What are Smooth Ride food comparisons?

Smooth Ride 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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Yogurt (Plain) vs Ricotta Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yogurt (Plain) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Yogurt (Plain)	16.0	—	8.1	—	—	0.1	4.2
Ricotta Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ricotta Cheese	13.3	157	6.9	—	—	11.0	7.8

Honeydew Melon (Raw) vs Avocado (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honeydew Mel... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Honeydew Melon (Raw)	16.3	—	8.2	7.0	—	0.2	0.5
Avocado (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Avocado (Raw)	16.1	—	8.3	—	—	20.3	1.8

Grapefruit Juice vs Apricot (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grapefruit J... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Grapefruit Juice	18.2	—	9.1	7.1	—	0.3	0.6
Apricot (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Apricot (Raw)	17.4	—	10.2	6.3	1.5	0.4	1.0

Peach (Raw) vs Cranberry Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Peach (Raw)	17.2	42	10.1	8.4	1.5	0.3	0.9
Cranberry Juice Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cranberry Juice	14.5	—	7.3	3.4	—	0.3	—

Honeydew Melon (Raw) vs Cranberry Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honeydew Mel... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Honeydew Melon (Raw)	16.3	—	8.2	7.0	—	0.2	0.5
Cranberry Juice Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cranberry Juice	14.5	—	7.3	3.4	—	0.3	—

Orange Juice (Chilled) vs Strawberry (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Juice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Orange Juice (Chilled)	20.0	—	10.0	8.1	—	0.4	0.8
Strawberry (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Strawberry (Raw)	15.9	—	8.0	4.9	—	0.2	0.6

Strawberry (Raw) vs Honeydew Melon (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry (... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Strawberry (Raw)	15.9	—	8.0	4.9	—	0.2	0.6
Honeydew Mel... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Honeydew Melon (Raw)	16.3	—	8.2	7.0	—	0.2	0.5

Honeydew Melon (Raw) vs Orange Juice (Chilled)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honeydew Mel... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Honeydew Melon (Raw)	16.3	—	8.2	7.0	—	0.2	0.5
Orange Juice... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Orange Juice (Chilled)	20.0	—	10.0	8.1	—	0.4	0.8

Cranberry Juice vs Apricot (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cranberry Juice Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cranberry Juice	14.5	—	7.3	3.4	—	0.3	—
Apricot (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Apricot (Raw)	17.4	—	10.2	6.3	1.5	0.4	1.0

White Grapefruit Juice vs Grapefruit Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Grapef... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6
Grapefruit J... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Grapefruit Juice	18.2	—	9.1	7.1	—	0.3	0.6

Orange Juice (Chilled) vs Peach (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Juice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Orange Juice (Chilled)	20.0	—	10.0	8.1	—	0.4	0.8
Peach (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Peach (Raw)	17.2	42	10.1	8.4	1.5	0.3	0.9

Apricot (Raw) vs Orange Juice (Chilled)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apricot (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Apricot (Raw)	17.4	—	10.2	6.3	1.5	0.4	1.0
Orange Juice... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Orange Juice (Chilled)	20.0	—	10.0	8.1	—	0.4	0.8

Grapefruit Juice vs Honeydew Melon (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grapefruit J... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Grapefruit Juice	18.2	—	9.1	7.1	—	0.3	0.6
Honeydew Mel... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Honeydew Melon (Raw)	16.3	—	8.2	7.0	—	0.2	0.5

Strawberry (Raw) vs Grapefruit Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry (... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Strawberry (Raw)	15.9	—	8.0	4.9	—	0.2	0.6
Grapefruit J... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Grapefruit Juice	18.2	—	9.1	7.1	—	0.3	0.6

Honeydew Melon (Raw) vs Peach (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honeydew Mel... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Honeydew Melon (Raw)	16.3	—	8.2	7.0	—	0.2	0.5
Peach (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Peach (Raw)	17.2	42	10.1	8.4	1.5	0.3	0.9

White Grapefruit Juice vs Orange Juice (Chilled)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Grapef... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6
Orange Juice... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Orange Juice (Chilled)	20.0	—	10.0	8.1	—	0.4	0.8

White Grapefruit Juice vs Cranberry Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Grapef... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6
Cranberry Juice Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cranberry Juice	14.5	—	7.3	3.4	—	0.3	—

Honeydew Melon (Raw) vs White Grapefruit Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honeydew Mel... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Honeydew Melon (Raw)	16.3	—	8.2	7.0	—	0.2	0.5
White Grapef... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6

Avocado (Raw) vs Grapefruit Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Avocado (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Avocado (Raw)	16.1	—	8.3	—	—	20.3	1.8
Grapefruit J... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Grapefruit Juice	18.2	—	9.1	7.1	—	0.3	0.6

Grapefruit Juice vs Cranberry Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grapefruit J... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Grapefruit Juice	18.2	—	9.1	7.1	—	0.3	0.6
Cranberry Juice Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cranberry Juice	14.5	—	7.3	3.4	—	0.3	—

Smooth Ride Food Comparisons For Diabetics