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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Sicilian Style With Creamy Polenta Beef Stew vs Artisan Mac And Cheese, Dan's Mac Attack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sicilian Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • MEDIACAST MARTHA FOODS, LLC Sicilian Style With Creamy Polenta Beef Stew	255g	41.1	114	9.0	1.6	0.8	6.3	4.7
Artisan Mac ... Food 2 Food 2 • C STARS NURSERY, INC. Artisan Mac And Cheese, Dan's Mac Attack	114g	42.4	214	20.2	0.9	0.9	11.4	8.8

Medium Peng Panang Tofu Curry Tofu, Butternut Squash, Onion & Bok Choy In A Rich Red Curry Sauce With Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Medium Peng Panang Tofu vs Truffle Parmesan & Portabella Risotto Asparagus, Crimini & Portabella Mushrooms All Combined With An Insanely Tasty Truffle Parmesan Risotto, Truffle Parmesan & Portabella Risotto

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Peng ... Food 1 Food 1 • WICKED FOODS, INC Medium Peng Panang Tofu Curry Tofu, Butternut Squash, Onion & Bok Choy In A Rich Red Curry Sauce With Fragrant Jasmine Rice	400g	100.0	105	16.5	1.5	1.0	3.3	3.0
Truffle Parm... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Truffle Parmesan & Portabella Risotto Asparagus, Crimini & Portabella Mushrooms All Combined With An Insanely Tasty Truffle Parmesan Risotto	255g	58.7	145	12.6	1.6	0.8	9.0	3.5

Tortellini Alfredo With Italian Sausage vs Cabbage Soup, Cabbage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tortellini A... Food 1 Food 1 • HEINZ FROZEN FOOD COMPANY Tortellini Alfredo With Italian Sausage	326g	97.5	172	16.9	0.9	1.5	8.6	7.1
Cabbage Soup Food 2 Food 2 • TABATCHNICK FINE FOODS INC. Cabbage Soup	213g	38.1	42	9.9	5.6	0.9	0.2	0.9

Rotisserie Seasoned Turkey Tenderloin With Diced Red Skin & Sweet Potatoes And Green Beans, Rotisserie Seasoned Turkey vs Three Cheese Ricotta, Parmesan, Mozzarella Mini Manicotti, Three Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rotisserie S... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Rotisserie Seasoned Turkey Tenderloin With Diced Red Skin & Sweet Potatoes And Green Beans	404g	67.3	84	9.2	2.2	0.7	2.5	6.2
Three Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • LOUISA FOOD PRODUCTS INC Three Cheese Ricotta, Parmesan, Mozzarella Mini Manicotti	140g	58.1	200	22.1	0.7	0.7	7.1	10.7

Mozzarella Cheese Corn Empanada, Mozzarella Cheese vs Chicken Style Cutlet Vegan Breaded In Mushroom Sauce With Tri Color Pasta, Chicken Style Cutlet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella C... Food 1 Food 1 • VESAR FOODS,LLC Mozzarella Cheese Corn Empanada	125g	61.8	416	32.0	12.0	5.6	25.6	12.8
Chicken Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • ALLE PROCESSING CORP Chicken Style Cutlet Vegan Breaded In Mushroom Sauce With Tri Color Pasta	283g	47.1	67	8.8	1.1	0.4	1.4	5.7

Coastal Seafood Boil Custom Kit vs Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coastal Seaf... Food 1 Food 1 • TAMPA BAY FISHERIES, INC. Coastal Seafood Boil Custom Kit	454g	52.0	139	6.8	1.1	0.9	7.5	11.5
Eggplant Par... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Eggplant Parmesan	260g	52.9	108	11.2	2.7	0.8	5.8	3.9

Three Cheese Chicken Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots & Corn In A Creamy Parmesan, Cheddar And Blue Cheese Sauce Skillet Meal, Three Cheese Chicken vs Cheesy Chicken & Rice Chicken Breast With Rice And Broccoli Topped With A Rich Cheesy Sauce, Cheesy Chicken & Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Three Cheese Chicken Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots & Corn In A Creamy Parmesan, Cheddar And Blue Cheese Sauce Skillet Meal	198g	54.9	131	16.2	3.0	2.0	4.0	7.1
Cheesy Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Cheesy Chicken & Rice Chicken Breast With Rice And Broccoli Topped With A Rich Cheesy Sauce	235g	48.8	119	11.5	2.1	0.9	5.1	6.4

Ziti & Meat Sauce Ziti With Mozzarella And Parmesan Cheeses All Combined With An Insanely Tasty Tomato Basil Meat Sauce, Ziti & Meat Sauce vs Pomegranate Chicken Tender White Meat Chicken Strips, Seasoned Green Beans & Yellow Carrots In A Pomegranate Sauce, Pomegranate Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ziti & Meat ... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Ziti & Meat Sauce Ziti With Mozzarella And Parmesan Cheeses All Combined With An Insanely Tasty Tomato Basil Meat Sauce	255g	77.9	165	16.9	3.5	1.2	7.5	6.7
Pomegranate ... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Pomegranate Chicken Tender White Meat Chicken Strips, Seasoned Green Beans & Yellow Carrots In A Pomegranate Sauce	212g	33.4	85	9.4	6.1	1.4	1.4	8.0

Palermo's, Hearth Baked Crust Flatbread, Sausage, Mushroom, Sausage, Mushroom vs Michelina's, Learn Gourmet, Four Cheese Ziti With Meat Sauce Bake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Palermo's, H... Food 1 Food 1 • PALERMO VILLA INC. Palermo's, Hearth Baked Crust Flatbread, Sausage, Mushroom, Sausage, Mushroom	124g	42.4	210	18.6	1.6	0.8	11.3	9.7
Michelina's,... Food 2 Food 2 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Michelina's, Learn Gourmet, Four Cheese Ziti With Meat Sauce Bake	227g	67.1	115	16.3	3.1	1.3	3.1	4.9

Chicken Sausage & Barley Sweet Apple & Gouda Cheese Chicken Sausage With Vegetables Served On Top Of Barley With A Roasted Garlic Sauce Power Bowls, Chicken Sausage & Barley vs Six Cheese Ravioli, Ricotta; Romano; Asiago; Parmigiano; Mozzarella; Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Saus... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Chicken Sausage & Barley Sweet Apple & Gouda Cheese Chicken Sausage With Vegetables Served On Top Of Barley With A Roasted Garlic Sauce Power Bowls	262g	86.4	130	19.9	4.2	3.1	2.7	6.1
Six Cheese R... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVIGNANO FOODS CORP Six Cheese Ravioli, Ricotta; Romano; Asiago; Parmigiano; Mozzarella; Cheddar	123g	78.1	211	33.3	4.9	0.8	4.1	8.9

General Tso's Chicken Battered Chicken Breast With Rib Meat & Zesty Ginger Sauce, General Tso's Chicken vs Premium Enchiladas, Chipotle Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
General Tso'... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION General Tso's Chicken Battered Chicken Breast With Rib Meat & Zesty Ginger Sauce	140g	23.3	171	8.6	9.3	—	5.7	10.0
Premium Ench... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Premium Enchiladas, Chipotle Chicken	161g	41.1	137	13.7	0.6	0.6	5.6	7.5

Homestyle Beef Pot Pie vs Garlic Parmesan Boneless Strips Breaded White Meat Chicken Patty Strips Coated In Sauce With Mashed Potatoes Mega Meats, Garlic Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Be... Food 1 Food 1 • SPRING PRAIRIE FARM Homestyle Beef Pot Pie	226g	78.3	168	19.0	1.3	1.3	8.4	5.3
Garlic Parme... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Garlic Parmesan Boneless Strips Breaded White Meat Chicken Patty Strips Coated In Sauce With Mashed Potatoes Mega Meats	377g	100.0	149	14.9	1.1	0.8	7.2	6.4

Butternut Squash & Sage Raviolis Filled With Sweet Butternut Squash, A Blend Of Three Cheeses And Honey In A Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Butternut Squash & Sage vs Chicken Fajita Bowl White Chicken With Rice, Vegetables & Cheddar Cheese In A Red Chili Sauce Signature Bowls, Chicken Fajita Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butternut Sq... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Butternut Squash & Sage Raviolis Filled With Sweet Butternut Squash, A Blend Of Three Cheeses And Honey In A Brown Butter Sage Sauce	255g	98.3	145	21.2	4.3	1.6	5.5	3.9
Chicken Faji... Food 2 Food 2 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Chicken Fajita Bowl White Chicken With Rice, Vegetables & Cheddar Cheese In A Red Chili Sauce Signature Bowls	312g	100.0	131	19.6	1.0	1.3	3.5	5.5

Chicken Pad Thai Complete Skillet Meal For Two vs Macaroni & Beef Freshly Made Macaroni In A Hearty Tomato & Beef Sauce, Macaroni & Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pad ... Food 1 Food 1 • NEWMAN'S OWN, INC. Chicken Pad Thai Complete Skillet Meal For Two	312g	90.4	119	16.4	4.8	1.6	3.2	6.4
Macaroni & B... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Macaroni & Beef Freshly Made Macaroni In A Hearty Tomato & Beef Sauce	365g	84.7	101	12.9	2.7	1.1	3.6	4.7

Chimichangas, Shredded Steak & Three Cheese vs Chicken & Rice Made With Tender White Meat Chicken, Carrots & Peas, In A Creamy Sauce And Bread Crumb Topping, Chicken & Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chimichangas... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Chimichangas, Shredded Steak & Three Cheese	142g	67.8	211	25.4	0.7	0.7	7.8	9.9
Chicken & Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Chicken & Rice Made With Tender White Meat Chicken, Carrots & Peas, In A Creamy Sauce And Bread Crumb Topping	235g	58.8	128	13.2	2.1	0.4	4.7	7.7

Macaroni & Beef In Tomato Sauce vs White Cheddar Mac & Cheese With Bacon Topping & Sriracha Paste, Sriracha Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & B... Food 1 Food 1 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Macaroni & Beef In Tomato Sauce	213g	55.2	117	14.1	1.4	0.9	4.7	5.2
White Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • BRANDABLE INC White Cheddar Mac & Cheese With Bacon Topping & Sriracha Paste, Sriracha Bacon	284g	73.2	201	14.1	2.8	0.7	12.0	9.5

Chicken Tikka Masala With Basmati Rice, Chicken Tikka Masala vs Stouffer's Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, 10.5 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Tikk... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN HALAL COMPANY, INC. Chicken Tikka Masala With Basmati Rice	283g	74.5	106	13.8	1.8	0.4	3.2	6.0
Stouffer's C... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Stouffer's Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, 10.5 Oz.	297g	78.3	131	14.5	1.4	1.0	4.7	7.7

Seafood & Shrimp Alfredo vs Michelina's, Lean Gourmet, Beef Supreme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seafood & Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • SILVER SPOON, LLC Seafood & Shrimp Alfredo	142g	36.4	211	14.1	0.7	0.7	12.7	11.3
Michelina's,... Food 2 Food 2 • BELLISIO FOODS INC Michelina's, Lean Gourmet, Beef Supreme	227g	66.8	123	15.9	0.9	0.9	4.0	5.3

Plant Based Chicken Corn Tortilla With Plant Based Cheese, Plant Based Chicken & Tomatilla Salsa Verde Enchiladas, Plant Based Chicken vs Turkey & Dressing Bake Tender White Turkey Meat And Savory Dressing Mixed With A Creamy Sauce, Topped With Cheddar Cheese, Turkey & Dressing Bake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • ITTELLA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Plant Based Chicken Corn Tortilla With Plant Based Cheese, Plant Based Chicken & Tomatilla Salsa Verde Enchiladas	269g	46.9	167	11.2	1.1	2.2	11.5	4.5
Turkey & Dre... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Turkey & Dressing Bake Tender White Turkey Meat And Savory Dressing Mixed With A Creamy Sauce, Topped With Cheddar Cheese	225g	64.1	164	15.6	1.8	0.9	8.0	8.0

Coconut Chik'n Korma Plant Based Creamy Coconut Sauce Cumin Rice, Coconut Chik'n Korma vs Monterey Chicken White Meat Chicken And Bbq Sauce With Diced Red Skin And Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans And Monterey Cheese Fit Menu, Monterey Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Chik... Food 1 Food 1 • DEEP FOODS INC. Coconut Chik'n Korma Plant Based Creamy Coconut Sauce Cumin Rice	255g	70.5	133	14.5	1.2	0.4	5.5	5.9
Monterey Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Monterey Chicken White Meat Chicken And Bbq Sauce With Diced Red Skin And Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans And Monterey Cheese Fit Menu	368g	80.7	106	12.8	6.8	1.6	2.7	7.3

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