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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French Vanilla Latte 100% Arabica Specialty Coffee Beverage & Sweetened Milk Frother K Cup Pods, French Vanilla Latte vs Creamy Dark Milk Drinking Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Vanil... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY French Vanilla Latte 100% Arabica Specialty Coffee Beverage & Sweetened Milk Frother K Cup Pods	26g	38.5	423	76.9	65.4	—	9.6	11.5
Creamy Dark ... Food 2 Food 2 • BIXBY & CO Creamy Dark Milk Drinking Chocolate	40g	41.2	500	60.0	50.0	5.0	32.5	7.5

Cafe Con Chocolate Flavored Espresso Drink With Milk, Cafe Con Chocolate vs White Koffie, Premium Instant Coffee

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cafe Con Cho... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Cafe Con Chocolate Flavored Espresso Drink With Milk	237g	47.7	59	10.1	9.3	—	1.1	2.1
White Koffie... Food 2 Food 2 • LUWAK White Koffie, Premium Instant Coffee	20g	27.1	550	75.0	55.0	5.0	15.0	5.0

Russell Stover, Big Bite House Blend Coffee, Smooth Chocolate Coffee, Smooth Chocolate Coffee vs 3 Inone Strong & Rich Coffee

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Russell Stov... Food 1 Food 1 • RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES INC. Russell Stover, Big Bite House Blend Coffee, Smooth Chocolate Coffee, Smooth Chocolate Coffee	57g	56.5	526	56.1	42.1	3.5	31.6	5.3
3 Inone Stro... Food 2 Food 2 • TAKARI INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3 Inone Strong & Rich Coffee	20g	31.2	450	80.0	60.0	—	10.0	5.0

Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Coffee, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar vs Lavender Pour Over Latte Premium Vietnamese Coffee, Lavender

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon & B... Food 1 Food 1 • STROBE & ASSOCIATES, INC. Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Coffee	14g	19.9	357	78.6	64.3	7.1	3.6	—
Lavender Pou... Food 2 Food 2 • WEI PANTRY, INC. Lavender Pour Over Latte Premium Vietnamese Coffee	30g	31.2	333	53.3	53.3	—	8.3	6.7

Smore's With Marshmallows And Chocolate Inclusions Hot Cocoa, S'mores vs Suisse Mocha Cafe Style Beverage Mix, Suisse Mocha Cafe

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smore's With... Food 1 Food 1 Smore's With Marshmallows And Chocolate Inclusions Hot Cocoa, S'mores	19g	23.1	421	68.4	42.1	5.3	18.4	5.3
Suisse Mocha... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Suisse Mocha Cafe Style Beverage Mix, Suisse Mocha Cafe	24g	34.9	417	79.2	58.3	4.2	14.6	4.2

Citrus Vanilla Cream Coffee Soda, Citrus Vanilla Cream vs Sweet & Creamy Medium Roast Coffee, Nutty Hazelnut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Citrus Vanil... Food 1 Food 1 • SLINGSHOT COFFEE COMPANY, LLC Citrus Vanilla Cream Coffee Soda	240g	26.0	21	5.4	4.2	—	—	0.4
Sweet & Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC. Sweet & Creamy Medium Roast Coffee, Nutty Hazelnut	23g	29.5	348	65.2	56.5	—	10.9	—

Smore's With Marshmallows And Chocolate Inclusions Hot Cocoa, S'mores vs Mocha + S'mores Coffee Drink Mix, Mocha + S'mores

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smore's With... Food 1 Food 1 Smore's With Marshmallows And Chocolate Inclusions Hot Cocoa, S'mores	19g	23.1	421	68.4	42.1	5.3	18.4	5.3
Mocha + S'mo... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mocha + S'mores Coffee Drink Mix	25g	35.1	400	76.0	60.0	4.0	12.0	4.0

The Original Donut Shop, Sweet & Creamy Medium Roast Coffee, Maple Cream, Maple Cream vs French Vanilla & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, French Vanilla; Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Original... Food 1 Food 1 • GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC. The Original Donut Shop, Sweet & Creamy Medium Roast Coffee, Maple Cream, Maple Cream	22g	27.5	364	63.6	54.6	—	11.4	—
French Vanil... Food 2 Food 2 • KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. French Vanilla & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, French Vanilla; Chocolate	35g	48.6	400	74.3	68.6	2.9	7.1	8.6

Cafe Con Chocolate Flavored Espresso Drink With Milk, Cafe Con Chocolate vs Mint & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, Mint; Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cafe Con Cho... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Cafe Con Chocolate Flavored Espresso Drink With Milk	237g	47.7	59	10.1	9.3	—	1.1	2.1
Mint & Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. Mint & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, Mint; Chocolate	35g	48.6	400	74.3	68.6	2.9	7.1	8.6

Vanilla Latte Via Instant vs Dark Chocolate Cold Brew Coffee, Dark Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Latt... Food 1 Food 1 • STARBUCKS Vanilla Latte Via Instant	31g	40.2	419	67.7	61.3	—	11.3	12.9
Dark Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • PEET'S COFFEE AND TEA, INC. Dark Chocolate Cold Brew Coffee	296g	53.8	51	9.1	7.8	—	1.2	1.4

Starbucks, Specialty Coffee Beverage, Caramel Caffe Latte vs Coconut Pour Over Vietnamese Coffee, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks, S... Food 1 Food 1 • STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY Starbucks, Specialty Coffee Beverage, Caramel Caffe Latte	240g	43.8	54	9.2	8.8	—	1.5	1.7
Coconut Pour... Food 2 Food 2 • WEI PANTRY, INC. Coconut Pour Over Vietnamese Coffee	35g	27.4	314	40.0	40.0	—	14.3	—

Mocha Flavored Coffee Drink K Cup Pods, Mocha vs Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, Vanilla Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mocha Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mocha Flavored Coffee Drink K Cup Pods	14g	21.4	473	74.3	60.8	—	16.9	—
Vanilla Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • D & M SALES, INC. Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee	113g	45.9	310	21.2	21.2	—	23.9	4.4

S'mores Flavored Coffee Drink K Cup Pods, S'mores vs Wondershop At Target Hot Cocoa & Mug Set, 1.7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
S'mores Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY S'mores Flavored Coffee Drink K Cup Pods	14g	21.6	473	74.3	60.8	—	13.5	—
Wondershop A... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Wondershop At Target Hot Cocoa & Mug Set, 1.7 Oz	28g	37.2	429	71.4	71.4	3.6	8.9	3.6

White Chocolate Caramel Flavored Cappuccino Cafe Style Drink Mix, White Chocolate Caramel vs Citrus Vanilla Cream Coffee Soda, Citrus Vanilla Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Chocol... Food 1 Food 1 • MASSIMO ZANETTI BEVERAGE USA, INC. White Chocolate Caramel Flavored Cappuccino Cafe Style Drink Mix	27g	38.8	444	74.1	59.3	—	14.8	3.7
Citrus Vanil... Food 2 Food 2 • SLINGSHOT COFFEE COMPANY, LLC Citrus Vanilla Cream Coffee Soda	240g	26.0	21	5.4	4.2	—	—	0.4

Churro Pour Over Latte Premium Vietnamese Coffee, Churro vs Sweetened 100% Arabica Soluble Iced Coffee With Sugar K Cup, Sweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Churro Pour ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEI PANTRY, INC. Churro Pour Over Latte Premium Vietnamese Coffee	30g	31.2	333	53.3	53.3	—	8.3	6.7
Sweetened 10... Food 2 Food 2 • STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY Sweetened 100% Arabica Soluble Iced Coffee With Sugar K Cup	28g	51.6	393	92.9	85.7	—	—	3.6

Medium Roast Coffee vs Chocolate Supreme Hot Cocoa Mix, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Roast... Food 1 Food 1 • GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC. Medium Roast Coffee	23g	27.5	348	60.9	52.2	—	10.9	—
Chocolate Su... Food 2 Food 2 • KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. Chocolate Supreme Hot Cocoa Mix	41g	58.2	390	75.6	68.3	2.4	7.3	9.8

Mocha + Salted Caramel Coffee Drink Mix, Mocha + Salted Caramel vs Raspberry & Chocolate Cocoa Mix, Raspberry; Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mocha + Salt... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mocha + Salted Caramel Coffee Drink Mix	25g	35.1	400	76.0	56.0	4.0	12.0	4.0
Raspberry & ... Food 2 Food 2 • KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. Raspberry & Chocolate Cocoa Mix, Raspberry; Chocolate	35g	48.6	400	74.3	68.6	2.9	7.1	8.6

Cafe Con Leche Instant Coffee With Milk, Cafe Con Leche vs French Vanilla & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, French Vanilla; Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cafe Con Lec... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Cafe Con Leche Instant Coffee With Milk	25g	30.5	440	64.0	36.0	—	16.0	12.0
French Vanil... Food 2 Food 2 • KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. French Vanilla & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, French Vanilla; Chocolate	35g	48.6	400	74.3	68.6	2.9	7.1	8.6

Coconut Pour Over Vietnamese Coffee, Coconut vs Cafe Escapes, Coffee, Cafe Vanilla, Cafe Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Pour... Food 1 Food 1 • WEI PANTRY, INC. Coconut Pour Over Vietnamese Coffee	35g	27.4	314	40.0	40.0	—	14.3	—
Cafe Escapes... Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC. Cafe Escapes, Coffee, Cafe Vanilla, Cafe Vanilla	14g	21.1	500	78.6	50.0	—	17.9	7.1

Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Latte Coffee K Cup Pods, Pumpkin; Caramel; Cheesecake vs Mint & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, Mint; Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Cara... Food 1 Food 1 • GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC. Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Latte Coffee K Cup Pods, Pumpkin; Caramel; Cheesecake	20g	22.7	450	60.0	50.0	—	22.5	10.0
Mint & Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. Mint & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, Mint; Chocolate	35g	48.6	400	74.3	68.6	2.9	7.1	8.6

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