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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Beef Strips Portabella Tender Beef Strips In A Baby Portabella Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, And Caramel Apple Dessert Complete Meals, Beef Strips Portabella vs Shrimp Jambalaya Tender Shrimp With Long Grain Rice, Green & Red Bell Peppers, Celery & Onion Rice Bowl, Shrimp Jambalaya

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Strips ... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Beef Strips Portabella Tender Beef Strips In A Baby Portabella Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, And Caramel Apple Dessert Complete Meals	318g	55.0	88	10.4	4.7	1.6	2.2	6.0
Shrimp Jamba... Food 2 Food 2 • DEMERS FOOD GROUP INC. Shrimp Jambalaya Tender Shrimp With Long Grain Rice, Green & Red Bell Peppers, Celery & Onion Rice Bowl	227g	74.9	106	17.2	2.6	0.4	1.5	7.1

Cheesy Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta With White Meat Chicken, Broccoli, And Carrots In A Cheesy Buffalo Style Sauce Skillet Meals, Cheesy Buffalo Style Chicken vs Healthy Choice, Pumpkin Filled Ravioli With A Butter Sage Sauce, Asparagus And Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Squash Ravioli, Pumpkin Squash Ravioli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheesy Buffa... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cheesy Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta With White Meat Chicken, Broccoli, And Carrots In A Cheesy Buffalo Style Sauce Skillet Meals	204g	49.1	103	13.2	2.5	1.0	2.9	5.9
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Healthy Choice, Pumpkin Filled Ravioli With A Butter Sage Sauce, Asparagus And Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Squash Ravioli, Pumpkin Squash Ravioli	261g	95.1	119	20.3	3.8	1.9	2.3	3.5

Roasted Turkey Breast & Stuffing With Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Home Style Stuffing With Vegetables In A Savory Gravy, Roasted Turkey Breast & Stuffing vs Stouffer's Chicken Alfredo Large Family Size, 57 Oz, Solid

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Turk... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Roasted Turkey Breast & Stuffing With Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Home Style Stuffing With Vegetables In A Savory Gravy	336g	55.3	71	9.5	1.5	1.2	1.5	4.5
Stouffer's C... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Stouffer's Chicken Alfredo Large Family Size, 57 Oz, Solid	237g	60.8	131	13.9	1.7	0.8	5.1	7.6

Chicken Quesadilla Charbroiled Chicken Quesadilla Meal Served With Red Spanish Style Rice And Topped With A Creamy Queso Sauce, Chicken Quesadilla vs Kickin' Queso Potato, Beef & Queso Flavored Burritos, Kickin' Queso

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Ques... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Chicken Quesadilla Charbroiled Chicken Quesadilla Meal Served With Red Spanish Style Rice And Topped With A Creamy Queso Sauce	283g	100.0	180	21.2	1.1	0.7	7.8	7.4
Kickin' Ques... Food 2 Food 2 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Kickin' Queso Potato, Beef & Queso Flavored Burritos	102g	56.6	206	30.4	—	2.0	6.9	5.9

Mexican Inspired Veggies & Black Beans With Riced Cauliflower In A Chipotle Cashew Sauce, Mexican Inspired vs Chicken A La King Tender White Meat Chicken In A Creamy Sauce, With Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Celery & Peas With White Rice, Chicken A La King

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Insp... Food 1 Food 1 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Mexican Inspired Veggies & Black Beans With Riced Cauliflower In A Chipotle Cashew Sauce	241g	57.2	112	14.9	3.3	2.9	4.2	3.7
Chicken A La... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Chicken A La King Tender White Meat Chicken In A Creamy Sauce, With Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Celery & Peas With White Rice	326g	96.4	117	15.0	1.2	—	4.0	5.2

Chickpeas And Spices Over A Bed Of Rice, Medium vs Hearty Beef Stew

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chickpeas An... Food 1 Food 1 • CHANA MASALA Chickpeas And Spices Over A Bed Of Rice, Medium	283g	100.0	124	19.8	2.1	1.8	3.9	3.5
Hearty Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Hearty Beef Stew	227g	21.4	106	5.7	0.9	0.9	5.3	8.4

Tastee Choice Risotto Di Mare, 21.1 Oz vs 3 Cheese Herb Gluten Free Gourmet Rigatoni & Meat Sauce With Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan, 3 Cheese Herb With Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tastee Choic... Food 1 Food 1 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Tastee Choice Risotto Di Mare, 21.1 Oz	227g	79.0	119	18.5	—	0.9	3.1	3.5
3 Cheese Her... Food 2 Food 2 • CAESAR'S PASTA, LLC 3 Cheese Herb Gluten Free Gourmet Rigatoni & Meat Sauce With Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan, 3 Cheese Herb With Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan	241g	100.0	158	22.4	3.3	0.8	5.4	5.4

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie vs Mexican Style Rice Bake With Beef 100% Ground Beef With Rice, Black Beans & Corn In A Spicy Red Chile Sauce, Mexican Style Rice Bake With Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crustless Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Crustless Chicken Pot Pie	255g	33.3	75	7.8	1.6	1.2	1.4	7.1
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Mexican Style Rice Bake With Beef 100% Ground Beef With Rice, Black Beans & Corn In A Spicy Red Chile Sauce	240g	70.8	121	17.1	1.7	2.1	3.8	5.0

Signature Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas vs Tastee Choice Risotto Di Mare, 21.1 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Signature Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Signature Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas	113g	40.4	204	19.5	0.9	0.9	9.7	11.5
Tastee Choic... Food 2 Food 2 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Tastee Choice Risotto Di Mare, 21.1 Oz	227g	79.0	119	18.5	—	0.9	3.1	3.5

Chicken Pot Pie vs Organic Bean And Cheese Burrito, Bean; Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pot Pie Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Chicken Pot Pie	283g	100.0	269	19.8	1.4	1.1	18.0	5.7
Organic Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • RED'S ALL NATURAL, LLC Organic Bean And Cheese Burrito, Bean; Cheese	114g	74.0	237	36.0	0.9	2.6	7.9	7.9

Broccoli & Cheddar Fillo Pie, Broccoli & Cheddar vs Spicy Chicken Strips & Fries Crispy Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat In A Spicy Breading With Salt & Pepper Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes, Spicy Chicken Strips & Fries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli & C... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FILLO FACTORY, INC. Broccoli & Cheddar Fillo Pie	136g	40.4	235	17.7	1.5	2.2	14.0	8.8
Spicy Chicke... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Spicy Chicken Strips & Fries Crispy Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat In A Spicy Breading With Salt & Pepper Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes	134g	50.1	224	20.9	0.8	1.5	10.5	10.5

Spicy Boneless Fried White Meat Chicken Patties With Mashed Potatoes, Corn And A Brownie, Spicy Boneless Fried Chicken Patties vs Scallop & Lobster Stuffing Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat, Scallop & Lobster Stuffing

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Bonele... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Spicy Boneless Fried White Meat Chicken Patties With Mashed Potatoes, Corn And A Brownie, Spicy Boneless Fried Chicken Patties	454g	100.0	154	16.7	5.5	1.5	7.1	6.6
Scallop & Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Scallop & Lobster Stuffing Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat	140g	36.5	186	14.3	0.7	0.7	7.9	14.3

Basmati Rice Butter Chicken vs Shanghai Noodles & Grilled Chicken Grilled White Meat Chicken With Lo Mein Noodles, Snow Peas, Red Bell Peppers, Broccoli And Carrots All Combined With An Insanely Tasty Shanghai Sauce, Shanghai Noodles & Grilled Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN HALAL COMPANY, INC. Basmati Rice Butter Chicken	283g	93.6	155	17.3	2.1	0.4	7.4	5.7
Shanghai Noo... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Shanghai Noodles & Grilled Chicken Grilled White Meat Chicken With Lo Mein Noodles, Snow Peas, Red Bell Peppers, Broccoli And Carrots All Combined With An Insanely Tasty Shanghai Sauce	255g	82.5	125	18.0	2.8	1.6	2.8	6.3

Chicken, Bacon & Wild Rice Soup, Chicken, Bacon & Wild Rice vs Bbq Seasoned Pulled Chicken Breast With Sweet & Tangy Bbq Sauce, Steamed Broccoli And Seasoned Sweet Potatoes Meal, Bbq Seasoned Pulled Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken, Bac... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Chicken, Bacon & Wild Rice Soup, Chicken, Bacon & Wild Rice	245g	37.7	65	7.8	2.9	—	2.0	3.3
Bbq Seasoned... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Bbq Seasoned Pulled Chicken Breast With Sweet & Tangy Bbq Sauce, Steamed Broccoli And Seasoned Sweet Potatoes Meal	363g	99.6	132	15.4	8.0	1.4	1.1	10.5

Dirty Rice With Beef & Pork Zesty Seasoned Rice With Beef And Pork, Bell Pepper And Spices, Dirty Rice With Beef & Pork vs Bertolli, Classic Meal For 2, Garlic Shrimp Risotto

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dirty Rice W... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Dirty Rice With Beef & Pork Zesty Seasoned Rice With Beef And Pork, Bell Pepper And Spices	283g	100.0	152	22.6	0.7	0.7	4.6	4.6
Bertolli, Cl... Food 2 Food 2 • MIZKAN AMERICA, INC. Bertolli, Classic Meal For 2, Garlic Shrimp Risotto	340g	80.9	97	12.9	1.2	0.9	3.2	3.8

Garlic Chicken Broccoli, Corn, Carrots & Rotini Pasta In An Italian Garlic Sauce With Seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast Skillet Meal, Garlic Chicken vs Penne Pasta With Creamy Sauce And Uncured Bacon Semolina Pasta Smothered In A Rich And Creamy Sauce Made With Parmesan And Romano, Topped With Uncured Bacon, Penne Pasta With Creamy Sauce And Uncured Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Garlic Chicken Broccoli, Corn, Carrots & Rotini Pasta In An Italian Garlic Sauce With Seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast Skillet Meal	178g	45.5	101	14.0	1.1	1.1	2.0	5.1
Penne Pasta ... Food 2 Food 2 • MICHAEL ANGELO'S GOURMET FOODS, INC Penne Pasta With Creamy Sauce And Uncured Bacon Semolina Pasta Smothered In A Rich And Creamy Sauce Made With Parmesan And Romano, Topped With Uncured Bacon	298g	100.0	134	19.8	1.0	0.7	3.7	4.7

Napoli, Meat Ravioli 12 Large Round vs Chicken Corn Chowder Pot Pie, Chicken Corn Chowder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Napoli, Meat... Food 1 Food 1 • NAPOLI FOODS INC. Napoli, Meat Ravioli 12 Large Round	128g	92.9	227	37.5	0.8	—	3.5	13.3
Chicken Corn... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Chicken Corn Chowder Pot Pie	200g	79.2	235	21.0	1.5	0.5	14.0	6.5

Meat Lovers Cauliflower Sausage And Pepperoni With Cauliflower Florets, Mozzarella Cheese And Tomato Sauce Pizza Bowl, Meat Lovers Cauliflower vs Roasted Vegetable Lasagna, Roasted Vegetable

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meat Lovers ... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Meat Lovers Cauliflower Sausage And Pepperoni With Cauliflower Florets, Mozzarella Cheese And Tomato Sauce Pizza Bowl	311g	23.5	138	5.8	2.6	1.9	9.7	7.1
Roasted Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Roasted Vegetable Lasagna	284g	88.5	120	17.6	4.2	1.8	3.5	4.6

Spicy Drunken Noodles With Chicken vs Chicken With Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Drunke... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Spicy Drunken Noodles With Chicken	268g	77.3	97	15.3	4.9	0.7	0.9	5.2
Chicken With... Food 2 Food 2 • OVERHILL FARMS, INC. Chicken With Bbq Sauce	383g	100.0	97	15.4	7.1	0.8	1.6	5.2

Orange Chicken Fully Cooked Crispy Tempura White Chicken Meat With Orange Sauce Packet, Orange Chicken vs Garlic Butter Rotini With Vegetables Broccoli, Carrots, And Corn In A Garlic Butter Sauce, Garlic Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Orange Chicken Fully Cooked Crispy Tempura White Chicken Meat With Orange Sauce Packet	140g	74.0	200	27.1	12.1	—	7.1	7.9
Garlic Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Garlic Butter Rotini With Vegetables Broccoli, Carrots, And Corn In A Garlic Butter Sauce	312g	100.0	96	18.0	2.9	1.6	1.3	3.2

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