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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Onion Thick Cut Rings, Onion vs Buffalo Flavored Seasoned Shredded Potatoes, Buffalo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Onion Thick ... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Onion Thick Cut Rings	91g	56.4	264	33.0	2.2	1.1	13.2	4.4
Buffalo Flav... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. Buffalo Flavored Seasoned Shredded Potatoes	85g	31.5	153	20.0	1.2	1.2	8.2	1.2

Steak Fries vs Crinkly Cut Fries French Fried Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steak Fries Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Steak Fries	84g	21.8	107	15.5	1.2	2.4	4.2	1.2
Crinkly Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Crinkly Cut Fries French Fried Potatoes	84g	35.6	143	23.8	1.2	2.4	3.6	2.4

Gluten Free Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry vs Seasoned Crispy French Fried Potatoes With Cracked Pepper, Seasoned

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • KSLB HOLDINGS, LLC Gluten Free Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry	84g	64.9	250	40.5	3.6	1.2	8.3	2.4
Seasoned Cri... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Seasoned Crispy French Fried Potatoes With Cracked Pepper	85g	37.2	188	24.7	—	2.4	9.4	2.4

Crispy Breaded Onion Rings, Crispy Breaded vs Cheddar Flavored Seasoned French Fried Potatoes Oven Chips, Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Bread... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Crispy Breaded Onion Rings	88g	53.0	227	31.8	3.4	1.1	9.1	3.4
Cheddar Flav... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cheddar Flavored Seasoned French Fried Potatoes Oven Chips	84g	42.9	238	28.6	1.2	2.4	13.1	2.4

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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crinkle Cut ... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Crinkle Cut Fries French Fried Potatoes	84g	35.6	143	23.8	1.2	2.4	3.6	2.4
Crinkle Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Crinkle Cut Fries French Fried Potatoes	85g	29.7	106	20.0	—	2.4	2.4	2.4

Veggie Wedgies Baked Cauliflower Fries vs Buffalo Flavored Seasoned Shredded Potatoes, Buffalo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Veggie Wedgi... Food 1 Food 1 • HOVAN'S GROUP LLC Veggie Wedgies Baked Cauliflower Fries	57g	25.8	123	26.3	1.8	3.5	—	3.5
Buffalo Flav... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. Buffalo Flavored Seasoned Shredded Potatoes	85g	31.5	153	20.0	1.2	1.2	8.2	1.2

Crispy Breaded Onion Rings vs Tater Bites Shredded Potatoes, Tater Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Bread... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Crispy Breaded Onion Rings	80g	52.5	275	37.5	5.0	3.8	12.5	3.8
Tater Bites ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Tater Bites Shredded Potatoes	86g	31.5	151	19.8	1.2	1.2	8.1	1.2

Regular Cut French Fried Potatoes vs Shredded Seasoned Potato Puffs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Regular Cut ... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Regular Cut French Fried Potatoes	84g	37.5	155	25.0	1.2	2.4	4.8	2.4
Shredded Sea... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Shredded Seasoned Potato Puffs	84g	35.2	202	23.8	1.2	2.4	10.7	2.4

Oven Fries, Rosemary + Garlic vs Garlic, Herbs & Parmesan Flavored Homestyle Wedges Seasoned French Fried Potatoes, Garlic, Herbs & Parmesan Homestyle Wedges

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Fries, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC. Oven Fries, Rosemary + Garlic	85g	33.7	118	21.2	1.2	1.2	2.9	2.4
Garlic, Herb... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Garlic, Herbs & Parmesan Flavored Homestyle Wedges Seasoned French Fried Potatoes, Garlic, Herbs & Parmesan Homestyle Wedges	84g	35.2	202	23.8	1.2	2.4	10.7	2.4

Sweet Potato Fries vs Sliced Whole Onion Rings

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Sweet Potato Fries	84g	41.5	179	28.6	7.1	3.6	6.0	1.2
Sliced Whole... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Sliced Whole Onion Rings	70g	31.3	214	24.3	4.3	1.4	11.4	2.9

Hash Browns Diced Potatoes, Southern Style vs Spicy Sriracha Fries Seasoned French Fried Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hash Browns ... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Hash Browns Diced Potatoes, Southern Style	84g	27.8	83	19.1	1.2	2.4	—	2.4
Spicy Srirac... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Spicy Sriracha Fries Seasoned French Fried Potatoes	84g	51.0	230	33.3	1.2	2.4	9.5	2.4

Shredded Seasoned Potato Puffs vs Sweet Potato Fries With Sea Salt, Sea Salt

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shredded Sea... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Shredded Seasoned Potato Puffs	84g	35.2	202	23.8	1.2	2.4	10.7	2.4
Sweet Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Sweet Potato Fries With Sea Salt, Sea Salt	84g	41.5	167	28.6	7.1	3.6	6.0	1.2

Original Shredded Potatoes Tater Bites, Original vs Hash Brown Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Shr... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Original Shredded Potatoes Tater Bites	86g	31.5	151	19.8	1.2	1.2	8.1	1.2
Hash Brown P... Food 2 Food 2 • SIGNATURE CUSTOM PACKING Hash Brown Patties	64g	23.4	219	21.9	1.6	3.1	12.5	3.1

Black Pepper Parmesan Onion Rings Seasoned Sliced Whole Onions, Black Pepper Parmesan vs America's Diner Style Hash Browns Shredded Potatoes, America's Diner Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Pepper... Food 1 Food 1 • SEASON'S CHOICE Black Pepper Parmesan Onion Rings Seasoned Sliced Whole Onions	101g	79.7	297	42.6	3.0	2.0	11.9	5.0
America's Di... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. America's Diner Style Hash Browns Shredded Potatoes	85g	29.8	94	20.0	—	2.4	—	2.4

Shredded Hash Browns Frozen Potatoes vs Onion Rings, Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shredded Has... Food 1 Food 1 • IGA, INC. Shredded Hash Browns Frozen Potatoes	85g	23.9	71	15.3	—	1.2	—	1.2
Onion Rings Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Onion Rings	88g	53.0	227	31.8	3.4	1.1	9.1	3.4

Larry's, Combination Mashed Potatoes, Bacon, Onion & Tomato, Bacon, Onion & Tomato vs Shredded, Seasoned Potato Hash Browns Patties, Shredded, Seasoned Potato Hash Browns

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larry's, Com... Food 1 Food 1 • THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Larry's, Combination Mashed Potatoes, Bacon, Onion & Tomato, Bacon, Onion & Tomato	142g	51.3	134	19.0	6.3	0.7	5.6	2.1
Shredded, Se... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Shredded, Seasoned Potato Hash Browns Patties, Shredded, Seasoned Potato Hash Browns	64g	31.2	234	28.1	1.6	3.1	12.5	3.1

Original Hash Brown Potato Patties vs Steak House French Fried Potatoes, Steak House

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Has... Food 1 Food 1 Original Hash Brown Potato Patties	60g	27.5	200	25.0	—	1.7	10.0	1.7
Steak House ... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Steak House French Fried Potatoes	84g	29.7	107	20.2	1.2	2.4	2.4	2.4

Waffle Fries vs Golden Tater Tots Seasoned Shredded Potatoes, Golden Tater Tots

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
Golden Tater... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Golden Tater Tots Seasoned Shredded Potatoes	86g	25.5	151	16.3	1.2	1.2	9.3	2.3

Crinkle Cut Potato vs Tarter Treats Shredded Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crinkle Cut ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Crinkle Cut Potato	85g	35.5	141	23.5	—	2.4	4.1	2.4
Tarter Treat... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Tarter Treats Shredded Potatoes	84g	35.3	190	23.8	1.2	2.4	9.5	2.4

Steak Fries, Traditional vs Hash Brown Patties Shredded Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steak Fries,... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Steak Fries, Traditional	84g	31.7	131	21.4	1.2	2.4	3.6	2.4
Hash Brown P... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Hash Brown Patties Shredded Potatoes	64g	25.3	234	23.4	1.6	3.1	14.1	3.1

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