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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Uncooked Chicken Breast Tenderloin Fritters vs White Meat Chicken Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncooked Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Uncooked Chicken Breast Tenderloin Fritters	112g	22.8	188	11.6	0.9	0.9	8.0	17.9
White Meat C... Food 2 Food 2 • KIDFRESH White Meat Chicken Sticks	88g	21.3	239	13.6	—	1.1	12.5	9.1

Foods Cordon Bleu Filled With Blended Cheeses & Cooked Ham, Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat Breaded Boneless, Cordon Bleu Raw Stuffed Chicken vs Chicken & Veggie Chicken Breast Nuggets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Foods Cordon... Food 1 Food 1 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Foods Cordon Bleu Filled With Blended Cheeses & Cooked Ham, Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat Breaded Boneless, Cordon Bleu Raw Stuffed Chicken	168g	32.4	196	10.7	0.6	0.6	9.5	16.7
Chicken & Ve... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNCH MONEY MUSIC, INC. Chicken & Veggie Chicken Breast Nuggets	85g	22.9	224	16.5	—	2.4	11.8	11.8

Chicken Tocino vs Bourbon Glazed Boneless Chicken Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Tocino Food 1 Food 1 • RAMAR INTERNATIONAL CORP. Chicken Tocino	113g	23.1	133	10.6	9.7	—	3.1	15.9
Bourbon Glaz... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Bourbon Glazed Boneless Chicken Bites	84g	34.7	202	21.4	7.1	—	7.1	13.1

Breaded Dark Meat Chicken With Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Chicken vs Hot & Spicy Style Uncooked Chicken Breast Chunk Fritters With Rib Meat, Hot & Spicy Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Dark... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Breaded Dark Meat Chicken With Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Chicken	140g	56.3	171	20.7	12.9	—	5.0	10.7
Hot & Spicy ... Food 2 Food 2 • FAIR MARKET, INC. Hot & Spicy Style Uncooked Chicken Breast Chunk Fritters With Rib Meat	112g	38.4	188	19.6	0.9	1.8	5.4	15.2

Chicken Breast Tenders Breaded Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Tenders vs Cordon Bleu Filled With Blended Cheeses & Smoked Ham Breaded Boneless Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat, Cordon Bleu

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Chicken Breast Tenders Breaded Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat	97g	30.6	237	16.5	1.0	—	14.4	10.3
Cordon Bleu ... Food 2 Food 2 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Cordon Bleu Filled With Blended Cheeses & Smoked Ham Breaded Boneless Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat	168g	30.5	190	10.1	0.6	0.6	8.9	16.1

Chicken Breast Tenders Breaded Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Tenders vs Famous Chicken Finger

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Chicken Breast Tenders Breaded Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat	97g	30.6	237	16.5	1.0	—	14.4	10.3
Famous Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Famous Chicken Finger	112g	38.4	205	18.8	—	0.9	8.0	13.4

Sesame Chicken Breast Tenders, Sesame vs Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sesame Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • HALL'S SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Sesame Chicken Breast Tenders	100g	30.7	192	16.0	0.5	—	8.0	14.0
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets	84g	26.9	190	16.7	1.2	—	8.3	13.1

Of Tov Chicken Breast Tenders, 16 Oz vs Chicken With Teriyaki Sauce & Pineapple, Hawaiian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Of Tov Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • HOD LAVAN TURKEY PRODUCTS LTD. Of Tov Chicken Breast Tenders, 16 Oz	100g	38.2	216	20.0	0.5	—	8.0	16.0
Chicken With... Food 2 Food 2 • PROPORTION FOODS, LLC Chicken With Teriyaki Sauce & Pineapple, Hawaiian Style	140g	29.2	114	10.7	8.6	—	2.5	12.1

White Meat Chicken Nuggets vs Sweet Bbq Flavor Boneless Wyngz, Sweet Bbq

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Meat C... Food 1 Food 1 • KIDFRESH White Meat Chicken Nuggets	80g	21.2	162	16.3	—	2.5	5.0	15.0
Sweet Bbq Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNCH MONEY MUSIC, INC. Sweet Bbq Flavor Boneless Wyngz	94g	28.9	191	17.0	5.3	1.1	8.5	11.7

White Meat Chicken Chicken Nuggets vs Premium Chicken Breast Fillet Fritters With Rib Meat, Portioned, Premium Chicken Breast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Meat C... Food 1 Food 1 • KIDFRESH White Meat Chicken Chicken Nuggets	80g	21.2	162	16.3	—	2.5	5.0	15.0
Premium Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Premium Chicken Breast Fillet Fritters With Rib Meat, Portioned	173g	48.3	168	15.0	0.6	0.6	6.9	11.0

Sweet Bbq Flavor Boneless Wyngz, Sweet Bbq vs Scallop & Lobster Stuffing Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Scallop; Lobster

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Bbq Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • LUNCH MONEY MUSIC, INC. Sweet Bbq Flavor Boneless Wyngz	94g	28.9	191	17.0	5.3	1.1	8.5	11.7
Scallop & Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Scallop & Lobster Stuffing Breaded Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Scallop; Lobster	140g	34.5	193	13.6	0.7	0.7	8.6	14.3

Chicken Breast Patty Fritters With Rib Meat Chicken Patties vs Perdue Chicken Patties Family Pack, 60 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHN SOULES FOODS INC. Chicken Breast Patty Fritters With Rib Meat Chicken Patties	85g	40.5	224	24.7	1.2	—	8.2	11.8
Perdue Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Perdue Chicken Patties Family Pack, 60 Oz	91g	32.5	253	18.7	1.1	—	15.4	9.9

Pizza Flavored Chicken Nuggets, Pizza vs Koch Foods Chicken Nuggets, 32 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pizza Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Pizza Flavored Chicken Nuggets	84g	26.3	298	16.7	1.2	—	19.1	15.5
Koch Foods C... Food 2 Food 2 • KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI Koch Foods Chicken Nuggets, 32 Oz	76g	20.9	237	15.8	1.3	1.3	15.8	14.5

Chicken Breast Rings vs Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • HALL'S SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Chicken Breast Rings	92g	32.3	239	19.6	1.1	1.1	14.1	14.1
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • ALLE PROCESSING CORP Gluten Free Chicken Tenders	113g	23.1	142	11.5	1.8	0.9	4.0	14.2

Hot Buffalo Style Boneless Wyngz, Hot Buffalo vs Homestyle Chicken Strips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Buffalo ... Food 1 Food 1 • LUNCH MONEY MUSIC, INC. Hot Buffalo Style Boneless Wyngz	92g	21.2	174	13.0	—	1.1	8.7	12.0
Homestyle Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • KIDFRESH Homestyle Chicken Strips	85g	24.8	212	17.7	—	2.4	9.4	14.1

General Tso's Chicken Fully Cooked, Boneless, Tempura Chicken Breast Pieces In A General Tso Sauce Meal Starter, General Tso's Chicken vs Air Fried 75% Less Fat Chicken Breast Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
General Tso'... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. General Tso's Chicken Fully Cooked, Boneless, Tempura Chicken Breast Pieces In A General Tso Sauce Meal Starter	140g	86.0	207	31.4	17.9	—	6.4	6.4
Air Fried 75... Food 2 Food 2 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Air Fried 75% Less Fat Chicken Breast Fillets	113g	28.8	159	13.3	0.9	—	4.0	17.7

Sesame Chicken Breast Tenders, Sesame vs Bourbon Glazed Boneless Chicken Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sesame Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • HALL'S SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Sesame Chicken Breast Tenders	100g	30.7	192	16.0	0.5	—	8.0	14.0
Bourbon Glaz... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Bourbon Glazed Boneless Chicken Bites	84g	34.7	202	21.4	7.1	—	7.1	13.1

Organic Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins vs Cordon Bleu Filled With Blended Cheeses & Smoked Ham Breaded Boneless Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat, Cordon Bleu

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Glut... Food 1 Food 1 • TYSON FOODS, INC. Organic Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins	84g	26.7	214	16.7	—	—	8.3	17.9
Cordon Bleu ... Food 2 Food 2 • ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Cordon Bleu Filled With Blended Cheeses & Smoked Ham Breaded Boneless Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rib Meat	168g	30.5	190	10.1	0.6	0.6	8.9	16.1

Classic Fried Chicken vs Perfect General Tso's Chick'n Morsels & Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Frie... Food 1 Food 1 Classic Fried Chicken	406g	100.0	239	15.3	3.0	1.0	15.5	9.4
Perfect Gene... Food 2 Food 2 Perfect General Tso's Chick'n Morsels & Sauce	134g	50.4	194	24.6	12.7	5.2	6.0	11.9

Hot & Spicy Chicken Tenderloin Fritters, Hot & Spicy Chicken vs Honey Sriracha Flavored Boneless Chicken Bites, Honey Sriracha

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot & Spicy ... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE Hot & Spicy Chicken Tenderloin Fritters	112g	28.7	205	14.3	—	0.9	9.8	14.3
Honey Srirac... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Honey Sriracha Flavored Boneless Chicken Bites	113g	44.6	168	21.2	2.7	0.9	4.4	11.5

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