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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Chef Boyardee Cheeseburger Maxx Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Cheeseburger Maxx Pasta, 7.25 Oz	205g	47.5	73	13.2	3.4	1.5	0.7	3.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz	198g	47.4	101	13.1	2.5	1.0	3.5	3.5

Pasta Roni Butter & Garlic 4.7 Ounce Paper Box vs Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni B... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Butter & Garlic 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	69.6	344	67.2	3.2	3.1	3.8	12.5
Banquet Spag... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz	374g	72.4	115	11.8	2.9	1.9	4.8	5.9

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, 40 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, 40 Oz.	249g	51.5	80	10.8	2.0	0.4	2.8	2.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	212g	49.6	104	12.7	4.3	0.9	4.3	3.3

Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Iqf Frozen Bulk Roll Up vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna, Che... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Iqf Frozen Bulk Roll Up	102g	44.8	166	24.5	3.9	2.0	2.5	10.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Ravioli, 15 Oz	246g	59.7	69	13.4	2.4	1.2	0.6	2.4

Chef Boyardee Chili Macaroni, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chili Macaroni, 15 Oz	250g	45.3	108	10.4	1.6	1.2	5.6	3.6
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables, 7.5 Oz	205g	55.3	98	15.1	3.4	1.5	2.4	3.4

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 15 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz	205g	53.2	112	13.7	1.0	0.5	4.9	2.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 15 Oz.	425g	90.9	82	11.3	1.9	0.5	3.1	2.4

Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner vs Chef Boyardee Paw Patrol Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce, 7.5 Oz. Microwavable Bowl, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner	369g	93.7	138	15.2	1.4	2.2	5.7	6.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Paw Patrol Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce, 7.5 Oz. Microwavable Bowl, 7.5 Oz	212g	63.6	75	15.6	4.7	0.5	0.5	1.9

Marie Callenders Meat Lasagna Meal To Share, Party Size Frozen Meal, 90 Oz vs Beef Ravioli Chef Special, #10 Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callenders Meat Lasagna Meal To Share, Party Size Frozen Meal, 90 Oz	227g	43.4	106	10.1	1.8	0.4	4.9	5.3
Beef Ravioli... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli Chef Special, #10 Can	255g	67.4	86	14.1	2.0	0.8	2.4	2.4

Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice vs Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Plain

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian C... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	269g	77.5	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1
Marzetti Fro... Food 2 Food 2 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Plain	140g	85.5	214	31.7	1.1	0.3	4.8	9.7

Hot Meal Break Macaroni And Cheese With Carrots vs Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Meal Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Hot Meal Break Macaroni And Cheese With Carrots	241g	58.5	133	14.1	2.5	1.7	5.0	7.5
Pasta Roni C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box	56g	68.8	338	66.8	2.9	3.4	3.3	12.8

Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni S... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	67.1	359	65.1	4.8	3.1	6.7	12.0
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz	234g	47.3	81	11.1	1.3	0.9	2.6	3.4

Chef Boyardee Chicken Marinara Pasta, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Marinara Pasta, 15 Oz	255g	55.5	67	12.2	3.1	1.2	0.8	2.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz	247g	57.3	105	13.0	3.6	1.2	4.5	3.6

Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch vs Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nestle Profe... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch	268g	80.5	142	16.0	1.5	0.7	6.0	6.0
Vegetarian C... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	269g	77.5	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz vs Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz	244g	59.6	94	13.9	2.1	1.6	2.9	2.9
Lachoy Chow ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz	28g	32.4	464	67.9	—	7.1	17.9	10.7

Rice Noodles, 24 Oz vs Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Noodles... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Rice Noodles, 24 Oz	28g	38.6	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1
Banquet Mega... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.	368g	100.0	133	16.3	1.1	0.5	4.9	6.8

Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	264g	72.1	140	14.8	1.9	0.8	6.1	6.4
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	269g	81.2	100	16.0	4.8	0.7	1.5	5.2

Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner vs Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner	369g	93.7	138	15.2	1.4	2.2	5.7	6.8
Libbys Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	246g	55.5	89	12.6	2.0	1.2	2.9	2.9

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box vs Rice Noodles, 24 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni A... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	64.2	362	63.0	4.3	3.4	7.7	12.7
Rice Noodles... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Rice Noodles, 24 Oz	28g	38.6	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1

Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup vs Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna, Tur... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	123g	44.3	203	20.3	—	1.6	7.3	13.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz	253g	49.4	83	11.5	2.8	1.6	2.4	3.6

Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Italian Sausage Ravioli, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	260g	65.5	92	14.6	3.9	1.9	2.3	3.5
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Spaghetti Rings And Meatballs Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	212g	49.6	104	12.7	4.3	0.9	4.3	3.3

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