
Candy Corn H... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Candy Corn Harvest Candy	30g	54.0	367	90.0	73.3	—	—	—

Malt Balls, Peppermint vs San Pablo, Palanquetas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Malt Balls, ... Food 1 Food 1 • OH SUGAR Malt Balls, Peppermint	40g	51.7	500	67.5	55.0	—	25.0	2.5
San Pablo, P... Food 2 Food 2 • PRODUCTOS DE LECHE SAN PABLO DE C.V. San Pablo, Palanquetas	25g	26.3	480	60.0	48.0	4.0	20.0	16.0

Pixy Stix, Candy Filled Fun Straws, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange vs Zachary, Holiday Juju Mix, Cherry, Lime & Butterscotch, Cherry, Lime & Butterscotch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pixy Stix, C... Food 1 Food 1 • FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Pixy Stix, Candy Filled Fun Straws, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange	16g	30.0	375	93.8	93.8	—	—	—
Zachary, Hol... Food 2 Food 2 • ZACHARY CONFECTIONS INC Zachary, Holiday Juju Mix, Cherry, Lime & Butterscotch, Cherry, Lime & Butterscotch	42g	68.0	333	81.0	52.4	—	—	—

Assorted Taffy Holiday Candy, Assorted Taffy vs Sour Brite Crawlers Gummi Candy, Cherry Lemon, Strawberry Grape, Orange Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Assorted Taf... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Assorted Taffy Holiday Candy	28g	43.5	393	78.6	42.9	—	7.1	—
Sour Brite C... Food 2 Food 2 • FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Sour Brite Crawlers Gummi Candy, Cherry Lemon, Strawberry Grape, Orange Lime	32g	50.0	312	78.1	43.8	—	—	—

Fareway, Spice Drops Candy vs Jelly Wreaths Candy, Jelly Wreaths

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fareway, Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • FAREWAY STORES, INC. Fareway, Spice Drops Candy	42g	70.0	333	83.3	71.4	—	—	—
Jelly Wreath... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Jelly Wreaths Candy	24g	40.0	333	83.3	58.3	—	—	—

Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, White Mystery, Cherry Flavored Candy, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, White Mystery, Cherry vs Pixy Stix Candy, Pixy Stix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Watermelon, ... Food 1 Food 1 • PERFETTI VAN MELLE USA INC. Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, White Mystery, Cherry Flavored Candy, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, White Mystery, Cherry	34g	61.6	412	91.2	55.9	—	4.4	—
Pixy Stix Candy Food 2 Food 2 • MARLOW CANDY & NUT COMPANY Pixy Stix Candy	16g	30.0	375	93.8	100.0	—	—	—

Peach Rings Gummies Gourmet Snacks, Peach vs Funables Super Mario Fruit Flavored Snacks 0.8 Oz, 10 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Rings ... Food 1 Food 1 • REGAL HEALTH FOOD INTERNATIONAL, INC. Peach Rings Gummies Gourmet Snacks	30g	50.0	400	83.3	—	—	—	—
Funables Sup... Food 2 Food 2 • FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Funables Super Mario Fruit Flavored Snacks 0.8 Oz, 10 Count	22g	31.7	318	72.7	54.6	—	—	4.6

Licorice Wheels Candy, Licorice vs Lemon Drops Candy, Lemon Drops

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Licorice Whe... Food 1 Food 1 • RAYGE CANDY CO. INC. Licorice Wheels Candy	30g	45.7	300	76.7	33.3	—	—	3.3
Lemon Drops ... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Lemon Drops Candy	15g	30.0	400	100.0	86.7	—	—	—

Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures vs Assorted Flavors Pops, Assorted

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures	34g	35.7	529	58.8	55.9	2.9	29.4	8.8
Assorted Fla... Food 2 Food 2 • TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC. Assorted Flavors Pops	13g	22.0	346	84.6	61.5	—	—	—

Weiche Weiber Nougat vs Strawberries And Cream Flavor White Chocolate Truffles, Strawberries And Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Weiche Weibe... Food 1 Food 1 • SORELLE NURZIA Weiche Weiber Nougat	50g	44.8	520	54.0	46.0	6.0	34.0	8.0
Strawberries... Food 2 Food 2 • LINDT & SPRUNGLI (SCHWEIZ) AG Strawberries And Cream Flavor White Chocolate Truffles	36g	29.4	611	44.4	44.4	—	47.2	5.6

Z!Ng Sour Kicks Gummi Candy, Z!Ng Sour Kicks vs Mini Butterflies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Z!Ng Sour Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • HARIBO OF AMERICA, INC. Z!Ng Sour Kicks Gummi Candy	29g	43.4	345	75.9	37.9	—	—	6.9
Mini Butterf... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Mini Butterflies	40g	57.4	300	72.5	47.5	—	—	5.0

Hammond's, All Natural Coconut Cream Pie vs Milk Chocolate Bar, Peanut Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hammond's, A... Food 1 Food 1 • HAMMOND'S CANDIES SINCE 1920, LLC Hammond's, All Natural Coconut Cream Pie	18g	29.8	389	83.3	66.7	—	5.6	—
Milk Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • FANNIE MAY CONFECTIONS, INC. Milk Chocolate Bar, Peanut Butter	51g	52.3	529	56.9	51.0	2.0	33.3	7.8

Candy Gems Marshmallow Treat, Candy Gems Marshmallow vs Summer Stripes Soft Candy, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Candy Gems M... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Candy Gems Marshmallow Treat	85g	100.0	400	76.5	42.4	—	9.4	2.4
Summer Strip... Food 2 Food 2 • FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Summer Stripes Soft Candy, Cinnamon	15g	30.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Licorice Candy vs Orange, Lemon, Strawberry & Lime Mini Marsh Mallows, Orange, Lemon, Strawberry & Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Licorice Candy Food 1 Food 1 • LEAF, INC. Licorice Candy	40g	71.6	350	90.0	62.5	—	—	2.5
Orange, Lemo... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Orange, Lemon, Strawberry & Lime Mini Marsh Mallows, Orange, Lemon, Strawberry & Lime	30g	47.7	300	80.0	56.7	—	—	3.3

Toffee Crunch vs Strawberry Fruit Snacks, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toffee Crunch Food 1 Food 1 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Toffee Crunch	34g	30.0	529	50.0	44.1	2.9	35.3	5.9
Strawberry F... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PROMOTION IN MOTION COMPANIES, INC. Strawberry Fruit Snacks	25g	40.0	314	78.4	43.1	—	—	—

Spearmint Starlite Mints Hard Candy, Spearmint Starlite Mints vs Marvel, Egg Hunts Candy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spearmint St... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Spearmint Starlite Mints Hard Candy	15g	30.0	400	100.0	73.3	—	—	—
Marvel, Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • FRANKFORD CANDY, LLC Marvel, Egg Hunts Candy	15g	28.0	400	93.3	66.7	—	—	—

Watermelon, Very Cherry, Blueberry Flavored Gourmet Candy Canes, Watermelon, Very Cherry, Blueberry vs Milk Chocolate Dipped Gummi Mix Candy, Milk Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Watermelon, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SPANGLER CANDY COMPANY Watermelon, Very Cherry, Blueberry Flavored Gourmet Candy Canes, Watermelon, Very Cherry, Blueberry	12g	24.0	375	100.0	75.0	—	—	—
Milk Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • NICE! Milk Chocolate Dipped Gummi Mix Candy	30g	40.6	500	73.3	63.3	3.3	23.3	—

Roundy's, Assorted Gummi Fish vs Assorted Candy, 12 Count, 3.93 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roundy's, As... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Assorted Gummi Fish	40g	57.4	300	72.5	47.5	—	—	5.0
Assorted Can... Food 2 Food 2 Assorted Candy, 12 Count, 3.93 Oz	30g	36.0	500	66.7	56.7	3.3	26.7	6.7

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