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.

Badlow

Butter Croissants, Butter vs Chocolate Scone

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Crois... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Butter Croissants	43g	22.9	372	30.2	2.3	2.3	23.3	7.0
Chocolate Scone Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Chocolate Scone	56g	80.0	696	80.4	46.4	3.6	39.3	5.4

Carrot Cake Roll With Cream Cheese Filling, Carrot vs Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot Cake ... Food 1 Food 1 • COBLENTZ DISTRIBUTING, INC. Carrot Cake Roll With Cream Cheese Filling	79g	69.7	329	46.8	34.2	1.3	13.9	5.1
Mini Muffins... Food 2 Food 2 • HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip	57g	55.5	404	52.6	33.3	1.8	21.1	5.3

Cheese Biscuits vs Vanilla Mini Muffins With Chocolate Chips, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Biscuits Food 1 Food 1 • UKROP'S HOMESTYLE FOODS, LLC Cheese Biscuits	38g	24.9	342	36.8	5.3	2.6	18.4	7.9
Vanilla Mini... Food 2 Food 2 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Vanilla Mini Muffins With Chocolate Chips	126g	100.0	429	50.8	25.4	0.8	23.8	4.8

Toastee Tarts vs Vanilla Latte Flavored Muffins With Creme Filling, Vanilla With Creme Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toastee Tarts Food 1 Food 1 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Toastee Tarts	52g	70.4	385	71.2	30.8	1.9	9.6	3.9
Vanilla Latt... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Vanilla Latte Flavored Muffins With Creme Filling, Vanilla With Creme Filling	113g	98.4	363	46.0	25.7	0.9	17.7	4.4

Beet & Zucchini Dark Chocolate With Probiotics, Beet & Zucchini vs Corn Muffins, Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beet & Zucch... Food 1 Food 1 • FARM & OVEN SNACKS, INC. Beet & Zucchini Dark Chocolate With Probiotics	50g	42.6	300	60.0	26.0	16.0	10.0	8.0
Corn Muffins Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Corn Muffins	100g	76.6	330	40.0	15.0	0.6	19.0	—

Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries, Cherry vs Frosted Boston Creme Donut Toaster Pastries, Boston Creme Donut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Cher... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Cherry Toaster Pastries, Cherry	96g	100.0	385	72.9	31.3	1.0	9.4	3.1
Frosted Bost... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Boston Creme Donut Toaster Pastries, Boston Creme Donut	96g	100.0	385	72.9	32.3	1.0	9.4	4.2

Cornbread Muffins, Cornbread vs Almond Poppyseed Muffins

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cornbread Mu... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIPOSA BAKING Cornbread Muffins	105g	68.6	238	35.2	7.6	1.9	8.6	3.8
Almond Poppy... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKO PRODUCTS, INC. Almond Poppyseed Muffins	57g	44.0	386	42.1	26.3	1.8	21.1	5.3

Morning Bun Cream Cheese, Morning Bun vs Pumpkin Mini Muffins

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Morning Bun ... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Morning Bun Cream Cheese	99g	95.5	384	51.5	30.3	2.0	18.2	4.0
Pumpkin Mini... Food 2 Food 2 • OLSON'S BAKING COMPANY, LLC Pumpkin Mini Muffins	23g	19.3	348	43.5	21.7	—	17.4	4.4

Muffin, Chocolate vs Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muffin, Choc... Food 1 Food 1 • BON APPETIT DANISH CO. Muffin, Chocolate	52g	42.1	385	44.2	26.9	1.9	21.2	5.8
Chocolate Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Chocolate Chip Muffins	68g	65.4	397	51.5	32.4	1.5	19.1	4.4

Seasonal Favorites, Cinnamuffins Muffins, Cinnamuffins vs Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Cupcake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasonal Fav... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Seasonal Favorites, Cinnamuffins Muffins, Cinnamuffins	47g	52.2	404	59.6	38.3	2.1	17.0	4.3
Frosted Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Toaster Pastries	96g	100.0	375	70.8	35.4	2.1	9.4	5.2

Swiss Rolls Ice Cream, Swiss Rolls vs Muffins, Banana Chocolate Tango

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Rolls ... Food 1 Food 1 • AMBROSETTI'S SISTER Swiss Rolls Ice Cream	97g	60.8	216	32.0	23.7	—	9.3	3.1
Muffins, Ban... Food 2 Food 2 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Muffins, Banana Chocolate Tango	99g	85.2	323	45.5	30.3	1.0	16.2	4.0

Frosted Wild Berry Toaster Pastries, Berry vs Mini Croissants

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Wild... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Wild Berry Toaster Pastries, Berry	96g	100.0	385	72.9	32.3	1.0	9.4	3.1
Mini Croissants Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mini Croissants	48g	38.4	375	43.8	6.3	2.1	18.8	6.3

Brie En Croute, Brie vs Mini Croissants Cafe

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brie En Croute Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Brie En Croute	53g	22.4	377	22.6	1.9	—	26.4	13.2
Mini Croissa... Food 2 Food 2 • MARKET BASKET INC. Mini Croissants Cafe	28g	22.7	429	46.4	7.1	3.6	25.0	7.1

Pineapple Coconut Muffins vs Blueberry Muffin Tops, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Co... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Pineapple Coconut Muffins	108g	100.0	398	52.8	32.4	0.9	18.5	6.5
Blueberry Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • SMARTPRICE SALES AND MARKETING, INC Blueberry Muffin Tops	70g	64.4	300	47.1	24.3	—	10.0	4.3

Muffins, Lemon, Marion Berry vs Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muffins, Lem... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY Muffins, Lemon, Marion Berry	71g	63.9	352	47.9	29.6	1.4	15.5	4.2
Frosted Stra... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries	52g	70.4	385	71.2	30.8	1.9	9.6	3.9

Frosted Cookies & Creme Toaster Pastries, Frosted Cookies & Creme vs Honey Mini Buns, Honey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Cook... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Frosted Cookies & Creme Toaster Pastries	96g	100.0	354	64.6	28.1	2.1	8.3	4.2
Honey Mini Buns Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Honey Mini Buns	34g	30.7	412	50.0	20.6	2.9	20.6	5.9

Organic Blueberry Muffins vs Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds Brie En Croute, Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Blue... Food 1 Food 1 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Blueberry Muffins	99g	100.0	404	60.6	33.3	1.0	16.2	6.1
Cranberries,... Food 2 Food 2 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds Brie En Croute, Cranberries, Apricots, & Almonds	56g	24.4	357	25.0	8.9	1.8	21.4	14.3

Mrs. Freshley's, Swiss Rolls Cakes, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter vs Decadent Pumpkin Bar, The Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mrs. Freshle... Food 1 Food 1 • FLOWERS FOODS, INC. Mrs. Freshley's, Swiss Rolls Cakes, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter	57g	55.1	456	50.9	28.1	—	24.6	7.0
Decadent Pum... Food 2 Food 2 • FGF LLC Decadent Pumpkin Bar, The Original	62g	65.9	387	56.5	41.9	1.6	16.1	3.2

Double Chocolate Muffins, Double Chocolate vs Vegetarian Pastry Filled With Vegetables, Herbs And Spices, Vegetarian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Double Choco... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Double Chocolate Muffins	113g	100.0	478	57.5	37.2	1.8	25.7	6.2
Vegetarian P... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Vegetarian Pastry Filled With Vegetables, Herbs And Spices	81g	41.5	395	29.6	3.7	2.5	25.9	8.6

Frosted Strawberry Tasty Filled Pastry Bites, Frosted Strawberry vs Jumbo Muffins

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frosted Stra... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Frosted Strawberry Tasty Filled Pastry Bites	40g	57.1	375	75.0	42.5	2.5	7.5	2.5
Jumbo Muffins Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX BAKERY Jumbo Muffins	104g	91.6	317	47.1	25.0	1.9	12.5	3.9

Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons