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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3"" Battered Mozzarella Sticks 4611 vs Hmstyl Rf Elbo Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
3"" Battered... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS 3"" Battered Mozzarella Sticks 4611	100g	43.7	265	24.0	1.0	1.0	12.0	16.0
Hmstyl Rf El... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Hmstyl Rf Elbo Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#	170g	54.8	168	17.1	4.6	0.5	6.9	8.7

Portpk Hmstyl Rf Mac&Ches 30/6 Oz 11.25# vs 8/50 Ct Whole Grain Reduced Sodium Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Portpk Hmsty... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Portpk Hmstyl Rf Mac&Ches 30/6 Oz 11.25#	170g	53.4	169	17.4	4.5	1.2	7.0	8.9
8/50 Ct Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FATHER'S TABLE 8/50 Ct Whole Grain Reduced Sodium Breaded Mozzarella Sticks	130g	62.6	285	28.5	2.3	3.1	12.3	16.2

Wg Oven Ready Breaded Mozzarella Sticks vs Wgr Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Oven Read... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Oven Ready Breaded Mozzarella Sticks	118g	57.5	253	27.9	1.7	2.5	10.1	13.5
Wgr Mac & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Wgr Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags	170g	49.4	187	16.2	2.0	1.2	9.4	9.0

Italian Crusted White Cheddar 4549 vs Breaded White Cheddar 4410

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Crus... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Italian Crusted White Cheddar 4549	100g	37.5	338	21.0	2.0	1.0	21.0	16.0
Breaded Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Breaded White Cheddar 4410	100g	33.8	316	19.0	1.0	1.0	19.0	16.0

Hmstyl Rf Strt Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30# vs Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hmstyl Rf St... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Hmstyl Rf Strt Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#	170g	54.0	175	16.3	4.8	—	7.0	8.6
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags	170g	58.2	168	17.6	4.5	—	6.7	9.1

Original Cheese Nuggets vs Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Che... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Original Cheese Nuggets	100g	47.1	319	26.0	1.0	1.0	17.0	16.0
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30#	170g	57.2	172	18.5	4.3	1.2	6.7	9.1

Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes 4475 vs Hmstyl Orig Str Mac&Chees 6/5# 30#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepper Jack ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes 4475	100g	38.1	265	21.0	2.0	1.0	15.0	12.0
Hmstyl Orig ... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Hmstyl Orig Str Mac&Chees 6/5# 30#	170g	49.3	182	15.0	2.4	—	9.4	8.9

Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Snappers 4655 vs Premium Ham & Cheese Bites 4625

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Snappers 4655	100g	45.0	177	25.0	1.0	2.0	6.0	6.0
Premium Ham ... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Premium Ham & Cheese Bites 4625	100g	46.3	233	25.0	2.0	1.0	9.0	11.0

Penne In Alfredo Sauce 30# 6 Bags vs Wgr Mac & Cheese Clean Label 6/5# 30#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Penne In Alf... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Penne In Alfredo Sauce 30# 6 Bags	170g	56.4	180	18.3	4.7	1.2	7.3	9.8
Wgr Mac & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Wgr Mac & Cheese Clean Label 6/5# 30#	170g	50.7	197	16.5	2.0	1.1	10.1	9.2

Premium Ham & Cheese Bites 4625 vs Original Cheese Nuggets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Ham ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Premium Ham & Cheese Bites 4625	100g	46.3	233	25.0	2.0	1.0	9.0	11.0
Original Che... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Original Cheese Nuggets	100g	47.1	319	26.0	1.0	1.0	17.0	16.0

Bubble Gum Flavored Balls, Bubble Gum vs Strawberry Shoe Laces Candy, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bubble Gum F... Food 1 Food 1 • FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Bubble Gum Flavored Balls	14g	24.0	321	85.7	78.6	—	—	—
Strawberry S... Food 2 Food 2 • RAYGE CANDY CO. INC. Strawberry Shoe Laces Candy	45g	69.5	358	77.8	51.1	—	2.2	2.2

Extreme Sour Gumballs, Sour vs Starlight Spearmints, Starlight

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extreme Sour... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Extreme Sour Gumballs, Sour	48g	81.6	375	85.4	79.2	—	3.1	—
Starlight Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Starlight Spearmints	15g	30.0	400	100.0	73.3	—	—	—

Ginger Mint Candy, Ginger Mint vs Big Dots/Bright Pink Buttermint Creams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ginger Mint ... Food 1 Food 1 • ULTRA FILM LABS INC. Ginger Mint Candy	15g	28.0	400	93.3	73.3	—	—	—
Big Dots/Bri... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSPITALITY MINTS LLC. Big Dots/Bright Pink Buttermint Creams	14g	26.0	357	92.9	92.9	—	—	—

Watermelon Gumballs vs Soft Sugar Mint Bonus Candy, Soft Sugar Mint

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Watermelon G... Food 1 Food 1 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Watermelon Gumballs	15g	24.0	333	80.0	73.3	—	—	—
Soft Sugar M... Food 2 Food 2 • VONDER HEIDE PRINTING & LITHO Soft Sugar Mint Bonus Candy	32g	100.0	375	96.9	93.8	—	—	—

Thank You Buttermints, Buttermints vs Butter Mints Made With Creamy Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thank You Bu... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Thank You Buttermints, Buttermints	11g	20.0	364	90.9	90.9	—	—	—
Butter Mints... Food 2 Food 2 • PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CO INC Butter Mints Made With Creamy Butter	15g	27.9	400	93.3	93.3	—	3.3	—

Extra Sour Giant Shock Pops Bubble Gum Pops vs Asst. Party Mints

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Sour G... Food 1 Food 1 • PASKESZ CANDY COMPANY Extra Sour Giant Shock Pops Bubble Gum Pops	30g	46.0	300	76.7	70.0	—	—	—
Asst. Party ... Food 2 Food 2 • DUTCH VALLEY FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Asst. Party Mints	18g	30.0	333	83.3	83.3	—	—	—

Watermelon Gumballs vs Mini Melt Away Mints

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Watermelon G... Food 1 Food 1 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Watermelon Gumballs	15g	24.0	333	80.0	73.3	—	—	—
Mini Melt Aw... Food 2 Food 2 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Mini Melt Away Mints	40g	51.5	525	67.5	67.5	—	27.5	2.5

Refreshing Peppermint Dinner Mints, Refreshing Peppermint vs Bola Chewing Gum With Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Refreshing P... Food 1 Food 1 • HOSPITALITY MINTS LLC. Refreshing Peppermint Dinner Mints	14g	28.0	429	100.0	92.9	—	—	—
Bola Chewing... Food 2 Food 2 • GS1 MEXICO Bola Chewing Gum With Chili	16g	28.0	375	87.5	81.3	—	—	—

Gumballs vs Dinner Mints

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gumballs Food 1 Food 1 • ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Gumballs	16g	23.9	375	81.3	68.8	6.2	3.1	—
Dinner Mints Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Dinner Mints	14g	28.0	429	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Buttermints vs Assorted Gumballs, Assorted

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttermints Food 1 Food 1 • HOSPITALITY MINTS LLC. Buttermints	14g	28.0	429	100.0	92.9	—	—	—
Assorted Gum... Food 2 Food 2 • BRISTOL FARMS Assorted Gumballs	2g	100.0	250	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

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