Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Caesar Pasta...
Food 1
Food 1
• HANS KISSLE CO., INC.
Caesar Pasta Salad
|
140g | 91.2 | 379 | 35.7 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 22.1 | 8.6 |
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Vegetarian T...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUNNEEN BAKERY & HEALTH FOODS
Vegetarian Turkey Salad
|
99g | 26.8 | 212 | 17.2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 9.1 | 16.2 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Deli Style W...
Food 1
Food 1
• STARKIST CO.
Deli Style Wild Caught Lunch To Go Tuna Salad Kit
|
112g | 36.6 | 179 | 17.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 6.3 | 13.4 |
|
Spicy Tuna S...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENJI, INC.
Spicy Tuna Salad Rice Bowl Qbr
|
273g | 80.8 | 115 | 16.1 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 5.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Macaroni Salad
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Macaroni Salad
|
140g | 40.5 | 257 | 15.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 20.0 | 3.6 |
|
Pasta Verde
Food 2
Food 2
• WILL'S FAMILY FAVORITES
Pasta Verde
|
113g | 90.6 | 363 | 43.4 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 14.2 | 7.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maple Flavor...
Food 1
Food 1
• PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Maple Flavored Bacon Pasta With Hot Pepper Bacon Jam And Real Bacon Pieces Salad, Maple Bacon Pasta
|
227g | 100.0 | 247 | 24.2 | 7.9 | 1.3 | 14.5 | 4.4 |
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Country Cole...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Country Coleslaw
|
110g | 27.6 | 145 | 14.6 | 10.0 | 1.8 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Creamy Class...
Food 1
Food 1
• RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC.
Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad
|
140g | 46.7 | 221 | 18.6 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 15.0 | 3.6 |
|
Smoked Mozza...
Food 2
Food 2
• RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC.
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad
|
227g | 41.5 | 300 | 10.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 24.7 | 8.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seafood Shri...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Seafood Shrimp & Seafood Blend In A Creamy Salad Dressing With Chopped Celery
|
100g | 20.9 | 300 | 11.0 | 3.0 | — | 27.0 | 4.0 |
|
Sesame Thai ...
Food 2
Food 2
• FISH HOUSE FOODS COMPANY
Sesame Thai Noodle Salad
|
140g | 64.6 | 200 | 25.7 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Deli Style W...
Food 1
Food 1
• STARKIST CO.
Deli Style Wild Caught Lunch To Go Tuna Salad Kit
|
112g | 36.6 | 179 | 17.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 6.3 | 13.4 |
|
Spring Pasta...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Spring Pasta Salad
|
125g | 52.3 | 264 | 22.4 | 11.2 | 0.8 | 18.4 | 2.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apple Pecan ...
Food 1
Food 1
• MENDWELL INC.
Apple Pecan Salad With Roasted Root Vegetables, Feta, Candied Pecans, And Balsamic Vinaigrette
|
316g | 78.7 | 133 | 15.2 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 7.9 | 3.5 |
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Chinese Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• FUJI FOOD PRODUCTS INC.
Chinese Style Salad Kit
|
63g | 28.4 | 317 | 23.8 | 11.1 | — | 19.1 | 12.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vegan Harves...
Food 1
Food 1
• SUNNEEN BAKERY & HEALTH FOODS
Vegan Harvest Chicken Salad
|
113g | 19.3 | 219 | 12.4 | 7.1 | 3.5 | 13.3 | 9.7 |
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Spicy Tuna S...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENJI, INC.
Spicy Tuna Salad Rice Bowl Qbr
|
273g | 80.8 | 115 | 16.1 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 5.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Caprese Past...
Food 1
Food 1
• GARDEN-FRESH FOODS, INC.
Caprese Pasta Salad
|
140g | 85.1 | 279 | 33.6 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 13.6 | 7.1 |
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California P...
Food 2
Food 2
• VAUGHAN FOODS CORPORATION
California Pasta Salad
|
137g | 61.5 | 131 | 23.4 | 12.4 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Edamame Salad
Food 1
Food 1
• FUJI FOOD PRODUCTS INC.
Edamame Salad
|
100g | 23.5 | 130 | 15.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 7.0 |
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Thai Style L...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Thai Style Lobster Shrimp Real Atlantic Lobster Mixed With Shrimp, Imitation Lobster & Imitation Crab In A Sweet And Spicy Thai Dressing Salad
|
100g | 26.9 | 240 | 14.0 | 8.0 | — | 18.0 | 7.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Macaroni Salad
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Macaroni Salad
|
140g | 40.5 | 257 | 15.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 20.0 | 3.6 |
|
Penne Mozzar...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Penne Mozzarella Salad
|
129g | 44.5 | 225 | 18.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 14.7 | 4.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mexican Stre...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Mexican Street Corn Vegetarian Salad With Jalapenos & Feta Cheese In A Sour Cream Dressing
|
100g | 27.2 | 210 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 16.0 | 3.0 |
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Whole Foods ...
Food 2
Food 2
• HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD.
Whole Foods Market, Macaroni And Cheese Pasta Salad
|
145g | 62.4 | 207 | 23.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 9.7 | 4.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Five Bean Salad
Food 1
Food 1
• B. ROBERT'S FOODS, INC.
Five Bean Salad
|
227g | 53.1 | 119 | 15.0 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 4.0 |
|
Pasta & Asia...
Food 2
Food 2
• RALEY'S
Pasta & Asiago Salad
|
140g | 45.6 | 329 | 18.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 26.4 | 5.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Premium Whit...
Food 1
Food 1
• WILLOW TREE POULTRY FARM, INC.
Premium White Meat Chicken Salad, Cranberries & Walnuts
|
115g | 20.2 | 400 | 10.4 | 7.8 | 0.9 | 33.0 | 13.9 |
|
Spring Pasta...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Spring Pasta Salad
|
115g | 43.0 | 191 | 20.0 | 9.6 | 0.9 | 11.3 | 1.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grilled Chic...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
|
113g | 26.7 | 239 | 13.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 15.9 | 11.5 |
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Coleslaw
Food 2
Food 2
• UNIFIED GROCERS, INC.
Coleslaw
|
140g | 29.7 | 107 | 12.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Country Cole...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Country Coleslaw A Tangy Blend Of Cabbage And Carrots In Creamy Salad Dressing
|
110g | 27.6 | 145 | 14.6 | 10.0 | 1.8 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
|
Southwest Be...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Southwest Bean & Grain Salad
|
100g | 37.4 | 150 | 23.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
No Brand, Ma...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD.
No Brand, Macaroni Salad
|
159g | 62.6 | 176 | 21.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 8.8 | 3.1 |
|
Aegean Greek...
Food 2
Food 2
• HANS KISSLE CO., INC.
Aegean Greek Salad
|
123g | 36.9 | 220 | 17.1 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 14.6 | 4.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Homestyle Co...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Homestyle Coleslaw With Carrots & Onions In A Sweet, Tangy Dressing
|
110g | 33.6 | 145 | 17.3 | 14.6 | 1.8 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
|
3 Tomato Pas...
Food 2
Food 2
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
3 Tomato Pasta Salad
|
140g | 50.8 | 186 | 20.0 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 9.3 | 5.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grains & Qui...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENERAL MILLS, INC.
Grains & Quinoa Salad With Cranberries & Almonds, Lemon Herb
|
49g | 60.4 | 367 | 69.4 | 12.2 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 8.2 |
|
Salad, Santa...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Salad, Santa Fe Style
|
177g | 27.3 | 158 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 10.7 | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.