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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Angus Cheesebuger Sandwich vs Microwaveable Chicken Sandwich

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Angus Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Angus Cheesebuger Sandwich	122g	55.5	287	25.4	5.7	1.6	13.9	12.3
Microwaveabl... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Microwaveable Chicken Sandwich	157g	93.9	299	32.5	4.5	1.3	14.0	10.2

Stuffed Pretzel Bread Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken vs Chicken Breast Nuggets Breaded Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Nuggets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stuffed Pret... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Stuffed Pretzel Bread Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken	113g	67.9	257	31.9	1.8	0.9	10.6	7.1
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNCH MONEY MUSIC, INC. Chicken Breast Nuggets Breaded Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat	83g	23.1	193	14.5	—	—	9.6	12.1

Corndogs, Batter Wrapped Chicken Frank On A Stick vs Beef & Cheese Taquitos, Beef & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Corndogs, Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • MONOGRAM FOOD SOLUTIONS LLC Corndogs, Batter Wrapped Chicken Frank On A Stick	76g	46.4	263	32.9	10.5	1.3	10.5	9.2
Beef & Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Beef & Cheese Taquitos	68g	47.8	324	38.2	10.3	1.5	13.2	11.8

Breaded Chicken Nuggets vs Chicken Cordon Bleu

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Breaded Chicken Nuggets	86g	32.5	233	19.8	1.2	—	10.5	14.0
Chicken Cord... Food 2 Food 2 • MAPLE LEAF FARMS, INC. Chicken Cordon Bleu	142g	28.9	169	12.7	1.4	2.1	7.8	12.7

Potato & Onion Creamy, Smooth Potatoes And Diced Onions Wrapped In A Pasta Shell Pierogies, Potato & Onion vs Organic Vegetable Empanadas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato & Oni... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Potato & Onion Creamy, Smooth Potatoes And Diced Onions Wrapped In A Pasta Shell Pierogies	120g	67.2	175	30.0	0.8	1.7	1.7	4.2
Organic Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Vegetable Empanadas	80g	52.6	238	36.3	3.8	2.5	8.8	6.3

Breaded Chicken Wing Sections Flamin' Hot Wings vs Bbq Rib Boneless Rib Shaped Pork Patty With Bbq Sauce On A Bun Sandwich, Bbq Rib

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Breaded Chicken Wing Sections Flamin' Hot Wings	84g	29.7	214	15.5	—	—	10.7	13.1
Bbq Rib Bone... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Sweet Ginger Boneless Chicken Bites Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat Coated With An Asian Style Sweet Ginger Sauce, Sweet Ginger vs Taquitos Chicken & Cheese In Flour Tortillas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Ginger... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Sweet Ginger Boneless Chicken Bites Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat Coated With An Asian Style Sweet Ginger Sauce	84g	28.7	226	17.9	7.1	—	9.5	15.5
Taquitos Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Taquitos Chicken & Cheese In Flour Tortillas	85g	46.3	271	31.8	—	3.5	11.8	9.4

15 Mini Vegetable Pakora vs Macaroni & Cheese Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
15 Mini Vege... Food 1 Food 1 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. 15 Mini Vegetable Pakora	110g	41.5	141	21.8	5.5	2.7	4.7	3.6
Macaroni & C... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Macaroni & Cheese Bites	81g	48.4	272	32.1	2.5	1.2	13.6	6.2

Crab & Seafood Cakes vs Delizza, Belgian Mini Eclairs, Strawberry, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crab & Seafo... Food 1 Food 1 • GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD IMPORTS CO. Crab & Seafood Cakes	102g	27.4	147	13.7	1.0	—	4.9	7.8
Delizza, Bel... Food 2 Food 2 • KAT S.M. ART Delizza, Belgian Mini Eclairs, Strawberry, Strawberry	84g	50.4	286	32.1	21.4	1.2	15.5	3.6

Hickory Ham & Cheddar Croissant Crust Sandwiches, Hickory Ham & Cheddar vs Empanadas, Beef, Mozzarella & Monterey Jack Cheese With Mild Jalapenos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Ham ... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Hickory Ham & Cheddar Croissant Crust Sandwiches	127g	69.8	236	29.1	2.4	0.8	10.2	7.1
Empanadas, B... Food 2 Food 2 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Empanadas, Beef, Mozzarella & Monterey Jack Cheese With Mild Jalapenos	94g	40.1	277	23.4	—	1.1	16.0	9.6

Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzel Sticks, Mozzarella vs Mitha Magic Kaju Katli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella S... Food 1 Food 1 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzel Sticks	52g	32.7	250	34.6	—	1.9	7.7	13.5
Mitha Magic ... Food 2 Food 2 • MO'PLLEEZ Mitha Magic Kaju Katli	40g	47.7	450	65.0	42.5	2.5	17.5	10.0

Ground Beef, Caramelized Onions, And Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Into A Flaky All Butter Pastry Crust Hand Pies, Beef & Cheddar vs Stuffed Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ground Beef,... Food 1 Food 1 • MEDIACAST MARTHA FOODS, LLC Ground Beef, Caramelized Onions, And Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Into A Flaky All Butter Pastry Crust Hand Pies, Beef & Cheddar	227g	83.8	300	20.3	0.4	0.9	20.3	8.4
Stuffed Clams Food 2 Food 2 • SINGLETON PACKING CORP Stuffed Clams	63g	21.6	127	19.1	3.2	1.6	4.8	4.8

Beef Meatballs In Rustic Marinara Sauce vs Savory Blend Of Five Cheeses, Pizza Herbs And Whipped Potatoes, Folded In A Pasta Shell Pierogies, Five Cheese Pizza

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Meatbal... Food 1 Food 1 • PROPORTION FOODS, LLC Beef Meatballs In Rustic Marinara Sauce	140g	25.2	164	10.0	5.0	0.7	9.3	9.3
Savory Blend... Food 2 Food 2 • ATEECO, INC. Savory Blend Of Five Cheeses, Pizza Herbs And Whipped Potatoes, Folded In A Pasta Shell Pierogies, Five Cheese Pizza	152g	78.6	158	27.0	1.3	0.7	3.0	5.9

Kim & Scott's, Gourmet Pretzels, Stuffed Soft Pretzels, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese vs Sorullos, Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kim & Scott'... Food 1 Food 1 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Kim & Scott's, Gourmet Pretzels, Stuffed Soft Pretzels, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese, Jalapeno Grilled Cheese	99g	71.4	283	39.4	1.0	2.0	10.1	10.1
Sorullos, Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • PRODUCTOS KIKUET INC. Sorullos, Cheese	104g	63.4	154	31.7	9.6	1.0	1.4	2.9

Seasoned With Bacon Mini Pierogies, Cheddar; Bacon vs Cream Puffs, Pumpkin Spice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Wit... Food 1 Food 1 • ATEECO, INC. Seasoned With Bacon Mini Pierogies, Cheddar; Bacon	143g	76.8	168	28.7	0.7	1.4	3.2	5.6
Cream Puffs,... Food 2 Food 2 • KAT S.M. ART Cream Puffs, Pumpkin Spice	75g	42.2	227	29.3	17.3	0.3	16.0	4.0

Franks In A Blanket Topped With Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cheese vs Chicken Fries

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 Fries Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Chicken Fries	88g	26.7	250	17.1	1.1	1.1	14.8	13.6

Jamaican Style Mild Beef Cocktail Patties, Mild Beef vs Jalapeno Peppers Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jamaican Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • TOWER ISLES FROZEN FOODS LTD. Jamaican Style Mild Beef Cocktail Patties, Mild Beef	34g	23.4	265	38.2	2.9	2.9	5.9	8.8
Jalapeno Pep... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Jalapeno Peppers Cheddar Cheese	95g	54.3	274	31.6	1.1	2.1	9.5	8.4

Broccoli & Cheese Breaded Boneless Chicken Breasts, Broccoli & Cheese vs Maria's Greek Delights, Cheese Phyllo Swirls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli & C... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Broccoli & Cheese Breaded Boneless Chicken Breasts	168g	34.4	190	11.3	0.6	0.6	8.9	16.1
Maria's Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • GRECIAN DELIGHT INC Maria's Greek Delights, Cheese Phyllo Swirls	57g	34.8	263	33.3	1.8	1.8	10.5	8.8

White Cheddar Pierogies, White Cheddar vs Zesty Ranch Flavored Mighty Bites Chicken Snackers, Zesty Ranch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. White Cheddar Pierogies	76g	52.5	211	35.5	1.3	0.3	5.9	5.3
Zesty Ranch ... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Zesty Ranch Flavored Mighty Bites Chicken Snackers	91g	38.2	275	22.0	3.3	—	15.4	11.0

Plant Based Philly Cheesesteak With Bell Peppers & Onions, Bell Peppers & Onions vs Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Fritters With Applewood Bbq Sauce, Applewood Bbq

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Plant Based Philly Cheesesteak With Bell Peppers & Onions, Bell Peppers & Onions	228g	61.1	114	14.9	1.8	1.3	4.4	4.4
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Fritters With Applewood Bbq Sauce, Applewood Bbq	84g	40.4	238	25.0	6.0	—	9.5	11.9

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