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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Wild Squid Panko Strips vs Firecracker Crispy Tempura Battered Shrimp With A Spicy Sriracha Sauce, Firecracker

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Squid P... Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Wild Squid Panko Strips	113g	46.2	248	22.1	1.8	0.9	14.2	8.0
Firecracker ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Firecracker Crispy Tempura Battered Shrimp With A Spicy Sriracha Sauce	123g	31.0	171	13.0	2.4	—	9.8	8.1

Ocean Wave, Popcorn Shrimp vs Black Peppercorn Shrimp Poppers, Black Peppercorn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ocean Wave, ... Food 1 Food 1 • YELIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Ocean Wave, Popcorn Shrimp	85g	40.4	235	25.9	1.2	1.2	8.2	12.9
Black Pepper... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Black Peppercorn Shrimp Poppers	85g	30.5	247	21.2	2.4	2.4	12.9	12.9

Breaded Pacific Flounder, Breaded vs Wild Alaska Crispy Panko Breaded Pollock

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Paci... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Breaded Pacific Flounder	129g	50.1	202	20.9	0.8	0.8	8.5	10.9
Wild Alaska ... Food 2 Food 2 • ODYSSEY ENTERPRISES INC. Wild Alaska Crispy Panko Breaded Pollock	85g	29.6	224	20.0	1.8	1.8	9.4	14.1

Golden Crispy Panko Fish Fillets, Golden Crispy Panko vs Butterfly Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Crisp... Food 1 Food 1 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Golden Crispy Panko Fish Fillets	108g	44.5	204	23.2	2.8	1.9	8.3	9.3
Butterfly Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Butterfly Shrimp	84g	34.3	262	22.6	1.2	1.2	13.1	13.1

Minced Fish Sticks vs Honey Walnut Shrimp, Honey Walnut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Minced Fish ... Food 1 Food 1 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Minced Fish Sticks	91g	30.8	220	18.7	2.2	1.1	12.1	9.9
Honey Walnut... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUA STAR, INC. Honey Walnut Shrimp	118g	40.7	271	26.3	11.9	5.1	11.9	10.2

Calamari Rings, Crunchy Homestyle vs Crispy Panko Haddock Breaded Fish Fillets, Crispy Panko

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Calamari Rin... Food 1 Food 1 • KITCHENS OF THE OCEANS, INC. Calamari Rings, Crunchy Homestyle	113g	75.9	230	36.3	1.8	1.8	4.4	9.7
Crispy Panko... Food 2 Food 2 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Crispy Panko Haddock Breaded Fish Fillets	100g	46.6	220	26.0	2.0	2.0	9.0	8.0

Crispy Battered Fish Fillets, Crispy Battered vs Savoury Herb Wild Caught Lightly Breaded Whole Cod Fillets, Savoury Herb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Batte... Food 1 Food 1 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Crispy Battered Fish Fillets	108g	42.6	213	21.3	1.9	0.9	10.2	9.3
Savoury Herb... Food 2 Food 2 • CARIBBEAN GOURMET INC. Savoury Herb Wild Caught Lightly Breaded Whole Cod Fillets	138g	32.8	145	13.0	—	0.7	3.6	15.2

Garlic & Herb Lightly Battered Tilapia, Garlic & Herb vs Parmesan Crusted Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillets, Parmesan Crusted

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic & Her... Food 1 Food 1 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Garlic & Herb Lightly Battered Tilapia	95g	28.7	200	16.8	1.1	1.1	9.5	13.7
Parmesan Cru... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Parmesan Crusted Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillets	170g	21.1	129	6.5	0.6	—	3.5	17.7

Pork, Shrimp & Mushroom Asian Style Supreme Dumpling vs Springfield, Crunchy Fish Fillets Made From Whole Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork, Shrimp... Food 1 Food 1 • SYNEAR FOODS USA Pork, Shrimp & Mushroom Asian Style Supreme Dumpling	90g	38.8	233	23.3	1.1	1.1	8.9	8.9
Springfield,... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Springfield, Crunchy Fish Fillets Made From Whole Fillets	108g	53.5	269	26.9	1.9	0.9	13.0	13.0

Clam Strips vs Beer Battered Breaded Clam Strips, Beer Battered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Clam Strips Food 1 Food 1 • SMARTPRICE SALES AND MARKETING, INC Clam Strips	57g	39.6	433	38.6	1.8	1.8	28.1	7.0
Beer Battere... Food 2 Food 2 • SEA WATCH INTERNATIONAL, INC. Beer Battered Breaded Clam Strips	113g	81.6	257	37.2	1.8	—	8.9	8.0

Crunchy Fish Fillets, Crunchy vs Battered Haddock Mildly Sweet, Tender Haddock In A Light Handcrafted Breading

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Fish... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Crunchy Fish Fillets	112g	48.1	223	23.2	0.9	0.9	8.9	11.6
Battered Had... Food 2 Food 2 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Battered Haddock Mildly Sweet, Tender Haddock In A Light Handcrafted Breading	90g	36.6	233	22.2	21.1	1.1	12.2	8.9

Imitation Crab Meat vs Fish Balls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Imitation Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • MERIDIAN PRODUCTS, INC. Imitation Crab Meat	112g	23.7	89	11.6	3.6	0.9	1.3	5.4
Fish Balls Food 2 Food 2 • KHONG GUAN CORPORATION Fish Balls	90g	21.2	178	12.2	3.3	—	7.8	13.3

Pan Sear Selects, Roasted Garlic & Herbs Wild Caught Haddock, Roasted Garlic & Herbs vs Butterfly Shrimp, Butterfly

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pan Sear Sel... Food 1 Food 1 • HIGH LINER FOODS (USA) INCORPORATED Pan Sear Selects, Roasted Garlic & Herbs Wild Caught Haddock, Roasted Garlic & Herbs	126g	21.2	143	9.5	—	0.8	4.8	14.3
Butterfly Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Butterfly Shrimp	84g	34.3	262	22.6	1.2	1.2	13.1	13.1

Gorton's, Fish Sticks vs Hawaiian Style Flame Seared Tilapia, Hawaiian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gorton's, Fi... Food 1 Food 1 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Gorton's, Fish Sticks	86g	32.8	244	22.1	3.5	2.3	12.8	9.3
Hawaiian Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUA STAR, INC. Hawaiian Style Flame Seared Tilapia	113g	27.0	124	12.4	10.6	—	0.9	16.8

Premium Coconut Shrimp vs Breaded Cod Fillets, Breaded

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Premium Coconut Shrimp	85g	22.7	306	15.3	2.4	1.2	23.5	8.2
Breaded Cod ... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Breaded Cod Fillets	85g	41.0	153	25.9	—	1.2	0.6	10.6

Crispy Battered Fillets Whole Fish vs Beer Battered Golden Crispy Fish Fillets, Beer Battered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Batte... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Crispy Battered Fillets Whole Fish	100g	73.1	280	39.0	1.0	1.0	8.0	13.0
Beer Battere... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Beer Battered Golden Crispy Fish Fillets	104g	28.6	212	14.4	—	0.2	13.5	6.7

Breaded Butterfly Shrimp vs Crunchy Pimento Cheese & Shrimp Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Butt... Food 1 Food 1 • QUIRCH FOODS COMPANY Breaded Butterfly Shrimp	113g	40.7	177	19.5	—	0.9	7.1	9.7
Crunchy Pime... Food 2 Food 2 • TAMPA MAID FOODS, INC. Crunchy Pimento Cheese & Shrimp Bites	85g	43.7	329	28.2	1.2	1.2	20.0	9.4

Heat & Serve Tilapia Fillets vs Mini Cajun Shrimp Cakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heat & Serve... Food 1 Food 1 • SAMUELS AND SON SEAFOOD CO INC Heat & Serve Tilapia Fillets	112g	32.5	214	16.1	1.8	0.9	10.7	14.3
Mini Cajun S... Food 2 Food 2 • SEAFOOD AMERICA LLC Mini Cajun Shrimp Cakes	85g	32.4	212	21.2	2.4	1.2	11.2	15.3

Beer Battered Whole Fish Fillets, Beer Battered vs Lightly Breaded Fish Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer Battere... Food 1 Food 1 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Beer Battered Whole Fish Fillets	103g	42.5	223	22.3	1.9	1.0	11.7	7.8
Lightly Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Lightly Breaded Fish Fillets	134g	44.5	194	17.2	0.8	—	9.7	9.0

Beer Battered Cod vs Medium Lime Chili Lightly Breaded Whole Tilapia Fillets, Medium Lime Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer Battere... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Beer Battered Cod	138g	59.7	232	23.2	1.5	0.7	10.9	10.9
Medium Lime ... Food 2 Food 2 • CARIBBEAN GOURMET INC. Medium Lime Chili Lightly Breaded Whole Tilapia Fillets	140g	23.0	164	9.3	1.4	0.7	6.4	17.1

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