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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Sweet Corn Sweet Whole Corn Kernels In A Creamy Cornmeal Batter With A Touch Of Cheese Casserole Sides, Sweet Corn vs Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Carrots

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Corn S... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Sweet Corn Sweet Whole Corn Kernels In A Creamy Cornmeal Batter With A Touch Of Cheese Casserole Sides	144g	60.1	236	22.2	9.7	0.7	14.6	4.2
Mashed Sweet... Food 2 Food 2 • BIRDS EYE Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Carrots	123g	35.9	98	17.1	9.8	2.4	2.9	0.8

Organic Sweet Potato Croutions, Sweet Potato vs Bacon Cheddar Breaded Riced Cauliflower Bites With Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onions, And Bacon Loaded Cauliflower Bites, Bacon Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Swee... Food 1 Food 1 • TRINITY FROZEN FOODS, LLC Organic Sweet Potato Croutions, Sweet Potato	85g	29.6	153	22.4	8.2	4.7	5.9	2.4
Bacon Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Bacon Cheddar Breaded Riced Cauliflower Bites With Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onions, And Bacon Loaded Cauliflower Bites	93g	32.9	204	20.4	2.2	2.2	10.8	6.5

The Pioneer Woman Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce, 15 Oz vs Sacchettini, Six Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Pioneer ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY The Pioneer Woman Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce, 15 Oz	75g	33.4	187	24.0	1.3	1.3	8.0	4.0
Sacchettini,... Food 2 Food 2 • CARLA'S PASTA INC. Sacchettini, Six Cheese	140g	74.0	207	28.6	0.7	1.4	6.4	8.6

Tastee Choice Gnocchi Al Salmone, 21.1 Oz vs White & Red Quinoa With Vegetables In A Seasoned Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tastee Choic... Food 1 Food 1 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Tastee Choice Gnocchi Al Salmone, 21.1 Oz	227g	100.0	159	25.6	8.8	1.3	2.6	7.5
White & Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC. White & Red Quinoa With Vegetables In A Seasoned Sauce	140g	51.0	157	22.9	3.6	4.3	5.7	5.0

Green Corn Tamales vs Potato Rounds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Corn T... Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Green Corn Tamales	132g	57.1	159	24.2	9.9	2.3	5.3	3.0
Potato Rounds Food 2 Food 2 • SIGNATURE CUSTOM PACKING Potato Rounds	85g	33.2	200	22.4	—	2.4	11.8	2.4

Loaded Potato Bake Potatoes Topped With A Cheddar Parmesan Sauce, Bacon, And Scallions, Loaded Potato Bake vs Rigatoni Sorrentina Pasta In A Tomato And Cheese Sauce Sides, Rigatoni Sorrentina

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Potat... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Loaded Potato Bake Potatoes Topped With A Cheddar Parmesan Sauce, Bacon, And Scallions	121g	21.4	140	10.7	0.8	1.7	8.3	5.8
Rigatoni Sor... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Rigatoni Sorrentina Pasta In A Tomato And Cheese Sauce Sides	199g	88.7	146	24.6	2.5	2.0	3.0	5.0

Green Corn Tamales vs Breaded Cut Okra

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Corn T... Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Green Corn Tamales	132g	57.1	159	24.2	9.9	2.3	5.3	3.0
Breaded Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • STILWELL FOODS, INC. Breaded Cut Okra	85g	29.8	94	20.0	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

Thick & Fluffy Tiramisu Cocoa And Roasted Coffee Flavor Waffles, Cocoa; Roasted Coffee vs Farm Rich Jalapeo Peppers, 18 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thick & Fluf... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Thick & Fluffy Tiramisu Cocoa And Roasted Coffee Flavor Waffles, Cocoa; Roasted Coffee	55g	44.8	291	43.6	12.7	1.8	10.9	5.5
Farm Rich Ja... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Farm Rich Jalapeo Peppers, 18 Oz	80g	40.6	275	27.5	1.3	1.2	17.5	5.0

Broccoli & Rice Casserole, Broccoli & Rice vs Asian Style Red Quinoa & Brown Rice With Vegetables & Soy Ginger Sauce Quinoa, Asian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli & R... Food 1 Food 1 • HANS KISSLE CO., INC. Broccoli & Rice Casserole	239g	58.9	138	13.4	1.7	0.8	7.1	5.0
Asian Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Asian Style Red Quinoa & Brown Rice With Vegetables & Soy Ginger Sauce Quinoa	142g	37.6	92	15.5	2.8	2.1	2.1	3.5

Southwest Style Power Blend vs Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest St... Food 1 Food 1 Southwest Style Power Blend	360g	100.0	106	19.7	2.5	3.6	1.0	4.2
Dragon Fruit... Food 2 Food 2 • AMBROSETTI'S SISTER Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl	177g	29.9	45	10.2	6.8	1.7	0.6	0.6

Bacon Mac & Cheese Bites, Bacon vs Mexican Style Street Corn With Cotija Cheese Roasted Corn Off The Cob Coated In A Sauce Made With Sour Cream, Chili Powder & A Dash Of Lime, Mexican Style With Cotija Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon Mac & ... Food 1 Food 1 • BAR-S FOODS CO. Bacon Mac & Cheese Bites	86g	41.6	326	26.7	1.2	1.2	18.6	12.8
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • ITTELLA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Mexican Style Street Corn With Cotija Cheese Roasted Corn Off The Cob Coated In A Sauce Made With Sour Cream, Chili Powder & A Dash Of Lime, Mexican Style With Cotija Cheese	113g	31.4	159	18.6	7.1	4.4	7.1	4.4

Thick And Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Whole Grain Waffles, Apple; Cinnamon vs Spicy Gochujang Cauliflower With Brussels Sprouts, Chickpeas And Quinoa, Riced Cauliflower, Cashews And Pickled Onions, Spicy Gochujang

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thick And Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Thick And Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Whole Grain Waffles, Apple; Cinnamon	55g	37.1	218	40.0	10.9	5.5	7.3	5.5
Spicy Gochuj... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Spicy Gochujang Cauliflower With Brussels Sprouts, Chickpeas And Quinoa, Riced Cauliflower, Cashews And Pickled Onions	311g	71.0	106	15.8	4.2	4.2	2.9	3.9

Baked Potato Casserole, Baked Potato vs Specialty, Asparagus Risotto, Asparagus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baked Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • RON'S HOME STYLE FOODS, INC. Baked Potato Casserole	140g	41.2	150	15.7	1.4	0.7	7.9	3.6
Specialty, A... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Specialty, Asparagus Risotto, Asparagus	140g	51.5	121	19.3	—	0.7	2.9	2.9

Lightly Sauced Rice, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Pilaf, Lightly Sauced vs Chickpea & Sweet Potato Picadillo, Chickpea & Sweet Potato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Sauc... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Lightly Sauced Rice, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Pilaf	283g	69.4	71	13.4	1.4	1.1	1.2	1.8
Chickpea & S... Food 2 Food 2 • GOOD TASTES, INC. Chickpea & Sweet Potato Picadillo	159g	41.6	101	15.7	1.9	2.5	3.1	3.1

Sweet Corn Hushpuppies vs Farm Rich Jalapeo Peppers, 18 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Corn H... Food 1 Food 1 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Sweet Corn Hushpuppies	52g	41.0	288	42.3	11.5	1.9	11.5	3.9
Farm Rich Ja... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Farm Rich Jalapeo Peppers, 18 Oz	80g	40.6	275	27.5	1.3	1.2	17.5	5.0

Potato Bites vs Seasoned Roasted Potatoes With Garlic & Herbs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Bites Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Potato Bites	95g	34.7	242	20.0	1.1	1.1	15.8	5.3
Seasoned Roa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Seasoned Roasted Potatoes With Garlic & Herbs	154g	61.3	130	21.4	—	1.3	4.6	2.0

Shrimp Ravioli, Shrimp vs Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Veggie Tots, Sweet Potato & Cauliflower

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shrimp Ravioli Food 1 Food 1 • STEINWAY PASTA AND GELATI Shrimp Ravioli	136g	65.9	184	26.5	—	1.5	3.7	12.5
Sweet Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Veggie Tots	85g	43.2	200	28.2	4.7	2.4	8.2	2.4

Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan Veggie Fries, Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan vs Loaded Baked Potato Pierogies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Gar... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan Veggie Fries	85g	40.9	212	27.1	1.2	2.4	9.4	4.7
Loaded Baked... Food 2 Food 2 • ATEECO, INC. Loaded Baked Potato Pierogies	152g	80.5	184	28.3	1.3	1.3	5.9	5.3

Hawaiian Style A Blend Of Whole Grains, Shelled Edamame, Carrots, Pineapple And White Beans With A Pineapple Ginger Sauce, Hawaiian Style vs Asian With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced Cauliflower, Asian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hawaiian Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Hawaiian Style A Blend Of Whole Grains, Shelled Edamame, Carrots, Pineapple And White Beans With A Pineapple Ginger Sauce	363g	100.0	105	19.8	3.3	3.3	1.4	4.4
Asian With C... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Asian With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced Cauliflower	125g	21.8	80	12.0	—	3.2	2.0	4.0

Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs vs Yams & Apples

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grade A Shre... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs	86g	31.5	151	19.8	1.2	1.2	8.1	1.2
Yams & Apples Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Yams & Apples	130g	53.6	115	21.5	17.7	0.8	3.1	0.8

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