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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S!Deaway Foods Spicy Thai Rooster, 9.2 Oz vs Creamy Four Cheese With Vermicelli Rice, Four Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
S!Deaway Foo... Food 1 Food 1 • SIDEAWAY FOODS S!Deaway Foods Spicy Thai Rooster, 9.2 Oz	130g	19.4	162	11.5	3.1	3.8	9.2	10.0
Creamy Four ... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Creamy Four Cheese With Vermicelli Rice, Four Cheese	156g	77.3	141	25.6	1.3	0.6	3.2	3.2

Original Tapioca Pudding Snacks, Tapioca vs Hashbrown Potatoes, Cheesy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Tap... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Original Tapioca Pudding Snacks, Tapioca	110g	47.8	100	21.8	16.4	—	1.4	0.9
Hashbrown Po... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Hashbrown Potatoes, Cheesy	17g	23.5	412	76.5	5.9	5.9	5.9	5.9

Roasted Chicken 90 Second Rice With Herbs, Roasted Chicken vs Macaroni And Cheese Made With Real Cheddar Cheese, Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Roasted Chicken 90 Second Rice With Herbs	249g	73.4	88	15.7	0.4	0.8	1.6	2.8
Macaroni And... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Macaroni And Cheese Made With Real Cheddar Cheese, Cheese	250g	60.7	132	13.2	2.0	0.8	6.4	5.6

Caribbean Style Rice With Brown Rice & Red Beans vs Tagine Curry, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caribbean St... Food 1 Food 1 • SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Caribbean Style Rice With Brown Rice & Red Beans	152g	89.0	164	32.9	0.7	3.3	2.0	4.0
Tagine Curry... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Tagine Curry, Mild	115g	57.3	157	27.0	4.4	1.7	3.9	4.4

Japanese Curry Noddles vs Ben's Original Ready Rice, Coconut Jasmine, 8.5 Oz. Pouch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Japanese Cur... Food 1 Food 1 • MIRACLE NOODLE Japanese Curry Noddles	140g	22.0	57	10.0	6.4	2.1	1.4	0.7
Ben's Origin... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Ben's Original Ready Rice, Coconut Jasmine, 8.5 Oz. Pouch	155g	100.0	194	35.5	3.2	0.6	4.5	3.9

Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese vs Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original She... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Original Shells & Cheese, Cheese	68g	55.8	324	44.1	4.4	1.5	11.8	10.3
Maple Mashed... Food 2 Food 2 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & 100% Pure Maple Syrup	124g	39.8	97	18.6	8.9	2.4	2.0	1.6

Loaded Instant Mashed Potatoes vs Bowl Mashed Potato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Insta... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Loaded Instant Mashed Potatoes	28g	35.1	393	71.4	3.6	7.1	7.1	7.1
Bowl Mashed ... Food 2 Food 2 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Bowl Mashed Potato	28g	36.9	393	71.4	7.1	3.6	8.9	7.1

Potato Rounds, Potato vs Savory Tuscan Style Superfood Skillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Rounds Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Potato Rounds	85g	37.3	176	24.7	—	2.4	8.2	2.4
Savory Tusca... Food 2 Food 2 • NASOYA FOODS USA, LLC Savory Tuscan Style Superfood Skillet	198g	22.8	187	11.1	5.1	5.1	10.6	14.1

Arroz Rice With Vegetables vs Tastee Triple Chocolate Sensation Apple, 11 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arroz Rice W... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL REAL LLC Arroz Rice With Vegetables	140g	67.3	150	25.0	0.7	0.7	4.3	2.1
Tastee Tripl... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTEE APPLE, INC. Tastee Triple Chocolate Sensation Apple, 11 Oz	56g	29.6	161	30.4	25.0	3.6	5.4	1.8

Tikka Masala With Chik'n And Rice vs Pad Thai Noodle Meal Kit, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tikka Masala... Food 1 Food 1 • ATLANTIC NATURAL FOODS LLC Tikka Masala With Chik'n And Rice	142g	31.7	87	13.4	2.1	2.1	2.1	3.5
Pad Thai Noo... Food 2 Food 2 • ANIQUE INC Pad Thai Noodle Meal Kit, Mild	108g	100.0	306	57.4	14.8	1.9	5.6	5.6

Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar And Spices, Brown Sugar And Spices vs Chili Mac With Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mashed Sweet... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar And Spices, Brown Sugar And Spices	135g	71.5	141	28.2	11.1	1.5	2.6	1.5
Chili Mac Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Chili Mac With Beef	54g	48.8	426	57.4	5.6	9.3	11.1	22.2

Tomato Bruschetta Quinoa Bowl vs Creole Butter & Herb Dinner Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Brusc... Food 1 Food 1 • KENOVER MARKETING CORP. Tomato Bruschetta Quinoa Bowl	185g	39.3	103	13.0	2.7	2.2	4.9	2.7
Creole Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS, INC. Creole Butter & Herb Dinner Mix	46g	66.7	348	76.1	2.2	2.2	1.1	8.7

Quinoa Meal With Tomato And Mango vs Bengal Butter Curry Flavored Microwavable Rice, Bengal Butter Curry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quinoa Meal ... Food 1 Food 1 • STAR MARKETS CO. Quinoa Meal With Tomato And Mango	210g	59.5	95	16.7	4.8	2.4	1.9	2.4
Bengal Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Bengal Butter Curry Flavored Microwavable Rice	250g	100.0	108	20.4	0.8	—	2.0	2.4

Chicken & Roasted Garlic Ravioli, Chicken & Roasted Garlic vs Thai Red Curry With Jasmine Rice, Thai Red

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken & Ro... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Chicken & Roasted Garlic Ravioli	103g	65.2	272	34.0	1.0	1.0	9.7	12.6
Thai Red Cur... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Thai Red Curry With Jasmine Rice	200g	83.0	145	21.5	2.0	0.5	5.5	2.0

Garlic Organic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic vs Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Organ... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Garlic Organic Mashed Potatoes	140g	52.9	200	21.4	1.4	2.1	11.4	2.9
Sour Cream &... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes	22g	29.4	364	72.7	4.6	4.5	2.3	9.1

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes vs Cheesy Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Mashed... Food 1 Food 1 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes	124g	55.7	121	25.0	8.1	2.4	2.0	1.6
Cheesy Potatoes Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cheesy Potatoes	55g	40.3	309	41.8	5.5	3.6	12.7	10.9

Premium Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar & Parmesan vs Six Cheese Pasta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Mash... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Premium Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar & Parmesan	26g	33.2	385	69.2	7.7	3.8	5.9	7.7
Six Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB EVANS FARMS INC Six Cheese Pasta	170g	52.8	153	15.9	1.8	—	7.1	5.9

Hormel, Loaded Mashed Potatoes vs Garden Tomato Risotto, Tomato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hormel, Load... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Loaded Mashed Potatoes	142g	31.5	127	12.7	1.4	1.4	7.8	2.1
Garden Tomat... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Garden Tomato Risotto, Tomato	73g	100.0	384	78.1	5.5	5.5	2.7	8.2

Mediterranean Tomato & Olive With Pasta vs Jamaican Style Jerk Potatoes And Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • ATLANTIC NATURAL FOODS LLC Mediterranean Tomato & Olive With Pasta	142g	33.7	90	13.4	2.8	1.4	2.1	3.5
Jamaican Sty... Food 2 Food 2 Jamaican Style Jerk Potatoes And Sauce	125g	27.9	80	13.6	1.6	2.4	2.4	0.8

Chicken Hearty Rotini Pasta In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce With Carrots, Peas, And Bell Peppers Pasta Mix, Chicken vs Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Mashed Potatoes Blended With Real Cheese, Chipotle Pepper & Bacon Flavors, Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Hear... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Chicken Hearty Rotini Pasta In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce With Carrots, Peas, And Bell Peppers Pasta Mix	70g	89.2	386	71.4	7.1	5.7	5.0	11.4
Bacon & Ched... Food 2 Food 2 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Mashed Potatoes Blended With Real Cheese, Chipotle Pepper & Bacon Flavors	28g	34.7	393	67.9	3.6	3.6	8.9	10.7

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