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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Sweet & Smoky Bbq Prime Rib Steak And Black Beans In Bbq Sauce With Red Skin Potatoes, Sweet Corn, And Poblano & Red Peppers In An Ancho Chili Sauce, Sweet & Smoky Bbq vs Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Sweet & Smoky Bbq Prime Rib Steak And Black Beans In Bbq Sauce With Red Skin Potatoes, Sweet Corn, And Poblano & Red Peppers In An Ancho Chili Sauce	396g	91.8	124	14.1	4.0	2.3	4.0	7.6
Chicken Pot Pie Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Chicken Pot Pie	227g	56.6	159	14.1	2.2	1.3	8.8	6.2

Tender Beef With Vegetables In A Savory Gravy, Beef Pot Roast vs Spicy Buffalo Style Mac & Cheese Macaroni In A Buffalo Style Cheese Sauce, Spicy Buffalo Style Mac & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tender Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Tender Beef With Vegetables In A Savory Gravy, Beef Pot Roast	349g	43.9	57	7.5	1.4	1.1	1.3	4.0
Spicy Buffal... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Spicy Buffalo Style Mac & Cheese Macaroni In A Buffalo Style Cheese Sauce	220g	53.1	118	13.2	1.8	0.9	5.0	5.0

Enchilada With Spanish Rice & Beans, Spanish Rice & Beans vs Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta With Seasoned White Meat Chicken In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Chicken Alfredo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enchilada Wi... Food 1 Food 1 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Enchilada With Spanish Rice & Beans, Spanish Rice & Beans	283g	98.5	127	20.1	1.4	2.5	3.2	4.2
Chicken Alfr... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta With Seasoned White Meat Chicken In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce	198g	53.2	116	15.7	1.0	2.0	2.5	6.6

Medium Grilled Chicken Breast With Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Sauce And Fire Roasted Poblanos Taco Skillet, Chicken Verde vs Oven Roasted Chicken Teriyaki Oven Roasted White Chicken Meat, Rice, Crispy Vegetables & Teriyaki Sauce Bowls, Oven Roasted Chicken Teriyaki

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Grill... Food 1 Food 1 • FRONTERA FOODS, INC. Medium Grilled Chicken Breast With Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Sauce And Fire Roasted Poblanos Taco Skillet, Chicken Verde	290g	19.8	66	5.2	3.1	1.7	1.2	7.9
Oven Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Oven Roasted Chicken Teriyaki Oven Roasted White Chicken Meat, Rice, Crispy Vegetables & Teriyaki Sauce Bowls	354g	100.0	116	20.3	7.9	1.1	1.4	5.7

Cheese Lasagna, Cheese vs Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella Cheese, Lasagna With Meat & Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Lasagna Food 1 Food 1 • ALLE PROCESSING CORP Cheese Lasagna	283g	100.0	177	25.4	3.2	0.4	4.2	7.1
Lasagna With... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella Cheese	213g	53.0	127	13.6	2.4	0.9	4.7	7.5

Chicken Alfredo White Meat Chicken With Zucchini Lentil Pasta And Vegetables In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Chicken Alfredo vs Beef & Bean Chimichangas, Beef & Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Alfr... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Chicken Alfredo White Meat Chicken With Zucchini Lentil Pasta And Vegetables In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce	263g	42.7	125	10.7	1.1	2.3	4.9	9.9
Beef & Bean ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMINO REAL FOODS, INC. Beef & Bean Chimichangas	113g	61.5	292	31.0	0.9	2.7	15.9	7.1

Ziti Bolognese Ground Beef And Italian Sausage In A Classic Bolognese Sauce With Ziti Pasta And Mozzarella Cheese, Ziti Bolognese vs Marie Callender's, Sausage, Gravy & Egg Pot Pie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ziti Bologne... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Ziti Bolognese Ground Beef And Italian Sausage In A Classic Bolognese Sauce With Ziti Pasta And Mozzarella Cheese	200g	39.1	120	11.0	2.0	1.0	5.5	7.5
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Marie Callender's, Sausage, Gravy & Egg Pot Pie	283g	100.0	286	23.3	1.4	1.8	19.1	5.0

Bruschetta Style A Three Cheese Blend With A Savory Bruschetta Spread Stone Baked Flatbread, Bruschetta Style vs Oven Fried Chicken With Mashed Potatoes Bowls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bruschetta S... Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Bruschetta Style A Three Cheese Blend With A Savory Bruschetta Spread Stone Baked Flatbread	125g	56.4	192	24.8	1.6	1.6	7.2	8.8
Oven Fried C... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Oven Fried Chicken With Mashed Potatoes Bowls	297g	70.8	98	12.8	2.0	0.7	3.0	4.7

Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken vs Massaman Curry Sauce With Chicken, Massaman With Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pot Pie Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Chicken Pot Pie	227g	56.6	159	14.1	2.2	1.3	8.8	6.2
Massaman Cur... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Massaman Curry Sauce With Chicken, Massaman With Chicken	350g	100.0	154	19.7	2.0	0.9	4.9	7.4

Kroger, Skillet Meals Chicken Florentine vs Salisbury Steak With Homestyle Gravy And Creamy Mashed Potatoes Mega Meals, Salisbury Steak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Skil... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Skillet Meals Chicken Florentine	245g	53.1	106	11.8	1.6	0.8	2.9	7.4
Salisbury St... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Salisbury Steak With Homestyle Gravy And Creamy Mashed Potatoes Mega Meals	480g	70.3	165	8.8	1.0	1.2	11.5	6.7

Steak & Jalapeno Shredded Burrito, Steak & Jalapeno vs Turkey Pot Pie, Turkey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steak & Jala... Food 1 Food 1 • GREEN CHILE CONCEPTS LLC Steak & Jalapeno Shredded Burrito	170g	78.9	241	25.3	1.2	1.2	12.4	8.8
Turkey Pot Pie Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Turkey Pot Pie	198g	64.3	187	17.2	1.5	0.5	11.1	4.6

Smart Made, Mediterranean Style Chicken Bowl vs Prime Rib With Asparagus, Mushrooms And Red Skinned Potatoes In A Red Wine Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smart Made, ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Smart Made, Mediterranean Style Chicken Bowl	255g	46.8	102	11.4	2.4	2.0	3.5	7.5
Prime Rib Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Prime Rib With Asparagus, Mushrooms And Red Skinned Potatoes In A Red Wine Sauce	222g	43.2	90	11.3	3.6	1.4	2.7	5.0

Mediterranean Style Chicken Pasta vs Vegan Tortilla Casserole With Cheeze, Vegan Tortilla With Cheeze

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Mediterranean Style Chicken Pasta	227g	67.0	101	15.9	1.3	0.9	2.0	5.3
Vegan Tortil... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Vegan Tortilla Casserole With Cheeze, Vegan Tortilla With Cheeze	266g	82.3	135	18.1	2.3	2.3	5.6	4.5

Zucchini Marinara vs Chicken Parmesan White Meat Chicken Fritter, Penne Pasta And Roma Tomatoes In A Marinara Sauce, Chicken Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Mar... Food 1 Food 1 • CLASSIC COOKING INC. Zucchini Marinara	198g	29.9	56	9.6	3.0	2.0	2.0	1.5
Chicken Parm... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Chicken Parmesan White Meat Chicken Fritter, Penne Pasta And Roma Tomatoes In A Marinara Sauce	259g	75.0	124	16.2	2.7	1.5	4.3	5.0

Creamy Rigatoni With Broccoli & Chicken Creamy Sauce & Pasta With Broccoli & White Chicken, Creamy Rigatoni With Broccoli & Chicken vs Southwestern Style Chicken Bowls, Southwestern Style Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Rigat... Food 1 Food 1 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Creamy Rigatoni With Broccoli & Chicken Creamy Sauce & Pasta With Broccoli & White Chicken	227g	66.8	119	15.9	1.8	0.9	4.0	5.3
Southwestern... Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN CHILE CONCEPTS LLC Southwestern Style Chicken Bowls	255g	90.0	141	19.6	1.6	1.6	4.3	6.7

White Cheddar & Bacon Macaroni & Bacon In 100% Real White Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mac Cups, White Cheddar & Bacon vs Mediterranean Style Brown Rice And Quinoa A Blend Of Brown Rice, Red And White Quinoa, Kale, And Tomatoes Seasoned With Garlic And Herbs, Mediterranean Style Brown Rice And Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION White Cheddar & Bacon Macaroni & Bacon In 100% Real White Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mac Cups	170g	46.8	147	14.1	1.8	—	7.1	7.1
Mediterranea... Food 2 Food 2 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Mediterranean Style Brown Rice And Quinoa A Blend Of Brown Rice, Red And White Quinoa, Kale, And Tomatoes Seasoned With Garlic And Herbs	108g	47.4	130	24.1	0.9	1.9	1.9	3.7

Tarte Flambee French Style Hatbread With Mushroom, Spinach & Red Onion, Tarte Flambee vs Five Cheese Lasagna Layers Of Freshly Made Pasta And Cheese In A Bright And Herby Tomato Sauce, Five Cheese Lasagna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tarte Flambe... Food 1 Food 1 Tarte Flambee French Style Hatbread With Mushroom, Spinach & Red Onion, Tarte Flambee	166g	79.6	217	26.5	7.2	1.8	8.4	8.4
Five Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Five Cheese Lasagna Layers Of Freshly Made Pasta And Cheese In A Bright And Herby Tomato Sauce	200g	59.1	110	16.0	3.5	1.0	3.0	5.0

Macaroni & Cheese Freshly Made Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce Sides, Macaroni & Cheese vs Chicken Lasagna With White Meat Chicken And Vegetables In A Creamy Sauce, Topped With Breadcrumbs, Chicken Lasagna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & C... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Macaroni & Cheese Freshly Made Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce Sides	225g	64.8	142	15.1	1.3	0.4	6.2	6.2
Chicken Lasa... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Chicken Lasagna With White Meat Chicken And Vegetables In A Creamy Sauce, Topped With Breadcrumbs	237g	64.9	135	14.8	2.1	0.8	5.9	5.9

Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken vs Three Cheese Ravioli With Meat Sauce Ravioli Made With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Topped With A Chunky Tomato & Beef Sauce And Mozzarella Cheese, Three Cheese Ravioli With Meat Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pot Pie Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Chicken Pot Pie	220g	77.7	209	19.1	1.4	0.9	12.3	5.5
Three Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Three Cheese Ravioli With Meat Sauce Ravioli Made With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Topped With A Chunky Tomato & Beef Sauce And Mozzarella Cheese	251g	56.9	124	12.8	3.2	1.2	5.6	5.6

Spicy Red Hot Bean & Cheese Chimichanga, Spicy Red Hot Bean & Cheese vs Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Breast With Riced Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Carrots, Peas And Tomatoes In A Tikka Masala Sauce Simply Steamers, Chicken Tikka Masala

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Red Ho... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Spicy Red Hot Bean & Cheese Chimichanga	227g	100.0	225	33.0	0.4	1.3	7.1	6.2
Chicken Tikk... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Breast With Riced Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Carrots, Peas And Tomatoes In A Tikka Masala Sauce Simply Steamers	262g	25.4	73	7.6	1.9	2.7	1.7	6.5

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