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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Mixed Fruit Preserves vs Setter Mountain, Spicy Apple Jelly

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mixed Fruit ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mixed Fruit Preserves	19g	26.0	263	68.4	63.2	—	—	—
Setter Mount... Food 2 Food 2 • IL LABORATORIO DEL GELATO Setter Mountain, Spicy Apple Jelly	15g	20.0	267	66.7	60.0	—	—	—

Blood Orange Marmalade vs Blackberry Sauce, Blackberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blood Orange... Food 1 Food 1 • STONEWALL KITCHEN LTD. Blood Orange Marmalade	19g	22.0	237	57.9	57.9	—	—	—
Blackberry S... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Blackberry Sauce	30g	38.0	267	63.3	63.3	—	—	—

Jell Dessert, Peach vs Black Currant Jelly

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jell Dessert... Food 1 Food 1 • STITCH GOLF HOLDINGS INC. Jell Dessert, Peach	125g	42.0	68	16.8	16.0	—	—	—
Black Curran... Food 2 Food 2 • HUNTER & HILSBERG GMBH Black Currant Jelly	16g	26.0	312	81.3	75.0	—	—	—

Rose's, Lime Fine Cut Marmalade vs Pineapple Mango Habanero Jam, Pineapple Mango Habanero

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rose's, Lime... Food 1 Food 1 • LBB IMPORTS, LLC Rose's, Lime Fine Cut Marmalade	100g	100.0	265	65.9	53.8	—	—	0.1
Pineapple Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • WHITEFORD TOOL COMPANY LLC Pineapple Mango Habanero Jam	20g	24.0	225	60.0	55.0	—	—	—

Raspberry Jam, Raspberry vs White Rose, Strawberry Preserves

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry Jam Food 1 Food 1 • ROYCE APPAREL INC. Raspberry Jam	20g	26.0	275	70.0	20.0	5.0	—	0.5
White Rose, ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHITE ROSE FOOD CORP. White Rose, Strawberry Preserves	20g	26.0	250	65.0	45.0	—	—	—

Goya, Quince Membrillo vs Black Currant Jelly

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya, Quince... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Quince Membrillo	28g	40.0	321	75.0	28.6	3.6	—	—
Black Curran... Food 2 Food 2 • WILKIN & SONS LIMITED Black Currant Jelly	20g	26.0	270	65.0	65.0	—	—	—

Squeeze Concord Grape Jelly vs Wild Blueberry Fruit Spread, Wild Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Squeeze Conc... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Squeeze Concord Grape Jelly	20g	26.0	250	65.0	40.0	—	—	—
Wild Blueber... Food 2 Food 2 • ADOLF DARBO LTD. Wild Blueberry Fruit Spread	20g	22.0	225	55.0	55.0	—	—	—

Dundee Orange Marmalade, Dundee Orange vs Tamarind Pulp With Chilli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dundee Orang... Food 1 Food 1 Dundee Orange Marmalade, Dundee Orange	20g	26.0	300	65.0	60.0	—	—	—
Tamarind Pul... Food 2 Food 2 • HUMIDITY Tamarind Pulp With Chilli	60g	69.8	248	58.3	44.3	—	1.1	0.5

Fruit Punch Jel, Fruit Punch vs Peach & Ginger Fruit Spread, Peach & Ginger

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Punch Jel Food 1 Food 1 • LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Fruit Punch Jel	21g	40.0	376	94.1	94.1	—	—	—
Peach & Ging... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Peach & Ginger Fruit Spread	18g	20.0	222	55.6	55.6	—	—	—

Oregon Red Raspberry vs Organic Concord Grape Fruit Spread, Concord Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oregon Red R... Food 1 Food 1 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Oregon Red Raspberry	19g	24.0	263	63.2	63.2	—	—	—
Organic Conc... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Organic Concord Grape Fruit Spread, Concord Grape	19g	22.0	237	57.9	52.6	—	—	—

Jam Of Love, Blueberry vs Pamana, Almond Flavor Jelly, Agar Dessert Mix Fruit Dressing, Almond, Almond

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jam Of Love,... Food 1 Food 1 • BRITTANY RECORDS Jam Of Love, Blueberry	19g	28.0	316	73.7	73.7	—	—	—
Pamana, Almo... Food 2 Food 2 • FORTUNE COMMERCIAL CORP Pamana, Almond Flavor Jelly, Agar Dessert Mix Fruit Dressing, Almond, Almond	20g	33.5	425	85.0	80.0	—	10.0	—

Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry Preserves, Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry vs Cherry Limeade Fruit Brew K Cup Pods, Cherry Limeade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry, B... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry Preserves, Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry	19g	24.0	263	63.2	63.2	—	—	—
Cherry Limea... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Cherry Limeade Fruit Brew K Cup Pods	21g	42.0	381	100.0	85.7	—	—	—

Forest Fruit Preserves vs Pepper Jelly, Mango

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Forest Fruit... Food 1 Food 1 • ZENTIS FOOD SOLUTIONS NORTH AMERICA LLC Forest Fruit Preserves	20g	24.0	250	65.0	60.0	5.0	—	—
Pepper Jelly... Food 2 Food 2 • WISHAM JELLIES Pepper Jelly, Mango	15g	22.0	267	73.3	66.7	—	—	—

Concord Grape Jelly Sweetened With Grape Juice Concentrate, Concord Grape vs Danish Choice, Apricot Preserve

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Concord Grap... Food 1 Food 1 • FOODTOWN, INC. Concord Grape Jelly Sweetened With Grape Juice Concentrate	20g	24.0	250	60.0	40.0	—	—	—
Danish Choic... Food 2 Food 2 • KELSEN GROUP A/S Danish Choice, Apricot Preserve	19g	23.8	263	63.2	63.2	—	—	5.3

Greek Preserve, Strawberry & Chocolate vs Blackburn's, Jelly, Grape, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Preser... Food 1 Food 1 • TASSOS ENTERPRISES LLC Greek Preserve, Strawberry & Chocolate	20g	25.5	300	65.0	65.0	1.2	—	—
Blackburn's,... Food 2 Food 2 • T. J. BLACKBURN SYRUP WORKS, INC. Blackburn's, Jelly, Grape, Grape	20g	26.0	250	65.0	50.0	—	—	—

Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry Fruit Spread, Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry vs Cherry Blueberry Fruit Spread, Cherry Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry, B... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry Fruit Spread, Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackberry	20g	21.5	250	55.0	55.0	1.2	—	—
Cherry Blueb... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Cherry Blueberry Fruit Spread	19g	22.0	211	57.9	52.6	—	—	—

Mint Jelly With Leaves vs Red Peppers Bittersweet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mint Jelly W... Food 1 Food 1 • A.M. BRASWELL, JR. FOOD CO. INC. Mint Jelly With Leaves	14g	20.0	286	71.4	64.3	—	—	—
Red Peppers ... Food 2 Food 2 • DESPENSA LA NUESTRA Red Peppers Bittersweet	100g	79.8	170	40.0	40.0	—	0.5	0.8

Braswell's Fig Preserve, 11.5 Oz vs Pure Seedless Black Raspberry Preserves, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Braswell's F... Food 1 Food 1 • A.M. BRASWELL, JR. FOOD CO. INC. Braswell's Fig Preserve, 11.5 Oz	20g	26.0	250	65.0	65.0	—	—	—
Pure Seedles... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Pure Seedless Black Raspberry Preserves, Raspberry	20g	26.0	250	65.0	50.0	—	—	—

Champagne Raspberry Preserves vs Kinneret Dates, Haroset

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Champagne Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY Champagne Raspberry Preserves	24g	30.0	250	62.5	62.5	—	—	—
Kinneret Dat... Food 2 Food 2 • JADA FOODS LLC Kinneret Dates, Haroset	19g	25.6	300	73.7	68.4	5.3	2.1	5.3

Danish Choice, Raspberry Preserve vs Lingonberry Premium Preserves, Lingonberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Danish Choic... Food 1 Food 1 • KELSEN GROUP A/S Danish Choice, Raspberry Preserve	19g	23.8	263	63.2	63.2	—	—	5.3
Lingonberry ... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL DELICACIES INC. Lingonberry Premium Preserves	20g	20.0	200	50.0	50.0	—	—	—

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