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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Golden Crispy Panko Fish Fillets, Golden Crispy Panko vs Crispy Oven Ready Tempura 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
Crispy Oven ... Food 2 Food 2 • FIVE M GROUP Crispy Oven Ready Tempura Shrimp	112g	38.2	268	18.8	0.9	0.9	17.9	8.9

Breaded Panko Shrimp vs Sea Cuisine, Sriracha Buffalo Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Pank... Food 1 Food 1 • COSTCO COMPANIES INC. Breaded Panko Shrimp	85g	26.7	235	16.5	2.4	—	12.9	12.9
Sea Cuisine,... Food 2 Food 2 • HIGH LINER FOODS (USA) INCORPORATED Sea Cuisine, Sriracha Buffalo Shrimp	84g	42.6	202	27.4	1.2	1.2	3.6	13.1

Lemon Pepper Tilapia Fillets, Lemon Pepper vs Breaded Popcorn Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Pepper... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Lemon Pepper Tilapia Fillets	112g	19.1	179	8.9	—	—	8.0	16.1
Breaded Popc... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES Breaded Popcorn Shrimp	112g	40.7	179	19.6	—	0.9	7.1	9.8

Gorton's, Cod, Parmesan Crusted, Parmesan Crusted vs Coconut Plant Based Shrimp, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gorton's, Co... Food 1 Food 1 • GORTON'S OF GLOUCESTER Gorton's, Cod, Parmesan Crusted, Parmesan Crusted	148g	51.6	257	19.6	2.0	1.4	16.2	8.8
Coconut Plan... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PLANT BASED SEAFOOD CO. Coconut Plant Based Shrimp	80g	31.6	138	23.8	5.0	3.8	5.6	1.3

Jumbo Breaded Tail On Mini Shrimp vs Lemon Miso Shrimp & Scallops

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jumbo Breade... Food 1 Food 1 • YELIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Jumbo Breaded Tail On Mini Shrimp	85g	40.3	235	25.9	—	1.2	9.4	12.9
Lemon Miso S... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Lemon Miso Shrimp & Scallops	113g	20.9	274	9.7	4.4	—	21.2	9.7

Citrus Rosemary Breaded Shrimp, Citrus Rosemary vs Pan Sear Selects Lemon Pepper Wild Caught Sole, Lemon Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Citrus Rosem... Food 1 Food 1 • HOTEL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL Citrus Rosemary Breaded Shrimp	112g	46.3	232	25.0	6.3	3.6	11.6	8.9
Pan Sear Sel... Food 2 Food 2 • HIGH LINER FOODS (USA) INCORPORATED Pan Sear Selects Lemon Pepper Wild Caught Sole, Lemon Pepper	137g	31.1	146	12.4	0.7	0.7	6.6	10.2

Sweet Chili Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna Steaks, Sweet Chili vs Breaded Tilapia Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Chili ... Food 1 Food 1 • FREMONT [FISH MARKET] Sweet Chili Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna Steaks	140g	23.2	121	10.7	8.6	2.1	0.7	18.6
Breaded Tila... Food 2 Food 2 • QUISLING MEDIA Breaded Tilapia Fillets	112g	49.6	277	24.1	1.8	0.9	13.4	13.4

Boom Boom Crispy, Lightly Breaded Shrimp With A Creamy, Spicy Chili Sauce, Boom Boom Shrimp vs Ancient Grain Breaded Fish Tenders, Ancient Grain

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boom Boom Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Boom Boom Crispy, Lightly Breaded Shrimp With A Creamy, Spicy Chili Sauce, Boom Boom Shrimp	85g	28.5	247	18.8	—	1.2	11.8	15.3
Ancient Grai... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Ancient Grain Breaded Fish Tenders	113g	44.2	204	20.4	0.9	—	8.9	13.3

Crunchy Breaded Scallops, Crunchy Breaded vs Fish Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • AQUA STAR, INC. Crunchy Breaded Scallops	113g	33.2	159	15.9	—	0.9	2.7	9.7
Fish Sticks Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Fish Sticks	76g	34.6	263	25.0	1.3	1.3	13.2	10.5

Cocktail Shrimp With Cocktail Sauce vs Crispy Oven Ready Breaded Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cocktail Shr... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Cocktail Shrimp With Cocktail Sauce	142g	31.4	85	11.3	10.6	—	0.4	9.2
Crispy Oven ... Food 2 Food 2 • FIVE M GROUP Crispy Oven Ready Breaded Shrimp	112g	42.2	250	19.6	1.8	—	15.2	8.9

Springfield, Crunchy Fish Fillets Made From Whole Fillets vs Crunchy Breaded Haddock Fish Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Springfield,... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Crunchy Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Crunchy Breaded Haddock Fish Fillets	56g	25.2	214	23.2	1.8	—	8.9	8.9

Shrimp 'N Batter vs Breaded Panko Shrimp, Breaded

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shrimp 'N Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Shrimp 'N Batter	85g	30.4	259	21.2	3.5	2.4	12.9	14.1
Breaded Pank... Food 2 Food 2 • COSTCO COMPANIES INC. Breaded Panko Shrimp	85g	26.6	259	16.5	—	—	14.1	15.3

Salmon Buttery Pink Fish With Stone Ground Mustard, Maple Syrup, Garlic, And A Kiss Of Paprika Seafood Kit, Salmon With Maple Mustard vs Breaded Popcorn Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salmon Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • MOTION ANALYTICS CORPORATION Salmon Buttery Pink Fish With Stone Ground Mustard, Maple Syrup, Garlic, And A Kiss Of Paprika Seafood Kit, Salmon With Maple Mustard	150g	24.9	173	8.7	6.7	—	7.3	16.0
Breaded Popc... Food 2 Food 2 • YELIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Breaded Popcorn Shrimp	85g	46.6	247	29.4	3.5	1.2	11.8	5.9

Supersized Oven Ready Popcorn Shrimp vs Pub Style Crispy Battered Alaskan Cod & Crunchy Waffle Fries Fish & Chips, Pub Style Crispy Battered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Supersized O... Food 1 Food 1 • FIVE M GROUP Supersized Oven Ready Popcorn Shrimp	112g	51.6	286	24.1	8.1	—	17.0	9.8
Pub Style Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUA STAR, INC. Pub Style Crispy Battered Alaskan Cod & Crunchy Waffle Fries Fish & Chips	140g	54.7	179	20.7	—	0.7	7.9	6.4

Battered Haddock Mildly Sweet, Tender Haddock In A Light Handcrafted Breading vs Artisan Bistro, Wild Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Battered Had... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Artisan Bist... Food 2 Food 2 • FINGERPRINT AMERICA Artisan Bistro, Wild Salmon	284g	68.9	99	13.7	2.5	1.4	2.1	6.3

Rice Crusted Fishies, Rice Crusted vs Black Peppercorn Shrimp Poppers, Black Peppercorn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Crusted... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Rice Crusted Fishies	88g	36.9	193	23.9	—	2.3	6.8	9.1
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

Crispy Breaded Wild Caught Pollock Fish Fillets, Crispy Breaded vs Yellowfin Tuna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Bread... Food 1 Food 1 • CARIBBEAN GOURMET INC. Crispy Breaded Wild Caught Pollock Fish Fillets	102g	42.5	216	22.6	1.0	1.0	9.8	9.8
Yellowfin Tuna Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Yellowfin Tuna	113g	19.2	150	8.9	7.1	—	4.4	16.8

Crunchy Fish Fillets vs Breaded Shrimp Poppers, Breaded

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Fish... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Crunchy Fish Fillets	104g	44.7	183	23.1	1.0	1.0	5.8	8.7
Breaded Shri... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breaded Shrimp Poppers	85g	53.8	306	36.5	2.4	3.5	14.1	9.4

Three Cheese Crusted Alaska Pollock Fish Fillets, Three Cheese Crusted vs Salmon Large Fillets, Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Three Cheese Crusted Alaska Pollock Fish Fillets	123g	47.9	220	20.3	0.8	—	10.6	13.0
Salmon Large... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Salmon Large Fillets, Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt	127g	36.5	181	15.8	0.8	0.8	6.3	14.2

Coconut Shrimp Tender Butterfly Shrimp With Crispy Coconut Breading, Coconut Shrimp vs Three Cheese Crusted Alaska Pollock Fish Fillets, Three Cheese Crusted

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Shri... Food 1 Food 1 • FIVE M GROUP Coconut Shrimp Tender Butterfly Shrimp With Crispy Coconut Breading	112g	36.2	290	18.8	3.6	1.8	19.6	8.9
Three Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Three Cheese Crusted Alaska Pollock Fish Fillets	123g	47.9	220	20.3	0.8	—	10.6	13.0

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