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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Tony's 12 Chicken Schnitzel Large Pk1.2 Kg vs Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Karaage 360 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tony's 12 Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD PARTNERS LIMITED Tony's 12 Chicken Schnitzel Large Pk1.2 Kg	100g	24.3	191	16.3	0.3	3.7	8.3	12.5
Rangitikei F... Food 2 Food 2 • TEGEL FOODS LIMITED Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Karaage 360 G	90g	20.6	212	12.0	1.3	—	11.7	15.3

Tegel Super Tasty Chicken Bites 1 Kg vs Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Buttermilk Tenderloins 400 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tegel Super ... Food 1 Food 1 • TEGEL FOODS LIMITED Tegel Super Tasty Chicken Bites 1 Kg	100g	26.8	219	14.0	5.7	—	12.5	12.9
Rangitikei F... Food 2 Food 2 • TEGEL FOODS LIMITED Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Buttermilk Tenderloins 400 G	100g	21.0	190	11.0	5.7	—	9.1	16.4

Tegel Crispy Crumbed Tenders 950 G vs Ingham's Chicken Cordon Bleu Ham & Cheese 350 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tegel Crispy... Food 1 Food 1 • TEGEL FOODS LIMITED Tegel Crispy Crumbed Tenders 950 G	100g	32.2	214	16.8	1.0	—	11.0	12.0
Ingham's Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Ingham's Chicken Cordon Bleu Ham & Cheese 350 G	175g	47.6	204	14.2	4.5	—	9.5	15.4

Pams Plant Based Salted Caramel Dairy Alternative Frozen Dessert 480 Ml vs Pams Plant Based Frozen Dessert Vanilla Bean 480 Ml

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pams Plant B... Food 1 Food 1 • FOODSTUFFS OWN BRANDS LIMITED Pams Plant Based Salted Caramel Dairy Alternative Frozen Dessert 480 Ml	50g	31.6	234	32.2	20.8	—	10.4	1.0
Pams Plant B... Food 2 Food 2 • FOODSTUFFS OWN BRANDS LIMITED Pams Plant Based Frozen Dessert Vanilla Bean 480 Ml	50g	23.2	196	23.6	14.2	—	10.0	1.0

Pams Plant Based Frozen Dessert Rich Chocolate Dairy Alternative 480 Ml vs Pams Plant Based Salted Caramel Dairy Alternative Frozen Dessert 480 Ml

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pams Plant B... Food 1 Food 1 • FOODSTUFFS OWN BRANDS LIMITED Pams Plant Based Frozen Dessert Rich Chocolate Dairy Alternative 480 Ml	50g	23.4	203	23.8	14.4	—	10.2	1.4
Pams Plant B... Food 2 Food 2 • FOODSTUFFS OWN BRANDS LIMITED Pams Plant Based Salted Caramel Dairy Alternative Frozen Dessert 480 Ml	50g	31.6	234	32.2	20.8	—	10.4	1.0

Premium Chicken Stir Fry Meal vs Sweet Sriracha Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Premium Chicken Stir Fry Meal	340g	25.5	53	5.0	1.8	1.2	1.3	5.6
Sweet Srirac... Food 2 Food 2 • KAHIKI FOODS, INC. Sweet Sriracha Chicken	142g	42.4	204	15.5	7.0	—	12.0	9.2

Ranchero Braised Beef In A Spicy Red Chile Sauce Served With A Side Of Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Ranchero Braised Beef vs Baja Style Cod With Corn, Brown Rice, Lentils, Black Beans & Red Peppers, Baja Style Cod

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ranchero Bra... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Ranchero Braised Beef In A Spicy Red Chile Sauce Served With A Side Of Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes	233g	60.8	107	14.2	9.4	0.9	2.6	6.4
Baja Style C... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Baja Style Cod With Corn, Brown Rice, Lentils, Black Beans & Red Peppers	241g	58.9	120	15.8	1.7	3.3	2.1	8.7

Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal vs Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Alfr... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal	217g	39.3	97	10.6	1.4	1.4	2.8	6.5
Chimichangas... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMINO REAL FOODS, INC. Chimichangas Steak & Cheese, Steak & Cheese	113g	60.2	212	27.4	0.9	—	7.1	8.9

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pot Pie, Creamy Parmesan Chicken vs Pesto Tortellini Gluten Free Tortellini Stuffed With Ricotta, Mozzarella, Asiago & Parmesan Cheeses & Served In A Rich Basil Pesto Sauce With Broccoli, Pesto Tortellini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Parme... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pot Pie	200g	67.7	225	19.0	1.5	1.5	13.5	6.5
Pesto Tortel... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Pesto Tortellini Gluten Free Tortellini Stuffed With Ricotta, Mozzarella, Asiago & Parmesan Cheeses & Served In A Rich Basil Pesto Sauce With Broccoli	227g	62.6	159	15.4	1.3	1.3	7.9	5.7

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Marinara Sauce Bowl, Spinach & Ricotta vs Mac & 3 Cheese With Cauliflower Bowls, Mac & 3 Cheese With Cauliflower

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spinach & Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Marinara Sauce Bowl	255g	58.4	102	12.9	2.8	1.2	6.3	7.8
Mac & 3 Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Mac & 3 Cheese With Cauliflower Bowls	234g	77.6	179	18.0	1.7	0.9	9.0	6.8

Turkey Sausage, Egg & Three Cheese Burrito, Turkey Sausage, Egg & Three Cheese vs Kimchi Korean Pancake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausa... Food 1 Food 1 • RED'S ALL NATURAL, LLC Turkey Sausage, Egg & Three Cheese Burrito, Turkey Sausage, Egg & Three Cheese	142g	71.5	225	27.5	0.7	1.4	7.8	11.3
Kimchi Korea... Food 2 Food 2 • JAYONE FOODS, INC. Kimchi Korean Pancake	85g	40.9	212	27.1	1.2	2.4	9.4	4.7

Chicken Alfredo vs Medium Chicken Verde Taco Grilled Chicken Breast With Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Sauce, Grain Blend & Green Beans Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Alfredo Food 1 Food 1 • SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN SUNLIGHT VINEYARD LLC Chicken Alfredo	298g	72.0	151	12.8	1.7	0.3	6.7	9.7
Medium Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • FRONTERA FOODS, INC. Medium Chicken Verde Taco Grilled Chicken Breast With Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Sauce, Grain Blend & Green Beans Bowl	317g	64.8	85	11.7	1.9	1.3	1.4	6.3

Linguine Arrabbiata Pasta In A Spicy Tomato Sauce With Cherry Tomatoes, Linguine Arrabbiata vs Cheese & Bean Enchilada Verde With A Tangy Verde Sauce & A Side Of Mexican Style Seasoned Corn, Cheese & Bean Verde

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Linguine Arr... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Linguine Arrabbiata Pasta In A Spicy Tomato Sauce With Cherry Tomatoes	247g	78.9	121	17.8	2.4	1.6	3.6	4.5
Cheese & Bea... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Cheese & Bean Enchilada Verde With A Tangy Verde Sauce & A Side Of Mexican Style Seasoned Corn, Cheese & Bean Verde	226g	70.8	128	18.6	2.2	2.7	4.0	4.0

Chicken Parmigiana & Penne Breaded White Meat Chicken Patties With Penne, Juicy Tomatoes And Mozzarella In A Savory Tomato Sauce, Chicken Parmigiana & Penne vs Burrito

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Parm... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Chicken Parmigiana & Penne Breaded White Meat Chicken Patties With Penne, Juicy Tomatoes And Mozzarella In A Savory Tomato Sauce	222g	64.8	131	15.8	1.8	0.9	5.0	5.9
Burrito Food 2 Food 2 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Burrito	283g	100.0	208	30.0	1.1	4.2	6.0	9.2

Traditional Macaroni & Cheese, Traditional vs Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Long Grain Rice With Seasoned Grilled White Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Onions, Bell Peppers, And Spices, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FOODSERVICE FROZEN PREPARED FOODS Traditional Macaroni & Cheese	227g	56.5	176	13.2	2.6	0.4	11.0	6.2
Chicken & Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Long Grain Rice With Seasoned Grilled White Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Onions, Bell Peppers, And Spices	340g	86.6	106	13.8	0.6	0.9	3.5	4.4

Lasagna Rollettes Pasta Filled With Ricotta, Romano, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses, Ricotta, Romano, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses vs Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna Roll... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Lasagna Rollettes Pasta Filled With Ricotta, Romano, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses, Ricotta, Romano, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses	85g	42.7	212	27.1	1.2	1.2	7.1	9.4
Chicken & Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Chicken & Sausage Gumbo	156g	51.3	128	17.3	0.6	0.6	3.2	5.8

Beef Ravioli Pasta, Beef vs Beef Shredded Gluten Free Burrito, Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Ravioli... Food 1 Food 1 • JOSEPH SEVIROLI INC Beef Ravioli Pasta	136g	85.9	213	34.6	1.5	2.2	3.7	9.6
Beef Shredde... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Beef Shredded Gluten Free Burrito	142g	60.9	162	28.9	0.7	7.0	4.9	6.3

Homestyle Chicken & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes, Homestyle vs Strong Roots Creamy Mac, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Homestyle Chicken & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes	213g	39.3	85	9.9	0.9	0.5	3.3	4.2
Strong Roots... Food 2 Food 2 • GS1 IRELAND Strong Roots Creamy Mac, 10 Oz	283g	99.9	127	18.4	—	0.5	4.2	3.2

Baked Stacked Eggplant vs Meat Lovers Beef And Pepperoni Sausage, Chicken Breast Strips And Sliced Pepperoni In A Marinara Sauce With Cavatappi Pasta, Meat Lovers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baked Stacke... Food 1 Food 1 • CEDARLANE NATURAL FOODS, INC. Baked Stacked Eggplant	269g	35.5	86	7.8	3.4	1.1	3.7	5.2
Meat Lovers ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Meat Lovers Beef And Pepperoni Sausage, Chicken Breast Strips And Sliced Pepperoni In A Marinara Sauce With Cavatappi Pasta	172g	40.9	140	13.4	1.2	1.2	5.8	7.0

Pringles Original Flavored Plant Based Chik'n Fries vs Smart Made, Spicy Peanut Chicken & Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pringles Ori... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY Pringles Original Flavored Plant Based Chik'n Fries	80g	32.4	250	23.8	2.5	2.5	12.5	13.8
Smart Made, ... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Smart Made, Spicy Peanut Chicken & Broccoli	255g	46.9	98	11.4	2.8	2.0	2.8	7.5

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