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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Betty Crocker All Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend vs Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal Peach Almond 2.64 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Betty Crocke... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Betty Crocker All Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend	28g	44.4	345	80.6	—	0.6	0.5	4.6
Quaker Real ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. BRAND OWNER Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal Peach Almond 2.64 Oz	75g	89.0	373	69.3	25.3	8.0	9.3	9.3

Quaker Peaches & Cream Instant Oatmeal (10 1.23 Ounce) 12.3 Ounce 10 Count Paper Box vs Quaker Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon (10 1.09 Oz) 10.9 Ounce 10 Pack Packets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Peach... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Peaches & Cream Instant Oatmeal (10 1.23 Ounce) 12.3 Ounce 10 Count Paper Box	35g	47.8	382	76.2	33.2	6.0	6.4	8.0
Quaker Lower... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon (10 1.09 Oz) 10.9 Ounce 10 Pack Packets	31g	37.0	355	71.0	19.4	9.7	4.8	9.7

White Organic Sugar, White vs Palm Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. White Organic Sugar	100g	100.0	399	100.0	99.9	—	—	—
Palm Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • U. S. TRADING COMPANY Palm Sugar	19g	32.0	337	84.2	84.2	—	—	—

Organic Powdered Confectioners Sugar vs Organic Powdered Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Powd... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLESOME SWEETENERS, INC. Organic Powdered Confectioners Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Organic Powd... Food 2 Food 2 • TRADER JOE'S Organic Powdered Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Sugar Powdered vs Shoprite, Powdered Sugar Confectioners

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Su... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Pure Cane Sugar Powdered	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Shoprite, Po... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Powdered Sugar Confectioners	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—

Dulce De Panela vs Powdered Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dulce De Panela Food 1 Food 1 • BRAVO ENTERPRISES, INC. Dulce De Panela	28g	48.0	357	85.7	82.1	—	—	—
Powdered Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS TEETER Powdered Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Confectioners Powdered Pure & Natural vs Organic, Powdered Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Confectioner... Food 1 Food 1 • MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY Confectioners Powdered Pure & Natural	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Organic, Pow... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Powdered Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—

Maple Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal, Maple Brown Sugar vs Organic Cassava

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Brown ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Maple Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal	33g	41.0	364	72.7	18.2	9.1	4.6	9.1
Organic Cassava Food 2 Food 2 • MADHAVA HONEY, LTD. Organic Cassava	20g	30.0	300	75.0	50.0	—	—	—

Organic Powdered Cane Sugar vs Powdered Cane Sugar, Powdered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Powd... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Organic Powdered Cane Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Powdered Can... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Powdered Cane Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—

Sugar Powder Confectioner vs Confectioners Powdered Pure Cane Sugar With Cornstarch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sugar Powder... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Sugar Powder Confectioner	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Confectioner... Food 2 Food 2 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Confectioners Powdered Pure Cane Sugar With Cornstarch	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—

Pure Cane Sugar vs Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone, Piloncillo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • U.S. SUGAR COMPANY, INC. Pure Cane Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Piloncillo B... Food 2 Food 2 • BLAXTAR ESSENTIALS, INC. Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone	28g	54.0	388	95.2	77.6	—	—	—

Organic Powdered Confectioners Sugar vs Powdered Sugar, Powdered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Powd... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGS SUPER MARKETS INC Organic Powdered Confectioners Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Powdered Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Powdered Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—

White Organic Sugar, White vs Pure Powdered Sugar, Pure Powdered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. White Organic Sugar	100g	100.0	399	100.0	99.9	—	—	—
Pure Powdere... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Pure Powdered Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—

Jaggery Gur vs Light Brown Sugar Pouches, Light Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jaggery Gur Food 1 Food 1 • V PATEL & SONS INC Jaggery Gur	30g	53.2	367	88.7	88.0	—	—	—
Light Brown ... Food 2 Food 2 • IMPERIAL SUGAR COMPANY Light Brown Sugar Pouches	57g	100.0	386	98.3	96.5	—	—	—

White Organic Sugar, White vs Powdered Confectioners Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. White Organic Sugar	100g	100.0	399	100.0	99.9	—	—	—
Powdered Con... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Powdered Confectioners Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Powdered Sugar vs Powdered Confectioners Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Powd... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic Powdered Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Powdered Con... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Powdered Confectioners Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone, Piloncillo vs Cherry/Pineapple Glucose Melts, Cherry/Pineapple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Piloncillo B... Food 1 Food 1 • BLAXTAR ESSENTIALS, INC. Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone	28g	54.0	388	95.2	77.6	—	—	—
Cherry/Pinea... Food 2 Food 2 • SOS LIFE SCIENCES CORPORATION Cherry/Pineapple Glucose Melts	15g	30.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane 10 X Powdered Confectioners Sugar vs Fruta Whole Sugar Cane

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane 10... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Pure Cane 10 X Powdered Confectioners Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
Fruta Whole ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Fruta Whole Sugar Cane	142g	58.0	85	20.4	20.4	—	—	—

Confectioners Sugar vs 100% Natural Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Confectioner... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Confectioners Sugar	30g	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • NATSUCAR 100% Natural Cane Sugar	10g	20.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Full Spectrum Hemp 375 Mg Sugar vs Fast Acting Glucose Liquid, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Full Spectru... Food 1 Food 1 • GARDEN TRADITIONS, INC. Full Spectrum Hemp 375 Mg Sugar	12g	24.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Fast Acting ... Food 2 Food 2 • PERRIGO COMPANY Fast Acting Glucose Liquid, Grape	59g	30.0	102	25.4	25.4	—	—	—

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