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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Boneless Chicken Wings, Sweet Bbq vs Boneless Chicken Chunks, Chicken & Waffle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boneless Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMMONS FOODS, INC. Boneless Chicken Wings, Sweet Bbq	84g	36.7	214	23.8	7.1	1.2	8.3	10.7
Boneless Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI Boneless Chicken Chunks, Chicken & Waffle	112g	42.2	214	20.5	2.7	0.9	8.9	14.3

Breaded Squid Rings vs Onion Pierogies, Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Squi... Food 1 Food 1 • GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD IMPORTS CO. Breaded Squid Rings	113g	48.2	239	23.0	—	0.9	11.5	8.9
Onion Pierogies Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Onion Pierogies	152g	79.1	145	27.6	0.7	1.3	1.6	4.6

Veggie Medley Nuggets, Carrots, Green Beans, Spinach vs Pork Egg Roll

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Veggie Medle... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Veggie Medley Nuggets, Carrots, Green Beans, Spinach	42g	19.6	214	23.8	2.4	—	9.5	2.4
Pork Egg Roll Food 2 Food 2 • BETTER FOODS JEYER LLC Pork Egg Roll	141g	62.6	131	24.8	6.4	2.1	3.6	9.2

Smoky Bbq Seasoned Pork Bbq Sauce With Pork, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Pickle Relish, And Bacon Surrounded By A Savory Crust Mega Sandwiches, Smoky Bbq Seasoned Pork vs Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken Strips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoky Bbq Se... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Smoky Bbq Seasoned Pork Bbq Sauce With Pork, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Pickle Relish, And Bacon Surrounded By A Savory Crust Mega Sandwiches	141g	78.9	262	31.2	3.6	2.1	9.9	12.1
Parmesan Her... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken Strips	84g	24.5	262	15.5	—	—	14.3	17.9

Veggie Sliders vs Three Cheese Zesty Cheese In A Golden Crust Snackers, Three Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Veggie Sliders Food 1 Food 1 • WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM INC. Veggie Sliders	111g	65.5	297	36.9	3.6	6.3	11.7	9.9
Three Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Three Cheese Zesty Cheese In A Golden Crust Snackers	127g	63.5	252	26.8	2.4	0.8	12.6	9.5

State Fair, Classic Mini Corn Dogs, Real Honey, Real Honey vs Crispy Boneless Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
State Fair, ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY State Fair, Classic Mini Corn Dogs, Real Honey, Real Honey	94g	61.7	255	35.1	6.4	1.1	11.7	8.5
Crispy Bonel... Food 2 Food 2 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Crispy Boneless Pork	85g	34.4	247	22.4	—	1.2	10.6	14.1

Spicy Plant Based Sliders, Spicy vs Fritter Style Crispy Chicken Breast Strips, Fritter Style Crispy Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Plant ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Spicy Plant Based Sliders	84g	52.0	274	35.7	3.6	3.6	9.5	10.7
Fritter Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION Fritter Style Crispy Chicken Breast Strips	84g	26.8	190	16.7	—	—	7.1	16.7

Breaded Chicken Fully Cooked Golden Brown Breaded Chicken Breast Patty On A Plain Bun Sandwich, Breaded Chicken vs Mushroom Risotto Bites Rice With Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese & A Hint Of Truffle Oil Rolled In Panko Breading, Mushroom

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Breaded Chicken Fully Cooked Golden Brown Breaded Chicken Breast Patty On A Plain Bun Sandwich	159g	98.3	270	32.7	4.4	0.6	9.4	11.3
Mushroom Ris... Food 2 Food 2 Mushroom Risotto Bites Rice With Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese & A Hint Of Truffle Oil Rolled In Panko Breading, Mushroom	85g	29.2	447	17.7	2.4	—	9.4	5.9

Classic Corn Dogs Hot Dogs Made With Turkey And Chicken, Pork Added Wrapped In A Honey Sweetened Batter, Classic vs Mandu Beef & Vegetable Dumpling, Share Korean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Corn... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Classic Corn Dogs Hot Dogs Made With Turkey And Chicken, Pork Added Wrapped In A Honey Sweetened Batter	76g	44.3	289	30.3	9.2	—	14.5	7.9
Mandu Beef &... Food 2 Food 2 • CJ AMERICA, INC. Mandu Beef & Vegetable Dumpling, Share Korean	140g	62.1	200	24.3	2.9	1.4	6.4	10.7

Fully Loaded Potato With Cheddar & Bacon Perogies vs Sandwiches, Chicken Breast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Loaded... Food 1 Food 1 • EENIE MEENIE, INC. Fully Loaded Potato With Cheddar & Bacon Perogies	85g	56.8	212	34.1	—	—	4.1	7.1
Sandwiches, ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM INC. Sandwiches, Chicken Breast	148g	79.2	230	29.7	2.0	2.0	7.4	12.2

Beef Ravioli, Beef vs Gourmet Beef Tamales Wrapped In Corn Husks, Gourmet Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Ravioli Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Beef Ravioli	85g	52.1	235	32.9	1.2	1.2	7.1	11.8
Gourmet Beef... Food 2 Food 2 • TEXAS TAMALE CO. Gourmet Beef Tamales Wrapped In Corn Husks	85g	26.9	247	20.0	—	3.5	15.3	9.4

Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese vs Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Sandwiches

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Empanadas, S... Food 1 Food 1 • KITCHEN 54 FOODS LLC Empanadas, Spinach & Cheese	112g	54.5	205	26.8	1.8	1.8	8.0	7.1
Pepperoni Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • S&F FOODS, INC. Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Sandwiches	127g	69.1	283	33.1	7.1	4.7	12.6	11.0

Mushroom & Goat Cheese vs Pagoda, Cream Cheese Wontons

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom & G... Food 1 Food 1 • VETROLASER LLC Mushroom & Goat Cheese	45g	21.4	222	26.7	2.2	2.2	10.0	6.7
Pagoda, Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Pagoda, Cream Cheese Wontons	103g	61.4	311	32.0	10.7	1.0	18.5	5.8

Corn Dogs, Batter Wrapped Franks On A Stick Made With Chicken, Pork Added vs Mozzarella Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Corn Dogs, B... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Corn Dogs, Batter Wrapped Franks On A Stick Made With Chicken, Pork Added	76g	44.3	289	31.6	11.8	1.3	14.5	7.9
Mozzarella S... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Mozzarella Sticks	76g	30.6	250	22.4	1.3	1.3	13.2	11.8

Gardein, Zesty Marinara Crispy Chick'n Filets vs Boneless Chicken Wyngz, Honey Bbq

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gardein, Zes... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Gardein, Zesty Marinara Crispy Chick'n Filets	125g	34.3	192	15.2	0.8	0.8	7.2	17.6
Boneless Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Boneless Chicken Wyngz, Honey Bbq	84g	41.2	226	22.6	8.3	1.2	8.3	13.1

Chicken Fun Nuggets vs Handcrafted Artisanal Soft Pretzels Bites, Cheese; Chili Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Fun ... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Chicken Fun Nuggets	71g	24.5	296	21.1	1.4	2.8	14.1	18.3
Handcrafted ... Food 2 Food 2 • HAWTHORNE FOOD COMPANY Handcrafted Artisanal Soft Pretzels Bites, Cheese; Chili Lime	68g	60.6	265	47.1	1.5	1.5	4.4	7.4

Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breaded Nugget Shaped Patties, Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese vs Minced Shrimp With Whole Grain Breading Sea Pals

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breakfast Nu... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breaded Nugget Shaped Patties, Breakfast Nuggets Sausage, Egg & Cheese	84g	24.5	321	16.7	1.2	1.2	21.4	13.1
Minced Shrim... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Minced Shrimp With Whole Grain Breading Sea Pals	85g	32.3	282	23.5	1.2	3.5	12.9	16.5

Alexia, Mushroom Bites With Roasted Garlic And Olive Oil vs Breaded Chicken Tenders

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alexia, Mush... Food 1 Food 1 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Alexia, Mushroom Bites With Roasted Garlic And Olive Oil	60g	23.5	183	23.3	1.7	3.3	7.5	5.0
Breaded Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Breaded Chicken Tenders	95g	42.4	221	24.2	1.1	1.1	10.5	9.5

Split Pea Soup, Split Pea vs Stuffed Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Split Pea Soup Food 1 Food 1 • TABATCHNICK FINE FOODS INC. Split Pea Soup	213g	39.5	85	15.5	2.4	6.1	0.2	5.6
Stuffed Clams Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Stuffed Clams	104g	36.6	240	19.2	1.0	1.0	15.4	5.8

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites Roasted Chicken Blended With Ham, Swiss And Cheddar Cheeses, Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites vs Garlic & Parmesan Pierogies, Garlic; Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Cord... Food 1 Food 1 • STUFFED FOODS LLC Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites Roasted Chicken Blended With Ham, Swiss And Cheddar Cheeses	85g	28.8	200	17.7	1.2	—	9.4	12.9
Garlic & Par... Food 2 Food 2 • ATEECO, INC. Garlic & Parmesan Pierogies, Garlic; Parmesan	152g	78.8	171	27.6	0.7	1.3	4.6	4.6

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