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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Seafood Crab Cakes vs Wild Salmon Pinwheel With Seafood Stuffing

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seafood Crab... Food 1 Food 1 • SHAW'S SOUTHERN BELLE FROZEN FOODS Seafood Crab Cakes	106g	37.0	179	18.9	3.8	0.9	8.5	7.6
Wild Salmon ... Food 2 Food 2 • M.S. INTERTRADE, INC. Wild Salmon Pinwheel With Seafood Stuffing	142g	30.6	218	12.0	1.4	0.7	12.7	12.7

Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Cilantro Lime vs Crispy Breaded Fish Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Atlant... Food 1 Food 1 • MARINE HARVEST USA, LLC Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Cilantro Lime	175g	22.7	154	7.4	1.1	0.6	5.1	20.6
Crispy Bread... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Crispy Breaded Fish Fillets	104g	46.5	192	23.1	1.9	—	5.8	11.5

Batter Dipped Fish Fillets vs Chunk Style Imitation Crabmeat, Chunk Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Batter Dippe... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Batter Dipped Fish Fillets	65g	28.7	292	23.1	1.5	—	16.9	9.2
Chunk Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Chunk Style Imitation Crabmeat	85g	21.7	82	12.9	1.2	—	—	7.1

Wild Sockeye Salmon, Marinated In Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki vs Tempura Fried Fishcake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Sockeye... Food 1 Food 1 • FISHPEOPLE, INC Wild Sockeye Salmon, Marinated In Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki	171g	30.7	146	9.4	7.0	—	4.1	17.0
Tempura Frie... Food 2 Food 2 • ONO FISH CAKE CO. INC. Tempura Fried Fishcake	57g	21.4	140	19.3	5.3	—	3.5	12.3

Delights Imitation Crab vs Onion Shrimp Tempura

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Delights Imi... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Delights Imitation Crab	85g	27.6	94	16.5	3.5	—	—	7.1
Onion Shrimp... Food 2 Food 2 • PADA SUSHI Onion Shrimp Tempura	125g	54.5	208	23.2	2.4	0.8	11.2	4.8

Lobster Ball Imitation vs Flake Imitation Crab, Flake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lobster Ball... Food 1 Food 1 • H & N GROUP, INC. Lobster Ball Imitation	100g	27.3	130	14.0	1.0	—	3.0	11.0
Flake Imitat... Food 2 Food 2 • LOUIS KEMP Flake Imitation Crab	85g	23.6	94	14.1	3.5	—	—	8.2

Clear Springs Foods, Crunchy Potato Crusted Mahi Mahi Fillets vs Wel Pac, Sanma Kabayaki Broiled Sauries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Clear Spring... Food 1 Food 1 • CLEAR SPRINGS FOODS, INC. Clear Springs Foods, Crunchy Potato Crusted Mahi Mahi Fillets	170g	40.4	165	12.9	0.6	0.6	5.9	14.7
Wel Pac, San... Food 2 Food 2 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Wel Pac, Sanma Kabayaki Broiled Sauries	100g	30.3	250	16.0	16.0	—	15.0	15.0

Seafood Sticks, Crab vs Seafood Maryland Style Crab Cakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seafood Stic... Food 1 Food 1 • UORIKI FRESH Seafood Sticks, Crab	100g	19.6	80	10.0	4.0	—	1.0	9.0
Seafood Mary... Food 2 Food 2 • SHAW'S SOUTHERN BELLE FROZEN FOODS Seafood Maryland Style Crab Cakes	106g	34.9	208	17.9	3.8	0.9	10.4	8.5

Chunk Style Imitation Lobster Meat vs Breaded Tilapia Fillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chunk Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Chunk Style Imitation Lobster Meat	85g	21.7	82	12.9	1.2	—	—	7.1
Breaded Tila... Food 2 Food 2 • CHANNEL FISH PROCESSING CO., INC. Breaded Tilapia Fillet	113g	30.6	212	15.0	0.9	0.9	9.7	14.1

Crab Flavored Surimi Seafood Flake vs Sea Cuisine, Breaded Cod Tender Flaky Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crab Flavore... Food 1 Food 1 • LMF, L.L.C. Crab Flavored Surimi Seafood Flake	85g	29.5	106	17.7	3.5	—	—	8.2
Sea Cuisine,... Food 2 Food 2 • CARIBBEAN GOURMET INC. Sea Cuisine, Breaded Cod Tender Flaky Fillets	98g	40.4	235	22.5	1.0	1.0	11.2	11.2

Flake Style Crab Flavored Seafood, Flake Style vs Ultimate Sushi Leg Style Imitation King Crabmeat, Ultimate Sushi Leg Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flake Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • AQUAMAR, INC. Flake Style Crab Flavored Seafood	85g	43.4	129	25.9	4.7	—	1.2	5.9
Ultimate Sus... Food 2 Food 2 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Ultimate Sushi Leg Style Imitation King Crabmeat	85g	23.1	82	11.8	3.5	—	—	9.4

Chunk Style Lobster Select vs Imitation Crab Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chunk Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Chunk Style Lobster Select	85g	21.6	94	12.9	3.5	—	—	9.4
Imitation Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Imitation Crab Meat	85g	27.6	94	16.5	3.5	—	—	7.1

Crab Delights Flake Style Imitation Crabmeat vs Leg Style Imitation Crab, Leg Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crab Delight... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Crab Delights Flake Style Imitation Crabmeat	85g	21.7	82	12.9	1.2	—	—	7.1
Leg Style Im... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Leg Style Imitation Crab	78g	23.7	90	15.4	5.1	—	—	6.4

Seafood Snackers vs Leg Style Imitation Crab Meat, Leg Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seafood Snac... Food 1 Food 1 • TRANS-OCEAN PRODUCTS, INC. Seafood Snackers	85g	25.6	94	15.3	4.7	—	—	7.1
Leg Style Im... Food 2 Food 2 • FREMONT FISH MARKET Leg Style Imitation Crab Meat	85g	27.6	94	16.5	3.5	—	—	7.1

Tempura Fried Fishcake vs Stuffed Salmon Pacifica

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tempura Frie... Food 1 Food 1 • ONO FISH CAKE CO. INC. Tempura Fried Fishcake	57g	21.4	140	19.3	5.3	—	3.5	12.3
Stuffed Salm... Food 2 Food 2 • ENCORE SEAFOODS, INC. Stuffed Salmon Pacifica	170g	27.0	194	8.8	1.2	0.6	3.0	14.7

Seafood Snackers vs Springfield, Popcorn Shrimp, Original, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seafood Snac... Food 1 Food 1 • TRANS-OCEAN PRODUCTS, INC. Seafood Snackers	85g	25.6	94	15.3	4.7	—	—	7.1
Springfield,... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Springfield, Popcorn Shrimp, Original, Original	86g	46.2	244	29.1	2.3	1.2	9.3	11.6

Crab Meat vs Crispy Batter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crab Meat Food 1 Food 1 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Crab Meat	113g	27.7	97	13.3	3.5	0.9	0.9	4.4
Crispy Batter Food 2 Food 2 • WHITTLESTONE, INC. Crispy Batter	120g	34.6	225	15.8	1.7	0.8	13.3	10.8

Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet With Seafood Stuffing, Seafood Stuffing vs Chunk Style Crab Deluxe Imitation Crabmeat, Chunk Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Alaskan... Food 1 Food 1 • ENCORE SEAFOODS, INC. Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet With Seafood Stuffing, Seafood Stuffing	170g	37.6	253	12.4	1.8	0.6	14.7	18.2
Chunk Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Chunk Style Crab Deluxe Imitation Crabmeat	85g	21.6	94	12.9	3.5	—	—	8.2

Maple Flavored Smoked Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Nuggets, Maple vs Chili Citrus Marinated Alaskan Cod Wild Caught.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Maple Flavored Smoked Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Nuggets	56g	20.6	232	19.6	17.9	—	5.4	28.6
Chili Citrus... Food 2 Food 2 • MONTEREY BAY Chili Citrus Marinated Alaskan Cod Wild Caught.	85g	45.0	271	28.2	25.9	—	9.4	24.7

Leg Style Crab Select vs Candied Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Leg Style Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Leg Style Crab Select	90g	25.5	100	14.4	5.6	—	—	10.0
Candied Salmon Food 2 Food 2 • SHADOWMAN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Candied Salmon	57g	29.2	474	28.1	28.1	—	29.8	21.1

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