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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Chicken Parmigiana Breaded White Meat Chicken Patty In A Hearty Marinara Sauce With Cheese, Penne, Broccoli, And Apple Dessert Classics, Chicken Parmigiana vs Langostino Lobster Mac N Cheese With Elbow Macaroni & Langostino Lobster Tails In A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Langostino Lobster Mac N Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Parm... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Chicken Parmigiana Breaded White Meat Chicken Patty In A Hearty Marinara Sauce With Cheese, Penne, Broccoli, And Apple Dessert Classics	328g	77.1	98	13.4	3.4	1.5	2.7	4.9
Langostino L... Food 2 Food 2 • LINDA'S MUSTARD Langostino Lobster Mac N Cheese With Elbow Macaroni & Langostino Lobster Tails In A Creamy Cheese Sauce	340g	75.0	185	12.1	1.2	0.6	10.3	10.9

Vegetable Lasagna, Vegetable vs Chicken & Black Bean Entree Burrito With Rice, Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, & Red Bell Peppers, Chicken & Black Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable La... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FOODSERVICE FROZEN PREPARED FOODS Vegetable Lasagna	227g	59.4	97	14.5	2.2	1.3	1.5	4.4
Chicken & Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • GABRIEL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLC Chicken & Black Bean Entree Burrito With Rice, Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, & Red Bell Peppers	142g	71.9	204	28.2	1.4	2.1	6.3	9.9

Meatless Cheesy Nuggets vs Chicken Pot Pie With All White Meat Chicken, Vegetables, And A Creamy Gravy In A Flaky Pie Crust Home Style Meals, Chicken Pot Pie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meatless Che... Food 1 Food 1 • QUORN FOODS INC. Meatless Cheesy Nuggets	175g	28.8	206	12.6	0.6	4.0	10.9	12.6
Chicken Pot ... Food 2 Food 2 • OVERHILL FARMS, INC. Chicken Pot Pie With All White Meat Chicken, Vegetables, And A Creamy Gravy In A Flaky Pie Crust Home Style Meals	190g	63.4	247	18.4	1.6	1.1	17.9	4.7

Buffalo Mac & Cheese Shrimp A Delicious Blend Of Shrimp, Campanelle Pasta, Bread Crumbs, And Parsley In A Buffalo Cheddar Cheese Sauce Bowl, Buffalo Mac & Cheese vs Thai Style Mango Chicken Bowl With Rice Noodles, Thai Style Mango Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Mac ... Food 1 Food 1 • CANADIAN FISH EXPORTERS INC. Buffalo Mac & Cheese Shrimp A Delicious Blend Of Shrimp, Campanelle Pasta, Bread Crumbs, And Parsley In A Buffalo Cheddar Cheese Sauce Bowl	284g	79.2	173	15.5	0.7	1.1	8.1	9.5
Thai Style M... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN HALAL COMPANY, INC. Thai Style Mango Chicken Bowl With Rice Noodles	255g	77.1	90	15.7	3.9	0.4	1.2	4.7

O That's Good! Southwest Style Chicken & Penne, 21 Oz vs Wild Shrimp Fusilli With Tomato And A Herb Sauce, Tomato And A Herb Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
O That's Goo... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY O That's Good! Southwest Style Chicken & Penne, 21 Oz	209g	51.3	105	13.9	2.4	1.4	2.9	6.2
Wild Shrimp ... Food 2 Food 2 • PLATINA SEAFOOD Wild Shrimp Fusilli With Tomato And A Herb Sauce, Tomato And A Herb Sauce	300g	94.7	100	17.3	2.0	1.3	0.8	7.0

Premium White Meat Original Style Without Vegetables Chicken Pie, Chicken vs Protein Kick With Whipped Sweet Potatoes & Dressing Glazed Turkey Tenderloins

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • WILLOW TREE POULTRY FARM, INC. Premium White Meat Original Style Without Vegetables Chicken Pie, Chicken	283g	73.3	177	13.8	0.7	0.4	9.5	8.8
Protein Kick... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Protein Kick With Whipped Sweet Potatoes & Dressing Glazed Turkey Tenderloins	255g	86.6	118	18.4	9.4	1.2	2.4	5.5

Whole Catch, Mussels In Sauce, Lemongrass Curry, Lemongrass Curry vs Macaroni & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Catch,... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Whole Catch, Mussels In Sauce, Lemongrass Curry, Lemongrass Curry	140g	27.4	107	10.7	1.4	0.7	3.6	7.9
Macaroni & C... Food 2 Food 2 • C STARS NURSERY, INC. Macaroni & Cheese	128g	42.7	172	18.0	3.1	0.8	7.0	8.6

Meat Lovers Lasagna vs Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled White Meat Chicken, Bacon, And Broccoli With Pasta Shells In A Zesty Ranch Sauce, Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meat Lovers ... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Meat Lovers Lasagna	283g	71.9	148	14.1	2.1	1.1	7.1	7.1
Cheesy Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled White Meat Chicken, Bacon, And Broccoli With Pasta Shells In A Zesty Ranch Sauce	382g	95.3	144	13.6	3.1	0.8	6.0	8.6

Beijing Inspired Broccoli Beef vs Meat Lovers Meatball With Italian Sausage Tomato Sauce And Penne Pasta, Meat Lovers Meatball

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beijing Insp... Food 1 Food 1 • US-NIPPON MEAT PACKERS Beijing Inspired Broccoli Beef	140g	33.4	121	13.6	5.7	1.4	5.7	5.0
Meat Lovers ... Food 2 Food 2 • OVERHILL FARMS, INC. Meat Lovers Meatball With Italian Sausage Tomato Sauce And Penne Pasta	369g	91.4	173	14.4	1.9	1.6	10.0	7.1

Asian Style Bbq Chicken, Mildly Spicy vs Chorizo Potato Scramble Medium Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asian Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Asian Style Bbq Chicken, Mildly Spicy	178g	100.0	236	33.2	16.9	0.6	6.7	9.6
Chorizo Pota... Food 2 Food 2 • FRONTERA FOODS, INC. Chorizo Potato Scramble Medium Bowl	213g	25.4	117	8.0	1.4	1.9	6.1	5.6

Taste Of Texas Charbroiled Beef Patty With Gravy, Western Style Beans And Cornbread, Taste Of Texas vs Cheesy Pizza Pasta With Home Style Meat Sauce And Uncured Pepperoni, Topped With Mozzarella Cheese, Cheesy Pizza Pasta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taste Of Tex... Food 1 Food 1 • NIGHT HAWK FROZEN FOODS, INC. Taste Of Texas Charbroiled Beef Patty With Gravy, Western Style Beans And Cornbread	272g	62.4	140	12.9	1.5	1.1	6.3	7.7
Cheesy Pizza... Food 2 Food 2 • MICHAEL ANGELO'S GOURMET FOODS, INC Cheesy Pizza Pasta With Home Style Meat Sauce And Uncured Pepperoni, Topped With Mozzarella Cheese	227g	70.6	128	17.2	1.8	1.3	3.5	7.5

Shoreline Feast, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Sausage, And Veggies In A Flavorful Broth vs Organic Grilled Chicken Marinara Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoreline Fe... Food 1 Food 1 • KITCHENS OF THE OCEANS, INC. Shoreline Feast, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Sausage, And Veggies In A Flavorful Broth	1814g	100.0	37	3.5	0.6	0.4	1.6	2.4
Organic Gril... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Grilled Chicken Marinara Bowl	258g	84.2	140	19.0	1.9	2.3	3.9	8.1

Saffron Road, Beef Chile Colorado With Mesquite Black Beans & Garlic Rice vs Steak Pot Pie, Steak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Saffron Road... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN HALAL COMPANY, INC. Saffron Road, Beef Chile Colorado With Mesquite Black Beans & Garlic Rice	283g	65.3	85	13.1	0.7	1.4	1.6	4.2
Steak Pot Pie Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Steak Pot Pie	234g	81.4	209	19.2	2.1	1.3	12.0	6.0

Pulled Pork And Black Beans Served With A Seasoned Blend Of Black Beans, Onions, And Peppers In A Sweet And Tangy Barbeque Sauce With Apples, Pulled Pork And Black Beans vs Cantonese Style Mini Egg Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pulled Pork ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Pulled Pork And Black Beans Served With A Seasoned Blend Of Black Beans, Onions, And Peppers In A Sweet And Tangy Barbeque Sauce With Apples	255g	45.4	90	11.8	4.7	2.7	1.6	7.5
Cantonese St... Food 2 Food 2 • DAGIM TAHORIM CO INC Cantonese Style Mini Egg Rolls	85g	25.5	129	17.7	1.2	2.4	5.3	3.5

Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Ravioli In A Rich Tomato Garlic Sauce, Ricotta Cheese & Spinach vs Gluten Free Mac & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ricotta Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Ravioli In A Rich Tomato Garlic Sauce	226g	92.6	137	22.6	4.9	1.8	3.1	4.4
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Gluten Free Mac & Cheese	227g	66.7	132	15.9	0.4	0.9	5.3	4.9

Shrimp Creole vs Blend Of Lo Mein Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Water Chestnuts And A Gourmet Teriyaki Sauce With Shrimp, Shrimp Stir Fry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shrimp Creole Food 1 Food 1 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Shrimp Creole	227g	55.4	79	13.2	0.4	0.9	0.4	4.9
Blend Of Lo ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOURMET EXPRESS LLC Blend Of Lo Mein Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Water Chestnuts And A Gourmet Teriyaki Sauce With Shrimp, Shrimp Stir Fry	194g	63.4	103	17.5	1.6	1.0	0.5	5.7

Burritos, Shredded Steak & Three Cheese vs Cantonese Style Mini Egg Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Burritos, Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Burritos, Shredded Steak & Three Cheese	142g	81.8	204	30.3	—	0.7	5.6	9.2
Cantonese St... Food 2 Food 2 • DAGIM TAHORIM CO INC Cantonese Style Mini Egg Rolls	85g	25.5	129	17.7	1.2	2.4	5.3	3.5

All Natural Italian Sausage Lasagna, Italian Sausage vs Specialty, Marinated Mushroom Flatbread, Marinated Mushroom

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMEKS, INC. All Natural Italian Sausage Lasagna, Italian Sausage	215g	64.8	135	16.3	6.1	0.9	5.1	6.5
Specialty, M... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Specialty, Marinated Mushroom Flatbread, Marinated Mushroom	163g	100.0	245	35.6	1.8	1.8	8.0	8.0

Michelina's, Chili Mac vs Broccoli & Cheddar Bake Bowls, Broccoli & Cheddar Bake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Michelina's,... Food 1 Food 1 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Michelina's, Chili Mac	227g	68.8	141	16.7	1.3	1.3	4.9	5.7
Broccoli & C... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Broccoli & Cheddar Bake Bowls	269g	91.8	171	18.6	2.2	1.1	7.8	6.3

Egg, Sausage & Cheese Burritos, Egg, Sausage & Cheese vs Smothered Enchiladas 2 Beef & Bean Enchiladas Covered In A Red Enchilada & Cheese Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Egg, Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Egg, Sausage & Cheese Burritos, Egg, Sausage & Cheese	113g	63.7	257	29.2	1.8	—	11.5	8.9
Smothered En... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMINO REAL FOODS, INC. Smothered Enchiladas 2 Beef & Bean Enchiladas Covered In A Red Enchilada & Cheese Sauce	227g	77.1	225	19.4	0.9	1.8	13.2	7.1

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