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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Cranberry Juice vs Strawberry (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	—
Strawberry (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Strawberry (Raw)	15.9	—	8.0	4.9	—	0.2	0.6

Strawberry (Raw) vs Peach (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
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 Strawberry (Raw)

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
Strawberry (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Strawberry (Raw)	15.9	—	8.0	4.9	—	0.2	0.6

Grapefruit Juice vs Peach (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
Peach (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Peach (Raw)	17.2	42	10.1	8.4	1.5	0.3	0.9

Great Northern Bean vs Hummus

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Northe... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Great Northern Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.7
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Hummus vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hummus Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.2	1.5	24.4

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.5	24.1
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.0	25.5
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Dark Red Kidney Bean vs Hummus

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Red Kid... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dark Red Kidney Bean	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	25.9
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Hummus vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hummus Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.1	25.6

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.1	1.2	23.7
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.6
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.2	24.4
Hummus Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Hummus	18.2	229	14.9	0.3	5.4	17.1	7.4

Flaxseed (Ground) vs Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flaxseed (Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Flaxseed (Ground)	20.4	—	34.4	—	23.1	37.3	18.0
Pumpkin Seed... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)	23.9	—	18.7	—	5.1	40.0	29.9

Almond Butter vs Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Butter Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Almond Butter	20.3	—	21.2	—	9.7	53.0	20.8
Pumpkin Seed... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)	23.9	—	18.7	—	5.1	40.0	29.9

Almond Butter vs Flaxseed (Ground)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Butter Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Almond Butter	20.3	—	21.2	—	9.7	53.0	20.8
Flaxseed (Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Flaxseed (Ground)	20.4	—	34.4	—	23.1	37.3	18.0

White Onion (Raw) vs Red Cabbage Head (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Onion ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Onion (Raw)	12.9	35	7.7	5.8	1.2	0.1	0.9
Red Cabbage ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Red Cabbage Head (Raw)	13.5	—	6.8	—	—	0.2	1.2

Green Cabbage Head (Raw) vs White Onion (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Cabbag... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Green Cabbage Head (Raw)	12.7	—	6.4	—	—	0.2	1.0
White Onion ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Onion (Raw)	12.9	35	7.7	5.8	1.2	0.1	0.9

Red Onion (Raw) vs Acorn Squash (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Onion (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9
Acorn Squash... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Acorn Squash (Raw)	15.6	—	10.5	—	2.6	0.2	1.3

Tomato Puree vs Green Cabbage Head (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Puree Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato Puree	12.1	—	8.0	4.3	2.0	0.3	1.6
Green Cabbag... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Green Cabbage Head (Raw)	12.7	—	6.4	—	—	0.2	1.0

Smooth Ride Food Comparisons For Diabetics

Cranberry Juice vs Strawberry (Raw)

Strawberry (Raw) vs Peach (Raw)

White Grapefruit Juice vs Strawberry (Raw)

Grapefruit Juice vs Peach (Raw)

Great Northern Bean vs Hummus

Hummus vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Dark Red Kidney Bean vs Hummus

Hummus vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Dry Beans Food Product vs Hummus

Flaxseed (Ground) vs Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)

Almond Butter vs Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)

Almond Butter vs Flaxseed (Ground)

White Onion (Raw) vs Red Cabbage Head (Raw)

Green Cabbage Head (Raw) vs White Onion (Raw)

Red Onion (Raw) vs Acorn Squash (Raw)

Tomato Puree vs Green Cabbage Head (Raw)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Smooth Ride food comparisons?

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Can I create my own food comparisons?

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?