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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Starbucks Discoveries Caramel Macchiato 1.5 L vs Brisk Tea Cherry Limeade 24 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Di... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Discoveries Caramel Macchiato 1.5 L	240g	39.8	50	8.3	7.1	—	0.8	1.3
Brisk Tea Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Tea Cherry Limeade 24 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	240g	22.0	17	4.6	4.6	—	—	—

Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea Bottle, 16.9 Fl Oz vs Pure Leaf Raspberry Iced Tea 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gold Peak Sw... Food 1 Food 1 • THE COCA-COLA COMPANY-0049000000016 Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea Bottle, 16.9 Fl Oz	507g	88.0	34	8.7	8.7	—	—	—
Pure Leaf Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pure Leaf Raspberry Iced Tea 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	555g	92.0	32	8.3	8.3	—	—	—

Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 1 Liter Plastic Bottle vs Pure Leaf Tea With Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brisk Half &... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 1 Liter Plastic Bottle	240g	26.0	21	5.4	5.4	—	—	—
Pure Leaf Te... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pure Leaf Tea With Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	555g	82.0	29	7.4	7.4	—	—	—

Starbucks Discoveries Caffe Mocha 1.5 L vs Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Di... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Discoveries Caffe Mocha 1.5 L	240g	39.8	50	8.3	7.1	—	0.8	1.3
Brisk Raspbe... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	360g	38.0	19	5.3	5.3	—	—	—

Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle vs Lipton Half And Half Iced Tea Lemonade 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tazo Giant P... Food 1 Food 1 • TAZO Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle	414g	74.0	36	8.9	8.7	—	—	—
Lipton Half ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Lipton Half And Half Iced Tea Lemonade 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	600g	62.0	20	5.2	5.0	—	—	—

Starbucks Caramel Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee 11 Fluid Ounce Bottle vs Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Chilled Expresso Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Caramel Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee 11 Fluid Ounce Bottle	330g	41.9	33	6.4	6.1	—	0.3	0.6
Starbucks Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Chilled Expresso Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	240g	41.8	54	8.8	7.9	—	1.0	2.1

Starbucks Double Shot Energy Vanilla Fortified Energy Coffee Drink 15 Fluid Ounce Can vs Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee 13.7 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Do... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Double Shot Energy Vanilla Fortified Energy Coffee Drink 15 Fluid Ounce Can	450g	67.7	47	7.6	5.6	—	0.6	2.2
Starbucks Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee 13.7 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle	411g	100.0	71	12.9	11.2	—	1.1	2.2

Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee 13.7 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle vs Starbucks Vanilla Latte Chilled Expresso Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee 13.7 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle	411g	100.0	71	12.9	11.2	—	1.1	2.2
Starbucks Va... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Vanilla Latte Chilled Expresso Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	240g	41.8	54	8.8	7.9	—	1.0	2.1

Starbucks Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee 11 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle vs Starbucks Vanilla Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee Wmilk 11 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Me... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee 11 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle	330g	47.9	33	7.3	7.0	—	0.3	0.6
Starbucks Va... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Vanilla Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee Wmilk 11 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle	330g	47.9	36	7.3	6.4	—	0.3	0.6

Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle vs Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 1 Liter Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tazo Giant P... Food 1 Food 1 • TAZO Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle	414g	74.0	36	8.9	8.7	—	—	—
Brisk Half &... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 1 Liter Plastic Bottle	240g	26.0	21	5.4	5.4	—	—	—

Lipton Green Tea W/ Citrus 16.9 Fluid Ounces Pet Bottle Single vs Lipton Iced Tea Peach (12 16.9 Fluid Ounce) 202.8 Fluid Ounce 12 Pack Plastic Bottle 12 Pack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lipton Green... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Lipton Green Tea W/ Citrus 16.9 Fluid Ounces Pet Bottle Single	507g	55.0	20	5.4	5.4	—	—	—
Lipton Iced ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Lipton Iced Tea Peach (12 16.9 Fluid Ounce) 202.8 Fluid Ounce 12 Pack Plastic Bottle 12 Pack	507g	50.8	19	5.0	5.0	—	—	—

Starbucks Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee 11 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle vs Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea Bottle, 16.9 Fl Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Me... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Medium Roast Latin American Blend Iced Coffee 11 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle	330g	47.9	33	7.3	7.0	—	0.3	0.6
Gold Peak Sw... Food 2 Food 2 • THE COCA-COLA COMPANY-0049000000016 Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea Bottle, 16.9 Fl Oz	507g	88.0	34	8.7	8.7	—	—	—

Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle vs Pure Leaf Sweet Tea 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tazo Giant P... Food 1 Food 1 • TAZO Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle	414g	74.0	36	8.9	8.7	—	—	—
Pure Leaf Sw... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pure Leaf Sweet Tea 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	555g	84.0	29	7.6	7.6	—	—	—

Tazo Organic Iced Black Tea 13.8 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle vs Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea Bottle, 33.8 Fl Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tazo Organic... Food 1 Food 1 • TAZO Tazo Organic Iced Black Tea 13.8 Fluid Ounce Glass Bottle	414g	30.0	14	3.6	3.6	—	—	—
Gold Peak Sw... Food 2 Food 2 • THE COCA-COLA COMPANY-0049000000016 Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea Bottle, 33.8 Fl Oz	360g	100.0	330	85.0	85.0	—	—	—

Lipton Iced Tea & Lemonade 2 Liter Single vs Pure Leaf Tea With Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lipton Iced ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Lipton Iced Tea & Lemonade 2 Liter Single	240g	22.0	17	4.6	4.6	—	—	—
Pure Leaf Te... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pure Leaf Tea With Lemon 18.5 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	555g	82.0	29	7.4	7.4	—	—	—

Brisk Tea Cherry Limeade 24 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can vs Brisk Tea Lemonade 12 Fl Oz Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brisk Tea Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Tea Cherry Limeade 24 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	240g	22.0	17	4.6	4.6	—	—	—
Brisk Tea Le... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Tea Lemonade 12 Fl Oz Can	360g	34.0	17	4.7	4.4	—	—	—

Starbucks Vanilla Latte Chilled Expresso Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Starbucks Double Shot Energy Mocha Fortified Energy Coffee Drink 15 Fluid Ounce Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Starbucks Va... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Vanilla Latte Chilled Expresso Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	240g	41.8	54	8.8	7.9	—	1.0	2.1
Starbucks Do... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Double Shot Energy Mocha Fortified Energy Coffee Drink 15 Fluid Ounce Can	450g	65.6	44	7.3	5.8	—	0.6	2.2

Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 24 Fluid Ounce Can vs Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brisk Half &... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 24 Fluid Ounce Can	240g	26.0	21	5.4	5.4	—	—	—
Tazo Giant P... Food 2 Food 2 • TAZO Tazo Giant Peach Green Tea & Peach Juice 13.8 Fluid Ounce Bottle	414g	74.0	36	8.9	8.7	—	—	—

Lipton Half And Half Iced Tea Lemonade 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Lipton Green Tea W/ Citrus 16.9 Fluid Ounces Pet Bottle Single

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lipton Half ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Lipton Half And Half Iced Tea Lemonade 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	600g	62.0	20	5.2	5.0	—	—	—
Lipton Green... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Lipton Green Tea W/ Citrus 16.9 Fluid Ounces Pet Bottle Single	507g	55.0	20	5.4	5.4	—	—	—

Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 24 Fluid Ounce Can vs Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brisk Half &... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Brisk Half & Half Tropical Lemonade Iced Tea 24 Fluid Ounce Can	240g	26.0	21	5.4	5.4	—	—	—
Starbucks Ic... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	240g	22.0	21	4.6	4.6	—	—	0.4

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