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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Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks vs Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Mozz... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks	79g	37.0	262	27.4	2.2	2.8	9.6	16.7
Annie's Delu... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Deluxe Shells Classic Cheddar Mac N Cheese Microwavable Cups 4 Count	73g	67.1	324	49.7	5.4	2.0	8.7	11.8

Wicked Kitchen Hot Italian Sausage Macaroni And Cheese, 12.5 Oz vs Conestoga 2.2 Oz. Southern Style Biscuit Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wicked Kitch... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Wicked Kitchen Hot Italian Sausage Macaroni And Cheese, 12.5 Oz	354g	87.4	161	14.7	0.9	2.0	7.6	8.2
Conestoga 2.... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga 2.2 Oz. Southern Style Biscuit Dough	62g	46.7	274	40.3	3.2	1.6	9.7	6.5

Marie Callenders Three Meat And Four Cheese Lasagna, 19 Oz vs Annie's Gluten Free Real Aged Cheddar Rice Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Three Meat And Four Cheese Lasagna, 19 Oz	227g	52.7	132	13.7	2.6	1.8	5.7	6.6
Annie's Glut... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Gluten Free Real Aged Cheddar Rice Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup	57g	75.3	383	68.6	2.2	0.6	8.6	8.0

Jalapeno Hushpuppies vs Campbell's Spaghettios Organic A To Z's, 15.8 Oz. Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jalapeno Hus... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. Jalapeno Hushpuppies	52g	35.0	288	36.5	3.9	1.9	13.5	3.9
Campbell's S... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Healthy Choice Classic Chicken Noodle Dinner, 10.6 Oz vs Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese Dinner, 12 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Classic Chicken Noodle Dinner, 10.6 Oz	300g	55.0	93	10.3	1.0	1.0	2.3	6.7
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese Dinner, 12 Oz	340g	47.1	103	7.7	0.6	0.6	6.2	4.1

Bertolli Four Cheese Ravioli, 24 Oz vs Bertolli Italian Sausage & Rigatoni Frozen Meals With Bell Peppers In A Spicy Tomato Sauce, 22 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Fou... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Four Cheese Ravioli, 24 Oz	340g	79.7	162	13.5	1.8	1.5	9.7	5.9
Bertolli Ita... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Bertolli Italian Sausage & Rigatoni Frozen Meals With Bell Peppers In A Spicy Tomato Sauce, 22 Oz.	231g	64.9	134	15.6	1.7	1.3	5.6	4.3

Banquet Mega Meats, Meatloaf, Frozen Meal, 16.2 Oz. vs Award Cuisine Macaroni And Cheese Tray, 76 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Mega... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Meats, Meatloaf, Frozen Meal, 16.2 Oz.	459g	100.0	161	13.5	4.6	1.5	9.4	6.1
Award Cuisin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Macaroni And Cheese Tray, 76 Oz	227g	56.6	163	14.1	1.8	1.3	9.3	5.7

Totino's Sausage & Cheese Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count vs Conestoga 2.2 Oz. Roll Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Totino's Sau... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totino's Sausage & Cheese Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count	139g	91.3	245	35.1	2.2	1.3	8.6	8.1
Conestoga 2.... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga 2.2 Oz. Roll Dough	57g	54.7	298	54.4	14.0	5.3	5.3	7.0

Cucina Di Lensi Asparagus Risotto vs Bertolli Four Cheese Ravioli, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cucina Di Le... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ITALIAN PASTA CO. Cucina Di Lensi Asparagus Risotto	250g	88.7	140	18.8	—	0.8	5.6	3.2
Bertolli Fou... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Four Cheese Ravioli, 24 Oz	340g	79.7	162	13.5	1.8	1.5	9.7	5.9

Annie's Organic Farm Friends & Cheddar Pasta & Cheese vs Banquet Spaghetti And Popcorn Chicken Dinner, 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Farm Friends & Cheddar Pasta & Cheese	71g	88.5	373	69.3	8.7	4.7	4.3	14.7
Banquet Spag... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Spaghetti And Popcorn Chicken Dinner, 7 Oz	198g	70.7	152	20.2	2.5	2.0	5.1	5.6

Dinner Roll, Whole Grain, Yeast, Proof And Bake vs Marie Callenders Vermont White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Bake, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dinner Roll,... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Dinner Roll, Whole Grain, Yeast, Proof And Bake	62g	62.5	290	54.8	12.9	3.2	4.8	8.1
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Marie Callenders Three Meat Four Cheese Lasagna Bakes vs Spaghettios Canned Pasta With Chicken Meatballs, 15.6 Oz Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Three Meat Four Cheese Lasagna Bakes	227g	49.1	123	12.3	2.6	1.3	5.3	6.2
Spaghettios ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Canned Pasta With Chicken Meatballs, 15.6 Oz Can	252g	55.2	87	11.9	3.2	0.8	2.4	4.8

Banquet Rigatoni Italian Sausage, 8 Oz vs Marie Callenders Scalloped Potatoes In A Creamy Cheese Sauce With Ham, Frozen Meal, 27 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Riga... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Rigatoni Italian Sausage, 8 Oz	227g	72.9	123	18.5	3.1	2.2	3.5	4.9
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callenders Scalloped Potatoes In A Creamy Cheese Sauce With Ham, Frozen Meal, 27 Oz.	248g	47.1	113	10.5	1.2	0.8	5.2	5.7

Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo, 10 Oz vs Bertolli Stuffed Shells Bolognese, 25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo, 10 Oz	283g	51.0	106	10.6	0.7	1.4	3.2	8.1
Bertolli Stu... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Stuffed Shells Bolognese, 25 Oz	354g	80.0	136	13.6	3.1	2.0	5.7	7.1

Campbell's Pasta Spaghettios vs Marie Callenders Baked Ziti Marinara Bakes, 45 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Campbell's P... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Pasta Spaghettios	252g	53.7	56	11.9	3.6	1.2	0.2	2.0
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

Annie's Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Classic Cheddar Microcup 2 Pack vs Bertolli Garlic Shrimp, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Delu... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Classic Cheddar Microcup 2 Pack	73g	62.7	325	48.7	4.4	4.1	9.3	11.7
Bertolli Gar... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Garlic Shrimp, 24 Oz	340g	78.9	100	12.7	1.2	0.9	3.2	3.8

Annie's Gluten Free Real Aged Cheddar Rice Pasta & Cheese Micro Cup 2 Pack vs Bacon Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper

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
Bacon Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Bacon Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper	29g	40.9	349	74.1	14.3	2.2	2.0	8.7

Bosco 7 Inch Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese And Pizza Sauce Stuffed Breadsticks vs Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bosco 7 Inch... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS INC. Bosco 7 Inch Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese And Pizza Sauce Stuffed Breadsticks	111g	60.5	230	29.3	2.2	1.2	7.6	10.1
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo, 10 Oz	283g	51.0	106	10.6	0.7	1.4	3.2	8.1

Annie's Homegrown White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Micro Cup 12 Ct. Made With Organic Pasta 12 Count vs Pioneer 1.25 Oz Corn Drop Biscuit Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Home... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Homegrown White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Micro Cup 12 Ct. Made With Organic Pasta 12 Count	57g	66.6	392	65.7	3.1	5.0	8.8	12.4
Pioneer 1.25... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Pioneer 1.25 Oz Corn Drop Biscuit Dough	35g	29.1	314	45.7	11.4	2.9	11.4	5.7

Marie Callender's White Wine And Butter Shrimp Mac And Cheese Bowl, Frozen Meal, 10.5 Oz. Bowl vs Banquet Chicken Pasta Marinara, 6.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's White Wine And Butter Shrimp Mac And Cheese Bowl, Frozen Meal, 10.5 Oz. Bowl	298g	66.6	121	12.1	1.0	0.7	6.0	4.7
Banquet Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Chicken Pasta Marinara, 6.5 Oz	184g	50.6	158	16.3	2.2	2.2	7.6	6.5

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