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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Pepsi Cola Caffeine Free 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can vs Gatorade Thirst Quencher Fruit Punch (4 20 Fluid Ounce) 80 Fluid Ounce 4 Pack Plastic Bottles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepsi Cola C... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pepsi Cola Caffeine Free 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	507g	100.0	43	11.7	11.6	—	—	—
Gatorade Thi... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Thirst Quencher Fruit Punch (4 20 Fluid Ounce) 80 Fluid Ounce 4 Pack Plastic Bottles	600g	71.4	22	6.0	5.7	—	—	—

V8 Splash Beverage Carrot Orange vs Gatorade Fierce Blue Cherry Thirst Quencher 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
V8 Splash Be... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY V8 Splash Beverage Carrot Orange	240g	36.0	29	7.5	5.4	—	—	—
Gatorade Fie... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Fierce Blue Cherry Thirst Quencher 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle.	360g	44.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Gatorade Lemon Lime Thirst Quencher (8 20 Fluid Ounce) 160 Fluid Ounce 8 Pack Plastic Bottles vs Pepsi Wild Cherry Cola 7.5 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Lem... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Lemon Lime Thirst Quencher (8 20 Fluid Ounce) 160 Fluid Ounce 8 Pack Plastic Bottles	600g	73.4	23	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Pepsi Wild C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pepsi Wild Cherry Cola 7.5 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	225g	51.4	42	11.4	11.4	—	—	—

Gatorade Frost Rain Berry Thirst Quencher 28 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Gatorade Thirst Quencher Tropical Cooler 32 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Fro... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Frost Rain Berry Thirst Quencher 28 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	360g	43.2	23	6.0	5.8	—	—	—
Gatorade Thi... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Thirst Quencher Tropical Cooler 32 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	360g	43.3	24	6.0	5.8	—	—	—

Gatorade Recover Protein Shake Vanilla 11.16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs V8 Splash Beverage Cherry Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Rec... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Recover Protein Shake Vanilla 11.16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	330g	83.2	78	13.0	5.9	0.2	0.2	5.9
V8 Splash Be... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY V8 Splash Beverage Cherry Lime	240g	32.0	25	6.7	5.8	—	—	—

Gatorade Fierce Blue Cherry 28 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Tropicana Twister Orange Strawberry Banana Burst Juice Beverage 96 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Fie... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Fierce Blue Cherry 28 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	360g	44.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Tropicana Tw... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Tropicana Twister Orange Strawberry Banana Burst Juice Beverage 96 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	240g	55.4	51	11.5	10.8	—	—	0.1

Gatarode Fierce Green Apple Thirst Quencher 28 Fluid Ounce Bottle vs V8 Splash Smoothies Tropical Colada, 46 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatarode Fie... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatarode Fierce Green Apple Thirst Quencher 28 Fluid Ounce Bottle	507g	60.9	24	6.0	5.8	—	—	—
V8 Splash Sm... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY V8 Splash Smoothies Tropical Colada, 46 Oz.	240g	26.0	29	5.8	5.4	0.4	—	1.3

Coca Cola Bottle, 1.75 Liters vs Gatorade Fierce Grape Thirst Quencher (12 12 Fluid Ounce) 144 Fluid Ounce 12 Pack Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coca Cola Bo... Food 1 Food 1 • THE COCA-COLA COMPANY-0049000000016 Coca Cola Bottle, 1.75 Liters	360g	78.0	39	10.8	10.8	—	—	—
Gatorade Fie... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Fierce Grape Thirst Quencher (12 12 Fluid Ounce) 144 Fluid Ounce 12 Pack Plastic Bottle	360g	43.6	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Gatorade Prime Sports Fuel Drink Berry 4 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bag vs Gatorade Strawberry Lemonade Thirst Quncher 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Pri... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Prime Sports Fuel Drink Berry 4 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bag	120g	50.0	83	20.8	19.2	—	—	—
Gatorade Str... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Strawberry Lemonade Thirst Quncher 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle.	360g	43.6	23	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Gatorade Fierce Grape Thirst Quencher 64 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Fie... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Fierce Grape Thirst Quencher 64 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	360g	43.6	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Gatorade Fru... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher 24 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	360g	43.9	23	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Gatorade Frost Tropical Mango (8 20 Floz) 160 Fluid Ounce 8 Pk Plastic Bottle vs Quaker Strawberry Breakfast Shake (4 11.1 Fl Oz) 44.4 Fluid Ounce 4 Pack Plastic Bottles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Fro... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Frost Tropical Mango (8 20 Floz) 160 Fluid Ounce 8 Pk Plastic Bottle	600g	72.2	23	6.0	5.8	—	—	—
Quaker Straw... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Strawberry Breakfast Shake (4 11.1 Fl Oz) 44.4 Fluid Ounce 4 Pack Plastic Bottles	333g	51.6	60	9.6	6.0	1.8	1.4	3.0

Tampco Citrspnch 20 Oz Pl Bot vs Coca Cola Bottle, 24 Fl Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tampco Citrs... Food 1 Food 1 • TAMPICO BEVERAGES INC. Tampco Citrspnch 20 Oz Pl Bot	240g	26.0	21	5.4	5.0	—	—	—
Coca Cola Bo... Food 2 Food 2 • THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Coca Cola Bottle, 24 Fl Oz	360g	100.0	78	21.4	21.4	—	—	—

Gatorade Frost Tropical Mango (8 20 Floz) 160 Fluid Ounce 8 Pk Plastic Bottle vs Gatorade Thirst Quencher Fruit Punch 128 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Fro... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Frost Tropical Mango (8 20 Floz) 160 Fluid Ounce 8 Pk Plastic Bottle	600g	72.2	23	6.0	5.8	—	—	—
Gatorade Thi... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Thirst Quencher Fruit Punch 128 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	360g	43.9	23	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Mtn Dew Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Can vs Gatorade Fierce Melon Thirst Quencher 28 F Luid Ounce Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mtn Dew Soda... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Mtn Dew Soda 12 Fluid Ounce Can	360g	92.0	47	12.8	12.8	—	—	—
Gatorade Fie... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Fierce Melon Thirst Quencher 28 F Luid Ounce Bottle	360g	43.6	23	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Rockstar Energy Drink 24 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can vs Sobe Elixir Power Fruit Punch Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Bottle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rockstar Ene... Food 1 Food 1 • ROCKSTAR INTERNATIONAL Rockstar Energy Drink 24 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	240g	64.0	54	13.3	12.9	—	—	—
Sobe Elixir ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Sobe Elixir Power Fruit Punch Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Bottle	600g	100.0	42	10.8	10.5	—	—	—

Manzanita Sol Apple Flavored Soda 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Pepsi Cola 16 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Manzanita So... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Manzanita Sol Apple Flavored Soda 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	600g	100.0	35	9.2	9.2	—	—	—
Pepsi Cola 1... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pepsi Cola 16 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	480g	100.0	41	11.2	11.2	—	—	—

Gatorade Grape 12 Z8 Pk/1 vs Pepsi Wild Cherry Cola 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Grape 12 Z8 Pk/1	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Pepsi Wild C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pepsi Wild Cherry Cola 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	360g	82.2	42	11.4	11.4	—	—	—

Gatorade Recover Protein Shake Peanut Butter Chocolate 11.16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Mug Root Beer 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade Rec... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Gatorade Recover Protein Shake Peanut Butter Chocolate 11.16 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	330g	84.1	78	13.3	6.4	0.4	0.2	5.8
Mug Root Bee... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Mug Root Beer 12 Fluid Ounce Aluminum Can	360g	86.0	44	11.9	11.9	—	—	—

Tropicana Twister Lemonade 59 Fluid Ounce Paper Carton vs V8 Splash Orange Pineapple, 20 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropicana Tw... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Tropicana Twister Lemonade 59 Fluid Ounce Paper Carton	240g	59.7	49	12.4	11.9	—	—	0.1
V8 Splash Or... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY V8 Splash Orange Pineapple, 20 Oz.	591g	100.0	34	8.5	7.5	—	—	—

Tropicana Cranberry Juice Beverage 32 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle vs Starbucks Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade 8.4 Oz Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropicana Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Tropicana Cranberry Juice Beverage 32 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle	240g	60.9	59	12.7	13.4	—	—	0.1
Starbucks Re... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Starbucks Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade 8.4 Oz Can	252g	38.0	24	7.5	5.6	—	—	—

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