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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Korean Bbq Style Beef Bulgogi Thinly Sliced Marinated Beef And Binder Product In Sweet And Savory Sauce, Korean Bbq Style vs Tahini Seasoned Beef And Feta Burrito With Rice, Red Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini In A Tahini Sauce, Tahini Seasoned Beef And Feta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Korean Bbq S... Food 1 Food 1 • EMART AMERICA INC Korean Bbq Style Beef Bulgogi Thinly Sliced Marinated Beef And Binder Product In Sweet And Savory Sauce	140g	24.8	200	9.3	6.4	—	11.4	15.0
Tahini Seaso... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Tahini Seasoned Beef And Feta Burrito With Rice, Red Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini In A Tahini Sauce	142g	73.4	246	28.2	1.4	1.4	11.3	9.2

Classic Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Classic Pasta In A Hearty Meat Sauce Made With Sauteed Onions And Chunky Tomatoes, Classic Spaghetti With Meat Sauce vs Country Fried Chicken White Meat Chicken Patties With Creamy Mashed Potatoes Topped With Savory Homestyle Gravy, Corn And Shredded Cheese Mega Bowls, Country Fried Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Spag... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Classic Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Classic Pasta In A Hearty Meat Sauce Made With Sauteed Onions And Chunky Tomatoes	340g	100.0	118	17.9	3.5	1.2	2.7	4.7
Country Frie... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Country Fried Chicken White Meat Chicken Patties With Creamy Mashed Potatoes Topped With Savory Homestyle Gravy, Corn And Shredded Cheese Mega Bowls	396g	82.3	111	11.4	1.3	0.8	5.1	4.0

Harvest Casserole Bowls With Quinoa, Kale And Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Harvest Casserole vs Pomodoro Cauliflower Gnocchi In A Tomato Basil Sauce, Pomodoro Cauliflower

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harvest Cass... Food 1 Food 1 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Harvest Casserole Bowls With Quinoa, Kale And Roasted Sweet Potatoes	283g	82.4	127	18.0	4.2	3.2	3.5	6.0
Pomodoro Cau... Food 2 Food 2 • ITTELLA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Pomodoro Cauliflower Gnocchi In A Tomato Basil Sauce	140g	37.8	93	15.7	2.9	2.1	2.9	1.4

Main Recipe No 18 Pulled Pork With Bbq Sauce vs Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pot Pie, Creamy Parmesan Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Main Recipe ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Main Recipe No 18 Pulled Pork With Bbq Sauce	134g	25.2	149	10.5	9.0	0.7	5.2	14.9
Creamy Parme... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pot Pie	200g	67.7	225	19.0	1.5	1.5	13.5	6.5

Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Pork And Bbq Sauce, Seasoned Pork Mac & Cheese vs Curry Chicken Rice Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mac & Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Pork And Bbq Sauce, Seasoned Pork Mac & Cheese	140g	34.3	236	13.6	5.0	0.7	13.6	13.6
Curry Chicke... Food 2 Food 2 • WEI-CHUAN U S A INC. Curry Chicken Rice Bowl	340g	84.3	121	13.8	0.9	1.2	4.1	5.9

Roasted Turkey Breast With Gravy, Stuffing, Whipped Potatoes & Green Beans Accented With Cranberries, Roasted Turkey Breast vs Medium Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl Tender White Meat Chicken, Bacon & Pasta In A Spicy Ranch Cream Sauce, Medium Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Turk... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Roasted Turkey Breast With Gravy, Stuffing, Whipped Potatoes & Green Beans Accented With Cranberries	340g	68.8	88	11.5	2.7	1.2	2.1	5.6
Medium Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Medium Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl Tender White Meat Chicken, Bacon & Pasta In A Spicy Ranch Cream Sauce	396g	100.0	15	14.7	3.0	0.5	6.6	9.1

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar vs Chili's, Nacho Potatoes With Beef & Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES White Cheddar Mac & Cheese	150g	74.1	200	26.7	3.3	1.3	7.3	8.0
Chili's, Nac... Food 2 Food 2 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Chili's, Nacho Potatoes With Beef & Bacon	312g	48.6	131	9.3	1.9	1.3	7.7	7.1

Green Chili White Meat Chicken Burrito With Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Green Chili White Meat Chicken With Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese vs Scalloped Potatoes In A Creamy Cheese Sauce With Ham, Scalloped In A Creamy Cheese Sauce With Ham

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Chili ... Food 1 Food 1 • NORTHERN TIER BAKERY LLC Green Chili White Meat Chicken Burrito With Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Green Chili White Meat Chicken With Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese	227g	91.2	203	22.0	1.8	1.3	8.4	9.3
Scalloped Po... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Scalloped Potatoes In A Creamy Cheese Sauce With Ham, Scalloped In A Creamy Cheese Sauce With Ham	248g	47.1	113	10.5	1.2	0.8	5.2	5.7

Thai Red Curry Chicken vs Tai Pei, Sweet & Sour Chiken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Red Cur... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Thai Red Curry Chicken	255g	82.6	114	17.3	2.0	0.8	2.4	5.9
Tai Pei, Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Tai Pei, Sweet & Sour Chiken	397g	100.0	116	23.2	8.6	1.0	1.5	3.3

Main Recipe No 8 Chicken Parmesan vs Nine Grain Pilaf With Sweet Chile Beef & Steamed Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Main Recipe ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Main Recipe No 8 Chicken Parmesan	140g	29.1	143	11.4	2.1	0.7	6.4	10.7
Nine Grain P... Food 2 Food 2 • LUVO, INC. Nine Grain Pilaf With Sweet Chile Beef & Steamed Vegetables	283g	51.2	92	10.6	1.8	1.4	3.2	5.7

Chicken Pad Thai vs Five Cheese Lasagna Freshly Made Pasta With A Blend Of Five Cheeses & Seasoned Tomato Sauce, Five Cheese Lasagna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pad ... Food 1 Food 1 • STAR MARKETS CO. Chicken Pad Thai	283g	100.0	159	24.7	6.7	1.1	3.5	6.4
Five Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Five Cheese Lasagna Freshly Made Pasta With A Blend Of Five Cheeses & Seasoned Tomato Sauce	304g	78.5	115	14.1	3.3	1.0	4.0	5.9

Teriyaki Beef Entree vs Chana Masala

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Bee... Food 1 Food 1 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Teriyaki Beef Entree	140g	66.6	157	25.0	20.7	0.7	2.5	8.6
Chana Masala Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chana Masala	350g	100.0	140	22.0	3.7	2.3	4.6	3.7

Swedish Meatballs Meatballs & Freshly Made Fettuccini With Parsley In A Sour Cream Sauce, Swedish Meatballs vs Chicken In Sweet Bbq Sauce Tender White Meat Chicken In A Sweet Barbeque Sauce With Creamy Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Chicken In Sweet Bbq Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swedish Meat... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Swedish Meatballs Meatballs & Freshly Made Fettuccini With Parsley In A Sour Cream Sauce	326g	89.8	150	15.0	1.5	0.9	6.4	8.0
Chicken In S... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Chicken In Sweet Bbq Sauce Tender White Meat Chicken In A Sweet Barbeque Sauce With Creamy Red Skin Mashed Potatoes	241g	61.2	10	13.7	5.4	0.8	2.1	5.8

Creamy Cajun Style Pasta White Meat Chicken And Rotini Pasta In A Savory, Creamy Cajun Style Sauce, Creamy Cajun Style Pasta vs Organic Stuffed Shells

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Cajun... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Creamy Cajun Style Pasta White Meat Chicken And Rotini Pasta In A Savory, Creamy Cajun Style Sauce	221g	64.5	127	16.3	3.6	1.4	4.1	6.8
Organic Stuf... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic Stuffed Shells	284g	100.0	113	22.5	3.2	3.2	1.2	5.3

Three Cheese Chicken Pasta In A Three Cheese Sauce With Grilled Seasoned White Meat Chicken, Broccoli, Corn And Carrots Skillet Meals, Three Cheese Chicken vs Buffalo Style Chicken Mac 'N Cheese Macaroni In Spicy Buffalo Style Cheese Sauce With White Meat Chicken Wrapped In A Flaky Crust Mega Deep Dish, Buffalo Style Chicken Mac 'N Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Three Cheese Chicken Pasta In A Three Cheese Sauce With Grilled Seasoned White Meat Chicken, Broccoli, Corn And Carrots Skillet Meals	192g	47.1	104	14.1	3.1	1.6	2.3	6.3
Buffalo Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Buffalo Style Chicken Mac 'N Cheese Macaroni In Spicy Buffalo Style Cheese Sauce With White Meat Chicken Wrapped In A Flaky Crust Mega Deep Dish	397g	92.1	123	12.6	1.3	0.8	6.8	2.8

Kyoto Made With Organic Broccoli, Carrots & Edamame Stir Fry, Kyoto vs Pork Al Pastor Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kyoto Made W... Food 1 Food 1 • SWEET EARTH NATURAL FOODS Kyoto Made With Organic Broccoli, Carrots & Edamame Stir Fry	255g	58.8	118	13.7	2.4	2.0	5.1	4.7
Pork Al Past... Food 2 Food 2 • HERDEZ S.A. Pork Al Pastor Bowl	283g	84.1	117	15.6	1.4	0.4	2.8	7.4

Moroccan Style Spiced Beef Tender Beef With A Sweet & Spicy Moroccan Style Sauce With Couscous, Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas & Raisins, Moroccan Style Spiced Beef vs Garlic Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Moroccan Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Moroccan Style Spiced Beef Tender Beef With A Sweet & Spicy Moroccan Style Sauce With Couscous, Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas & Raisins	255g	82.3	122	18.4	5.1	2.0	2.4	7.1
Garlic Chicken Food 2 Food 2 • HARVEST FOOD GROUP, INC. Garlic Chicken	298g	92.9	104	17.1	2.4	1.3	1.7	5.7

Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles, Vegetables And Shrimp, With An Oyster & Soya Sauce, Shrimp vs Turkey Sausage Lasagna Bowl With Vegetables, And Blend Of Cheeses, Served With Pasta In A Zesty Marinara Sauce Cafe Steamers, Turkey Sausage Lasagna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shrimp Lo Me... Food 1 Food 1 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles, Vegetables And Shrimp, With An Oyster & Soya Sauce	340g	99.7	126	16.8	2.1	1.8	4.7	6.5
Turkey Sausa... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Turkey Sausage Lasagna Bowl With Vegetables, And Blend Of Cheeses, Served With Pasta In A Zesty Marinara Sauce Cafe Steamers	283g	77.0	102	15.2	2.5	1.4	2.1	5.3

Oven Fried Chicken With Mashed Potatoes Breaded White Meat Chicken With Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Savory Gravy & Sweet Corn, Oven Fried Chicken With Mashed Potatoes vs Light & Lean Spaghetti Italiano With Meatless Meatballs, Meatless Meatballs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Fried C... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Oven Fried Chicken With Mashed Potatoes Breaded White Meat Chicken With Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Savory Gravy & Sweet Corn	297g	70.8	98	12.8	2.0	0.7	3.0	4.7
Light & Lean... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Light & Lean Spaghetti Italiano With Meatless Meatballs, Meatless Meatballs	227g	63.2	106	16.3	3.1	2.2	2.2	4.9

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo vs Stuffed Shells Pasta Shells Stuffed With Ricotta, Parmesan And Romano Cheeses, Topped With A Rich Meat Sauce, Stuffed Shells

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken & Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Chicken & Sausage Gumbo	156g	51.3	128	17.3	0.6	0.6	3.2	5.8
Stuffed Shel... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Stuffed Shells Pasta Shells Stuffed With Ricotta, Parmesan And Romano Cheeses, Topped With A Rich Meat Sauce	227g	54.9	119	13.2	2.6	0.9	4.4	6.2

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