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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Mandarin Oranges In Naturally Flavored Orange Gel, Orange vs Cherry Gelatin Dessert, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mandarin Ora... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Mandarin Oranges In Naturally Flavored Orange Gel, Orange	122g	44.0	74	18.0	16.4	—	—	—
Cherry Gelat... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cherry Gelatin Dessert	21g	37.6	381	90.5	90.5	—	—	4.8

Strawberry, Lemon Lime, Grape Gelatin Snacks, Strawberry, Lemon Lime, Grape vs Strawberry Parfait, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry, ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Strawberry, Lemon Lime, Grape Gelatin Snacks, Strawberry, Lemon Lime, Grape	99g	33.9	71	17.2	17.2	—	—	1.0
Strawberry P... Food 2 Food 2 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Strawberry Parfait	110g	39.9	91	18.2	18.2	—	0.9	0.9

D'gari, Gelatin Dessert, Eggnog Rompope, Eggnog Rompope vs Berry Blue Gelatin Mix, Berry Blue

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
D'gari, Gela... Food 1 Food 1 • PRODUCTOR ALIMENTICIOS Y DIETETICOS D'gari, Gelatin Dessert, Eggnog Rompope, Eggnog Rompope	16g	25.0	375	81.3	81.3	—	—	18.8
Berry Blue G... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Berry Blue Gelatin Mix	46g	80.9	370	89.1	87.0	—	—	6.5

Gelatin, Watermelon vs Mango Passion Fruit Gelatin Dessert Mix, Mango Passion Fruit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gelatin, Wat... Food 1 Food 1 • THE JEL SERT COMPANY Gelatin, Watermelon	20g	33.7	350	85.0	85.0	—	—	5.0
Mango Passio... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mango Passion Fruit Gelatin Dessert Mix	21g	35.7	381	85.7	85.7	—	—	4.8

Raspberry Lemonade Gelatin Dessert Mix, Raspberry Lemonade vs Lemon Gelatin Dessert, Lemon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry Le... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Raspberry Lemonade Gelatin Dessert Mix	21g	35.7	381	85.7	85.7	—	—	4.8
Lemon Gelati... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Lemon Gelatin Dessert	21g	37.6	381	90.5	90.5	—	—	4.8

Jell Dessert, Lemon vs Creme Parfait Real Sugar Creamy Topping With Strawberry And Orange Gel Snacks, Creme Parfait

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jell Dessert... Food 1 Food 1 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Jell Dessert, Lemon	21g	38.0	381	90.5	66.7	—	—	—
Creme Parfai... Food 2 Food 2 • RAYMUNDO FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Creme Parfait Real Sugar Creamy Topping With Strawberry And Orange Gel Snacks	92g	27.9	87	15.2	14.1	—	2.2	1.1

Aguas Frescas Gel, Lime Tamarind Jamaica Mandarin vs Winco Foods, Cherry Gelatin Dessert, Cherry, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Aguas Fresca... Food 1 Food 1 • RAYMUNDO FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Aguas Frescas Gel, Lime Tamarind Jamaica Mandarin	99g	29.9	61	15.2	15.2	—	—	1.0
Winco Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • WINCO FOODS, INC. Winco Foods, Cherry Gelatin Dessert, Cherry, Cherry	21g	37.6	381	90.5	90.5	—	—	4.8

Blue Raspberry Celatin Dessert, Blue Raspberry vs The Original Mexican Gelatin, Vanilla With Strawberry, Lemon, Orange Or Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Raspber... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Blue Raspberry Celatin Dessert	21g	35.7	381	85.7	85.7	—	—	4.8
The Original... Food 2 Food 2 • LULU'S DESSERT FACTORY The Original Mexican Gelatin, Vanilla With Strawberry, Lemon, Orange Or Lime	128g	43.8	82	17.2	16.4	—	0.8	1.6

Peach Flavor Gelatin Dessert, Peach vs Grape Juicy Gels, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Peach Flavor Gelatin Dessert	22g	37.3	364	86.4	86.4	—	—	9.1
Grape Juicy ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Grape Juicy Gels	92g	42.0	98	22.8	21.7	—	—	—

Gelatin Dessert, Orange vs Strawberry Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gelatin Dess... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Gelatin Dessert, Orange	22g	37.3	364	86.4	86.4	—	—	9.1
Strawberry G... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Strawberry Gelatin Dessert	22g	37.3	364	86.4	86.4	—	—	9.1

Gelatin Dessert Mix, Pineapple Orange vs Raspberry Gelatin Dessert, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gelatin Dess... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Gelatin Dessert Mix, Pineapple Orange	21g	35.7	381	85.7	85.7	—	—	4.8
Raspberry Ge... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Raspberry Gelatin Dessert	21g	35.7	381	85.7	85.7	—	—	4.8

Gelatin Dessert, Blueberry vs Tropical Fruit Gel Snacks, Tropical Fruit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gelatin Dess... Food 1 Food 1 • PRODUCTOR ALIMENTICIOS Y DIETETICOS Gelatin Dessert, Blueberry	16g	25.0	375	81.3	81.3	—	—	18.8
Tropical Fru... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Tropical Fruit Gel Snacks	99g	50.0	101	25.3	22.2	—	—	—

Gelatin Dessert, Orange vs Boomer Sooner Jigglers Mold Kit, Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gelatin Dess... Food 1 Food 1 • TVT'S INTERNATIONAL EXPORT & IMPORT CO. Gelatin Dessert, Orange	100g	36.3	80	18.2	18.2	—	—	2.0
Boomer Soone... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Boomer Sooner Jigglers Mold Kit, Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry	22g	37.3	364	86.4	86.4	—	—	9.1

Ginger Evans, Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry, Strawberry vs Sours Blue Raspberry Gelatin Snacks, Blue Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ginger Evans... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Ginger Evans, Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry, Strawberry	21g	37.6	381	90.5	90.5	—	—	4.8
Sours Blue R... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Sours Blue Raspberry Gelatin Snacks, Blue Raspberry	96g	35.9	73	18.8	15.6	—	—	1.0

Watermelon Gelatin Batch Premium Dessert Mix, Watermelon vs Strawberry Parfait, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Watermelon G... Food 1 Food 1 • THE JEL SERT COMPANY Watermelon Gelatin Batch Premium Dessert Mix	19g	33.3	368	89.5	84.2	—	—	10.5
Strawberry P... Food 2 Food 2 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Strawberry Parfait	110g	39.9	91	18.2	18.2	—	0.9	0.9

Peaches & Peas In Cherry, Gel vs Berry Blue Gelatin Mix, Berry Blue

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peaches & Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Peaches & Peas In Cherry, Gel	122g	42.0	74	18.0	16.4	0.8	—	—
Berry Blue G... Food 2 Food 2 • HULMAN & COMPANY Berry Blue Gelatin Mix	20g	100.0	400	90.0	90.0	—	—	5.0

P.F. Chang's Home Menu Crispy Sesame Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz. vs Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
P.F. Chang's... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Crispy Sesame Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.	163g	54.2	166	17.2	8.6	—	4.9	12.9
Tony Chacher... Food 2 Food 2 • TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS INC. Tony Chachere's Red Beans & Rice 7 Oz	46g	24.1	153	31.5	1.1	4.9	0.4	6.7

Old El Paso Microwavable Spicy Southwest Style Rice vs Wicked Kitchen Chicken And Shiitake Soy Yaki, 11 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old El Paso ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Microwavable Spicy Southwest Style Rice	156g	100.0	174	36.0	0.6	2.0	2.0	3.0
Wicked Kitch... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Wicked Kitchen Chicken And Shiitake Soy Yaki, 11 Oz	290g	94.3	117	17.2	3.5	0.7	2.4	6.6

Pasta Roni Parmesan & Romano Cheese Pasta 2.32 Ounce Plastic Cup vs Banquet Cheesy Rice With Chicken And Broccoli Lunch, 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni P... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Parmesan & Romano Cheese Pasta 2.32 Ounce Plastic Cup	66g	78.6	370	64.9	6.3	3.0	7.9	12.7
Banquet Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Cheesy Rice With Chicken And Broccoli Lunch, 7 Oz	198g	49.5	96	14.1	2.0	1.5	2.3	4.0

Wicked Kitchen Moroccan Chicken And Couscous, 12.5 Oz vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu Crispy Sesame Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wicked Kitch... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Wicked Kitchen Moroccan Chicken And Couscous, 12.5 Oz	354g	66.8	93	11.3	1.4	1.7	2.5	6.5
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Crispy Sesame Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.	163g	54.2	166	17.2	8.6	—	4.9	12.9

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