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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Lisa Mae Cakes & Cookies, Gourmet Cookies Dough, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip vs Butter & Garlic Traditional Baguettes, Butter & Garlic

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
Butter & Gar... Food 2 Food 2 • JULIAN'S RECIPE, LLC. Butter & Garlic Traditional Baguettes	44g	31.0	318	38.6	2.3	2.3	11.4	6.8

Garlic Parm Texas Toast, Garlic vs Cinnamon Raisin Bake At Home Bagels, Cinnamon Raisin

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Parm ... Food 1 Food 1 Garlic Parm Texas Toast, Garlic	40g	24.9	325	35.0	2.5	2.5	17.5	7.5
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

Braided Bread Loaf With Icing Packet, Strawberry & Cream Cheese Filling, Strawberry & Cream Cheese Filling vs Honey Butter & Cranberry Dinner Rolls, Honey Butter & Cranberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Braided Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • COUNTRY STYLE Braided Bread Loaf With Icing Packet, Strawberry & Cream Cheese Filling, Strawberry & Cream Cheese Filling	57g	52.8	263	49.1	21.1	1.8	5.3	7.0
Honey Butter... Food 2 Food 2 • ANN'S Honey Butter & Cranberry Dinner Rolls	45g	40.1	422	48.9	13.3	2.2	22.2	6.7

Goya, Dough For Turnover Pastries vs Texas Toast, Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya, Dough ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Dough For Turnover Pastries	40g	36.9	300	50.0	5.0	2.5	8.8	7.5
Texas Toast,... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Texas Toast, Garlic	50g	36.4	360	40.0	2.0	2.0	18.0	8.0

Buttermilk Biscuits vs Terranova Bakery, Multigrain Pizza Dough

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttermilk B... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Buttermilk Biscuits	62g	40.4	323	35.5	3.2	1.6	17.7	6.5
Terranova Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • TERRANOVA BREAD, INC. Terranova Bakery, Multigrain Pizza Dough	56g	46.9	243	44.6	3.6	1.8	3.6	8.9

The Original Texas Toast Slices, Original vs Garlic Texas Toast, Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Original... Food 1 Food 1 • NEW YORK FROZEN FOODS INC. The Original Texas Toast Slices, Original	40g	30.4	400	42.5	2.5	2.5	22.5	7.5
Garlic Texas... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Garlic Texas Toast	51g	42.0	373	43.1	2.0	—	19.6	7.8

Cheddar & Ham On A Soft Roll Sandwich, Cheddar; Ham vs Swiss, Cheddar, Garden, Veggies, Egg Stuffed Bagels

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar & Ha... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Cheddar & Ham On A Soft Roll Sandwich, Cheddar; Ham	92g	53.8	261	31.5	5.4	1.1	9.8	12.0
Swiss, Chedd... Food 2 Food 2 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Swiss, Cheddar, Garden, Veggies, Egg Stuffed Bagels	41g	27.1	244	34.2	2.4	—	6.1	12.2

S'mores Cookie Dough, S'mores vs Cauliflower Pizza Crusts, Cauliflower

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
S'mores Coo... Food 1 Food 1 • ROYAL WINE CORPORATION S'mores Cookie Dough	28g	32.8	429	64.3	39.3	3.6	17.9	3.6
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • MILTON'S BAKING COMPANY LLC Cauliflower Pizza Crusts	66g	52.1	303	42.4	—	1.5	7.6	12.1

Pie Shells vs Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Cheddar Bay

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pie Shells Food 1 Food 1 • THE FEDERATED GROUP, INC. Pie Shells	21g	20.7	429	52.4	4.8	—	33.3	4.8
Cheddar Bay ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Cheddar Bay Biscuits	55g	36.9	273	34.6	1.8	—	12.7	5.5

Bake At Home 9" Pie Shells vs Five Cheese Hearth Baked Italian Inspired Garlic Toast, Five Cheese Hearth Baked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bake At Home... Food 1 Food 1 • THE RUN-A-TON GROUP Bake At Home 9" Pie Shells	26g	23.1	365	46.2	7.7	—	19.2	3.9
Five Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Five Cheese Hearth Baked Italian Inspired Garlic Toast	46g	30.6	326	37.0	2.2	2.2	15.2	10.9

Muffins Made With Fresh Carrots, Carrot Berry vs Blueberry Muffins

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muffins Made... Food 1 Food 1 • CLASSIC COOKING INC. Muffins Made With Fresh Carrots, Carrot Berry	57g	41.3	211	42.1	19.3	5.3	3.5	5.3
Blueberry Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Blueberry Muffins	71g	68.3	324	50.7	29.6	1.4	12.7	2.8

Texas Garlic Toast Crusty Garlic Bread Slices vs Bacon Bagel Bite Stuffed With Bacon, Egg, And Cheese! Egg Bites, Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Texas Garlic... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Texas Garlic Toast Crusty Garlic Bread Slices	48g	34.7	292	39.6	2.1	2.1	10.4	10.4
Bacon Bagel ... Food 2 Food 2 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Bacon Bagel Bite Stuffed With Bacon, Egg, And Cheese! Egg Bites	82g	59.9	256	39.0	3.7	1.2	6.1	12.2

Garlic Bread With Real Garlic, Garlic vs Phyllo Dough Pastry Sheets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Bread... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Garlic Bread With Real Garlic	57g	48.0	351	45.6	1.8	1.8	14.0	8.8
Phyllo Dough... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Phyllo Dough Pastry Sheets	50g	60.6	320	64.0	4.0	2.0	2.0	10.0

Pre Baked Dinner Yeast Roll vs Mazor's, Mini Pizza Doughs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pre Baked Di... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Pre Baked Dinner Yeast Roll	43g	42.9	326	53.5	11.6	2.3	8.1	7.0
Mazor's, Min... Food 2 Food 2 • KOL-TUV FOODS INC. Mazor's, Mini Pizza Doughs	57g	54.7	281	50.9	3.5	1.8	5.3	7.0

Rhodes, Buttermilk Biscuits vs Bread Fresh Frozen

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rhodes, Butt... Food 1 Food 1 • RHODES INTERNATIONAL INC. Rhodes, Buttermilk Biscuits	62g	42.5	306	37.1	3.2	1.6	14.5	6.5
Bread Fresh ... Food 2 Food 2 • STORM PRODUCTS, INC. Bread Fresh Frozen	90g	74.1	278	45.6	2.2	3.3	6.7	7.8

Scallion Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Seasoned Mini Bagels, Scallion Cream Cheese vs Pandeyucas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Scallion Cre... Food 1 Food 1 • FEEL GOOD FOODS I LLC Scallion Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Seasoned Mini Bagels	56g	32.8	286	33.9	5.4	3.6	16.1	5.4
Pandeyucas Food 2 Food 2 • MARUMIYA USA Pandeyucas	45g	36.6	369	44.4	2.4	1.8	16.4	10.7

Fire Roasted Cornbread Biscuits Topped With Honey Butter vs Garlic Hearth Baked Bread With Whole Grains And Crushed Garlic, Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fire Roasted... Food 1 Food 1 • FURLANI Fire Roasted Cornbread Biscuits Topped With Honey Butter	40g	34.3	425	47.5	15.0	2.5	22.5	7.5
Garlic Heart... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Garlic Hearth Baked Bread With Whole Grains And Crushed Garlic	57g	44.2	316	45.6	1.8	5.3	14.0	8.8

Sun Dried Tomato Basil Take & Bake Focaccia, Sun Dried Tomato Basil vs Dinner Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sun Dried To... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Sun Dried Tomato Basil Take & Bake Focaccia	57g	56.6	281	54.4	3.5	3.5	4.4	8.8
Dinner Rolls Food 2 Food 2 • RORO'S BAKING COMPANY Dinner Rolls	39g	34.6	359	46.2	7.7	—	15.4	7.7

Multi Grain Artisan Bread vs Gluten Free Rye Style Whole Grain Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Multi Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Multi Grain Artisan Bread	57g	52.7	281	52.6	3.5	5.3	4.4	8.8
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE GLUTEN FREE FOOD GROUP LLC Gluten Free Rye Style Whole Grain Bread	68g	51.4	206	45.6	4.4	7.4	3.7	2.9

Hushpuppies vs French Dunner Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hushpuppies Food 1 Food 1 • CONSOLIDATED CATFISH COMPANIES, LLC Hushpuppies	62g	45.0	274	40.3	6.5	3.2	11.3	3.2
French Dunne... Food 2 Food 2 • ARYZTA, LLC French Dunner Rolls	57g	58.8	263	54.4	—	1.8	0.9	8.8

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