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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Rice A Roni Creamy Four Cheese 6.4 Ounce Paper Box vs Cheesy Taco Hamburger Helper Twin Pack

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
Cheesy Taco ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheesy Taco Hamburger Helper Twin Pack	28g	35.5	321	67.9	3.6	3.6	—	7.1

Rice A Roni Mexican Style 6.4 Ounce Paper Box vs Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Pineapple Chicken, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Pineapple Chicken, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 Oz	280g	82.7	104	16.1	5.4	1.1	1.6	5.7

Rice A Roni Whole Grain Blends Spanish 4.6 Ounce Paper Box vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu General Chang's Crispy Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Whole Grain Blends Spanish 4.6 Ounce Paper Box	56g	73.9	334	72.2	7.1	4.7	2.7	8.8
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu General Chang's Crispy Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.	163g	55.9	190	17.8	9.2	—	7.4	12.9

Healthy Choice Asian Potstickers, 9.9 Oz vs Pasta Roni Parmesan & Romano Cheese Pasta 2.32 Ounce Plastic Cup

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
Pasta Roni P... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Old El Paso Spanish Rice vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu General Chang's Crispy Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.

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
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu General Chang's Crispy Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.	163g	55.9	190	17.8	9.2	—	7.4	12.9

Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice vs Rice A Roni Lower Sodium Chicken 6.9 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 Cheesy Mexican Rice	73g	100.0	353	78.9	2.9	2.1	1.3	6.5
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Lower Sodium Chicken 6.9 Ounce Paper Box	56g	77.3	333	72.7	1.4	2.2	1.2	9.7

Rice A Roni Stir Fried Rice 6.2 Ounce Paper Box vs Rice A Roni Chicken Flavor 6.9 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Stir Fried Rice 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	76.6	330	72.2	5.2	2.4	0.9	9.5
Rice A Roni ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Chicken Flavor 6.9 Ounce Paper Box	56g	77.2	332	72.8	2.1	2.5	1.0	9.6

Near East Herb 1.6 Lb vs Old El Paso Microwavable Spicy Southwest Style Rice

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
Old El Paso ... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Pf Changs Sweet Sriracha Chicken, 44 Oz vs Rice A Roni Cheddar Broccoli Flavor 6.5 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pf Changs Sw... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs Sweet Sriracha Chicken, 44 Oz	312g	51.2	106	10.6	8.0	2.2	3.2	8.3
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 Instant Chicken Flavor 1.97 Ounce Cup vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu Signature Rice, 16 Oz, 16 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice A Roni ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Rice A Roni Instant Chicken Flavor 1.97 Ounce Cup	56g	77.2	338	72.4	2.4	2.0	2.0	9.0
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Signature Rice, 16 Oz, 16 Oz	227g	100.0	128	26.9	0.9	1.3	0.9	3.1

Rice A Roni Cheddar Broccoli Flavor 6.5 Ounce Paper Box vs Pf Changs Kung Pao Chicken, 22 Oz

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
Pf Changs Ku... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs Kung Pao Chicken, 22 Oz	300g	27.6	70	5.7	3.3	1.0	2.7	6.0

Quaker Instant Grits Butter 1.48 Ounce Plastic Cup vs Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Insta... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Grits Butter 1.48 Ounce Plastic Cup	42g	58.5	357	75.8	0.8	4.5	3.8	8.5
Quaker Apple... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box	43g	57.4	371	76.1	28.6	7.6	5.1	9.1

Quaker Instant Grits Butter 1.48 Ounce Plastic Cup vs Quaker Instant Grits Flavor Variety (3 1 Oz Original, 4 1 Oz Butter, 3 1 Oz Cheddar Cheese, 2 1 Oz Country Bacon) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag In Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Insta... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Grits Butter 1.48 Ounce Plastic Cup	42g	58.5	357	75.8	0.8	4.5	3.8	8.5
Quaker Insta... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Grits Flavor Variety (3 1 Oz Original, 4 1 Oz Butter, 3 1 Oz Cheddar Cheese, 2 1 Oz Country Bacon) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag In Box	28g	38.4	358	74.3	1.2	4.2	4.6	8.4

Quaker Instant Oatmeal Lower Sugar Variety Pack 11.5 Z 10 Pack vs Quaker Strawberries & Cream Instant Oatmeal (10 1.23 Ounce) 12.3 Ounce 10 Packet Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Insta... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Lower Sugar Variety Pack 11.5 Z 10 Pack	34g	40.7	353	70.6	11.8	8.8	5.9	11.8
Quaker Straw... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Strawberries & Cream Instant Oatmeal (10 1.23 Ounce) 12.3 Ounce 10 Packet Box	35g	48.0	381	76.4	33.5	6.0	6.2	8.0

Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box vs Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Apple... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8 1.51 Oz)12.1 Ounce 8 Packets Box	43g	57.4	371	76.1	28.6	7.6	5.1	9.1
Quaker Selec... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Select Starts Weight Control Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack (8 1.58 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 8 Pack Packets	43g	40.3	363	64.1	1.2	15.1	6.1	17.4

Quaker Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal(10 1.51 Ounce) 15.1 Ounce 10 Count Paper Pouches vs Quaker Instant Grits Cheddar Cheese (12 1 Oz) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag In Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Cinna... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal(10 1.51 Ounce) 15.1 Ounce 10 Count Paper Pouches	43g	56.5	372	74.4	25.6	7.0	4.7	9.3
Quaker Insta... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Grits Cheddar Cheese (12 1 Oz) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag In Box	28g	38.4	358	74.3	1.2	4.2	4.6	8.4

Quaker Instant Oatmeal Lower Sugar Variety Pack 11.5 Z 10 Pack vs Quaker Instant Grits Cheddar Cheese (12 1 Oz) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag In Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Insta... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Lower Sugar Variety Pack 11.5 Z 10 Pack	34g	40.7	353	70.6	11.8	8.8	5.9	11.8
Quaker Insta... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Grits Cheddar Cheese (12 1 Oz) 12 Ounce 12 Pack Bag In Box	28g	38.4	358	74.3	1.2	4.2	4.6	8.4

Quaker Instant Grits Butter 1.48 Ounce Plastic Cup vs Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cinnamon Roll (10 1.51 Ounce) 15.1 Ounce 10 Pack Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Insta... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Grits Butter 1.48 Ounce Plastic Cup	42g	58.5	357	75.8	0.8	4.5	3.8	8.5
Quaker Insta... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cinnamon Roll (10 1.51 Ounce) 15.1 Ounce 10 Pack Paper Box	43g	56.4	372	74.4	20.9	7.0	5.8	9.3

Quaker Oatmeal Real Medley Apple Walnut Cup 2.46 Z/12 vs Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cinnamon Roll (10 1.51 Ounce) 15.1 Ounce 10 Pack Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Oatme... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. BRAND OWNER Quaker Oatmeal Real Medley Apple Walnut Cup 2.46 Z/12	75g	95.0	387	72.0	29.3	6.7	9.3	8.0
Quaker Insta... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cinnamon Roll (10 1.51 Ounce) 15.1 Ounce 10 Pack Paper Box	43g	56.4	372	74.4	20.9	7.0	5.8	9.3

Quaker Protein Cranberry Almond Instant Oatmeal (8 2.18 Oz) 17.4 Ounce 8 Pack Bag In Box vs Gold Medal Golden Shield Bakers Cookie And Pastry Enriched Unbleached Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Prote... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Protein Cranberry Almond Instant Oatmeal (8 2.18 Oz) 17.4 Ounce 8 Pack Bag In Box	62g	68.9	387	66.1	21.0	8.1	7.3	16.1
Gold Medal G... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Gold Medal Golden Shield Bakers Cookie And Pastry Enriched Unbleached Flour	100g	100.0	352	75.6	1.0	2.6	1.3	9.5

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