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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Southwestern Bean Salad, Southwestern vs Steakhouse Recipe An Authentic Blend Of Beans And Brown Sugar Simmered In A Robust Steak Sauce Grillin' Beans, Steakhouse Recipe

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwestern... Food 1 Food 1 • SENECA FOODS CORPORATION Southwestern Bean Salad	125g	29.6	104	15.2	1.6	3.2	3.6	4.0
Steakhouse R... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Steakhouse Recipe An Authentic Blend Of Beans And Brown Sugar Simmered In A Robust Steak Sauce Grillin' Beans	130g	67.4	146	30.0	14.6	3.8	0.4	5.4

Baja Black Beans With Onion, Sea Salt And Avocado Oil, Baja Black vs Lentil Organic Beans, Lentil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baja Black B... Food 1 Food 1 • VIVO TRIBE LLC Baja Black Beans With Onion, Sea Salt And Avocado Oil	130g	29.7	92	15.4	0.8	3.8	1.5	5.4
Lentil Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Lentil Organic Beans	130g	17.9	77	13.9	0.8	6.9	—	6.2

Premium Small White Beans vs Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Red Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Smal... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Premium Small White Beans	130g	43.4	115	21.5	—	4.6	—	6.9
Glory Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCALL FARMS INC Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Red Beans	130g	25.9	77	13.9	—	3.8	1.2	3.9

Refried Pinto Beans, Traditional vs Rojo Beans, Chipotle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Refried Pint... Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC FOODS OF OREGON, INC. Refried Pinto Beans, Traditional	126g	31.6	103	16.7	0.8	4.0	1.6	4.8
Rojo Beans, ... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Rojo Beans, Chipotle	130g	33.7	92	16.9	2.3	3.8	0.4	5.4

Butter Premium Beans, Butter vs Homestyle Baked Beans, Rich Barbeque

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Premi... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Butter Premium Beans	125g	23.8	80	13.6	0.8	4.0	0.4	4.8
Homestyle Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Homestyle Baked Beans, Rich Barbeque	100g	41.6	120	25.0	15.0	4.0	1.0	4.0

Borracho Beans vs Vegetarian Chili Beans, Vegetarian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Borracho Beans Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Borracho Beans	130g	21.7	77	11.5	0.8	3.1	1.2	3.9
Vegetarian C... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Vegetarian Chili Beans	130g	31.8	92	16.2	1.5	3.8	0.4	5.4

Seasoned Sicilian Style Cannellini Beans With Garlic, Rosemary & Sage, Seasoned Sicilian Style Cannellini vs Brown Sugar & Bacon Baked Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Sic... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Seasoned Sicilian Style Cannellini Beans With Garlic, Rosemary & Sage	130g	25.5	92	16.2	0.8	6.2	1.2	6.2
Brown Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Brown Sugar & Bacon Baked Beans	130g	45.5	115	23.1	8.5	5.4	0.8	4.6

Low Sodium Black Beans vs Light Red Kidney Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium B... Food 1 Food 1 • HARMONS INC Low Sodium Black Beans	130g	29.8	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	—	5.4
Light Red Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • LA PREFERIDA Light Red Kidney Beans	130g	27.6	92	16.2	0.8	5.4	0.8	6.2

Roundy's, Organics, Chili Beans, In Mild Sauce vs Red Small Beans, Red

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roundy's, Or... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Organics, Chili Beans, In Mild Sauce	130g	31.8	92	16.2	0.8	3.8	0.4	5.4
Red Small Beans Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Red Small Beans	130g	25.9	77	13.9	—	3.8	—	4.6

Baked Beans, Brown Sugar vs Fat Free Refried Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baked Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Baked Beans, Brown Sugar	130g	61.4	138	29.2	16.2	5.4	0.4	4.6
Fat Free Ref... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Fat Free Refried Beans	130g	33.7	92	16.9	0.8	3.8	—	5.4

Great Northern Beans, Great Northern vs Organic Beans Vegetarian Baked Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Northe... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Great Northern Beans	128g	23.7	86	14.8	0.8	5.5	0.4	4.7
Organic Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Organic Beans Vegetarian Baked Beans	130g	41.8	100	20.0	7.7	3.8	0.8	3.9

Refried Beans With Jalapeno, Jalapeno vs White Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Refried Bean... Food 1 Food 1 • AMIGOS FOOD COMPANY INC Refried Beans With Jalapeno, Jalapeno	130g	33.7	108	16.9	0.8	3.8	1.9	5.4
White Beans Food 2 Food 2 • PASTIFICIO ATTILIO MASTROMAURO GRANORO SRL White Beans	100g	5.2	58	7.5	—	4.9	0.2	4.0

Trappey's, Kidney Beans, Jalapeno, Jalapeno vs Pinto Beans In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Trappey's, K... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Trappey's, Kidney Beans, Jalapeno, Jalapeno	129g	37.5	109	20.9	—	6.2	0.4	6.2
Pinto Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • FURMAN FOODS, INC. Pinto Beans In Brine	120g	25.6	100	17.5	1.7	6.7	—	5.8

Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas, Garbanzo vs Black Bean Fiesta In A Mild Chipotle Sauce With Corn And Peppers Savory Beans, Black Bean Fiesta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garbanzo Bea... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas	35g	28.6	343	62.9	2.9	20.0	—	22.9
Black Bean F... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Black Bean Fiesta In A Mild Chipotle Sauce With Corn And Peppers Savory Beans	130g	33.7	92	16.9	1.5	3.8	0.8	5.4

Pinto Organic Fat Free Refried Beans, Pinto vs Chickpeas, Ceci Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Pinto Organic Fat Free Refried Beans	130g	25.7	77	13.1	0.8	3.1	—	4.6
Chickpeas, C... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Chickpeas, Ceci Beans	130g	65.2	169	32.3	—	6.9	1.9	5.4

Sweet Heat Red Beans With Onions And Serrano Peppers In A Sweet And Spicy Chili Sauce vs Casa Fiesta, Pinto Beans With Jalapenos, Pinto Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Heat R... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Sweet Heat Red Beans With Onions And Serrano Peppers In A Sweet And Spicy Chili Sauce	130g	41.1	131	26.2	10.8	5.4	0.8	4.6
Casa Fiesta,... Food 2 Food 2 • BRUCE FOODS, INC. Casa Fiesta, Pinto Beans With Jalapenos, Pinto Beans	125g	25.7	96	17.6	1.6	7.2	—	5.6

Organic Green Lentil Beans vs Organic Refried Vegetarian Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Gree... Food 1 Food 1 • FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP. Organic Green Lentil Beans	130g	17.9	77	13.9	0.8	6.9	—	6.2
Organic Refr... Food 2 Food 2 • CADIA Organic Refried Vegetarian Beans	130g	31.6	108	16.9	0.8	4.6	1.9	6.2

Delux Great Northern Beans vs Ferrara Black Beans, 15.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Delux Great ... Food 1 Food 1 • LIGHTER IMAGE CORPORATION Delux Great Northern Beans	113g	21.8	88	15.0	0.9	5.3	0.4	5.3
Ferrara Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • FERRARA FOOD COMPANY INC. Ferrara Black Beans, 15.5 Oz	130g	29.6	92	16.2	—	4.6	0.8	6.2

Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas vs Fat Free Refried Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garbanzo Bea... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas	130g	23.8	85	13.9	0.8	4.6	1.5	4.6
Fat Free Ref... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Fat Free Refried Beans	124g	25.8	81	15.3	0.8	4.8	—	5.7

Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon And Brown Sugar, Original vs Organic Vegetarian Refried Black Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Bak... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Original Baked Beans Seasoned With Bacon And Brown Sugar	130g	43.5	115	22.3	9.2	5.4	0.8	4.6
Organic Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC FOODS OF OREGON, INC. Organic Vegetarian Refried Black Beans	126g	31.5	103	18.3	4.0	5.6	1.2	5.6

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