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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Waffle Fries French Fried Potatoes, Waffle Fries vs French Fried Crinkle Cut Potatoes, French Fried

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Waffle Fries... Food 1 Food 1 • WINCO FOODS, INC. Waffle Fries French Fried Potatoes	84g	39.3	190	26.2	1.2	2.4	8.3	2.4
French Fried... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. French Fried Crinkle Cut Potatoes	85g	37.3	165	24.7	1.2	2.4	5.9	3.5

Crispy Fries, Rosemary, Sea Salt vs Shoestring French Fries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Fries... Food 1 Food 1 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Crispy Fries, Rosemary, Sea Salt	84g	37.6	143	25.0	1.2	2.4	4.8	1.2
Shoestring F... Food 2 Food 2 • FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC Shoestring French Fries	85g	25.6	118	16.5	1.2	1.2	5.9	2.4

Mr. Dee's, Potato Classics, Hash Brown Potato Patties vs Restaurant Style Extra Crispy French Fried Potatoes, Restaurant Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mr. Dee's, P... Food 1 Food 1 • MR. DEE'S INC. Mr. Dee's, Potato Classics, Hash Brown Potato Patties	63g	23.4	206	22.2	—	3.2	12.7	1.6
Restaurant S... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Restaurant Style Extra Crispy French Fried Potatoes	85g	37.5	153	23.5	1.2	1.2	7.1	1.2

Gourmet Onion Rings vs Country Style French Fries Seasoned Potatoes With Skins, Country Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Onio... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Gourmet Onion Rings	91g	56.7	242	35.2	3.3	3.3	9.9	3.3
Country Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Country Style French Fries Seasoned Potatoes With Skins	84g	25.7	119	16.7	1.2	1.2	4.8	2.4

Waffle Fries vs Steak Cut French Fried Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Waffle Fries Food 1 Food 1 • WSAFG, LLC Waffle Fries	84g	39.3	190	25.0	—	1.2	9.5	1.2
Steak Cut Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Steak Cut French Fried Potatoes	84g	31.7	131	21.4	1.2	2.4	3.6	2.4

Savory Herbs & Spices Seasoned Potato Wedges, Savory Herbs & Spices vs Shoestring French Fried Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Savory Herbs... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. Savory Herbs & Spices Seasoned Potato Wedges	85g	35.3	176	23.5	—	2.4	8.2	2.4
Shoestring F... Food 2 Food 2 • S. BERTRAM, INC. Shoestring French Fried Potatoes	85g	33.5	141	22.4	—	2.4	5.3	2.4

Golden Crispers! Crispy French Fried Potatoes, Golden Crispers! vs Chili Cheese Fries, Chili 'N Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Crisp... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Golden Crispers! Crispy French Fried Potatoes	84g	25.2	238	17.9	1.2	2.4	16.7	2.4
Chili Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • DISCOUNT INC. Chili Cheese Fries, Chili 'N Cheddar	85g	29.3	165	20.0	1.2	2.4	8.2	3.5

Seasoned Waffle Fries, Seasoned vs Hash Brown Patties, Hash Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Waf... Food 1 Food 1 • METRO FOODS, INC. Seasoned Waffle Fries	85g	37.2	188	24.7	—	2.4	9.4	2.4
Hash Brown P... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Hash Brown Patties	64g	25.3	234	23.4	1.6	3.1	14.1	3.1

Tj Farms, Onion Rings vs Seasoned Potato Stars Crispy Shredded Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tj Farms, On... Food 1 Food 1 • FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC Tj Farms, Onion Rings	70g	39.1	214	31.4	2.9	2.9	10.0	2.9
Seasoned Pot... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Seasoned Potato Stars Crispy Shredded Potatoes	84g	35.2	214	23.8	1.2	2.4	11.9	2.4

Shoestring Fries, French Fried Potatoes vs Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Sausage & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoestring F... Food 1 Food 1 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Shoestring Fries, French Fried Potatoes	84g	39.4	167	26.2	1.2	2.4	6.0	2.4
Sausage & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns	106g	44.2	255	23.6	1.9	1.9	14.2	8.5

Super Crunch Fries vs Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Sausage & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Crunch... Food 1 Food 1 • VESNA ENTERPRISES, INC Super Crunch Fries	85g	41.4	165	27.1	0.7	2.4	4.7	2.4
Sausage & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns	106g	44.2	255	23.6	1.9	1.9	14.2	8.5

Glacier Gold, Hash Brown Patties vs Bacon & Veggies Potatoes With Bacon, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Bacon & Veggies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glacier Gold... Food 1 Food 1 • GLACIER SALES INC. Glacier Gold, Hash Brown Patties	60g	31.4	217	28.3	—	1.7	10.0	1.7
Bacon & Vegg... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Bacon & Veggies Potatoes With Bacon, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns	106g	44.4	226	23.6	1.9	1.9	10.4	9.4

Crinkle Cut Potato Fries, Crinkle Cut vs Classic Cut Fries French Fried Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crinkle Cut ... Food 1 Food 1 • FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC Crinkle Cut Potato Fries	85g	29.5	141	20.0	2.4	2.4	5.3	2.4
Classic Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Classic Cut Fries French Fried Potatoes	84g	37.5	155	25.0	1.2	2.4	4.8	2.4

Breaded Onion Rings, Breaded Onion vs Potato, Broccoli & Cheddar Veggie Taters, Potato, Broccoli & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Onio... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Breaded Onion Rings	85g	48.3	235	29.4	3.5	4.7	11.8	2.4
Potato, Broc... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. Potato, Broccoli & Cheddar Veggie Taters, Potato, Broccoli & Cheddar	91g	45.0	209	27.5	1.1	2.2	8.8	4.4

Crispy Crowns Shredded Potato Rounds vs Backyard Grilled Potatoes A Seasoned Blend Of Roasted Potatoes, Peppers, And Onions Seasoned, Backyard Grilled Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Crown... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Crispy Crowns Shredded Potato Rounds	85g	37.1	200	24.7	—	2.4	11.8	2.4
Backyard Gri... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Backyard Grilled Potatoes A Seasoned Blend Of Roasted Potatoes, Peppers, And Onions Seasoned	110g	33.7	109	18.2	1.8	2.7	2.7	2.7

Sweet Onion Rings vs Shoestring French Fried Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Onion ... Food 1 Food 1 • BLAND FARMS LLC Sweet Onion Rings	85g	35.1	153	22.4	2.4	1.2	10.6	3.5
Shoestring F... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Shoestring French Fried Potatoes	84g	35.4	179	23.8	1.2	2.4	8.3	2.4

Tater Bites Seasoned, Shredded Potatoes, Tater Bites vs Bacon & Veggies Potatoes With Bacon, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Bacon & Veggies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tater Bites ... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Tater Bites Seasoned, Shredded Potatoes	84g	37.2	190	25.0	1.2	2.4	10.7	2.4
Bacon & Vegg... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Bacon & Veggies Potatoes With Bacon, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns	106g	44.4	226	23.6	1.9	1.9	10.4	9.4

Mckenzie Potato Bets, 16 Oz vs Bacon, Egg, Cheese & Hash Browns

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mckenzie Pot... Food 1 Food 1 Mckenzie Potato Bets, 16 Oz	100g	72.2	312	41.0	0.3	3.8	15.0	3.4
Bacon, Egg, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB EVANS FARMS INC Bacon, Egg, Cheese & Hash Browns	99g	31.4	152	18.2	1.0	2.0	6.1	5.1

Country Style Steak Fries Seasoned Potatoes With Skins, Country Style Steak Fries vs Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries With Sea Salt And Black Pepper, Sea Salt And Black Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Country Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Country Style Steak Fries Seasoned Potatoes With Skins	84g	33.6	143	22.6	1.2	2.4	4.8	2.4
Crinkle Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries With Sea Salt And Black Pepper, Sea Salt And Black Pepper	84g	39.4	167	26.2	9.5	2.4	6.0	2.4

Spicy Onion Rings, Spicy vs Shredded Hash Browns

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Onion ... Food 1 Food 1 • SEASON'S CHOICE Spicy Onion Rings	82g	60.4	280	40.2	3.7	2.4	11.0	4.9
Shredded Has... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Shredded Hash Browns	84g	25.9	83	17.9	1.2	2.4	—	2.4

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