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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Lite Bartlett Pear Slices In Extra Light Syrup vs Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lite Bartlet... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Lite Bartlett Pear Slices In Extra Light Syrup	124g	24.0	48	11.3	8.9	1.6	—	—
Fruit Cockta... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup	284g	49.7	35	9.2	6.3	0.4	—	—

Traditional Berry Parfait vs Mandarin Oranges In Lite Syrup, Lite Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. Traditional Berry Parfait	227g	95.3	110	22.5	15.0	1.3	1.5	3.1
Mandarin Ora... Food 2 Food 2 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Mandarin Oranges In Lite Syrup, Lite Syrup	140g	38.0	57	14.3	17.1	0.7	—	0.7

Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Extra Light Syrup vs Pitted Dark Sweet Cherries In Heavy Syrup, Dark Sweet Cherries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Cling... Food 1 Food 1 • US FOODS, INC. Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Extra Light Syrup	124g	28.0	48	11.3	8.9	—	—	—
Pitted Dark ... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Pitted Dark Sweet Cherries In Heavy Syrup, Dark Sweet Cherries	140g	56.1	100	21.4	18.6	1.4	—	—

Pineapple Slices In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup vs Western Family, Yellow Cling Peaches Slices In Heavy Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Pineapple Slices In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup	140g	56.0	86	20.7	20.0	0.7	—	—
Western Fami... Food 2 Food 2 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Western Family, Yellow Cling Peaches Slices In Heavy Syrup	128g	48.0	78	18.8	18.0	—	—	—

Cherry Mixed Fruit, Cherry vs Jellied Cranberry Organic Sauce, Jellied Cranberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Mixed... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Cherry Mixed Fruit	113g	32.0	62	15.0	13.3	0.9	—	—
Jellied Cran... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Jellied Cranberry Organic Sauce	70g	54.0	157	40.0	34.3	1.4	—	—

Pear Chunks Bartlett Pear In Heavy Syrup vs Crushed Pineapple In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pear Chunks ... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Pear Chunks Bartlett Pear In Heavy Syrup	128g	45.9	78	19.5	15.6	1.6	—	—
Crushed Pine... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Crushed Pineapple In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup	140g	56.0	86	20.7	20.0	0.7	—	—

Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice, Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice vs Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropical Fru... Food 1 Food 1 • DOLE PACKAGED FOODS, LLC Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice, Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice	123g	40.0	73	17.9	16.3	1.6	—	0.8
Yellow Cling... Food 2 Food 2 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup	128g	47.9	78	19.5	14.1	0.8	—	0.8

Pears Sliced In Extra Light Syrup vs Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice, Tropical Fruit In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pears Sliced... Food 1 Food 1 • THE NEIL JONES FOOD COMPANY Pears Sliced In Extra Light Syrup	140g	32.1	50	13.6	9.3	2.1	—	—
Tropical Fru... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice, Tropical Fruit In Light Syrup And Passion Fruit Juice	140g	31.5	64	17.1	13.6	1.4	—	—

Freestone Slices Peaches vs Sliced Pears In Extra Light Syrup, Extra Light Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freestone Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Freestone Slices Peaches	128g	51.9	86	21.1	17.2	0.8	—	—
Sliced Pears... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Sliced Pears In Extra Light Syrup, Extra Light Syrup	124g	28.0	56	12.9	10.5	1.6	—	—

Peeled Apricot Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup vs La Nuestra, Nance In Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peeled Apric... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Peeled Apricot Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup	128g	53.9	94	21.9	15.6	0.8	—	0.8
La Nuestra, ... Food 2 Food 2 • MONTALVAN'S SALES La Nuestra, Nance In Syrup	115g	33.9	70	14.8	5.2	—	0.9	0.9

Fruit Cocktail In Light Syrup, Light Syrup vs Triple Cherry Mixed Fruit In Light Syrup, Triple Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Cockta... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Fruit Cocktail In Light Syrup, Light Syrup	140g	42.0	64	15.7	15.0	0.7	—	—
Triple Cherr... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Triple Cherry Mixed Fruit In Light Syrup	113g	34.0	62	15.9	13.3	0.9	—	—

Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup vs Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropical Fru... Food 1 Food 1 • PORT ROYAL SALES, LTD. Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup	125g	38.0	64	16.0	13.6	0.8	—	—
Peach Food 2 Food 2 • ANNABELLA FABRICA DE CONSERVE RAURENI SRL Peach	240g	86.2	75	19.2	17.9	1.2	—	0.4

Jellied Sauce, Cranberry vs Pear Halves In Heavy Surup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jellied Sauc... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Jellied Sauce, Cranberry	70g	48.0	157	35.7	30.0	1.4	—	—
Pear Halves ... Food 2 Food 2 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Pear Halves In Heavy Surup	130g	46.1	77	19.2	14.6	1.5	—	—

Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Extra Light Syrup vs Cups Of Cherry Mixed Fruit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Cockta... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Extra Light Syrup	124g	30.0	48	12.9	10.5	0.8	—	—
Cups Of Cher... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cups Of Cherry Mixed Fruit	113g	32.0	62	15.0	14.2	0.9	—	—

Clover Valley, Pear Halves In Light Syrup vs Essential Everyday, Diced Peaches, Peach, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Clover Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIC LABEL BRANDS, INC. Clover Valley, Pear Halves In Light Syrup	130g	35.9	62	14.6	11.5	0.8	—	—
Essential Ev... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Essential Everyday, Diced Peaches, Peach, Peach	113g	36.0	71	16.8	15.9	0.9	—	—

Yellow Cling In Light Syrup Sliced Peaches, Peaches vs Mixed Fruit In Light Syrup, Light Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Cling... Food 1 Food 1 • SENECA FOODS CORPORATION Yellow Cling In Light Syrup Sliced Peaches, Peaches	124g	30.0	48	12.9	12.1	0.8	—	0.8
Mixed Fruit ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Mixed Fruit In Light Syrup, Light Syrup	113g	30.1	62	15.9	14.2	0.9	—	—

Tropical Fruit In Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water, Tropical In Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water vs Peach Halves In Light Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropical Fru... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Tropical Fruit In Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water, Tropical In Lightly Sweetened Coconut Water	113g	36.0	62	16.8	15.0	0.9	—	—
Peach Halves... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPOL, LLC Peach Halves In Light Syrup	124g	24.0	40	9.7	8.1	—	—	—

Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches In Heavy Syrup vs Amarena Wild Cherries In Syrup, Amarena Wild Cherries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Cling... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches In Heavy Syrup	128g	44.0	78	17.2	14.8	—	—	—
Amarena Wild... Food 2 Food 2 • G. FABBRI S.P.A. Amarena Wild Cherries In Syrup	20g	26.0	250	65.0	60.0	—	—	—

Mango & Pineapple In Extra Light Syrup, Extra Light Syrup vs Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mango & Pine... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Mango & Pineapple In Extra Light Syrup, Extra Light Syrup	124g	30.0	56	12.9	11.3	0.8	—	—
Yellow Cling... Food 2 Food 2 • SENECA FOODS CORPORATION Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup	140g	52.1	77	19.3	18.6	0.7	—	—

Yellow Cling Peach Slices In Light Syrup, Light Syrup vs Tropical Chunky Fruit Mix In Light Syrup & Passion Fruit Juice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Cling... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Yellow Cling Peach Slices In Light Syrup, Light Syrup	140g	36.0	57	14.3	13.6	1.4	—	0.7
Tropical Chu... Food 2 Food 2 • NTC MARKETING, INC. Tropical Chunky Fruit Mix In Light Syrup & Passion Fruit Juice	122g	36.0	66	15.6	13.9	0.8	—	—

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