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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Old El Paso Spanish Rice vs The Good Table Frzr To Plate Pasta Sauce Teriyaki

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old El Paso ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Spanish Rice	73g	100.0	349	77.7	3.8	2.6	1.3	6.8
The Good Tab... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. The Good Table Frzr To Plate Pasta Sauce Teriyaki	49g	63.1	306	67.4	18.4	2.0	2.0	6.1

Pf Changs Garlic Chicken Dinner, 22 Oz vs Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 10.2 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pf Changs Ga... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs Garlic Chicken Dinner, 22 Oz	312g	90.3	125	16.4	3.9	1.6	3.2	7.1
Pasta Roni P... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 10.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	67.5	357	65.1	4.4	2.8	6.1	12.3

Healthy Choice Roasted Sesame Chicken Complete Meal, 11.8 Oz vs The Good Table Frzr To Plate Pasta Sauce Teriyaki

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Roasted Sesame Chicken Complete Meal, 11.8 Oz	334g	100.0	123	18.9	6.3	2.4	3.0	4.8
The Good Tab... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. The Good Table Frzr To Plate Pasta Sauce Teriyaki	49g	63.1	306	67.4	18.4	2.0	2.0	6.1

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Cajun Chicken Shrimp, 9.9 Oz vs Pf Changs Chicken Fried Rice, 36 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Cajun Chicken Shrimp, 9.9 Oz	280g	63.1	79	12.5	1.1	1.1	0.9	5.4
Pf Changs Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs Chicken Fried Rice, 36 Oz	211g	74.9	133	19.0	1.4	0.9	3.3	6.2

Wicked Kitchen Moroccan Chicken And Couscous, 12.5 Oz vs Rice A Roni Family Size Beef 13.6 Ounce Paper Box

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
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Family Size Beef 13.6 Ounce Paper Box	56g	76.5	331	72.5	3.4	2.6	1.0	10.2

Old El Paso Cilantro Lime Rice vs Rice A Roni Beef Flavored Rice 6.8 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old El Paso ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Cilantro Lime Rice	49g	71.9	345	76.2	1.0	1.7	1.3	7.3
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Beef Flavored Rice 6.8 Ounce Paper Box	56g	76.5	331	72.5	3.4	2.6	1.0	10.2

Near East Herb 1.6 Lb vs Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 10.2 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Near East H... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Herb 1.6 Lb	56g	80.4	339	76.8	1.8	3.6	0.9	8.9
Pasta Roni P... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 10.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	67.5	357	65.1	4.4	2.8	6.1	12.3

Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki 6.2 Ounce Paper Box vs Wg Macaroni & Cheese Pouch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	77.2	335	72.9	2.3	2.5	1.1	9.7
Wg Macaroni ... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Wg Macaroni & Cheese Pouch	170g	50.3	171	16.5	3.5	1.2	7.1	10.0

Pf Changs Kung Pao Chicken, 22 Oz vs Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki 6.2 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pf Changs Ku... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs Kung Pao Chicken, 22 Oz	300g	27.6	70	5.7	3.3	1.0	2.7	6.0
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	77.2	335	72.9	2.3	2.5	1.1	9.7

Pf Changs Pepper Beef, 44 Oz vs Rice A Roni Chicken & Mushroom 5.0 Ounce Paper Box.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pf Changs Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs Pepper Beef, 44 Oz	312g	37.4	90	8.0	4.2	1.9	2.9	7.1
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Chicken & Mushroom 5.0 Ounce Paper Box.	56g	75.5	334	71.2	2.3	2.3	1.8	9.6

Pf Changs General Changs Chicken, 22 Oz vs Bty Crk Sdnly Grain Sld Sd Dsh Kit Hrvst

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pf Changs Ge... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs General Changs Chicken, 22 Oz	312g	57.0	112	11.2	5.8	1.9	4.5	6.7
Bty Crk Sdnl... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Bty Crk Sdnly Grain Sld Sd Dsh Kit Hrvst	44g	56.6	386	72.7	20.5	6.8	6.8	6.8

Healthy Choice Asian Potstickers, 9.9 Oz vs Rice A Roni Cheddar Broccoli Flavor 6.5 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Asian Potstickers, 9.9 Oz	280g	100.0	121	25.0	6.8	1.1	1.1	2.5
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Cheddar Broccoli Flavor 6.5 Ounce Paper Box	56g	69.1	372	66.2	4.5	2.4	7.7	10.5

Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki 6.2 Ounce Paper Box vs Cheesy Fajita Hamburger Helper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	77.2	335	72.9	2.3	2.5	1.1	9.7
Cheesy Fajit... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheesy Fajita Hamburger Helper	32g	45.0	343	73.9	4.2	2.3	1.9	7.6

Marie Callenders Cheesy Chicken And Rice Dinners, 13 Oz vs Healthy Choice Simply Cafe Steamers Asian Kung Pao Chicken, 9.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Cheesy Chicken And Rice Dinners, 13 Oz	369g	98.1	117	14.6	1.4	1.1	3.8	6.0
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Simply Cafe Steamers Asian Kung Pao Chicken, 9.5 Oz	269g	60.9	100	12.6	3.7	1.1	2.2	7.8

Banquet Cheesy Rice With Chicken And Broccoli Lunch, 7 Oz vs Rice A Roni Mexican Style 6.4 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Mexican Style 6.4 Ounce Paper Box	56g	76.1	339	73.2	5.4	3.6	1.8	10.7

Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 6.4 Ounce Paper Box vs Sfs Minh Whole Grain Vegetable Fried Rice Net Wt 30.98 Lbs 6 Ct

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 6.4 Ounce Paper Box	56g	69.5	373	66.2	4.6	2.1	8.2	10.1
Sfs Minh Who... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHWAN'S FOOD SERVICE INC Sfs Minh Whole Grain Vegetable Fried Rice Net Wt 30.98 Lbs 6 Ct	167g	98.9	162	32.3	1.8	2.4	1.5	3.6

Rice A Roni Beef Flavored Rice 6.8 Ounce Paper Box vs Healthy Choice Pineapple Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Beef Flavored Rice 6.8 Ounce Paper Box	56g	76.5	331	72.5	3.4	2.6	1.0	10.2
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Pineapple Chicken	297g	72.9	111	17.9	7.1	5.4	1.5	6.1

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Sweet Spicy Orange Chicken, 9.5 Oz vs Pasta Roni Butter & Garlic 2.15 Ounce Plastic Cup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Sweet Spicy Orange Chicken, 9.5 Oz	269g	72.7	104	15.2	4.8	1.5	1.9	6.7
Pasta Roni B... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Butter & Garlic 2.15 Ounce Plastic Cup	61g	77.5	359	69.2	3.6	3.6	5.9	10.9

Rice A Roni Cheddar Broccoli Flavor 6.5 Ounce Paper Box vs Vegetable Egg Roll

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Cheddar Broccoli Flavor 6.5 Ounce Paper Box	56g	69.1	372	66.2	4.5	2.4	7.7	10.5
Vegetable Eg... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL FOOD SOLUTIONS, INC. Vegetable Egg Roll	85g	41.4	153	28.2	2.4	3.5	3.5	4.7

Banquet Basic Asian Style Rice Bowl, 7.25 Oz vs Wicked Kitchen Moroccan Chicken And Couscous, 12.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Basi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Basic Asian Style Rice Bowl, 7.25 Oz	206g	49.0	117	13.6	3.4	1.5	4.9	4.9
Wicked Kitch... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

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