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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Habanero Pepper Jelly vs Squeezable Jelly, Concord Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Habanero Pep... Food 1 Food 1 • BRIMSTONE ORIGINALS, LLC Habanero Pepper Jelly	19g	28.0	263	73.7	73.7	—	—	—
Squeezable J... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Squeezable Jelly, Concord Grape	20g	26.0	250	65.0	40.0	—	—	—

Blueberry Preserves, Blueberry vs Sour Cherry Preserves

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Pr... Food 1 Food 1 • WEST VIRGINIA FRUIT & BERRY Blueberry Preserves	18g	26.0	278	72.2	66.7	—	—	—
Sour Cherry ... Food 2 Food 2 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Sour Cherry Preserves	28g	38.0	250	67.9	64.3	—	—	—

Raspberry Pepper Fruit Preserves, Raspberry Pepper vs Mint Jelly

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Raspberry Pepper Fruit Preserves	14g	22.0	357	78.6	71.4	—	—	—
Mint Jelly Food 2 Food 2 • VELA FARMS LLC Mint Jelly	17g	24.0	265	70.6	70.6	—	—	—

America's Northwest, Pepper Jelly, Jalapeno Lime, Jalapeno Lime vs Cherry Preserves

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
America's No... Food 1 Food 1 • COLUMBIA EMPIRE FARMS, INC. America's Northwest, Pepper Jelly, Jalapeno Lime, Jalapeno Lime	20g	24.0	225	60.0	60.0	—	—	—
Cherry Prese... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Cherry Preserves	20g	28.0	250	70.0	45.0	—	—	—

Blueberry Preserves, Blueberry vs Cherry Pure Jam, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Pr... Food 1 Food 1 • BLACKBERRY PATCH INC. Blueberry Preserves	20g	24.0	225	60.0	55.0	—	—	—
Cherry Pure ... Food 2 Food 2 Cherry Pure Jam, Cherry	20g	30.0	300	75.0	65.0	—	—	0.5

Peach Bourbon Cardamom Fruit Preserves, Peach Bourbon Cardamom vs Strawberry Flavored Jam, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Bourbo... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Peach Bourbon Cardamom Fruit Preserves	14g	22.0	357	78.6	71.4	—	—	—
Strawberry F... Food 2 Food 2 • ARON STREIT INC. Strawberry Flavored Jam	20g	28.0	250	70.0	65.0	—	—	—

Fruit Spread, Blueberry Lemon vs Apricot Delicious Fruit Preserve, Apricot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Spread... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Fruit Spread, Blueberry Lemon	18g	20.0	222	55.6	55.6	—	—	—
Apricot Deli... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCUTCHEON APPLE PRODUCTS, INC Apricot Delicious Fruit Preserve	19g	28.0	295	73.7	52.6	—	—	—

Pineapple Pepper Jelly, Pineapple Pepper vs Preserves, Apricot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pineapple Pepper Jelly	19g	24.0	263	63.2	63.2	—	—	—
Preserves, A... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Preserves, Apricot	19g	26.0	263	68.4	52.6	—	—	—

Strawberry Puree Infused Syrup vs 45% Fruit Raspberry Preserve, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry P... Food 1 Food 1 Strawberry Puree Infused Syrup	30g	48.0	333	80.0	76.7	—	—	—
45% Fruit Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • NEW FRONTIERS SALES & MARKETING LLC 45% Fruit Raspberry Preserve, Raspberry	28g	38.0	279	67.9	64.3	—	—	—

Strawberry Jelly Squeeze, Strawberry vs Jam, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry J... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Strawberry Jelly Squeeze	20g	34.0	250	85.0	45.0	—	—	—
Jam, Raspberry Food 2 Food 2 • GS1 IRELAND Jam, Raspberry	15g	20.0	267	66.7	66.7	—	—	—

Blueberry Preserve, Blueberry vs Spreadable Fruit, Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Pr... Food 1 Food 1 • PAS DE ROUGE INC Blueberry Preserve	20g	24.0	250	60.0	60.0	—	—	—
Spreadable F... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Spreadable Fruit, Orange	19g	22.0	237	57.9	52.6	—	—	—

Yuzu Premium Fruit Spread, Yuzu vs Fig Spread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yuzu Premium... Food 1 Food 1 • ST.COUSAIR OREGON ORCHARDS Yuzu Premium Fruit Spread	18g	20.0	222	55.6	50.0	—	—	—
Fig Spread Food 2 Food 2 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. Fig Spread	18g	20.0	222	55.6	50.0	—	—	—

Fig Spread vs Orange Marmalade Fruit Spread, Orange Marmalade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fig Spread Food 1 Food 1 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. Fig Spread	18g	20.0	222	55.6	50.0	—	—	—
Orange Marma... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Orange Marmalade Fruit Spread	19g	21.8	237	57.9	57.9	—	—	5.3

California Bittersweet Orange Marmalade, California Bittersweet Orange vs Raspberry Italian Fruit Spread, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California B... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. California Bittersweet Orange Marmalade	19g	24.0	263	63.2	63.2	—	—	—
Raspberry I... Food 2 Food 2 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Raspberry Italian Fruit Spread	20g	22.0	225	55.0	50.0	—	—	—

Strawberry Syrup, Strawberry vs Blackcurrant Jelly, Blackcurrant

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry S... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Strawberry Syrup	38g	54.0	263	71.1	68.4	—	—	—
Blackcurrant... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDROS S.A. Blackcurrant Jelly	20g	26.0	250	65.0	65.0	—	—	—

Jam vs Quince Jam

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jam Food 1 Food 1 • CHIVERS Jam	100g	100.0	264	65.4	—	2.2	0.1	0.4
Quince Jam Food 2 Food 2 • SANFORD GIDA TARIM _N_AAT TUR_ZM SAN. VE T_C. A._. Quince Jam	20g	26.0	265	65.0	65.0	—	—	—

Apricot Spread, Apricot vs Organic, Orange Marmalade, Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apricot Spread Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Apricot Spread	20g	20.0	225	50.0	50.0	—	—	—
Organic, Ora... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Orange Marmalade, Orange	20g	26.0	250	65.0	65.0	—	—	—

Strawberry Fruit Spread, Strawberry vs Predilecta Guava Paste, 17.64 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry F... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Strawberry Fruit Spread	20g	26.0	250	65.0	40.0	—	—	—
Predilecta G... Food 2 Food 2 • MAYRON'S GOODS, INC. Predilecta Guava Paste, 17.64 Oz	30g	50.0	350	86.7	70.0	3.3	—	—

Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry vs Blueberry Fruit Spread, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry J... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Strawberry Jelly	20g	26.0	250	65.0	60.0	—	—	—
Blueberry Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Blueberry Fruit Spread	19g	22.0	237	57.9	52.6	—	—	—

Harris Tetter, Jelly, Apple vs Jam Of Love, Pear Honey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harris Tette... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Tetter, Jelly, Apple	20g	26.0	250	65.0	50.0	—	—	—
Jam Of Love,... Food 2 Food 2 • BRITTANY RECORDS Jam Of Love, Pear Honey	19g	26.0	263	73.7	68.4	5.3	—	—

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