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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Chicken Hearty Rice And Pasta In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce With Carrots, Peas And Peppers Rice Mix, Chicken vs Organic Wholegrain Tuscan Rice & Seasoning Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Hear... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Chicken Hearty Rice And Pasta In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce With Carrots, Peas And Peppers Rice Mix	68g	94.0	353	73.5	2.9	2.9	2.2	8.8
Organic Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Wholegrain Tuscan Rice & Seasoning Mix	59g	80.2	356	76.3	1.7	6.8	3.4	8.5

Red Beans & Rice & Pasta Blend With Red Beans, Bell Peppers & Cajun Spices, Red Beans & Rice vs Crispy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Beans & ... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Red Beans & Rice & Pasta Blend With Red Beans, Bell Peppers & Cajun Spices	64g	85.7	359	73.4	3.1	4.7	3.1	10.9
Crispy Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Crispy Rice & Wheat Flakes With Strawberry	31g	47.4	355	87.1	29.0	9.7	—	6.5

Smoky Tomato vs Beef Flavored Rice, Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoky Tomato Food 1 Food 1 • REVOLUTION FOODS, INC. Smoky Tomato	76g	93.7	342	68.4	2.6	5.3	3.3	9.2
Beef Flavore... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Beef Flavored Rice	45g	67.1	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Sauce vs Rice Pilaf & Pasta Mix, Rice Pilaf

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • IGA, INC. Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Sauce	64g	87.8	359	73.4	3.1	3.1	2.3	10.9
Rice Pilaf &... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Rice Pilaf & Pasta Mix	56g	82.4	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	0.9	8.9

Vegetable Vietnamese Pho vs Long Grain Rice With Herbs & Roasted Chicken Flavor, Herbs & Roasted Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Vi... Food 1 Food 1 • SNAPDRAGON FOODS LLC Vegetable Vietnamese Pho	45g	60.8	356	71.1	4.4	2.2	4.4	6.7
Long Grain R... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Long Grain Rice With Herbs & Roasted Chicken Flavor, Herbs & Roasted Chicken	45g	65.1	356	75.6	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

Mac'n Cheese Box Of Bones Cheddar Pasta Mix, Cheese vs Goya, Spanish Style Yellow Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mac'n Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Mac'n Cheese Box Of Bones Cheddar Pasta Mix, Cheese	170g	96.4	165	30.0	2.9	1.2	2.4	5.9
Goya, Spanis... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Spanish Style Yellow Rice	45g	67.1	356	77.8	—	2.2	—	6.7

Teriyaki Rice & Pasta Blend In A Sweet Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki vs Cilantro Lime Rice, Cilantro Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Ric... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Teriyaki Rice & Pasta Blend In A Sweet Teriyaki Sauce	70g	100.0	371	77.1	7.1	2.9	2.9	8.6
Cilantro Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cilantro Lime Rice	125g	98.7	208	40.8	1.6	0.8	3.6	4.0

Risotto Milanese With Saffron vs Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Creamy Chicken Rice Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Risotto Mila... Food 1 Food 1 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Risotto Milanese With Saffron	45g	60.7	378	75.6	4.4	6.7	4.4	6.7
Bear Creek C... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Creamy Chicken Rice Mix	79g	100.0	392	70.9	2.5	2.5	6.3	7.6

Mexican Instant Rice Bowl, Mexican vs Broccoli With Cheese Long Grain Rice, Broccoli With Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Inst... Food 1 Food 1 • MARUCHAN, INC. Mexican Instant Rice Bowl	57g	86.3	351	79.0	1.8	1.8	0.9	8.8
Broccoli Wit... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Broccoli With Cheese Long Grain Rice	57g	73.9	368	68.4	5.3	1.8	6.1	8.8

Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce, Spanish Rice vs Mild Singapore Inspired Savory Rice, Mild Singapore

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce	64g	90.0	359	76.6	4.7	4.7	1.6	9.4
Mild Singapo... Food 2 Food 2 • SPECIALTY COFFEE LOVERS LLC Mild Singapore Inspired Savory Rice	105g	100.0	371	73.3	3.8	2.9	5.7	7.6

Seasoned Yellowrice vs Organic Sprouted Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetable

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Seasoned Yellowrice	57g	84.7	351	77.2	—	1.8	—	7.0
Organic Spro... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Sprouted Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetable	57g	76.2	351	73.7	3.5	5.3	3.5	8.8

Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa, Rosemary & Olive Oil vs Beef & Broccoli With Quinoa And Brown Rice Skillet Meals, Beef & Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa, Rosemary & Olive Oil	70g	88.2	343	70.0	—	5.7	4.3	7.1
Beef & Brocc... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Beef & Broccoli With Quinoa And Brown Rice Skillet Meals	44g	58.6	364	72.7	4.6	4.5	3.4	9.1

Cheese Risotto Rice, Cheese Risotto vs Simply Ricesides, Rice & Sauce Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Risot... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Cheese Risotto Rice	240g	100.0	179	31.7	0.8	0.4	4.2	3.3
Simply Rices... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Simply Ricesides, Rice & Sauce Mix	63g	88.0	365	74.6	3.2	3.2	1.6	9.5

Chicken Seasonings & Long Grain Rice, Chicken vs Long Grain And Wild Rice With Spices, Long Grain And Wild Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Seas... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Chicken Seasonings & Long Grain Rice	57g	80.4	333	73.7	1.8	1.8	0.9	8.8
Long Grain A... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Long Grain And Wild Rice With Spices	66g	94.2	348	75.8	1.5	3.0	0.8	9.1

Quinoa & Brown Rice, Rosemary & Olive Oil vs Quinoa Pilaf Brown Rice, Red Rice, Couscous, Red & Black Quinoa 5 Grain Medley, Quinoa Pilaf

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quinoa & Bro... Food 1 Food 1 • HODGSON MILL INC Quinoa & Brown Rice, Rosemary & Olive Oil	45g	54.4	356	68.9	2.2	6.7	4.4	11.1
Quinoa Pilaf... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Quinoa Pilaf Brown Rice, Red Rice, Couscous, Red & Black Quinoa 5 Grain Medley	57g	74.1	351	71.9	1.8	5.3	2.6	10.5

Spanish Rice Pilaf, Spanish vs Herb Roasted Chicken Long Grain & Wild Rice, Herb Roasted Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Spanish Rice Pilaf	56g	78.3	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	1.8	8.9
Herb Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Herb Roasted Chicken Long Grain & Wild Rice	57g	100.0	351	71.9	1.8	3.5	2.6	10.5

Spanish Style Rice Flavor Infusions, Spanish Style vs Garlic Parmesan Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend In A Creamy Garlic And Parmesan Cheese Flavored Sauce, Garlic Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Spanish Style Rice Flavor Infusions	45g	62.7	356	73.3	2.2	2.2	2.2	8.9
Garlic Parme... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Garlic Parmesan Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend In A Creamy Garlic And Parmesan Cheese Flavored Sauce	67g	93.6	373	74.6	3.0	3.0	3.0	10.5

Mild One Pot Biryani Rice Kit, Mild vs Fried Rice Original Rice & Vermicelli Mix In A Blend Of Asian Seasoning, Fried Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild One Pot... Food 1 Food 1 • AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Mild One Pot Biryani Rice Kit	82g	88.8	305	58.5	4.9	3.7	—	6.1
Fried Rice O... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Fried Rice Original Rice & Vermicelli Mix In A Blend Of Asian Seasoning, Fried Rice vs Cilantro Lime Long Grain Rice With Lime & Spices, Cilantro Lime

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
Cilantro Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Cilantro Lime Long Grain Rice With Lime & Spices	53g	80.6	358	79.3	—	1.9	0.9	7.6

Cheddar Broccoli Rice And Vermicelli Pasta In A Cheddar Cheese And Broccoli Sauce Rice Sides, Cheddar Broccoli vs Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Mix, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Cheddar Broccoli Rice And Vermicelli Pasta In A Cheddar Cheese And Broccoli Sauce Rice Sides	66g	93.8	348	74.2	7.6	1.5	1.5	10.6
Chicken Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Mix	70g	95.8	343	71.4	2.9	1.4	2.1	10.0

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