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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Grape Punch From Concentrate, Grape Punch vs Ocean Spray, Wave, Apple White Cranberry Juice Drink, Berry Medley With White Cranberries, Berry Medley With White Cranberries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grape Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • WELCH FOODS INC Grape Punch From Concentrate	240g	40.0	33	8.3	8.3	—	—	—
Ocean Spray,... Food 2 Food 2 • OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES, INC. Ocean Spray, Wave, Apple White Cranberry Juice Drink, Berry Medley With White Cranberries, Berry Medley With White Cranberries	295g	52.0	34	8.8	8.8	—	—	—

White Grape Peach vs Tomato Clam Juice Cocktail

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Grape ... Food 1 Food 1 • WELCH FOODS INC White Grape Peach	240g	62.0	54	12.9	12.5	—	—	—
Tomato Clam ... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Tomato Clam Juice Cocktail	240g	26.0	25	5.4	4.2	—	—	0.4

Grape Juice Drink, Grape vs Cranberry Blackberry Juice Drink From Concentrate, Cranberry Blackberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grape Juice ... Food 1 Food 1 • WELCH FOODS INC Grape Juice Drink	295g	68.0	47	11.5	11.2	—	—	—
Cranberry Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES, INC. Cranberry Blackberry Juice Drink From Concentrate	240g	54.0	42	11.3	10.4	—	—	—

Cranberry Pomegranate Flavored Juice Cocktail From Concentrate, Cranberry Pomegranate vs Del Monte, Juice Drink, Pineaple Crush, Pineaple Crush

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cranberry Po... Food 1 Food 1 • LIDL Cranberry Pomegranate Flavored Juice Cocktail From Concentrate	240g	52.0	42	10.8	10.4	—	—	—
Del Monte, J... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Del Monte, Juice Drink, Pineaple Crush, Pineaple Crush	240g	72.0	58	15.0	14.2	—	—	—

Juice Beverage, Blue Raspberry Punch vs Flavored Drink, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Juice Bevera... Food 1 Food 1 • TAMPICO BEVERAGES INC. Juice Beverage, Blue Raspberry Punch	200g	24.0	22	6.0	5.0	—	—	—
Flavored Dri... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES Flavored Drink, Grape	240g	60.0	50	12.5	12.5	—	—	—

Zeal Ginger + Lemon Aloe Vera Juice Drink, Zeal vs Acuas Frescas Strawberry Juice Beverage, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zeal Ginger ... Food 1 Food 1 • ARTESANI INC. Zeal Ginger + Lemon Aloe Vera Juice Drink	500g	66.0	26	6.6	6.2	—	—	—
Acuas Fresca... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MINUTE MAID COMPANY Acuas Frescas Strawberry Juice Beverage, Strawberry	240g	24.0	19	5.0	4.6	—	—	—

Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz vs Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Cocoa Churro, 1.28 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Dri... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz	41g	68.0	341	85.4	73.2	2.4	—	—
Zee Zees Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Cocoa Churro, 1.28 Oz	36g	31.9	551	60.6	8.3	13.8	33.1	5.5

Beer Nuts Brand Snacks Party Mix (42 Oz) vs Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer Nuts Br... Food 1 Food 1 • BEER NUTS INC. Beer Nuts Brand Snacks Party Mix (42 Oz)	30g	26.0	533	50.0	43.3	3.3	30.0	13.3
Zee Zees Dri... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz	41g	68.0	341	85.4	73.2	2.4	—	—

Zee Zees Trail Mix, Honey Cran, Iw, 2.16 Oz vs 621354 Zee Zees Sour Raisins, Strawberry 1.45 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Tra... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Trail Mix, Honey Cran, Iw, 2.16 Oz	62g	59.0	435	58.1	43.6	8.1	21.0	8.1
621354 Zee Z... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. 621354 Zee Zees Sour Raisins, Strawberry 1.45 Oz	41g	57.8	317	73.2	61.0	2.4	—	2.4

Zee Zees Trail Mix, Honey Cran, Iw, 2.16 Oz vs Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Salsa, 1.28 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Tra... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Trail Mix, Honey Cran, Iw, 2.16 Oz	62g	59.0	435	58.1	43.6	8.1	21.0	8.1
Zee Zees Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Salsa, 1.28 Oz	36g	32.0	551	57.9	2.8	11.0	33.1	5.5

Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Buffalo Ranch 1.50 Oz vs Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Cocoa Churro, 1.28 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Roa... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Buffalo Ranch 1.50 Oz	42g	24.1	452	52.4	2.4	21.4	16.7	23.8
Zee Zees Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Cocoa Churro, 1.28 Oz	36g	31.9	551	60.6	8.3	13.8	33.1	5.5

Beer Nuts Brand Snacks Party Mix (42 Oz) vs Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Pizza 1.50 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer Nuts Br... Food 1 Food 1 • BEER NUTS INC. Beer Nuts Brand Snacks Party Mix (42 Oz)	30g	26.0	533	50.0	43.3	3.3	30.0	13.3
Zee Zees Roa... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Pizza 1.50 Oz	42g	20.5	447	54.1	2.4	28.2	16.5	23.5

Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Churro 1.50 Oz vs Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Roa... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Churro 1.50 Oz	42g	22.4	452	57.1	9.5	28.6	16.7	21.4
Beer Nuts Pa... Food 2 Food 2 • BEER NUTS INC. Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz)	30g	26.0	533	50.0	43.3	3.3	30.0	13.3

Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz vs Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Salsa, 1.28 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Dri... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz	41g	68.0	341	85.4	73.2	2.4	—	—
Zee Zees Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Salsa, 1.28 Oz	36g	32.0	551	57.9	2.8	11.0	33.1	5.5

Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz vs Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Dri... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz	41g	68.0	341	85.4	73.2	2.4	—	—
Beer Nuts Pa... Food 2 Food 2 • BEER NUTS INC. Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz)	30g	26.0	533	50.0	43.3	3.3	30.0	13.3

Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Churro 1.50 Oz vs Zee Zees Chili Lime Mango, 1.33 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Roa... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Churro 1.50 Oz	42g	22.4	452	57.1	9.5	28.6	16.7	21.4
Zee Zees Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Chili Lime Mango, 1.33 Oz	38g	62.0	342	86.8	47.4	5.3	—	—

Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Cocoa Churro, 1.28 Oz vs Zee Zees Chili Lime Mango, 1.33 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Hal... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Half Popped Popcorn, Cocoa Churro, 1.28 Oz	36g	31.9	551	60.6	8.3	13.8	33.1	5.5
Zee Zees Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Chili Lime Mango, 1.33 Oz	38g	62.0	342	86.8	47.4	5.3	—	—

Zee Zees Trail Mix, Honey Cran, Iw, 2.16 Oz vs Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Tra... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Trail Mix, Honey Cran, Iw, 2.16 Oz	62g	59.0	435	58.1	43.6	8.1	21.0	8.1
Zee Zees Dri... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Dried Pineapple, 1.45 Oz	41g	68.0	341	85.4	73.2	2.4	—	—

Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz) vs 621354 Zee Zees Sour Raisins, Strawberry 1.45 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer Nuts Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • BEER NUTS INC. Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz)	30g	26.0	533	50.0	43.3	3.3	30.0	13.3
621354 Zee Z... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. 621354 Zee Zees Sour Raisins, Strawberry 1.45 Oz	41g	57.8	317	73.2	61.0	2.4	—	2.4

Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Pizza 1.50 Oz vs Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Roa... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Roasted Fava Bean Crisps, Pizza 1.50 Oz	42g	20.5	447	54.1	2.4	28.2	16.5	23.5
Beer Nuts Pa... Food 2 Food 2 • BEER NUTS INC. Beer Nuts Party Mix Pet Jar (22 Oz)	30g	26.0	533	50.0	43.3	3.3	30.0	13.3

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