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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Cheese Lover's Lasagna Hamburger Helper vs Marie Callender's Grilled Chicken Alfredo Bake Bowl, Frozen Meal, 11.6 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Lover... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheese Lover's Lasagna Hamburger Helper	31g	41.0	355	71.0	6.5	3.2	3.2	9.7
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Grilled Chicken Alfredo Bake Bowl, Frozen Meal, 11.6 Oz.	329g	64.7	119	11.3	1.8	1.2	4.9	7.3

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Pesto, 9.9 Oz vs Sfs Coyote Grill Ques Wg Cheese Net Wt 26.40 Lbs 96 Ct Cn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Pesto, 9.9 Oz	280g	64.7	104	12.9	0.7	1.1	2.5	7.1
Sfs Coyote G... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHWAN'S FOOD SERVICE INC Sfs Coyote Grill Ques Wg Cheese Net Wt 26.40 Lbs 96 Ct Cn	125g	53.5	240	24.8	1.6	2.4	9.6	15.2

Bread Sticks, White, Pan Baked, Brown And Serve, 6" vs Marie Callender's No Sugar Added, Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert, 37 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bread Sticks... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Bread Sticks, White, Pan Baked, Brown And Serve, 6"	35g	31.4	229	48.6	2.9	2.9	—	8.6
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's No Sugar Added, Lattice Apple Pie, Frozen Dessert, 37 Oz.	131g	85.3	305	34.4	3.1	0.8	17.6	1.5

Bosco 7 Bulk Whole Grain Breadstick Filled With Cheese, Sauce And Pepperoni vs Marie Callenders White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 27 Oz.

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
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callenders White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 27 Oz.	224g	61.1	116	14.7	0.9	0.9	4.5	4.0

Sfs Coyote Grill Ques Wg Chicken Net Wt 26.40 Lbs 96 Ct Cn vs Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos 3 Cheese 40 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sfs Coyote G... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHWAN'S FOOD SERVICE INC Sfs Coyote Grill Ques Wg Chicken Net Wt 26.40 Lbs 96 Ct Cn	125g	53.6	232	24.8	1.6	2.4	8.8	15.2
Old El Paso ... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Biscuits, Buttermilk, Whole Grain, Frozen Dough vs Pioneer 4.0 Oz. Simple Split Buttermilk Biscuit Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Biscuits, Bu... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Biscuits, Buttermilk, Whole Grain, Frozen Dough	62g	48.6	274	43.6	6.5	3.2	8.1	8.1
Pioneer 4.0 ... Food 2 Food 2 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Pioneer 4.0 Oz. Simple Split Buttermilk Biscuit Dough	113g	84.9	327	39.8	2.7	0.9	15.9	5.3

Bertolli Chicken Parmigiana & Penne Frozen Meals With Mozzarella In A Savory Tomato Sauce, 22 Oz. vs Healthy Choice Cafe Steamer Ravioli And Chicken Marinara, 10 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
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Annie's Super! Mac Shells And Real Aged Cheddar Mac And Cheese vs Bosco Whole Grain Cheese Pizza Sticks, 3.77 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Supe... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Super! Mac Shells And Real Aged Cheddar Mac And Cheese	74g	73.7	374	60.6	6.7	8.2	6.0	20.7
Bosco Whole ... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS INC. Bosco Whole Grain Cheese Pizza Sticks, 3.77 Oz.	107g	54.7	218	29.3	4.0	3.0	7.1	9.4

Campbell's Canned Spaghetti, 15.8 Oz Can vs Conestoga Simple Split Whole Grain Biscuit Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Campbell's C... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Canned Spaghetti, 15.8 Oz Can	252g	73.5	75	15.9	5.6	1.2	0.4	2.4
Conestoga Si... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Cucina Di Lensi Cheese Risotto vs Award Cuisine Chicken And Dumplings, 95 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cucina Di Le... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ITALIAN PASTA CO. Cucina Di Lensi Cheese Risotto	250g	88.7	140	18.8	—	0.8	5.6	3.2
Award Cuisin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Chicken And Dumplings, 95 Oz	226g	37.1	119	9.3	2.2	0.9	6.2	6.2

Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo, 10 Oz vs Annie's Organic Bunny Tails With Butter And Parmesan Macaroni & Cheese

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
Annie's Orga... Food 2 Food 2 Annie's Organic Bunny Tails With Butter And Parmesan Macaroni & Cheese	71g	96.4	394	71.8	4.2	1.4	7.0	12.7

Bertolli Chicken Florentine And Farfalle Dinner, 24 Oz vs Marie Callenders Fettuccini Alfredo With Bread, 13 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Florentine And Farfalle Dinner, 24 Oz	340g	68.5	112	11.5	2.1	1.2	4.7	6.2
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Fettuccini Alfredo With Bread, 13 Oz	369g	97.8	165	16.0	0.8	2.4	8.4	6.2

Award Cuisine Traditional Lasagna, 96 Oz vs Bertolli Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo Frozen Meals, 22 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 Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo Frozen Meals, 22 Oz.	277g	56.6	130	11.6	1.4	1.1	6.1	6.9

Conestoga 2.2 Oz. Roll Dough vs Marie Callenders Italiano Lasagna With Ricotta Cheese Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Conestoga 2.... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callenders Italiano Lasagna With Ricotta Cheese Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz	233g	44.9	116	10.7	1.7	0.9	5.2	6.0

Spaghettios Original Canned Pasta, 15.8 Oz Can (Pack Of 12) vs Bread Sticks, Par Baked, Gourmet, Split Top, 7.5"

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 (Pack Of 12)	252g	59.7	67	13.1	4.8	1.2	0.4	2.4
Bread Sticks... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Bread Sticks, Par Baked, Gourmet, Split Top, 7.5"	54g	47.2	241	46.3	1.9	1.9	0.9	7.4

Bertolli Chicken Carbonara Skillet, 48 Oz vs Hoagie, Whole Grain, Par Baked, Split Top, Hinge Sliced, 6"

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Chicken Carbonara Skillet, 48 Oz	340g	100.0	188	17.4	1.2	1.8	9.1	9.1
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

12" X 16" Made With Whole Grain Pizza Dough / 51% vs Bertolli Stuffed Shells Bolognese, 25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
12" X 16" Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION 12" X 16" Made With Whole Grain Pizza Dough / 51%	63g	47.8	227	42.9	5.3	4.6	2.4	9.8
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

Bosco Whole Grain Reduced Fat Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks, 2.96 Oz. vs Marie Callenders Pasta Al Dente Penne Chicken Piccata Fresh Steamer, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bosco Whole ... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS INC. Bosco Whole Grain Reduced Fat Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks, 2.96 Oz.	80g	44.0	257	31.7	2.2	3.0	8.1	14.4
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Pasta Al Dente Penne Chicken Piccata Fresh Steamer, 10 Oz	283g	58.5	127	12.4	0.4	1.8	5.0	7.1

Annie's Spirals With Butter & Parmesan Mac N Cheese vs Marie Callender's Cheesy Chicken And Rice Meal To Share, Frozen Meal, 27 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Spir... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Spirals With Butter & Parmesan Mac N Cheese	74g	94.1	364	71.4	9.7	5.6	4.2	13.8
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

Bertolli Chicken Carbonara Frozen Meals With Spaghetti, Peas And Bacon In Alfredo Sauce, 22 Oz. vs Snyder's Of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Nashville Hot, 5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Bertolli Chicken Carbonara Frozen Meals With Spaghetti, Peas And Bacon In Alfredo Sauce, 22 Oz.	247g	70.1	158	15.4	2.0	0.8	7.3	7.7
Snyder's Of ... Food 2 Food 2 • SNYDER'S-LANCE INC. Snyder's Of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Nashville Hot, 5 Oz	28g	28.3	500	57.1	3.6	3.6	28.6	7.1

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