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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Heartland 95% Fat Free Cooked Ham, Heartland vs Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs With Spicy Garlic Barbeque Sauce, Spicy Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heartland 95... Food 1 Food 1 • GUSTO PACKING COMPANY, INC. Heartland 95% Fat Free Cooked Ham	56g	19.5	143	17.9	3.6	—	2.7	10.7
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • SPARTANBURG MEAT PROCESSING CO., INC. Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs With Spicy Garlic Barbeque Sauce, Spicy Garlic	142g	34.1	246	12.7	10.6	—	14.8	15.5

Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Breast vs Roasted Chicken In Sriracha Bbq Sauce With Macaroni & Cheese And Green Beans, Roasted Chicken In Sriracha Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheesy Mozza... Food 1 Food 1 • DANDEE FOODS Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken Breast	262g	100.0	313	23.3	2.3	1.9	17.9	16.8
Roasted Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESCO FOODS, INC. Roasted Chicken In Sriracha Bbq Sauce With Macaroni & Cheese And Green Beans	312g	56.0	131	10.6	3.9	1.3	4.5	12.8

Chicken Breast Cutlets Breaded Cutlet Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Cutlets vs Seasoned Pulled Beef In Original Barbecue Sauce, Seasoned In Original Barbecue Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Chicken Breast Cutlets Breaded Cutlet Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat	84g	24.8	238	15.5	—	—	13.1	13.1
Seasoned Pul... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Seasoned Pulled Beef In Original Barbecue Sauce, Seasoned In Original Barbecue Sauce	122g	52.5	197	23.0	19.7	0.8	7.4	9.0

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken vs Hardwood Smoked Signature Blend Pulled Pork With Tender Belly Bbq Sauce, Hardwood Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Teri... Food 1 Food 1 • PROPORTION FOODS, LLC Grilled Teriyaki Chicken	140g	25.3	121	9.3	7.9	—	4.3	11.4
Hardwood Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • TENDER BELLY Hardwood Smoked Signature Blend Pulled Pork With Tender Belly Bbq Sauce	57g	27.4	140	24.6	22.8	—	2.6	8.8

Boss Bbq Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets, Boss Bbq Chicken Wing vs Korean Bbq Style Beef Bulgogi Grilled Beef In A Soy Garlic Marinade, Korean Bbq Style Beef Bulgogi

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boss Bbq Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Boss Bbq Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets	155g	34.6	187	11.6	10.3	—	8.4	13.6
Korean Bbq S... Food 2 Food 2 • FDMR, INC Korean Bbq Style Beef Bulgogi Grilled Beef In A Soy Garlic Marinade	142g	25.0	141	9.2	7.0	—	4.2	16.2

Chicken Wings, Chicken vs Pulled Chicken In Bourbon Bbq Sauce, Bourbon Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Wings Food 1 Food 1 • DEFLECT-O CORPORATION Chicken Wings	203g	24.6	236	6.4	—	—	13.8	17.2
Pulled Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Pulled Chicken In Bourbon Bbq Sauce, Bourbon Bbq Sauce	153g	40.6	137	14.4	11.8	0.7	1.6	14.4

Chicken Jumbo Popcorn, Chicken vs Pork Burnt Ends In Sweet & Smoky Bbq Sauce, Sweet & Smoky Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Jumb... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Chicken Jumbo Popcorn	86g	28.6	256	18.6	1.2	1.2	15.1	10.5
Pork Burnt E... Food 2 Food 2 • FARMINGTON FOODS, INC. Pork Burnt Ends In Sweet & Smoky Bbq Sauce, Sweet & Smoky Bbq Sauce	140g	42.8	150	16.4	14.3	0.7	5.0	10.7

St.Louis Style Seasoned & Smoked Pork Spareribs In Original Bbq Sauce, St.Louis Style In Original Bbq Sauce vs Seasoned Pulled Beef With Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
St.Louis Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • LLOYD'S BARBEQUE COMPANY St.Louis Style Seasoned & Smoked Pork Spareribs In Original Bbq Sauce, St.Louis Style In Original Bbq Sauce	140g	24.6	243	9.3	9.3	—	15.7	15.7
Seasoned Pul... Food 2 Food 2 • EDDY PACKING CO., INC. Seasoned Pulled Beef With Bbq Sauce	120g	50.1	208	21.7	17.5	—	8.3	12.5

Seasoned & Cooked Pulled Beef Made With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Bbq Sauce, Seasoned vs Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned & C... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Seasoned & Cooked Pulled Beef Made With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Bbq Sauce	140g	53.6	250	20.0	17.9	—	13.6	11.4
Breaded Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders	71g	24.9	211	18.3	1.4	—	8.5	14.1

Chicken Drumsticks In Bbq Sauce vs Stubb's, Seasoned Shredded Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Drum... Food 1 Food 1 • FARMINGTON FOODS, INC. Chicken Drumsticks In Bbq Sauce	112g	28.6	205	13.4	11.6	—	8.0	17.9
Stubb's, Sea... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Stubb's, Seasoned Shredded Beef	140g	27.2	143	10.7	7.9	0.7	6.4	10.7

Baby Back Pork Ribs, Bbq vs Seasoned, Cooked & Precut Baby Back Ribs, Seasoned

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Back Po... Food 1 Food 1 • CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY Baby Back Pork Ribs, Bbq	140g	36.1	236	13.6	11.4	—	12.1	16.4
Seasoned, Co... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Seasoned, Cooked & Precut Baby Back Ribs, Seasoned	179g	72.5	257	21.2	18.4	—	12.9	13.4

Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wyngz, Garlic Parmesan vs Seasoned Pulled Beef In Original Barbecue Sauce, Seasoned In Original Barbecue Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Parme... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wyngz	112g	34.5	188	17.0	3.6	0.9	6.3	16.1
Seasoned Pul... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Seasoned Pulled Beef In Original Barbecue Sauce, Seasoned In Original Barbecue Sauce	122g	52.5	197	23.0	19.7	0.8	7.4	9.0

Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers With Sweet Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet Teriyaki vs Hickory Smoked St Louis Style Pork Ribs In Bbq Sauce, Hickory Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers With Sweet Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet Teriyaki	115g	26.8	165	12.2	9.6	—	3.5	18.3
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Hickory Smoked St Louis Style Pork Ribs In Bbq Sauce	140g	24.4	193	9.3	7.9	0.2	11.4	12.1

Mandarin Orange Chicken Battered White Meat Chicken With Rib Meat Glazed With Mandarin Orange Sauce, Mandarin Orange Chicken vs Slow Roasted Pork, Sweet & Smoky Bbq

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mandarin Ora... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Mandarin Orange Chicken Battered White Meat Chicken With Rib Meat Glazed With Mandarin Orange Sauce	140g	68.2	186	25.0	10.0	—	5.0	9.3
Slow Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Slow Roasted Pork, Sweet & Smoky Bbq	140g	30.8	157	11.4	10.0	—	6.4	13.6

Original Spicy Chicken Breast Cutlets, Original Spicy vs Boneless Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce, Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Original Spicy Chicken Breast Cutlets	85g	28.5	271	17.7	—	—	16.5	12.9
Boneless Por... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Boneless Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce, Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce	161g	57.5	211	18.6	17.4	—	9.3	13.7

Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork vs Beef Fajita Mexican Recipe Grilled Beef With Fiesta Rice & Roasted Peppers & Onions Bowl, Beef Fajita

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned & F... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork	140g	44.3	193	16.4	12.9	—	8.6	12.1
Beef Fajita ... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Beef Fajita Mexican Recipe Grilled Beef With Fiesta Rice & Roasted Peppers & Onions Bowl	340g	100.0	129	18.2	1.8	1.5	2.9	7.1

Fast Fixin', Chicken Breast Nuggets vs Roasted Chicken In Sriracha Bbq Sauce With Macaroni & Cheese And Green Beans, Roasted Chicken In Sriracha Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fast Fixin',... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Fast Fixin', Chicken Breast Nuggets	84g	21.1	214	15.5	—	2.4	11.9	10.7
Roasted Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESCO FOODS, INC. Roasted Chicken In Sriracha Bbq Sauce With Macaroni & Cheese And Green Beans	312g	56.0	131	10.6	3.9	1.3	4.5	12.8

Crusted Chicken, Almond vs Hickory Smoked Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Sauce, Hickory Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crusted Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • DELTASHIELD, LLC. Crusted Chicken, Almond	269g	46.6	138	11.2	1.9	2.2	5.6	11.5
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Hickory Smoked Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Sauce	140g	34.4	229	13.6	12.1	0.7	14.3	11.4

Sweet Apple Chipotle Pork Rib, Sweet Apple Chipotle vs Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Apple ... Food 1 Food 1 • BURGERS' OZARK COUNTRY CURED HAMS Sweet Apple Chipotle Pork Rib	140g	22.4	279	9.3	7.1	0.7	17.9	20.7
Pulled Pork ... Food 2 Food 2 • RUPARI FOOD SERVICES, INC. Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce	140g	52.1	193	19.3	17.1	—	6.4	12.9

Boss Bbq Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets, Boss Bbq Chicken Wing vs Thinly Sliced Beef Sirloin With Jack Daniel's Bbq Sauce, Bbq

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boss Bbq Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Boss Bbq Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets	155g	34.6	187	11.6	10.3	—	8.4	13.6
Thinly Slice... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Thinly Sliced Beef Sirloin With Jack Daniel's Bbq Sauce, Bbq	140g	61.5	221	22.9	20.0	—	7.1	14.3

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