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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Garden Veggie Egg Bites Egg Stuffed Bagels vs Pierogies, Potato & Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garden Veggi... Food 1 Food 1 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Garden Veggie Egg Bites Egg Stuffed Bagels	41g	27.1	244	34.2	2.4	—	6.1	12.2
Pierogies, P... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Pierogies, Potato & Onion	152g	79.1	145	27.6	0.7	1.3	1.6	4.6

Country Fried Steak, Country vs Beef Taquitos, Corn Tortillas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Country Frie... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Country Fried Steak	90g	26.4	333	16.7	1.1	1.1	23.3	12.2
Beef Taquito... Food 2 Food 2 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Beef Taquitos, Corn Tortillas	85g	38.8	200	25.9	—	2.4	8.2	8.2

Tofurky, Bbq Chick'n Pocket Sandwiches vs Prefried Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tofurky, Bbq... Food 1 Food 1 • TURTLE ISLAND FOODS, INC. Tofurky, Bbq Chick'n Pocket Sandwiches	127g	92.0	228	39.4	9.5	2.4	3.2	7.9
Prefried Bre... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Prefried Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks	45g	29.5	467	37.8	2.2	2.2	26.7	20.0

Bbq Rib Boneless Rib Shaped Pork Patty With Bbq Sauce On A Bun Sandwich, Bbq Rib vs Egg Rolls Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bbq Rib Bone... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Bbq Rib Boneless Rib Shaped Pork Patty With Bbq Sauce On A Bun Sandwich	184g	99.6	293	30.4	8.2	2.2	14.7	9.8
Egg Rolls Pork Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Egg Rolls Pork	85g	39.1	188	24.7	4.7	1.2	7.1	5.9

On The Go Shrimp Cocktail & Sauce vs Chicken Fried Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
On The Go Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. On The Go Shrimp Cocktail & Sauce	171g	19.4	99	5.9	—	—	1.2	14.6
Chicken Frie... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Chicken Fried Rice	168g	86.7	155	26.8	2.4	0.6	2.1	6.0

Southwest Veggie Stuffed Sandwiches vs Cooked Shrimp Ring With Cocktail Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest Ve... Food 1 Food 1 • S&F FOODS, INC. Southwest Veggie Stuffed Sandwiches	127g	88.1	228	40.2	6.3	4.7	5.5	7.1
Cooked Shrim... Food 2 Food 2 • EASTERN FISH COMPANY LLC Cooked Shrimp Ring With Cocktail Sauce	140g	25.5	86	9.3	7.1	—	—	10.7

Buffalo Ultimate Plant Based Chick'n Wings, Buffalo vs Loaded Baked Potato Pierogies, Loaded Baked Potato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Ulti... Food 1 Food 1 • ACCARDO TACKLE COMPANY Buffalo Ultimate Plant Based Chick'n Wings	140g	38.5	193	15.0	0.7	0.7	9.3	12.1
Loaded Baked... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Loaded Baked Potato Pierogies	85g	56.8	212	34.1	—	—	4.1	7.1

Yellow Cheddar Pierogies, Yellow Cheddar vs Breaded Chicken Organic Strips, Breaded Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Chedd... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Yellow Cheddar Pierogies	76g	52.7	197	35.5	1.3	0.3	3.3	5.3
Breaded Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • PITMAN FARMS INC. Breaded Chicken Organic Strips	84g	24.4	250	16.7	1.2	1.2	10.7	22.6

Black Bean Sliders, Black Bean vs Jalapenos Stuffed With Cream Cheese And Coated In A Breading, Cream Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Bean S... Food 1 Food 1 • WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM INC. Black Bean Sliders	110g	63.5	264	33.6	3.6	3.6	8.2	13.6
Jalapenos St... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Jalapenos Stuffed With Cream Cheese And Coated In A Breading, Cream Cheese	80g	34.7	300	23.8	2.5	1.2	21.3	3.8

Pagoda, Cream Cheese Wontons vs Bacon & Egg Pasty

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pagoda, Crea... Food 1 Food 1 • THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Pagoda, Cream Cheese Wontons	103g	61.4	311	32.0	10.7	1.0	18.5	5.8
Bacon & Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • BADER PUBLISHING Bacon & Egg Pasty	170g	100.0	376	36.5	0.6	2.4	23.5	5.3

Breaded Mild Jalapeno Pepper Halves Stuffed With Rich Cream Cheese Jalapeno Bites vs Chicken Bites, Sriracha Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Mild... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Breaded Mild Jalapeno Pepper Halves Stuffed With Rich Cream Cheese Jalapeno Bites	85g	36.5	306	23.5	2.4	1.2	21.2	3.5
Chicken Bite... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chicken Bites, Sriracha Orange	113g	44.8	168	20.4	8.0	—	3.5	10.6

Buffalo Style Boneless Wyngz, Buffalo Style vs Philadelphia Roll With Cold Smoked Sockeye Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Buffalo Style Boneless Wyngz	79g	24.6	266	17.7	2.5	1.3	15.2	15.2
Philadelphia... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Philadelphia Roll With Cold Smoked Sockeye Salmon	128g	35.3	117	14.8	2.3	0.8	3.9	6.3

Nacho Cheese Loaded Beef Topping, Tomato, Jalapeno, Red Onion, Cheddar Cheese Sauce Breadstix, Nacho Cheese vs Organic Vegetarian Tamales

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nacho Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • PALERMO VILLA INC. Nacho Cheese Loaded Beef Topping, Tomato, Jalapeno, Red Onion, Cheddar Cheese Sauce Breadstix	59g	27.1	220	25.4	1.7	1.7	7.6	10.2
Organic Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • EL ENCANTO INC Organic Vegetarian Tamales	85g	31.3	176	20.0	1.2	1.2	10.6	2.4

Mother Of Meat! Ham, Salami And Pepperoni Ham, Salami & Sliced Pepperoni, Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella & Provolone Cheeses Wrapped In An Artisan Dough Stromboli, Mother Of Meat! vs Greek Feta Filo Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mother Of Me... Food 1 Food 1 • PALERMO VILLA INC. Mother Of Meat! Ham, Salami And Pepperoni Ham, Salami & Sliced Pepperoni, Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella & Provolone Cheeses Wrapped In An Artisan Dough Stromboli	262g	100.0	321	28.6	3.1	1.1	17.2	13.0
Greek Feta F... Food 2 Food 2 Greek Feta Filo Rolls	50g	23.2	240	26.0	2.0	2.0	12.0	8.0

Chicken & Peppers Empanadas, Chicken & Peppers vs Chicken Breast Tenders

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken & Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • KITCHEN 54 FOODS LLC Chicken & Peppers Empanadas	112g	50.7	196	25.0	2.7	1.8	8.0	6.3
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Chicken Breast Tenders	85g	28.5	259	20.0	1.2	2.4	15.3	11.8

Original Recipe Hushpuppies, Original Recipe vs Chicken Egg Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Rec... Food 1 Food 1 • TT & W FARM PRODUCTS, INC. Original Recipe Hushpuppies	52g	37.2	269	38.5	3.9	1.9	9.6	3.9
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Chicken Egg Rolls	85g	35.2	176	22.4	8.2	1.2	7.1	5.9

Riguas Salvadorian Corn Cakes, Riguas vs Taquitos, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Riguas Salva... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Riguas Salvadorian Corn Cakes	85g	37.4	165	24.7	11.8	2.4	7.1	2.4
Taquitos, Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Taquitos, Chicken	150g	87.2	260	35.3	0.7	5.3	9.3	9.3

Soft Pretzel Dough With Creamy Velveeta Filling Cheesy Bites, Pretzel vs French Onion Puff Pastry With Caramelized Onions, French Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soft Pretzel... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Soft Pretzel Dough With Creamy Velveeta Filling Cheesy Bites, Pretzel	85g	50.1	247	31.8	3.5	1.2	7.1	12.9
French Onion... Food 2 Food 2 • SAM'S CLUB WEST French Onion Puff Pastry With Caramelized Onions	80g	42.5	288	28.8	8.8	1.2	16.3	6.3

Korean Style Crunchy Battered Chicken With Orange Sauce, Korean Style With Orange Sauce vs Cheesy Garlic Bread Mini Bagel Frozen Snacks, Cheesy Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Korean Style... Food 1 Food 1 • CJ FOODS USA INC Korean Style Crunchy Battered Chicken With Orange Sauce, Korean Style With Orange Sauce	156g	77.4	205	25.6	12.8	—	7.7	10.3
Cheesy Garli... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cheesy Garlic Bread Mini Bagel Frozen Snacks	88g	50.3	250	30.7	2.3	1.1	9.1	10.2

Empanadas Corn & Roasted Poblano vs Cheese Curd Breaded Cheese Curds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Empanadas Co... Food 1 Food 1 • GOOD TASTES, INC. Empanadas Corn & Roasted Poblano	113g	59.5	310	28.3	1.8	0.9	17.7	7.1
Cheese Curd ... Food 2 Food 2 • CORINTHIAN TRADING, INC. Cheese Curd Breaded Cheese Curds	85g	39.8	294	25.9	2.4	1.2	15.3	14.1

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