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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Annie's Gluten Free Real Aged Cheddar Rice Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup 2 Pack vs Cucina Di Lensi Mushroom Risotto

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Glut... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Gluten Free Real Aged Cheddar Rice Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup 2 Pack	57g	75.3	383	68.6	2.2	0.6	8.6	8.0
Cucina Di Le... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ITALIAN PASTA CO. Cucina Di Lensi Mushroom Risotto	250g	63.5	88	14.0	—	1.2	2.0	2.4

Bertolli Chicken Parmigiana & Penne Frozen Meals With Mozzarella In A Savory Tomato Sauce, 22 Oz. vs Bertolli Chicken Marsala Meal, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Bertolli Chicken Parmigiana & Penne Frozen Meals With Mozzarella In A Savory Tomato Sauce, 22 Oz.	222g	64.8	131	15.8	1.8	0.9	5.0	5.9
Bertolli Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Marsala Meal, 24 Oz	340g	62.8	97	10.3	3.2	0.9	3.8	5.6

Healthy Choice Cafe Steames Simply Chicken Pasta Primavera, 10 Oz vs Marie Callenders Baked Ziti Marinara Bakes, 45 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steames Simply Chicken Pasta Primavera, 10 Oz	283g	47.1	78	10.3	2.8	1.8	0.9	7.1
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Baked Ziti Marinara Bakes, 45 Oz	210g	57.1	129	15.2	2.4	1.4	4.8	5.7

Bertolli Chicken Minestrone Soup, 24 Oz vs Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken And Noodles, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Minestrone Soup, 24 Oz	340g	49.4	103	10.3	2.9	2.9	4.1	5.6
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken And Noodles, 10 Oz	283g	54.9	92	11.0	1.1	1.1	2.5	6.0

Marie Callenders Vermont White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Bake, 24 Oz vs Annie's Vegan Mac Deluxe Rich And Creamy Shells And Vegan Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Vermont White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Bake, 24 Oz	340g	95.2	176	15.6	0.9	1.2	10.0	6.2
Annie's Vega... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Vegan Mac Deluxe Rich And Creamy Shells And Vegan Cheddar	94g	84.4	293	47.8	0.4	1.7	8.2	7.3

Marie Callender's Duos, Beef & Broccoli & Sesame Chicken, Frozen Meal, 14 Oz. vs Annies White Cheddar Broccoli Mac With Hidden Veggies Dinner Kit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Duos, Beef & Broccoli & Sesame Chicken, Frozen Meal, 14 Oz.	397g	100.0	128	19.1	5.0	1.0	3.5	5.0
Annies White... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annies White Cheddar Broccoli Mac With Hidden Veggies Dinner Kit	51g	59.6	390	66.0	8.0	5.0	8.0	15.0

Campbell's Spaghettios Organic A To Z's, 15.8 Oz. Can vs Bertolli Manicotti Alla Vodka, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Campbell's S... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Spaghettios Organic A To Z's, 15.8 Oz. Can	252g	53.7	56	11.9	3.6	1.2	0.2	2.0
Bertolli Man... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Manicotti Alla Vodka, 24 Oz	340g	75.7	153	13.2	2.9	1.8	7.9	7.4

Banquet Lasagna With Meat Sauce Basic, 7.5 Oz vs Spaghettios Spicy Original Made With Frank's Redhot, Canned Pasta, 15.8 Oz Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Lasa... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Lasagna With Meat Sauce Basic, 7.5 Oz	213g	53.0	117	14.6	2.8	1.9	4.2	5.2
Spaghettios ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Spicy Original Made With Frank's Redhot, Canned Pasta, 15.8 Oz Can	240g	56.8	67	13.1	4.8	1.2	0.6	2.0

Annies White Cheddar Broccoli Mac With Hidden Veggies Dinner Kit vs Marie Callender's Cheesy Chicken And Rice Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 27 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annies White... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annies White Cheddar Broccoli Mac With Hidden Veggies Dinner Kit	51g	59.6	390	66.0	8.0	5.0	8.0	15.0
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Cheesy Chicken And Rice Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 27 Oz.	235g	48.8	119	11.5	2.1	0.9	5.1	6.4

Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos Beef And Cheese 90 Count vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu, General Chang's Chicken Bowl, Frozen Meal, 11 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old El Paso ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos Beef And Cheese 90 Count	85g	54.5	241	34.1	3.8	1.2	8.4	7.6
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu, General Chang's Chicken Bowl, Frozen Meal, 11 Oz.	312g	100.0	144	20.2	7.7	1.0	4.2	6.4

Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack vs Marie Callenders Pasta Al Dente Rigatoni Marinara Classico Fresh Steamer, 10.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack	27g	37.1	370	74.1	11.1	3.7	1.9	11.1
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Pasta Al Dente Rigatoni Marinara Classico Fresh Steamer, 10.5 Oz	298g	78.9	151	15.4	2.7	2.0	6.7	2.7

Award Cuisine Traditional Lasagna, 96 Oz vs Bertolli Chicken Carbonara Skillet, 48 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Award Cuisin... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Traditional Lasagna, 96 Oz	227g	36.8	145	10.1	3.1	1.8	7.9	7.9
Bertolli Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Carbonara Skillet, 48 Oz	340g	100.0	188	17.4	1.2	1.8	9.1	9.1

Marie Callenders Family Serve Meat Lasagna, 96 Oz vs Hoagie, Whole Grain, Par Baked, Split Top, Hinge Sliced, 6"

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Family Serve Meat Lasagna, 96 Oz	227g	46.9	115	12.3	2.2	1.8	4.4	6.6
Hoagie, Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Hoagie, Whole Grain, Par Baked, Split Top, Hinge Sliced, 6"	85g	65.0	212	42.4	3.5	3.5	1.2	7.1

Deluxe Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper Twin Pack vs Annie's White Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwave Cups 4 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deluxe Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Deluxe Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper Twin Pack	31g	42.0	355	72.4	9.0	3.1	1.9	10.4
Annie's Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's White Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwave Cups 4 Count	57g	66.6	391	65.7	3.1	5.0	8.8	12.4

Conestoga 3.17 Oz. Simple Split Southern Style Biscuit Dough vs Farm Rich Whole Grain Rich Jalapeo Mozzarella Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Conestoga 3.... Food 1 Food 1 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga 3.17 Oz. Simple Split Southern Style Biscuit Dough	90g	65.8	322	38.9	3.3	1.1	15.6	4.4
Farm Rich Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Farm Rich Whole Grain Rich Jalapeo Mozzarella Bites	120g	52.6	303	25.6	1.6	2.5	15.4	15.7

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamer Ravioli And Chicken Marinara, 10 Oz vs Award Cuisine Vegetable Lasagna, 96 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamer Ravioli And Chicken Marinara, 10 Oz	283g	57.2	88	11.7	2.8	1.4	1.6	6.0
Award Cuisin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Vegetable Lasagna, 96 Oz	227g	44.9	119	11.9	1.8	1.8	5.3	6.2

Totino's Pork Shoulder Bacon & Cheese Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count vs Bertolli Meatball Rigatoni, Frozen Meal, 25 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Totino's Por... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totino's Pork Shoulder Bacon & Cheese Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count	139g	85.6	247	32.9	2.0	1.1	9.8	7.8
Bertolli Mea... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Bertolli Meatball Rigatoni, Frozen Meal, 25 Oz.	209g	70.0	158	18.2	1.9	1.0	6.2	7.7

Bosco 7 Bulk Whole Grain Breadstick Filled With Cheese, Sauce And Pepperoni vs Suddenly Salad Chipotle Ranch Pasta Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bosco 7 Bulk... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS INC. Bosco 7 Bulk Whole Grain Breadstick Filled With Cheese, Sauce And Pepperoni	107g	51.3	231	27.7	3.1	2.9	8.7	10.1
Suddenly Sal... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Suddenly Salad Chipotle Ranch Pasta Salad	40g	52.5	350	72.5	7.5	5.0	2.5	12.5

The Good Table Frzr To Plate Pasta Sauce Marsala vs Supreme Cheese Pizza Hamburger Helper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Good Tab... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. The Good Table Frzr To Plate Pasta Sauce Marsala	57g	51.0	246	47.4	7.0	1.8	3.5	7.0
Supreme Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Supreme Cheese Pizza Hamburger Helper	35g	46.7	343	71.4	8.6	2.9	2.9	11.4

Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 15.8 Oz Can vs Bertolli Carbonara Skillet Meal, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghettios ... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 15.8 Oz Can	252g	59.7	67	13.1	4.8	1.2	0.4	2.4
Bertolli Car... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Carbonara Skillet Meal, 24 Oz	340g	100.0	188	17.4	1.2	1.8	9.1	9.1

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