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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Chicken Breast Strips vs Hickory Ham & Cheddar Croissant Crust Sandwiches, Hickory Ham & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON Chicken Breast Strips	84g	22.8	226	15.5	—	1.2	10.7	16.7
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

Organic Moroccan Style Spiced Vegetable Rolls vs 100% Beef Corn Dogs Beef Hot Dogs Wrapped In A Honey Sweetened Batter, 100% Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Moro... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Moroccan Style Spiced Vegetable Rolls	84g	29.3	190	17.9	3.6	—	13.1	2.4
100% Beef Co... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY 100% Beef Corn Dogs Beef Hot Dogs Wrapped In A Honey Sweetened Batter	76g	48.0	316	34.2	9.2	1.3	17.1	7.9

Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Shells vs Chicken Breast Tenders Breaded Patties With Rib Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Che... Food 1 Food 1 • JOSEPH SEVIROLI INC Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Shells	113g	52.9	159	25.7	0.9	1.8	2.7	8.0
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Chicken Breast Tenders Breaded Patties With Rib Meat	85g	26.8	247	20.0	1.2	3.5	12.9	12.9

Teriyaki Lightly Breaded Cauliflower Florets With A Teriyaki Sauce Cauliflower Wings, Teriyaki vs Asiago Chicken Creamy Bechamel Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Asiago Cheese With Garlic And Onion Nestled In Phyllo Dough Phyllo Bites, Asiago Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Lig... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Teriyaki Lightly Breaded Cauliflower Florets With A Teriyaki Sauce Cauliflower Wings	126g	45.3	175	24.6	6.4	6.3	7.1	3.2
Asiago Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • ATHENS PASTRIES & FROZEN FOODS, INC. Asiago Chicken Creamy Bechamel Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Asiago Cheese With Garlic And Onion Nestled In Phyllo Dough Phyllo Bites	80g	42.9	250	27.5	—	0.3	10.0	—

Vegetable Dumpling With Edamame In A Sweet & Sour Sauce, Vegetable Dumpling vs Southern Style Buffalo Spiced Breaded Wild Alaska Pollock, Southern Style Buffalo Spiced

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Du... Food 1 Food 1 • CARLA'S PASTA INC. Vegetable Dumpling With Edamame In A Sweet & Sour Sauce	227g	90.0	172	22.5	3.1	2.2	6.6	6.2
Southern Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • HIGH LINER FOODS (USA) INCORPORATED Southern Style Buffalo Spiced Breaded Wild Alaska Pollock	119g	41.1	143	18.5	0.8	0.8	3.8	9.2

Fish Mini Tortillas Filled With Fish, Onions, Garlic & Seasoned With Chimichurri Sauce Tacos, Fish vs Spanakopita Spinach, Cream Cheese & Feta Cheese In Phyllo Pastry, Spanakopita

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fish Mini To... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Fish Mini Tortillas Filled With Fish, Onions, Garlic & Seasoned With Chimichurri Sauce Tacos	85g	42.2	259	27.1	2.4	1.2	11.8	11.8
Spanakopita ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Spanakopita Spinach, Cream Cheese & Feta Cheese In Phyllo Pastry	85g	42.4	282	27.1	2.4	1.2	16.5	5.9

Mexican Style Creamy Corn Tender Yellow Corn, Roasted Red Onion And Diced Bell Pepper In A Creamy, Savory Sauce Topped With A Three Cheese Blend, Mexican Style Creamy Corn vs Turkish Figs & Goat Cheese Crispy Rolls, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mexican Style Creamy Corn Tender Yellow Corn, Roasted Red Onion And Diced Bell Pepper In A Creamy, Savory Sauce Topped With A Three Cheese Blend	105g	23.5	124	13.3	2.9	1.9	5.7	5.7
Turkish Figs... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN HALAL COMPANY, INC. Turkish Figs & Goat Cheese Crispy Rolls, Mild	78g	51.6	346	35.9	9.0	1.3	19.2	7.7

Stromboli Crispy Bites vs Crinkle Cut Zucchini Fries With A Corn And Wheat Flour Batter, Crinkle Cut Zucchini Fries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stromboli Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • CARLA'S PASTA Stromboli Crispy Bites	145g	68.3	331	26.2	1.4	1.4	20.0	10.3
Crinkle Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Crinkle Cut Zucchini Fries With A Corn And Wheat Flour Batter	85g	31.4	165	21.2	1.2	2.4	8.2	2.4

State Fair, Classic Corn Dogs, Real Honey, Real Honey vs Alexia, Mushroom Bites With Roasted Garlic And Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
State Fair, ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY State Fair, Classic Corn Dogs, Real Honey, Real Honey	113g	59.7	274	28.3	8.0	0.9	14.2	8.0
Alexia, Mush... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Spinach Artichoke White Meat Chicken With Seasoned Crust vs Philly Steak And Cheese Beef Steak, Reduced Fat Provolone & Mozzarella, Peppers & Onions With Sauce In A Baked Seasoned Crust Sandwiches, Philly Steak And Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spinach Arti... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Spinach Artichoke White Meat Chicken With Seasoned Crust	127g	72.3	189	31.5	2.4	2.4	4.7	7.1
Philly Steak... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Philly Steak And Cheese Beef Steak, Reduced Fat Provolone & Mozzarella, Peppers & Onions With Sauce In A Baked Seasoned Crust Sandwiches	127g	78.3	205	32.3	3.2	0.8	5.5	6.3

Salsa Con Queso Bites Of Cheesy Filling Blended With Salsa In A Tortilla Coating Cheesy Bites, Salsa Con Queso vs White Meat Chicken Taquitos, White Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salsa Con Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Salsa Con Queso Bites Of Cheesy Filling Blended With Salsa In A Tortilla Coating Cheesy Bites	80g	46.2	300	31.3	3.8	1.2	15.0	8.8
White Meat C... Food 2 Food 2 • H.J. HEINZ COMPANY White Meat Chicken Taquitos	85g	46.4	259	31.8	1.2	3.5	10.6	9.4

Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos In A Crispy Breading, Cream Cheese vs Mac N' Cheese Sauce And Pasta In A Wheat Bread Toasted Pocket, Mac N' Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cream Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos In A Crispy Breading	80g	34.6	300	23.8	2.5	1.2	21.3	5.0
Mac N' Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • JAFFLZ, LLC Mac N' Cheese Sauce And Pasta In A Wheat Bread Toasted Pocket	170g	100.0	182	32.9	0.6	2.9	1.2	5.9

Hickory Ham & Cheddar With Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese & Sauce In A Crispy Buttery Crust Sandwich, Hickory Ham & Cheddar vs Handcrafted Artisanal Wheelhouse Soft Pretzels, Cheese; Chili Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Ham ... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Hickory Ham & Cheddar With Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese & Sauce In A Crispy Buttery Crust Sandwich	127g	72.0	220	29.9	2.4	0.8	7.9	7.1
Handcrafted ... Food 2 Food 2 • HAWTHORNE FOOD COMPANY Handcrafted Artisanal Wheelhouse Soft Pretzels, Cheese; Chili Lime	113g	100.0	274	47.8	1.8	1.8	4.4	7.1

Battered Whole Mushrooms, Battered vs Chicken Sliders

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Battered Who... Food 1 Food 1 • INDEPENDENT MARKETING ALLIANCE Battered Whole Mushrooms	77g	29.5	156	20.8	1.3	1.3	6.5	3.9
Chicken Sliders Food 2 Food 2 • SIGNATURE CUSTOM PACKING Chicken Sliders	108g	71.5	250	36.1	3.7	1.9	4.2	13.0

Seafood Stuffed Crabs vs Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seafood Stuf... Food 1 Food 1 • SHAW'S SOUTHERN BELLE FROZEN FOODS Seafood Stuffed Crabs	85g	27.0	235	18.8	2.4	2.4	15.3	5.9
Organics Bre... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders	95g	32.5	221	17.9	1.1	—	10.5	13.7

Steak & Cheese Natural Rolls, Steak & Cheese vs Dino Nuggets Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Patty Fritters With Rib Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steak & Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • W.B. LLC Steak & Cheese Natural Rolls	42g	27.4	212	32.9	—	—	4.7	7.1
Dino Nuggets... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Dino Nuggets Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Patty Fritters With Rib Meat	76g	25.0	224	18.4	—	1.3	13.2	9.2

Mini Corn Dogs vs Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Corn Dogs Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Mini Corn Dogs	76g	46.4	263	32.9	11.8	1.3	11.8	7.9
Grilled Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • RAYBERN FOODS, INC. Grilled Cheese Sandwich	156g	86.1	288	31.4	4.5	2.6	12.8	11.5

Goat Cheese & Sweet Honey Coated In Crunchy Panko Bread Crumbs Bites, Goat Cheese & Sweet Honey vs Loaded Breaded Cheese Snacks, Jalapeno & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goat Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Goat Cheese & Sweet Honey Coated In Crunchy Panko Bread Crumbs Bites	85g	38.2	282	24.7	4.7	1.2	14.1	11.8
Loaded Bread... Food 2 Food 2 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Loaded Breaded Cheese Snacks, Jalapeno & Cheese	52g	21.0	308	26.9	1.9	5.8	17.3	9.6

Homestyle Chicken Sandwich vs Crab Rangoon Crispy Dumplings, Crab Rangoon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Homestyle Chicken Sandwich	159g	84.5	277	28.9	3.8	1.3	13.2	9.4
Crab Rangoon... Food 2 Food 2 • LIVE THE DREAM MANAGEMENT GROUP Crab Rangoon Crispy Dumplings	85g	60.0	306	37.7	8.2	1.2	12.9	5.9

Oven Cravers Breaded Raw Stuffed Wrapped Entrees, Chicken Parmesan vs Mini Cheesy Chicken Soft Tacos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Cravers... Food 1 Food 1 • KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI Oven Cravers Breaded Raw Stuffed Wrapped Entrees, Chicken Parmesan	142g	40.2	197	15.5	2.8	0.7	7.8	15.5
Mini Cheesy ... Food 2 Food 2 • FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC Mini Cheesy Chicken Soft Tacos	71g	26.8	239	21.1	—	1.4	11.3	14.1

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