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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Crackers, Mozzarella Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Pepperoni Made With Pork And Chicken, Pepperoni & Mozzarella vs Creamy Fontina Cheese With Genoa Salami & Black Pepper Artisan Crackers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crackers, Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Crackers, Mozzarella Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Pepperoni Made With Pork And Chicken, Pepperoni & Mozzarella	36g	24.0	444	36.1	5.6	—	25.0	19.4
Creamy Fonti... Food 2 Food 2 • ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC. Creamy Fontina Cheese With Genoa Salami & Black Pepper Artisan Crackers	60g	20.2	383	18.3	1.7	—	23.3	23.3

Sweet Red Sliced Apples, Cheese & Pretzel Snackers, Sweet Red vs Natural Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Dark Chocolate Chunks & Banana Crisps Craveable Snacker, Natural Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Dark Chocolate Chunks & Banana Crisps

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Red Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Sweet Red Sliced Apples, Cheese & Pretzel Snackers	135g	52.7	185	22.2	7.4	2.2	7.4	6.7
Natural Mont... Food 2 Food 2 • GREAT LAKES CHEESE CO., INC. Natural Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Dark Chocolate Chunks & Banana Crisps Craveable Snacker, Natural Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Dark Chocolate Chunks & Banana Crisps	42g	26.2	405	35.7	28.6	2.4	23.8	14.3

Prosciutto, Provolone Cheese & Taralli Bread, Prosciutto, Provolone Cheese & Taralli vs Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Cheddar Cheese And Wheat Crackers, Oven Roasted Turkey, Cheddar, Wheat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Prosciutto, ... Food 1 Food 1 • DANIELE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Prosciutto, Provolone Cheese & Taralli Bread, Prosciutto, Provolone Cheese & Taralli	85g	37.3	365	24.7	4.7	1.2	17.7	20.0
Oven Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Cheddar Cheese And Wheat Crackers, Oven Roasted Turkey, Cheddar, Wheat	78g	26.3	282	19.2	2.6	1.3	15.4	18.0

Edamame Kale Dip & Plantain Chips vs Caramel Apple & Cheese Apples, Low Fat Caramel Dip, Cheddar Cheese Snack Pack, Caramel Apple & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Edamame Kale... Food 1 Food 1 • THE ALLSTONE COMPANY L.L.C. Edamame Kale Dip & Plantain Chips	120g	92.6	325	44.2	23.3	4.2	14.2	6.7
Caramel Appl... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Caramel Apple & Cheese Apples, Low Fat Caramel Dip, Cheddar Cheese Snack Pack	113g	53.2	142	25.7	20.4	1.8	4.0	3.5

Minimeals2 Go Avocado Toast vs Italian Snack, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Minimeals2 G... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIQ VENDING, LLC. Minimeals2 Go Avocado Toast	191g	45.1	136	14.1	3.7	2.1	6.8	4.7
Italian Snac... Food 2 Food 2 • FRATELLI BERETTA, USA, INC. Italian Snack, Original	56g	26.0	388	26.5	1.8	1.8	21.2	19.4

Greek Style Wheat Berry Barley vs Smoky Apple Crisp Smoked Medium Cheddar Cheese, Apple Spread & Olive Oil Crackers, Smoky Apple Crisp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. Greek Style Wheat Berry Barley	139g	43.2	151	19.4	2.2	3.6	6.5	3.6
Smoky Apple ... Food 2 Food 2 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Smoky Apple Crisp Smoked Medium Cheddar Cheese, Apple Spread & Olive Oil Crackers	68g	36.1	324	29.4	11.8	1.5	17.7	11.8

Snacked! Cheddar Cheese Cubes Mini Graham Cookies, Cheddar Cheese Cubes vs Apples With Caramel Dip And Pretzels

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snacked! Che... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Snacked! Cheddar Cheese Cubes Mini Graham Cookies, Cheddar Cheese Cubes	45g	20.7	311	26.7	8.9	2.2	15.6	17.8
Apples With ... Food 2 Food 2 • COUNTRY FRESH INC. Apples With Caramel Dip And Pretzels	44g	35.5	227	43.2	22.7	2.3	5.7	2.3

Natural Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Milk Chocolate Chunks, Raspberry Flavored Dried Cranberries & Graham Cracker Bites Craveable Snacker, Natural Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Milk Chocolate Chunks, Raspberry Flavored Dried Cranberries & Graham Cracker Bites vs Snacked! Cheddar Cheese Cubes Mini Graham Cookies, Cheddar Cheese Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Shar... Food 1 Food 1 • GREAT LAKES CHEESE CO., INC. Natural Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Milk Chocolate Chunks, Raspberry Flavored Dried Cranberries & Graham Cracker Bites Craveable Snacker, Natural Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Milk Chocolate Chunks, Raspberry Flavored Dried Cranberries & Graham Cracker Bites	42g	28.1	405	38.1	26.2	2.4	23.8	14.3
Snacked! Che... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Snacked! Cheddar Cheese Cubes Mini Graham Cookies, Cheddar Cheese Cubes	45g	20.7	311	26.7	8.9	2.2	15.6	17.8

Pepperoni Snack Tray, Pepperoni vs Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Crackers, Sweet Apple Slices Snack Medley, Cheddar Cheese, Sweet Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepperoni Sn... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Pepperoni Snack Tray	166g	20.1	404	6.6	0.6	—	32.5	19.9
Cheddar Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • CRUNCH PAK HOLDING COMPANY, LLC Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Crackers, Sweet Apple Slices Snack Medley, Cheddar Cheese, Sweet Apple	76g	25.3	184	18.4	6.6	1.3	10.5	6.6

Ham Cheddar Sandwich Salad Combo vs Beef, Cheddar & Crackers Beef Sausage Snack Bites, Cheddar Cheeses, Crostini Crackers & Honey Mustard Dip, Beef, Cheddar & Crackers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham Cheddar ... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHWARTZ BROTHERS BAKERY Ham Cheddar Sandwich Salad Combo	150g	38.8	160	15.3	3.3	2.0	7.3	10.0
Beef, Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY FRESH FOODS, LLC Beef, Cheddar & Crackers Beef Sausage Snack Bites, Cheddar Cheeses, Crostini Crackers & Honey Mustard Dip, Beef, Cheddar & Crackers	150g	47.9	407	18.0	5.3	0.7	30.7	15.3

Lunchables, Turkey & American Cracker Stackers vs Strawberry Yogurt & Chocolate Chip Cookies Snack Pack, Strawberry Yogurt & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lunchables, ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Lunchables, Turkey & American Cracker Stackers	96g	68.8	344	38.5	17.7	1.0	16.7	10.4
Strawberry Y... Food 2 Food 2 • STONYFIELD FARM INC Strawberry Yogurt & Chocolate Chip Cookies Snack Pack	68g	39.3	176	30.9	14.7	1.5	4.4	4.4

Lunch Bundle, Real Fruit And Vegetables Superfood Energizer vs Monterey Jack Natural Cheese, Dried Cranberries & Dark Chocolate Covered Peanuts Snacks, Monterey Jack Natural Cheese, Dried Cranberries & Dark Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lunch Bundle... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL CONCEPTS & DESIGN Lunch Bundle, Real Fruit And Vegetables Superfood Energizer	126g	100.0	413	58.7	14.3	6.3	15.1	14.3
Monterey Jac... Food 2 Food 2 • SARGENTO FOODS INC Monterey Jack Natural Cheese, Dried Cranberries & Dark Chocolate Covered Peanuts Snacks, Monterey Jack Natural Cheese, Dried Cranberries & Dark Chocolate	43g	22.5	395	32.6	23.3	4.7	23.3	14.0

Original Flavored Ready To Drink Meal, Original vs Protein 25 G, Calorie 190, Fiber 4 G, Caffeine 0 Mg Lean Shake + Slimvance Powder, Vanilla Caramel, Vanilla Caramel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Fla... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSA FOODS, INC. Original Flavored Ready To Drink Meal	414g	67.0	97	8.9	0.2	0.7	5.8	4.8
Protein 25 G... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS, INC Protein 25 G, Calorie 190, Fiber 4 G, Caffeine 0 Mg Lean Shake + Slimvance Powder, Vanilla Caramel, Vanilla Caramel	54g	27.0	352	35.2	5.6	7.4	5.6	46.3

Original Powdered Food, Original vs Complete Meal + Synbiotic Gut Support Meal Replacement Shake Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Pow... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSA FOODS, INC. Original Powdered Food	60g	44.3	450	46.7	16.7	6.7	21.7	21.7
Complete Mea... Food 2 Food 2 • ORGAIN, INC. Complete Meal + Synbiotic Gut Support Meal Replacement Shake Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge	70g	29.2	357	42.9	8.6	20.0	11.4	35.7

Slim Supreme, Chocolate Shake Mix, Chocolate vs Cacao Complete Meal, Cacao

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Slim Supreme... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Slim Supreme, Chocolate Shake Mix, Chocolate	26g	30.8	423	69.2	38.5	7.7	15.4	7.7
Cacao Comple... Food 2 Food 2 • ROSA FOODS, INC. Cacao Complete Meal	414g	67.1	97	8.9	2.2	0.7	5.1	4.8

Chocolate Flavored Meal Muscle Food Protein Powder, Chocolate vs Ready To Drink Meal, Cafe Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIVERSAL LABORATORIES INC. Chocolate Flavored Meal Muscle Food Protein Powder	122g	79.8	410	39.3	12.3	3.3	11.5	37.7
Ready To Dri... Food 2 Food 2 • ROSA FOODS, INC. Ready To Drink Meal, Cafe Vanilla	330g	49.2	97	8.2	2.4	0.6	5.2	4.9

Creamy Chocolate Flavored Ready To Drink Meal, Creamy Chocolate vs Mint Chocolate Flavored Drink Meal, Mint Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Choco... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSA FOODS, INC. Creamy Chocolate Flavored Ready To Drink Meal	414g	65.0	97	8.7	0.2	0.7	5.8	4.8
Mint Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • ROSA FOODS, INC. Mint Chocolate Flavored Drink Meal	414g	65.0	97	8.7	0.2	0.7	5.8	4.8

Raw Organic Shake & Meal Replacement Powder, Lightly Sweet No Stevia, Lightly Sweet No Stevia vs Lean Shake 25, Irish Creme, Irish Creme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raw Organic ... Food 1 Food 1 • GARDEN OF LIFE, INC. Raw Organic Shake & Meal Replacement Powder, Lightly Sweet No Stevia, Lightly Sweet No Stevia	37g	21.2	378	37.8	13.5	5.4	5.4	54.1
Lean Shake 2... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS, INC Lean Shake 25, Irish Creme, Irish Creme	52g	19.7	346	36.5	5.8	15.4	4.8	48.1

Rich Chocolate Shake, Rich Chocolate vs Organic Complete Plant Based Protein 25 G Meal Replacement Powder, Chocolate, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rich Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • GLUCERNA Rich Chocolate Shake	237g	23.6	76	6.8	1.7	1.7	3.8	4.2
Organic Comp... Food 2 Food 2 • ORGAIN, INC. Organic Complete Plant Based Protein 25 G Meal Replacement Powder, Chocolate, Chocolate	70g	36.4	357	42.9	8.6	14.3	11.4	35.7

Meal Replacement Protein Powder, Extreme Chocolate vs Calories 120, High In Protein 12 G Meal Replacement Shake Mix, Chocolate, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meal Replace... Food 1 Food 1 • REXALL SUNDOWN, INC. Meal Replacement Protein Powder, Extreme Chocolate	72g	26.8	347	25.0	2.8	4.2	4.2	50.0
Calories 120... Food 2 Food 2 • HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCES CORPORATION Calories 120, High In Protein 12 G Meal Replacement Shake Mix, Chocolate, Chocolate	33g	22.0	364	42.4	33.3	6.1	6.1	36.4

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