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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Fried Rice Original Rice & Vermicelli Mix In A Blend Of Asian Seasoning, Fried Rice vs Rice Blend Mix With Broccoli In A Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Cheddar Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fried Rice O... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Fried Rice Original Rice & Vermicelli Mix In A Blend Of Asian Seasoning	56g	78.4	339	73.2	5.4	1.8	0.9	8.9
Rice Blend M... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Rice Blend Mix With Broccoli In A Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Cheddar Broccoli	66g	95.9	364	77.3	4.6	3.0	2.3	9.1

All Natural Rosemary & Olive Oil Basmati Rice, Rosemary; Olive Oil vs Creamy Avocado Lime Rice, Creamy Avocado

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. All Natural Rosemary & Olive Oil Basmati Rice, Rosemary; Olive Oil	46g	69.1	326	78.3	2.2	2.2	—	6.5
Creamy Avoca... Food 2 Food 2 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Creamy Avocado Lime Rice	56g	82.7	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	0.9	7.1

Basil Lemongrass Curry Flavor Thai Style Basmati Rice, Basil Lemongrass Curry vs Garlic & Basil Organic Whole Grain Rice & Wild Rice Seasoning Mix, Garlic & Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basil Lemong... Food 1 Food 1 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Basil Lemongrass Curry Flavor Thai Style Basmati Rice	52g	100.0	327	75.0	1.9	—	1.9	7.7
Garlic & Bas... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Garlic & Basil Organic Whole Grain Rice & Wild Rice Seasoning Mix	56g	82.6	375	80.4	1.8	5.4	0.9	7.1

Jasmine Rice & Seasoning Mix, Toasted Coconut vs Rosemary & Olive Oil A Blend Of Quinoa & Brown Rice, Rosemary & Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • SOY VAY ENTERPRISES, INC. Jasmine Rice & Seasoning Mix, Toasted Coconut	75g	100.0	400	74.7	5.3	1.3	6.7	6.7
Rosemary & O... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Rosemary & Olive Oil A Blend Of Quinoa & Brown Rice	45g	58.3	356	71.1	2.2	4.4	4.4	11.1

Original Long Grain & Wild Rice, Original vs Spanish Style Organic Quinoa, Brown Rice & Red Bean Blend, Spanish Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Lon... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Original Long Grain & Wild Rice	56g	80.3	357	75.0	1.8	1.8	1.8	8.9
Spanish Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Spanish Style Organic Quinoa, Brown Rice & Red Bean Blend	140g	67.0	164	30.0	3.6	5.7	3.2	5.0

Farro Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms vs Chicken Rice With Vegetables, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Farro Risott... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Farro Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms	45g	57.9	378	77.8	2.2	11.1	2.2	15.6
Chicken Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • GULF RICE MILLING, INC. Chicken Rice With Vegetables	56g	82.3	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	8.9

Jambalaya Mix, Original vs Rustic Mexican Rice & Beans, Rustic Mexican

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jambalaya Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Jambalaya Mix, Original	45g	67.1	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7
Rustic Mexic... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Rustic Mexican Rice & Beans	74g	100.0	351	77.0	4.1	2.7	1.4	9.5

Gluten Free Sorghum, Quinoa & Brown Rice, Chipotle vs Rice & Vermicelli Mix With Chicken Flavor & Spices, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • HODGSON MILL INC Gluten Free Sorghum, Quinoa & Brown Rice, Chipotle	42g	56.6	357	73.8	2.4	4.8	3.6	9.5
Rice & Vermi... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Rice & Vermicelli Mix With Chicken Flavor & Spices, Chicken	70g	97.7	343	74.3	4.3	2.9	1.4	10.0

Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice vs Og Whole Grain Yellow Rice Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cilantro Lim... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice	55g	78.9	364	76.4	1.8	3.6	—	7.3
Og Whole Gra... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Og Whole Grain Yellow Rice Rice	56g	80.7	375	78.6	1.8	5.4	0.9	7.1

Jambalaya Mix, Original vs Creole Roasted Chicken Flavored Dinner Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jambalaya Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Jambalaya Mix, Original	45g	67.1	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7
Creole Roast... Food 2 Food 2 • TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS, INC. Creole Roasted Chicken Flavored Dinner Mix	46g	65.0	348	73.9	2.2	2.2	1.1	6.5

Spanish Style With Bell Peppers Basmati Rice vs Organic Heritage Medley

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. Spanish Style With Bell Peppers Basmati Rice	46g	69.1	326	78.3	4.4	2.2	—	6.5
Organic Heri... Food 2 Food 2 • WOODLAND FOODS Organic Heritage Medley	50g	66.4	360	72.0	4.0	4.0	2.0	10.0

Coconut Jasmine Rice, Coconut Jasmine vs Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Jasm... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Coconut Jasmine Rice	240g	100.0	125	22.5	2.1	0.4	2.9	2.5
Roasted Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Roasted Chicken Rice	125g	93.1	176	39.2	1.6	1.6	0.8	4.0

Family Style Spanish Rice With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce, Family Style vs Jambalaya New Orleans Style Rice Mix, Jambalaya

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Family Style... Food 1 Food 1 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Family Style Spanish Rice With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce	63g	96.5	333	77.8	1.6	—	—	7.9
Jambalaya Ne... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Jambalaya New Orleans Style Rice Mix	45g	65.0	356	75.6	2.2	2.2	1.1	6.7

Wild Porcini Mushroom Organic Whole Grain Rice & Wild Rice Seasoning Mix, Wild Porcini Mushroom vs Thai Red Curry Organic Sprouted Rice, Thai Red Curry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Porcini... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Wild Porcini Mushroom Organic Whole Grain Rice & Wild Rice Seasoning Mix	56g	84.6	375	82.1	1.8	5.4	0.9	7.1
Thai Red Cur... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Thai Red Curry Organic Sprouted Rice	57g	74.3	351	73.7	3.5	7.0	3.5	8.8

Rice Pilaf & Pasta Mix, Rice Pilaf vs Paella Rice Mix, Paella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Pilaf &... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Rice Pilaf & Pasta Mix	56g	82.4	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	0.9	8.9
Paella Rice Mix Food 2 Food 2 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Paella Rice Mix	38g	54.9	368	76.3	—	2.6	2.6	7.9

Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Sauce vs Rice, Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Sauce	68g	95.6	353	73.5	5.9	1.5	2.2	10.3
Rice, Beef Food 2 Food 2 • RICE-A-RONI Rice, Beef	56g	80.4	339	75.0	3.6	1.8	0.9	8.9

Chicken Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce, Chicken vs Goya, Yellow Rice & Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Chicken Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce	64g	91.8	375	75.0	1.6	1.6	3.1	9.4
Goya, Yellow... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Yellow Rice & Corn	45g	67.0	356	77.8	4.4	2.2	1.1	6.7

Authentic Mexican With Corn Rice vs Lime Garlic Rice Mix, Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Authentic Me... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Authentic Mexican With Corn Rice	56g	82.8	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	—	7.1
Lime Garlic ... Food 2 Food 2 • DREAM FOODS INTERNATIONAL LLC Lime Garlic Rice Mix	45g	66.8	356	75.6	—	—	—	8.9

Thai Curry Rice & Pasta Blend In A Spicy Curry, Soy & Sesame Flavored Sauce, Thai Curry vs Easy Skillet Spanish Rice Blend Mix With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Curry R... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Thai Curry Rice & Pasta Blend In A Spicy Curry, Soy & Sesame Flavored Sauce	68g	93.4	368	73.5	5.9	2.9	4.4	10.3
Easy Skillet... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Easy Skillet Spanish Rice Blend Mix With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce	67g	96.0	373	77.6	3.0	4.5	1.5	9.0

Ottogi, Vegetable Rice Porridge vs Original Chicken & Rice Mix, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ottogi, Vege... Food 1 Food 1 • OTTOGI CO.,LTD. Ottogi, Vegetable Rice Porridge	34g	50.8	382	79.4	2.9	2.9	4.4	8.8
Original Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Original Chicken & Rice Mix	45g	67.1	333	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

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