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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Bertolli Carbonara Skillet Meal, 24 Oz vs Banquet Chicken Pasta Marinara, 6.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Car... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Carbonara Skillet Meal, 24 Oz	340g	100.0	188	17.4	1.2	1.8	9.1	9.1
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

Supreme Cheese Pizza Hamburger Helper vs Annie's Organic Mac And Cheese Variety Pack 12 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Supreme Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Supreme Cheese Pizza Hamburger Helper	35g	46.7	343	71.4	8.6	2.9	2.9	11.4
Annie's Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Mac And Cheese Variety Pack 12 Count	71g	86.3	372	67.4	6.1	4.4	5.7	13.0

Nestl Toll House Sugar Cookie Dough 16.5 Oz Pack vs Banquet Rigatoni Italian Sausage, 8 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nestl Toll H... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nestl Toll House Sugar Cookie Dough 16.5 Oz Pack	19g	21.2	421	57.9	31.6	—	18.4	5.3
Banquet Riga... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Rigatoni Italian Sausage, 8 Oz	227g	72.9	123	18.5	3.1	2.2	3.5	4.9

Conestoga Simple Split Whole Grain Biscuit Dough vs Totino's Cheesy Chorizo Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Conestoga Si... Food 1 Food 1 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga Simple Split Whole Grain Biscuit Dough	64g	48.7	281	42.2	6.3	3.1	9.4	6.3
Totino's Che... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totino's Cheesy Chorizo Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count	139g	86.4	240	33.0	2.0	1.0	10.0	7.0

Totino's Cheesy Chorizo Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count vs Bertolli Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Dual Serve Skillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Totino's Che... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totino's Cheesy Chorizo Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count	139g	86.4	240	33.0	2.0	1.0	10.0	7.0
Bertolli Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Dual Serve Skillet	340g	71.6	162	12.9	1.2	2.1	8.5	7.9

Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese Dinner, 12 Oz vs Healthy Choice Italian Sausage And Rotini Bake Dinner, 8.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Italian Sausage And Rotini Bake Dinner, 8.5 Oz	240g	66.9	112	16.7	2.5	2.5	2.5	6.7

Bertolli Farfalle Carbonara, 10 Oz vs Snyder's Of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Hot Honey Flavored, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Far... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Farfalle Carbonara, 10 Oz	283g	60.3	155	12.4	1.1	1.4	7.4	9.2
Snyder's Of ... Food 2 Food 2 • SNYDER'S-LANCE INC. Snyder's Of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Hot Honey Flavored, 10 Oz	28g	32.2	500	64.3	14.3	3.6	25.0	7.1

Annie's Organic Vegan Mac Gluten Free Red Lentil Spirals With Sweet Potato And Pumpkin Sauce vs Banquet Three Cheese Ziti Lunch, 8.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Vegan Mac Gluten Free Red Lentil Spirals With Sweet Potato And Pumpkin Sauce	52g	57.2	341	63.2	2.3	5.6	1.1	22.1
Banquet Thre... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Three Cheese Ziti Lunch, 8.5 Oz	240g	73.0	108	17.5	2.9	2.1	2.5	4.2

Biscuits, Buttermilk, Frozen Dough, Lower Sodium vs Conestoga 2.25 Oz. White Roll Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Biscuits, Bu... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Biscuits, Buttermilk, Frozen Dough, Lower Sodium	62g	48.7	274	41.9	3.2	1.6	9.7	6.5
Conestoga 2.... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga 2.25 Oz. White Roll Dough	64g	58.3	297	48.4	9.4	1.6	7.8	7.8

Banquet Queso Mac Lunch, 7 Oz vs Campbell's Pasta Spaghettios W/Mb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Ques... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Queso Mac Lunch, 7 Oz	198g	51.2	121	14.7	1.5	1.5	5.1	4.6
Campbell's P... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Pasta Spaghettios W/Mb	206g	41.3	83	11.7	4.4	1.5	2.4	3.9

Annie's Homegrown Organic Cheesy Ravioli vs Spaghettios Canned Pasta With Meatballs, 22.2 Oz Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Home... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Homegrown Organic Cheesy Ravioli	425g	100.0	286	59.9	14.0	4.4	1.7	7.9
Spaghettios ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Canned Pasta With Meatballs, 22.2 Oz Can	240g	52.6	91	11.9	3.2	0.8	2.8	4.4

Bertolli Chicken Florentine & Farfalle Frozen Meals In A Rich White Wine & Parmesan Sauce, 22 Oz. vs Marie Callenders Chicken Alfredo Bake, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Bertolli Chicken Florentine & Farfalle Frozen Meals In A Rich White Wine & Parmesan Sauce, 22 Oz.	211g	66.9	133	17.1	1.4	0.9	3.8	6.6
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Chicken Alfredo Bake, 24 Oz	198g	31.3	121	10.1	1.0	2.0	5.1	8.6

Spaghettios Canned Pasta With Meatballs Retro Label, 15.6 Oz Can vs Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 22.4 Oz Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghettios ... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Canned Pasta With Meatballs Retro Label, 15.6 Oz Can	240g	52.6	91	11.9	3.2	0.8	2.8	4.4
Spaghettios ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 22.4 Oz Can	252g	59.7	67	13.1	4.8	1.2	0.4	2.4

Totino's Pork Shoulder Bacon & Cheese Scramble Breakfast Snack Bites 40 Count 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
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
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

Banquet Lasagna With Meat Sauce Basic, 7.5 Oz vs Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese Dinner, 12 Oz

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
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

Marie Callender's Classic Spaghetti And Meatballs Bowl, Frozen Meal, 12.4 Oz. vs Annie's Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Classic Cheddar Microcup 2 Pack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Classic Spaghetti And Meatballs Bowl, Frozen Meal, 12.4 Oz.	352g	90.3	134	14.5	2.3	1.4	5.7	5.7
Annie's Delu... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper 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
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper	28g	38.8	346	73.3	9.6	2.6	1.6	9.4
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

P.F. Chang's Home Menu Shrimp Lo Mein Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 22 Oz. vs Blake's Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Pot Pie, Frozen Meal, 8 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
P.F. Chang's... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Shrimp Lo Mein Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 22 Oz.	229g	76.5	140	18.3	3.9	1.3	4.4	6.6
Blake's Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Blake's Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Pot Pie, Frozen Meal, 8 Oz.	227g	60.0	207	14.1	1.8	0.4	13.2	7.9

Spaghettios Football Shaped Canned Pasta With Meatballs, 15.6 Oz Can vs Award Cuisine Vegetable Lasagna, 96 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghettios ... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Football Shaped Canned Pasta With Meatballs, 15.6 Oz Can	240g	52.6	91	11.9	3.2	0.8	2.8	4.4
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

Blakes Lasagna Baked Bolognese, 8 Oz vs Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 15.8 Oz Can (Pack Of 4)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blakes Lasag... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Blakes Lasagna Baked Bolognese, 8 Oz	227g	53.3	106	13.2	2.6	1.3	4.0	4.9
Spaghettios ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 15.8 Oz Can (Pack Of 4)	240g	56.8	67	13.1	4.8	1.2	0.4	2.4

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