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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Ginger Molasses Ready To Bake Bag Full Of Cookies, Ginger Molasses vs Dairy Free Cinnamon Rolls With Vanilla Icing, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ginger Molas... Food 1 Food 1 • GREGORY'S FOODS, INC. Ginger Molasses Ready To Bake Bag Full Of Cookies	32g	40.4	406	65.6	34.4	0.8	14.1	3.1
Dairy Free C... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Dairy Free Cinnamon Rolls With Vanilla Icing, Cinnamon	75g	64.0	333	46.7	18.7	2.7	14.7	4.0

Landolfi's Garlic Bread, 10 Oz vs Chia Seed Loaf

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Landolfi's G... Food 1 Food 1 • ANGY'S LANDOLFI FOOD GROUP, LLC Landolfi's Garlic Bread, 10 Oz	57g	69.0	281	63.2	1.8	—	14.0	10.5
Chia Seed Loaf Food 2 Food 2 • PROMISE GLUTEN FREE BAKERY Chia Seed Loaf	67g	35.4	224	43.3	—	16.4	3.7	6.0

Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits vs Hand Tied Garlic Knots

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Bu... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits	62g	40.4	323	35.5	3.2	1.6	17.7	6.5
Hand Tied Ga... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Hand Tied Garlic Knots	38g	32.9	342	47.4	2.6	2.6	11.8	7.9

2 Pie Crusts Deep Dish vs Cinnamon Raisin Bake At Home Bagels, Cinnamon Raisin

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
2 Pie Crusts... Food 1 Food 1 • HARVEST 2 Pie Crusts Deep Dish	21g	21.0	429	52.4	4.8	—	23.8	4.8
Cinnamon Rai... Food 2 Food 2 • BAGELISTA LLC Cinnamon Raisin Bake At Home Bagels	113g	100.0	239	50.4	6.2	4.4	0.9	8.9

Yellow Pastry Dough vs Garlic Knots, Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Pastr... Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Yellow Pastry Dough	57g	54.2	316	52.6	1.8	3.5	7.9	10.5
Garlic Knots Food 2 Food 2 • NEW YORK FROZEN FOODS INC. Garlic Knots	35g	34.7	343	54.3	5.7	2.9	11.4	8.6

Mini Garlic Toast vs 9" Deep Dish Flaky Pie Crusts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Garlic ... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Mini Garlic Toast	33g	22.9	364	39.4	3.0	3.0	18.2	9.1
9" Deep Dish... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHWAN'S COMPANY 9" Deep Dish Flaky Pie Crusts	28g	26.6	464	50.0	7.1	—	28.6	3.6

Garlic Naan, Garlic vs Challah With Swiss & Mozzarella Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Naan Food 1 Food 1 • DEEP FOODS INC. Garlic Naan	75g	71.9	293	52.0	2.7	2.7	4.0	10.7
Challah With... Food 2 Food 2 • THREADM8 BY BARTOLINI Challah With Swiss & Mozzarella Sourdough Grilled Cheese	124g	75.3	339	33.1	4.8	0.8	15.3	17.7

Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites, Cinnamon Sugar vs Italian Style Cauliflower Flatbread Pizza Crusts, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Sug... Food 1 Food 1 • J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites	59g	50.4	322	44.1	—	0.4	15.3	—
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Italian Style Cauliflower Flatbread Pizza Crusts	62g	69.3	274	59.7	6.5	3.2	2.4	3.2

Chocochamp Muffins vs Blueberry Snap & Bake, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocochamp M... Food 1 Food 1 • FLORIDA'S FINEST FARM, LLC Chocochamp Muffins	58g	41.0	276	37.9	20.7	1.7	12.1	3.5
Blueberry Sn... Food 2 Food 2 • WALLACE SCONES Blueberry Snap & Bake	71g	49.9	366	38.0	8.5	1.4	21.1	4.2

Parker House Style Yeast Rolls, Parker House Style vs Veggie Medley Tortillas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parker House... Food 1 Food 1 • SISTER SCHUBERT'S HOMEMADE ROLLS, INC. Parker House Style Yeast Rolls	41g	36.8	341	48.8	9.8	2.4	12.2	7.3
Veggie Medle... Food 2 Food 2 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. Veggie Medley Tortillas	56g	33.3	196	35.7	1.8	5.4	3.6	7.1

Sweet Corn Cake, Sweet Corn vs Cauliflower Breadsticks With Garlic Butter, Cauliflower With Garlic Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Corn Cake Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Sweet Corn Cake	55g	35.1	273	34.6	16.4	1.8	14.6	1.8
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • BERNATELLO'S PIZZA, INC. Cauliflower Breadsticks With Garlic Butter, Cauliflower With Garlic Butter	57g	42.6	316	42.1	3.5	3.5	14.0	5.3

Garlic Five Cheese Bread, Garlic Five Cheese vs Gluten Free Homestyle Biscuits

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Five ... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Garlic Five Cheese Bread	56g	38.3	321	37.5	1.8	1.8	14.3	10.7
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • PARADISE EXIMPORT, INC. Gluten Free Homestyle Biscuits	85g	74.2	294	47.1	3.5	2.4	10.6	3.5

Churros With Dulce De Leche vs Five Cheese Garlic Texas Toast Topped With A 5 Cheese Blend Of Mozzarella, Provolone, Asiago, Parmesan & Romano, Five Cheese Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Churros With... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Churros With Dulce De Leche	50g	43.0	280	46.0	14.0	2.0	7.0	6.0
Five Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Five Cheese Garlic Texas Toast Topped With A 5 Cheese Blend Of Mozzarella, Provolone, Asiago, Parmesan & Romano	46g	30.6	326	37.0	2.2	2.2	15.2	10.9

Honey Wheat Flatbread Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches vs Shrimp Sriracha Flatbreads

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Honey Wheat Flatbread Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches	116g	36.5	224	19.8	3.5	3.4	10.3	12.9
Shrimp Srira... Food 2 Food 2 • PHILLIPS FOODS INC Shrimp Sriracha Flatbreads	253g	100.0	277	26.5	3.6	0.8	13.0	13.4

Lisa Mae Cakes & Cookies, Gourmet Cookies Dough, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip vs Cheese Breads, Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lisa Mae Cak... Food 1 Food 1 • LISAMAE CAKES Lisa Mae Cakes & Cookies, Gourmet Cookies Dough, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip	35g	42.6	429	65.7	37.1	2.9	17.1	2.9
Cheese Breads Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Cheese Breads	45g	36.5	313	42.2	—	—	11.1	11.1

Cinnamon Bagel With Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Holes, Cinnamon vs Texas Style 5 Cheese Garlic Toast Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese, Texas Style 5 Cheese Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Bag... Food 1 Food 1 • BHOLES LLC Cinnamon Bagel With Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Holes	47g	46.7	319	53.2	17.0	2.1	7.5	8.5
Texas Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Texas Style 5 Cheese Garlic Toast Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese	45g	37.2	244	42.2	2.2	—	4.4	6.7

Our Family, Garlic Bread, Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese, Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese vs Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Our Family, ... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Our Family, Garlic Bread, Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese, Topped With Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheese	57g	40.1	351	38.6	1.8	1.8	17.5	8.8
Mini Cinnamo... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Mini Cinnamon Rolls	90g	89.6	356	53.3	27.8	2.2	13.3	3.3

Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich vs Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Philly Steak... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich	127g	78.3	205	32.3	3.2	0.8	5.5	6.3
Cranberry Or... Food 2 Food 2 • CLASSIC COOKING INC. Cranberry Orange Muffins	57g	39.4	211	38.6	17.5	3.5	3.5	5.3

Cream Cheese Filling Plain Bagel, Plain vs Multi Grain Artisan Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cream Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • COLE'S QUALITY FOODS, INC. Cream Cheese Filling Plain Bagel, Plain	114g	79.5	263	36.0	3.5	—	10.5	7.0
Multi Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Multi Grain Artisan Bread	57g	52.7	281	52.6	3.5	5.3	4.4	8.8

Puff Puff vs Rhodes Bake N Serve, Warm N Serv, Buttery Dinner Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Puff Puff Food 1 Food 1 • PAC GROUP INVESTMENTS, LLC Puff Puff	76g	72.2	303	50.0	—	1.3	9.2	5.3
Rhodes Bake ... Food 2 Food 2 • RHODES INTERNATIONAL INC. Rhodes Bake N Serve, Warm N Serv, Buttery Dinner Rolls	30g	29.1	300	50.0	10.0	—	6.7	10.0

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