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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Red Berries Flavored Waffles, Red Berries vs Buttermilk Pancakes Classic Golden Pancakes Made With Pureed Veggies, Buttermilk Pancakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Berries ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Red Berries Flavored Waffles	70g	53.1	214	42.9	8.6	4.3	3.6	5.7
Buttermilk P... Food 2 Food 2 • KIDFRESH Buttermilk Pancakes Classic Golden Pancakes Made With Pureed Veggies	102g	68.3	225	38.2	6.9	3.9	5.9	7.8

Traditional Mini Pancake Bites, Traditional vs Apples & Cinnamon Bite Size Griddle Puffs With Diced Real Apples And Cinnamon Griddle Poppers, Apples & Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Traditional Mini Pancake Bites	51g	34.5	353	37.3	15.7	2.0	19.6	5.9
Apples & Cin... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Apples & Cinnamon Bite Size Griddle Puffs With Diced Real Apples And Cinnamon Griddle Poppers	60g	42.6	300	38.3	21.7	1.7	13.3	5.0

Buttermilk Pancakes vs Cheese Blintzes, Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttermilk P... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Buttermilk Pancakes	97g	75.0	206	40.2	9.3	1.0	2.6	5.2
Cheese Blintzes Food 2 Food 2 • OLD FASHIONED KITCHEN, INC. Cheese Blintzes	61g	21.4	131	21.3	8.2	3.3	3.3	9.8

Unicorn Mini Pancakes Buttermilk With Candy Bits, Unicorn With Candy Bits vs Blueberry Pancakes, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unicorn Mini... Food 1 Food 1 • DEWAFELBAKKERS, INC. Unicorn Mini Pancakes Buttermilk With Candy Bits, Unicorn With Candy Bits	110g	86.6	227	40.9	12.7	0.9	4.6	4.6
Blueberry Pa... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS Blueberry Pancakes	117g	82.2	22	36.8	10.3	0.9	5.1	6.0

Shoprite, Organic Waffles Multigrain vs French Toast Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, Or... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Organic Waffles Multigrain	70g	50.6	271	40.0	7.1	2.9	10.0	5.7
French Toast... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY French Toast Waffles	45g	36.8	311	44.4	11.1	2.2	13.3	6.7

Waffles, Chocolate Chip vs Butter Milk Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Waffles, Cho... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Waffles, Chocolate Chip	70g	58.6	257	45.7	12.9	2.9	7.1	5.7
Butter Milk ... Food 2 Food 2 • WINCO FOODS, INC. Butter Milk Waffles	70g	52.6	271	40.0	2.9	1.4	10.0	5.7

Strawberry Strudel Flavored Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel vs Blueberry Flavored Waffle, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry S... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Strawberry Strudel Flavored Wafflers	76g	72.1	316	50.0	17.1	1.3	10.5	5.3
Blueberry Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Blueberry Flavored Waffle	62g	56.6	290	48.4	12.9	1.6	8.1	6.5

Chocolate Chip Thick And Fluffy Power Waffles, Chocolate Chip vs Original Belgian Waffles.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKER MILLS Chocolate Chip Thick And Fluffy Power Waffles	70g	41.8	329	35.7	10.0	4.3	14.3	14.3
Original Bel... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Original Belgian Waffles.	65g	56.1	338	46.2	10.8	1.5	13.9	6.2

Chocolatey Chip Flavored Pancakes, Chocolatey Chip vs Kroger, Buttermilk Waffles, Buttermilk, Buttermilk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolatey C... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Chocolatey Chip Flavored Pancakes	48g	47.1	271	50.0	20.8	—	7.3	4.2
Kroger, Butt... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Buttermilk Waffles, Buttermilk, Buttermilk	70g	48.8	257	37.1	2.9	1.4	8.6	5.7

Roundy's, Home Style Pancakes vs Pancakes Minis, Pancakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roundy's, Ho... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Home Style Pancakes	117g	92.3	256	41.9	11.1	1.7	5.1	5.1
Pancakes Minis Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Pancakes Minis	110g	84.0	245	40.0	10.0	0.9	8.2	5.5

Vanilla Flavored French Toast, Vanilla vs Mickey Mouse Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Vanilla Flavored French Toast	66g	56.7	273	45.5	16.7	1.5	7.6	6.1
Mickey Mouse... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Mickey Mouse Waffles	70g	50.8	257	38.6	2.9	1.4	8.6	5.7

Belgian Waffles vs Homestyle Organic Waffles, Homestyle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Belgian Waffles Food 1 Food 1 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Belgian Waffles	65g	56.1	338	46.2	10.8	1.5	13.9	6.2
Homestyle Or... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Homestyle Organic Waffles	70g	52.4	286	42.9	7.1	4.3	10.0	7.1

Sweet Belgian Waffles, Sweet Belgian vs Cinnamon French Toast, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Belgia... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Sweet Belgian Waffles	55g	55.3	455	54.6	27.3	1.8	23.6	5.5
Cinnamon Fre... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Cinnamon French Toast	66g	54.7	273	43.9	13.6	1.5	7.6	6.1

Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon vs Roundy's, Organics Homestyle Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Waf... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cinnamon Waffles	70g	41.4	186	31.4	7.1	1.4	5.0	4.3
Roundy's, Or... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Organics Homestyle Waffles	78g	60.3	295	43.6	7.7	3.8	10.3	6.4

Belgian Waffles vs Whole Grain Pancakes, Whole Grain

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Belgian Waffles Food 1 Food 1 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Belgian Waffles	65g	56.1	338	46.2	10.8	1.5	13.9	6.2
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Whole Grain Pancakes	103g	70.8	214	37.9	9.7	2.9	5.8	3.9

Chocolate Waffles, Chocolate vs Brookshire's, Buttermilk Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Wa... Food 1 Food 1 • JAROEN INNOVATION LLC DBA WAFFLY GOOD WAFFLES Chocolate Waffles	65g	59.1	431	49.2	23.1	1.5	23.1	6.2
Brookshire's... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Brookshire's, Buttermilk Waffles	70g	48.6	286	37.1	4.3	1.4	10.0	7.1

Belgian Waffles, Chocolate Filled vs Family Pack Buttermilk Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Belgian Waff... Food 1 Food 1 • SHILLA INT'L CO., INC. Belgian Waffles, Chocolate Filled	80g	56.4	275	37.5	8.8	1.2	11.3	6.3
Family Pack ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Family Pack Buttermilk Waffles	70g	47.3	200	35.7	4.3	1.4	4.3	4.3

Western Family, Belgian Waffles vs Mlb Homestyle Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Western Fami... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Western Family, Belgian Waffles	65g	56.3	323	46.2	12.3	1.5	12.3	6.2
Mlb Homestyl... Food 2 Food 2 • U.S. WAFFLE COMPANY, INC. Mlb Homestyle Waffles	70g	53.2	229	40.0	5.7	1.4	5.0	4.3

French Toast Sticks vs Double Chocolate Thick & Fluffy Belgian Style Waffles, Double Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Toast... Food 1 Food 1 • MEMBER'S MARK French Toast Sticks	106g	85.5	302	42.5	13.2	0.9	13.2	4.7
Double Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Double Chocolate Thick & Fluffy Belgian Style Waffles	65g	59.8	369	50.8	20.0	3.1	15.4	6.2

Belgian Cuisine Waffles, Cherry Filled vs Chocolate French Crepes With A Delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Filling, Chocolate Hazelnut Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Belgian Cuis... Food 1 Food 1 • THE RAW BAKERY Belgian Cuisine Waffles, Cherry Filled	80g	49.0	225	32.5	8.8	1.2	7.5	5.0
Chocolate Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. Chocolate French Crepes With A Delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Filling, Chocolate Hazelnut Filling	30g	34.3	467	63.3	36.7	3.3	23.3	6.7

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