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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Blake's Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Pot Pie, Frozen Meal, 8 Oz. vs Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese Bakes, 45 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blake's Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese Bakes, 45 Oz	210g	70.1	167	18.1	1.4	1.0	8.1	5.7

Bertolli Pasta Sides Herb Gnocchi, Frozen Sides, 13 Oz. vs Conestoga Sweet Roll Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Bertolli Pasta Sides Herb Gnocchi, Frozen Sides, 13 Oz.	369g	100.0	184	26.8	4.6	1.4	6.5	4.3
Conestoga Sw... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga Sweet Roll Dough	57g	54.6	281	50.9	10.5	1.8	4.4	8.8

Annie's Organic Vegan Mac Macaroni And Cheddar Flavor Macaroni And Sauce vs Marie Callenders Spaghetti And Meatballs With Bread Dinners, 15 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 Macaroni And Cheddar Flavor Macaroni And Sauce	71g	91.7	368	71.2	1.5	4.7	4.7	10.5
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Spaghetti And Meatballs With Bread Dinners, 15 Oz	425g	100.0	127	17.7	2.8	1.9	4.2	4.7

Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos 3 Cheese 40 Count vs Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper Twin Pack

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 3 Cheese 40 Count	85g	54.8	246	34.4	4.2	1.2	8.5	8.1
Cheddar Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Bertolli Chicken Parmigiana, 17.5 Oz vs Bertolli Manicotti Alla Vodka, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Parmigiana, 17.5 Oz	248g	44.8	141	11.7	3.2	2.4	6.5	8.9
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

Annie's Homegrown Classic Mild Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Micro Cup, Made With Organic Pasta vs Pioneer 3.17 Oz. Simple Split Southern Style 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 Classic Mild Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Micro Cup, Made With Organic Pasta	57g	67.4	386	64.9	3.5	3.5	8.8	12.3
Pioneer 3.17... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Pioneer 3.17 Oz. Simple Split Southern Style Biscuit Dough	90g	65.8	322	38.9	3.3	1.1	15.6	4.4

Bertolli Chicken Parmigianino And Penne, 24 Oz vs Pioneer 1.25 Oz Corn Drop Biscuit Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Parmigianino And Penne, 24 Oz	340g	87.7	144	14.7	1.8	1.5	6.2	7.4
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

Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 22.4 Oz Can (Pack Of 12) vs Annie's Disney 100 Anniversary Pasta & Cheddar Microwave Cup 4 Pack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghettios ... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 22.4 Oz Can (Pack Of 12)	252g	59.7	67	13.1	4.8	1.2	0.4	2.4
Annie's Disn... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Disney 100 Anniversary Pasta & Cheddar Microwave Cup 4 Pack	53g	65.7	385	67.9	6.4	3.7	7.1	12.6

Old El Paso Taco Bites Beef And Cheese 20 Count vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu Beef And Broccoli Cooking Sauce Pouch, 8 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old El Paso ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Taco Bites Beef And Cheese 20 Count	92g	54.8	300	33.0	2.0	2.0	14.0	9.0
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Beef And Broccoli Cooking Sauce Pouch, 8 Oz.	75g	33.6	147	22.7	18.7	—	4.0	2.7

Marie Callenders Vermont White Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Bake, 24 Oz vs Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Homestyle Chicken & Potatoes, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz

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
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Homestyle Chicken & Potatoes, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz	280g	39.6	71	8.6	0.4	1.4	1.6	5.7

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Grilled Basil Chicken, 9.9 Oz vs Banquet Mega Meats Garlic Parmesan Boneless Chicken Strips, Frozen Meal, 13.3 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Grilled Basil Chicken, 9.9 Oz	280g	39.3	82	8.9	1.1	1.8	2.1	6.8
Banquet Mega... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Meats Garlic Parmesan Boneless Chicken Strips, Frozen Meal, 13.3 Oz.	377g	100.0	149	14.9	1.1	0.8	7.2	6.4

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Frozen Dinner, Three Cheese Tortellini, 9 Ounce vs Conestoga 1.25 Oz. Whole Grain Thaw & Bake Roll Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Frozen Dinner, Three Cheese Tortellini, 9 Ounce	255g	75.2	94	17.3	3.5	2.4	1.4	2.8
Conestoga 1.... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga 1.25 Oz. Whole Grain Thaw & Bake Roll Dough	35g	29.2	257	45.7	8.6	2.9	5.7	8.6

Old El Paso Taco Bites Beef And Cheese 20 Count vs Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken And Noodles, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old El Paso ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Taco Bites Beef And Cheese 20 Count	92g	54.8	300	33.0	2.0	2.0	14.0	9.0
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

Conestoga Whole Grain Thaw & Bake Roll Dough vs Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos Beef And Cheese 40 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Conestoga Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Conestoga Whole Grain Thaw & Bake Roll Dough	64g	50.7	266	45.3	7.8	4.7	6.3	7.8
Old El Paso ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos Beef And Cheese 40 Count	85g	54.5	241	34.1	3.8	1.2	8.4	7.6

Cheesy Ranch Burger Hamburger Helper vs Banquet Spaghetti And Popcorn Chicken Dinner, 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheesy Ranch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheesy Ranch Burger Hamburger Helper	36g	49.4	349	72.5	5.9	2.3	2.3	9.7
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

Wicked Kitchen Spicy Korean Beef Noodle, 11 Oz vs Serve 1 Cup Of Spaghettios As A Healthy Kids Entree, Pack Some As Part Of A Kids Lunch Or Enjoy As Part Of A Nostalgic Adult Lunch Or Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wicked Kitch... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Wicked Kitchen Spicy Korean Beef Noodle, 11 Oz	311g	100.0	132	18.3	2.6	1.6	3.5	6.8
Serve 1 Cup ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Serve 1 Cup Of Spaghettios As A Healthy Kids Entree, Pack Some As Part Of A Kids Lunch Or Enjoy As Part Of A Nostalgic Adult Lunch Or Dinner	252g	59.7	67	13.1	4.8	1.2	0.4	2.4

Bertolli Chicken Florentine & Farfalle Frozen Meals In A Rich White Wine & Parmesan Sauce, 22 Oz. vs Award Cuisine Macaroni And Beef With Tomatoes, 76 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
Award Cuisin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Macaroni And Beef With Tomatoes, 76 Oz	215g	41.3	102	11.2	3.3	1.4	4.7	4.7

P.F. Chang's Home Menu Beef And Broccoli Cooking Sauce Pouch, 8 Oz. vs Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese, 15 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 Beef And Broccoli Cooking Sauce Pouch, 8 Oz.	75g	33.6	147	22.7	18.7	—	4.0	2.7
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz	209g	62.6	172	16.8	1.0	1.4	9.1	5.7

Hoagie, Whole Grain, Par Baked, Split Top, Hinge Sliced, 6" vs Pizza Cheese Crunchers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hoagie, Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Pizza Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Pizza Cheese Crunchers	156g	69.1	269	26.1	2.4	2.9	12.7	12.7

Marie Callenders Stuffed Rigatoni With Chicken Dinners, 13 Oz vs Bertolli Tomato Florentine And Tortellini With Chicken Soup, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Stuffed Rigatoni With Chicken Dinners, 13 Oz	369g	94.3	117	14.6	2.7	1.6	3.0	7.3
Bertolli Tom... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Tomato Florentine And Tortellini With Chicken Soup, 24 Oz	340g	64.3	124	12.1	3.8	2.4	5.6	6.5

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