Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Red Beans & ...
Food 1
Food 1
• A CAJUN LIFE, LLC
Red Beans & Rice Mix
|
57g | 63.8 | 333 | 66.7 | 1.8 | 8.8 | 0.9 | 15.8 |
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Spanish Auth...
Food 2
Food 2
• RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Spanish Authentic Seasonings & Long Grain Rice
|
57g | 82.8 | 333 | 75.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 7.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mexican Rice
Food 1
Food 1
• FARMHOUSE FOODS, INC.
Mexican Rice
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57g | 80.4 | 333 | 73.7 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 8.8 |
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Pizza Rice &...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENERAL MILLS, INC.
Pizza Rice & Cheese Sauce With Hidden Veggies Cheesy Rice, Pizza With Hidden Veggies
|
72g | 95.5 | 361 | 70.8 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 11.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mexican Rice
Food 1
Food 1
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Mexican Rice
|
65g | 94.0 | 354 | 76.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 9.2 |
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Fried Rice D...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN
Fried Rice Delicious Mix Of Rice, Vermicelli And Asian Seasonings
|
70g | 95.8 | 329 | 72.9 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 10.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spanish Rice...
Food 1
Food 1
• LIPTON
Spanish Rice & Pasta Blend With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce
|
64g | 88.1 | 359 | 73.4 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 9.4 |
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Rice On The ...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED
Rice On The Side, New Orleans Style Dirty Rice Mix
|
38g | 55.1 | 342 | 76.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 | — | 7.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Pizza Rice &...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENERAL MILLS, INC.
Pizza Rice & Cheese Sauce With Hidden Veggies Cheesy Rice, Pizza With Hidden Veggies
|
72g | 95.5 | 361 | 70.8 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 11.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
Original Rec...
Food 2
Food 2
• UNCLE BEN'S INC.
Original Recipe Long Grain & Wild Rice
|
57g | 80.1 | 351 | 73.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 10.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Long Grain W...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIVIANA FOODS INC.
Long Grain Wild Rice With Seasonings
|
57g | 84.6 | 351 | 77.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 7.0 |
|
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 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spanish Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALDI INC.
Spanish Style Yellow Rice
|
45g | 69.1 | 356 | 80.0 | — | 2.2 | — | 6.7 |
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Chicken & Ve...
Food 2
Food 2
• UNCLE BEN'S INC.
Chicken & Vegetable Rice
|
57g | 82.2 | 351 | 75.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 8.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cheddar Broc...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Pasta Blend In A Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Broccoli
|
64g | 92.0 | 359 | 76.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 9.4 |
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Butternut Sq...
Food 2
Food 2
• WOODLAND FOODS
Butternut Squash Risdotto
|
50g | 74.9 | 360 | 78.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Chicken & Mu...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN
Chicken & Mushroom Flavor Rice, Vermicelli And Mushrooms
|
56g | 76.4 | 339 | 71.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 8.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
Simply Rice ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Simply Rice Sides, Rice & Sauce Mix, Chicken
|
63g | 89.7 | 381 | 74.6 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 4.0 | 9.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Classic Coco...
Food 1
Food 1
• VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY
Classic Coconut Ginger Rice
|
56g | 84.7 | 357 | 76.8 | 1.8 | — | 0.9 | 7.1 |
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Black Beans ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEHAH FARM INC
Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix
|
56g | 75.9 | 375 | 78.6 | 3.6 | 8.9 | 3.6 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chicken & He...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNCLE BEN'S INC.
Chicken & Herb Rice Flavor Infusions
|
45g | 64.7 | 333 | 75.6 | — | 2.2 | 1.1 | 8.9 |
|
Chicken & Mu...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN
Chicken & Mushroom Flavor Rice, Vermicelli And Mushrooms
|
56g | 76.4 | 339 | 71.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 8.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spanish Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• 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 |
|
Wood Fired T...
Food 2
Food 2
• LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC.
Wood Fired Tandoori Flavor Indian Style Basmati Rice
|
52g | 100.0 | 327 | 73.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 7.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chili Garlic...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNCLE BEN'S INC.
Chili Garlic Flavored Ready Rice
|
240g | 73.8 | 79 | 16.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
|
Spanish Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• GOYA FOODS, INC.
Spanish Style Yellow Rice
|
45g | 67.1 | 356 | 77.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 | — | 6.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chicken Long...
Food 1
Food 1
• ZATARAIN'S INC.
Chicken Long Grain White Rice With Natural Chicken Flavor, Onions And Bell Peppers Rice Mix Side Dish
|
59g | 84.4 | 356 | 76.3 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 8.5 |
|
Spanish A Bl...
Food 2
Food 2
• BETTERER FOODS, INC.
Spanish A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice
|
50g | 47.7 | 360 | 60.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spanish Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• FARMHOUSE FOODS, INC.
Spanish Style 100% Long Grain Rice
|
57g | 82.4 | 351 | 75.4 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 8.8 |
|
Rice Medley ...
Food 2
Food 2
• LIPTON
Rice Medley Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Sauce With Carrots & Peas
|
66g | 89.7 | 364 | 72.7 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 10.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rice With Gr...
Food 1
Food 1
• GOYA FOODS, INC.
Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style
|
45g | 67.1 | 333 | 77.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 | — | 6.7 |
|
Spanish A Bl...
Food 2
Food 2
• BETTERER FOODS, INC.
Spanish A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice
|
50g | 47.7 | 360 | 60.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yellow Spani...
Food 1
Food 1
• RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC
Yellow Spanish Style Rice With Black Beans, Red Peppers And Sweet Corn
|
140g | 76.8 | 179 | 28.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 5.7 | 3.6 |
|
Cajun Chicke...
Food 2
Food 2
• ZATARAIN'S INC.
Cajun Chicken Flavored Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices
|
45g | 64.8 | 356 | 77.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 8.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Instant Yell...
Food 1
Food 1
• GOYA FOODS, INC.
Instant Yellow Rice, Spanish Style
|
45g | 68.7 | 356 | 80.0 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 8.9 |
|
Og Whole Gra...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEHAH FARM INC
Og Whole Grain Spanish Rice
|
56g | 80.8 | 357 | 80.4 | 3.6 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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