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 Strips vs Soft Pretzels, Soft

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Strips Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Chicken Strips	90g	26.7	244	15.6	—	—	15.6	12.2
Soft Pretzels Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Soft Pretzels	64g	65.1	250	53.1	1.6	1.6	—	6.3

Crispy Chicken Strips, Crispy vs Mini Spring Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Crispy Chicken Strips	84g	20.9	226	14.3	—	1.2	10.7	17.9
Mini Spring ... Food 2 Food 2 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mini Spring Rolls	116g	58.7	207	27.6	9.5	1.7	11.2	2.6

Pappardelle's, Pierogi Traditional Potato & Cheese vs Mandarin Orange Chicken Battered Breast Meat Chicken & Mandarin Orange Sauce, Mandarin Orange Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pappardelle'... Food 1 Food 1 • JSP ENTERPRISES, LTD. Pappardelle's, Pierogi Traditional Potato & Cheese	113g	76.4	204	36.3	—	1.8	4.0	7.1
Mandarin Ora... Food 2 Food 2 • US-NIPPON MEAT PACKERS Mandarin Orange Chicken Battered Breast Meat Chicken & Mandarin Orange Sauce	140g	60.4	179	22.9	10.7	0.7	5.7	9.3

Pork Egg Savory Pork And Seasoned Cabbage, Carrots, & Onions Rolled Inside A Crispy Wrapper Rolls Appetizer, Pork Egg vs Stuffed Jalapenos With Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Egg Sav... Food 1 Food 1 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Pork Egg Savory Pork And Seasoned Cabbage, Carrots, & Onions Rolled Inside A Crispy Wrapper Rolls Appetizer	77g	41.1	182	28.6	2.6	1.3	5.2	6.5
Stuffed Jala... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Stuffed Jalapenos With Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese	80g	36.7	300	25.0	2.5	1.2	20.0	3.8

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Breaded Mozzarella vs Chicken Breaded Tenders Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Mozz... Food 1 Food 1 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Breaded Mozzarella Sticks	86g	41.6	314	26.7	1.2	1.2	17.4	14.0
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Chicken Breaded Tenders Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat	97g	28.7	227	16.5	1.0	1.0	11.3	14.4

St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs In Barbeque Sauce, St. Louis Style vs Hickory Smoked Original Bar B Q Pork Ribs With Sauce, Hickory Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
St. Louis St... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs In Barbeque Sauce	140g	54.0	229	20.7	17.9	0.7	12.1	9.3
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • CORKY'S FOOD MANUFACTURING, LP Hickory Smoked Original Bar B Q Pork Ribs With Sauce	140g	33.2	157	13.6	10.7	1.4	8.6	6.4

Marsala Chicken Meatballs With Root Veggies, Marsala Chicken vs St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs In Barbeque Sauce, St. Louis Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marsala Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Marsala Chicken Meatballs With Root Veggies	283g	50.9	131	9.2	2.5	—	7.4	5.3
St. Louis St... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs In Barbeque Sauce	140g	54.0	229	20.7	17.9	0.7	12.1	9.3

Gluten Free Crme Brle vs Sesame Bake At Home Bagels, Sesame

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • RW DELIGHTS INC. Gluten Free Crme Brle	82g	24.7	363	15.9	14.6	—	30.5	2.4
Sesame Bake ... Food 2 Food 2 • BAGELISTA LLC Sesame Bake At Home Bagels	113g	96.1	239	47.8	2.7	4.4	1.3	8.9

Plain Naan Flatbread vs Three Cheese Garlic Knots, Three Cheese Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plain Naan F... Food 1 Food 1 • ARYZTA, LLC Plain Naan Flatbread	96g	83.6	281	47.9	2.1	3.1	6.3	9.4
Three Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Three Cheese Garlic Knots	43g	36.7	326	46.5	4.7	2.3	11.6	9.3

Four Cheese Pizza Garlic Buttery Crust Sandwiches, Four Cheese vs Churros With Chocolate Packet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Four Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Four Cheese Pizza Garlic Buttery Crust Sandwiches	127g	73.6	252	31.5	3.2	1.6	10.2	7.9
Churros With... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Churros With Chocolate Packet	50g	45.0	280	48.0	10.0	2.0	7.0	6.0

5 Cheese Bread A Thick, Crispy Crust Topped Edge To Edge With Mozzarella, Parmesan, Asiago, Romano And Cheddar Cheeses And Parmesan Cheese Sauce Detroit Style Deep Dish Cheese Bread, 5 Cheese Bread vs Lightly Brushed With Honey & Butter Shareable Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
5 Cheese Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • CHAMPION FOODS, LLC 5 Cheese Bread A Thick, Crispy Crust Topped Edge To Edge With Mozzarella, Parmesan, Asiago, Romano And Cheddar Cheeses And Parmesan Cheese Sauce Detroit Style Deep Dish Cheese Bread	53g	30.6	283	32.1	1.9	1.9	11.3	13.2
Lightly Brus... Food 2 Food 2 • SISTER SCHUBERT'S HOMEMADE ROLLS, INC. Lightly Brushed With Honey & Butter Shareable Bread	57g	52.2	333	49.1	8.8	1.8	12.3	7.0

Kroger, Twisted Bread Sticks vs Authentic Hearth Baked Garlic Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Twis... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Twisted Bread Sticks	51g	44.7	294	47.1	3.9	2.0	7.8	7.8
Authentic He... Food 2 Food 2 • JOSEPH CAMPIONE INC. Authentic Hearth Baked Garlic Bread	57g	46.2	316	43.9	1.8	1.8	12.3	8.8

Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk vs Pretzel Mini Stuffed Bagels With Cheddar Dijon Cream Cheese, Pretzel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Double Peanu... Food 1 Food 1 • SECOND BITE FOODS INC. Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies	34g	34.1	441	55.9	35.3	2.9	23.5	8.8
Pretzel Mini... Food 2 Food 2 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Pretzel Mini Stuffed Bagels With Cheddar Dijon Cream Cheese	37g	27.2	270	37.8	2.7	—	9.5	8.1

Garlic Mini Loaf, Garlic vs Five Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella, Cheddar. Provolone, Parmesan And Asiago Texas Toast, Five Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Mini ... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Garlic Mini Loaf	57g	46.0	351	43.9	1.8	1.8	15.8	8.8
Five Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Five Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella, Cheddar. Provolone, Parmesan And Asiago Texas Toast	48g	28.6	333	33.3	2.1	2.1	16.7	10.4

Garlic Hand Tied Knot Rolls, Garlic vs Classic Buttermilk Gluten Free Biscuits, Classic Buttermilk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Hand ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Garlic Hand Tied Knot Rolls	38g	32.9	342	47.4	2.6	2.6	11.8	7.9
Classic Butt... Food 2 Food 2 • PROPER PORK INC Classic Buttermilk Gluten Free Biscuits	85g	63.7	318	40.0	8.2	1.2	16.5	4.7

Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip vs Wheat Rolls, Wheat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cookie Dough... Food 1 Food 1 • CELEBRATE BAKING COMPANY, LLC Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip	28g	30.7	429	60.7	35.7	3.6	21.4	3.6
Wheat Rolls Food 2 Food 2 • RHODES INTERNATIONAL INC. Wheat Rolls	58g	46.7	259	46.6	6.9	5.2	6.0	8.6

Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins, Cinnamon Raisin vs Mini Loaves

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Rai... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins	61g	55.1	246	49.2	13.1	3.3	1.6	6.6
Mini Loaves Food 2 Food 2 • SISTER SCHUBERT'S HOMEMADE ROLLS, INC. Mini Loaves	37g	37.0	297	54.1	8.1	2.7	6.8	8.1

Honey Butter Biscuits, Honey Butter vs Garlic Breadsticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Butter... Food 1 Food 1 • CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Honey Butter Biscuits	56g	40.8	286	37.5	5.4	—	14.3	3.6
Garlic Bread... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Garlic Breadsticks	50g	42.7	300	46.0	4.0	2.0	9.0	8.0

Premium Biscuits, Buttermilk vs Cocktail Beef Franks Wrapped In Puff Pastry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Bisc... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Premium Biscuits, Buttermilk	62g	42.4	306	35.5	3.2	—	16.1	6.5
Cocktail Be... Food 2 Food 2 • MILMAR FOOD GROUP, LLC Cocktail Beef Franks Wrapped In Puff Pastry	85g	32.3	306	21.2	1.2	1.2	20.0	9.4

Cinnamon Gluten Free Waffles, Cinnamon vs Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Glu... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Cinnamon Gluten Free Waffles	70g	48.8	243	38.6	5.7	2.9	7.1	5.7
Homestyle Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits	62g	40.4	323	35.5	3.2	1.6	17.7	6.5

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