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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Savory Chicken And Seasoned Cabbage, Carrots, & Onoins Rolled Inside A Crispy Wrapper Appetizer Egg Rolls, Savory Chicken vs Snapps, Cheese Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Savory Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Savory Chicken And Seasoned Cabbage, Carrots, & Onoins Rolled Inside A Crispy Wrapper Appetizer Egg Rolls	77g	41.2	182	28.6	2.6	1.3	4.6	6.5
Snapps, Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDEN COUNTY FOODS, INC. Snapps, Cheese Sticks	39g	22.8	333	33.3	—	2.6	18.0	10.3

Mini Baked Brie With Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Jam vs Spicy Chicken Nuggets, Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Baked B... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mini Baked Brie With Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Jam	79g	49.3	392	35.4	15.2	2.5	21.5	10.1
Spicy Chicke... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets	104g	24.7	250	13.5	—	1.0	17.3	11.5

Three Cheese Pizza Snacks!, Three Cheese vs Uncured Ham, Cheddar & Neufchatel Cheeses In Flatbread Roll Ups, Uncured Ham & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Three Cheese Pizza Snacks!	88g	52.9	205	31.8	3.4	1.1	5.7	6.8
Uncured Ham,... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Uncured Ham, Cheddar & Neufchatel Cheeses In Flatbread Roll Ups, Uncured Ham & Cheddar	74g	36.5	257	28.4	4.1	2.7	10.8	12.2

Thai Style Chicken Dumplings, Thai Style Chicken vs Buttery Homestyle Creamy Mashed Potatoes Blended With Butter In A Light Breading Mashed Potato Bites, Buttery Homestyle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Style C... Food 1 Food 1 • TWIN MARQUIS INC. Thai Style Chicken Dumplings	136g	58.5	169	23.5	0.7	1.5	3.7	9.6
Buttery Home... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Buttery Homestyle Creamy Mashed Potatoes Blended With Butter In A Light Breading Mashed Potato Bites	70g	34.6	286	28.6	4.3	2.9	18.6	4.3

Shrimp Spring Rolls With Soy Ginger Sauce, Shrimp With Soy Ginger Sauce vs Harris Teeter, Cheese Stuffed Garlic Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shrimp Sprin... Food 1 Food 1 • TAI FOONG USA, INC. Shrimp Spring Rolls With Soy Ginger Sauce, Shrimp With Soy Ginger Sauce	142g	62.3	232	25.4	10.6	2.8	9.9	6.3
Harris Teete... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Teeter, Cheese Stuffed Garlic Sticks	65g	42.4	277	35.4	3.1	1.5	10.8	10.8

Pretzel Dogs vs Mini Custard Filled Iced Eclairs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pretzel Dogs Food 1 Food 1 • MILMAR FOOD GROUP, LLC Pretzel Dogs	85g	50.2	259	30.6	4.7	—	11.8	8.2
Mini Custard... Food 2 Food 2 • SMARTPRICE SALES AND MARKETING, INC Mini Custard Filled Iced Eclairs	45g	25.2	289	31.1	17.8	2.2	15.6	4.4

Rice Breaded Chicken Breast & Vegetable Tenders, Rice Breaded vs Buffalo Style Chicken, Avocado, Red & Green Peppers, Red Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Cotija Cheese, Jalapenos, Green Onions, Cilantro, & Garlic Egg Rolls, Buffalo Style Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Breaded... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Rice Breaded Chicken Breast & Vegetable Tenders	99g	34.7	232	21.2	2.0	3.0	12.1	10.1
Buffalo Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • WAFFLEWAFFLE, LLC. Buffalo Style Chicken, Avocado, Red & Green Peppers, Red Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Cotija Cheese, Jalapenos, Green Onions, Cilantro, & Garlic Egg Rolls, Buffalo Style Chicken	153g	69.3	248	26.1	0.7	2.6	9.8	11.8

Potato And Peas Samosas, Cilantro Chutney, Potato And Peas vs Green Chile & Cheese Mini Tamales, Green Chile & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato And P... Food 1 Food 1 • JAGPREET ENTERPRISES Potato And Peas Samosas, Cilantro Chutney	85g	52.3	294	35.3	2.4	3.5	14.1	5.9
Green Chile ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Green Chile & Cheese Mini Tamales	128g	34.4	258	15.6	0.8	1.6	18.0	7.8

Organic, Veggie Bites, Veggie vs Spinach Broccoli Blintzes, Spinach Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic, Veg... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Veggie Bites, Veggie	85g	31.2	188	22.4	2.4	3.5	10.6	4.7
Spinach Broc... Food 2 Food 2 • OLD FASHIONED KITCHEN, INC. Spinach Broccoli Blintzes	61g	25.5	180	24.6	3.3	3.3	7.4	3.3

Savory 5 Cheese Blend Pierogies, 5 Cheese Blend vs Puff Pastry Appetizer Assortment, Roasted Red Pepper & Parmesan, Spinach & Feta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Savory 5 Che... Food 1 Food 1 • ATEECO, INC. Savory 5 Cheese Blend Pierogies, 5 Cheese Blend	152g	85.0	158	29.6	1.3	1.3	2.3	4.6
Puff Pastry ... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Puff Pastry Appetizer Assortment, Roasted Red Pepper & Parmesan, Spinach & Feta	90g	38.2	311	23.3	2.2	1.1	22.2	6.7

Hash Brown Flavored Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters With Rib Meat Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets, Hash Brown vs Hickory Ham & Cheddar Croissant Crust Sandwiches, Hickory Ham & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hash Brown F... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Hash Brown Flavored Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters With Rib Meat Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets	82g	24.8	244	15.9	1.2	—	13.4	12.2
Hickory Ham ... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Hickory Ham & Cheddar Croissant Crust Sandwiches	127g	69.8	236	29.1	2.4	0.8	10.2	7.1

Boneless Wyngz, Honey Bbq Seasoned vs Original Soft Pretzels

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boneless Wyn... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Boneless Wyngz, Honey Bbq Seasoned	79g	30.3	291	21.5	5.1	1.3	16.5	13.9
Original Sof... Food 2 Food 2 Original Soft Pretzels	77g	100.0	325	53.3	10.4	1.3	11.7	2.6

Pierogi Cheese vs Whipped Potato & Onion Filled Pierogies Pasta, Potato & Onion Pierogies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pierogi Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • KOWALSKI COMPANIES INC. Pierogi Cheese	113g	54.6	142	25.7	3.5	0.9	2.7	10.6
Whipped Pota... Food 2 Food 2 • BREMER Whipped Potato & Onion Filled Pierogies Pasta, Potato & Onion Pierogies	152g	83.0	145	28.3	0.7	0.7	2.0	4.0

Weis, Pastry With Icing, Breakfast Strudel, Apple, Apple vs Beef Empanadas Traditional Baked Empanadas Filled With Beef, Black Beans, Corn, And Authentic Mexican Style Spices, Beef Empanadas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Weis, Pastry... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis, Pastry With Icing, Breakfast Strudel, Apple, Apple	54g	50.4	333	50.0	24.1	1.9	13.0	5.6
Beef Empanad... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Beef Empanadas Traditional Baked Empanadas Filled With Beef, Black Beans, Corn, And Authentic Mexican Style Spices	79g	42.3	278	29.1	1.3	1.3	15.2	7.6

Spicy Garlic Chicken & Bacon With Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese & Hot Ones The Classic Garlic Fresno Hot Sauce In A Crispy Buttery Crust, Spicy Garlic Chicken & Bacon vs Mini Filo Spinach With Spinach, Mizithra And Feta Cheeses, Endive And Leek Pies, Mini Filo Spinach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Garlic... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Spicy Garlic Chicken & Bacon With Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese & Hot Ones The Classic Garlic Fresno Hot Sauce In A Crispy Buttery Crust	241g	73.0	116	15.8	1.7	0.4	4.2	4.2
Mini Filo Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDTHREAD LLC Mini Filo Spinach With Spinach, Mizithra And Feta Cheeses, Endive And Leek Pies	126g	77.1	294	33.3	1.6	1.6	14.3	7.1

Toaster Pastry, Apple vs Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toaster Past... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Toaster Pastry, Apple	54g	44.6	315	44.4	22.2	1.9	14.8	3.7
Restaurant S... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Restaurant Style Mac 'N Cheese Bites	90g	53.9	311	32.2	3.3	1.1	17.8	5.6

Fully Cooked Breaded Steak Fingers Shaped Beef Patties vs Pb & J Delights Soft Bread Sandwiches, Pb & J Delights

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Fully Cooked Breaded Steak Fingers Shaped Beef Patties	86g	26.3	326	16.3	—	—	24.4	12.8
Pb & J Delig... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Pb & J Delights Soft Bread Sandwiches	56g	37.7	393	39.3	12.5	3.6	21.4	12.5

Potato & Cheddar Pierogies vs Mini Crab Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato & Che... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Potato & Cheddar Pierogies	114g	59.3	140	27.2	0.9	0.9	1.8	4.4
Mini Crab Bites Food 2 Food 2 • SEAFOOD AMERICA LLC Mini Crab Bites	71g	19.2	211	15.5	1.4	1.4	12.7	9.9

Franks In A Blanket Topped With Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cheese vs Chicken Nuggets Fully Cooked Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Patties, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Franks In A ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Franks In A Blanket Topped With Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cheese	77g	26.5	338	18.2	—	—	24.7	9.1
Chicken Nugg... Food 2 Food 2 • FOODBRANDS AMERICA INC. Chicken Nuggets Fully Cooked Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Patties	93g	24.7	258	15.1	—	1.1	17.2	10.8

Toasted Sausage Ravioli With Marinara Ravioli Filled With Gooey Cheese And Toasted Sausage Coated In Seasoned Breading And Fried To Crispy Perfection With A Side Of Delicious Marinara Sauce, Toasted Sausage Ravioli With Marinara vs Butter Flavored Light & Crispy Rounds Mini Pretzel Balls, Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toasted Saus... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Toasted Sausage Ravioli With Marinara Ravioli Filled With Gooey Cheese And Toasted Sausage Coated In Seasoned Breading And Fried To Crispy Perfection With A Side Of Delicious Marinara Sauce	89g	48.8	213	29.2	2.3	1.1	7.9	6.7
Butter Flavo... Food 2 Food 2 • SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC. Butter Flavored Light & Crispy Rounds Mini Pretzel Balls	28g	38.7	393	75.0	3.6	3.6	7.1	10.7

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