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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Homestyle Baked Beans, Homestyle vs White Beans In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Homestyle Baked Beans	100g	41.6	120	25.0	15.0	4.0	1.0	4.0
White Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • THOMAS BROTHERS HAM COMPANY White Beans In Brine	100g	48.7	146	33.0	—	8.1	—	11.3

Butter Beans, Butter vs Lima Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Beans Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Butter Beans	130g	27.9	77	14.6	2.3	3.8	—	4.6
Lima Green B... Food 2 Food 2 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Lima Green Beans	125g	25.8	72	13.6	0.8	3.2	0.4	3.2

Natural Directions, Organic Great Northern Beans vs Homestyle With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Homestyle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Dire... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Natural Directions, Organic Great Northern Beans	130g	25.9	77	13.9	0.8	3.8	—	5.4
Homestyle Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Homestyle With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans	130g	43.6	108	21.5	9.2	4.6	0.8	4.6

Original Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Original vs Old Fashioned Navy Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Sea... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Original Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans	130g	51.5	131	23.9	10.8	3.8	1.5	5.4
Old Fashione... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER VALLEY CANNING CO. Old Fashioned Navy Beans	130g	25.6	85	15.4	0.8	5.4	0.8	5.4

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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Bean F... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Large Fava B... Food 2 Food 2 • CROCUS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Large Fava Beans	130g	29.5	115	19.2	2.3	7.7	0.8	7.7

Light Red Kidney Beans vs Organic Black Soy Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Red Kidney Beans	130g	39.4	115	20.8	1.5	5.4	0.8	6.2
Organic Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Organic Black Soy Beans	130g	9.8	100	8.5	1.5	4.6	3.5	8.5

Margaret Holmes, Garbanzo Beans vs Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce With Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans, Brown Sugar Hickory

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Margaret Hol... Food 1 Food 1 • HOLMES CANNING COMPANY INC. Margaret Holmes, Garbanzo Beans	130g	25.8	85	13.9	2.3	3.8	1.2	4.6
Brown Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce With Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans	130g	41.1	131	25.4	12.3	4.6	0.8	4.6

Black Beans, Traditional vs Maple & Bacon Seasoned With Bacon And A Hint Of Maple Syrup Baked Beans, Maple & Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Black Beans, Traditional	130g	23.7	77	14.6	0.8	5.4	—	5.4
Maple & Baco... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Maple & Bacon Seasoned With Bacon And A Hint Of Maple Syrup Baked Beans	130g	39.6	108	20.0	8.5	4.6	0.8	4.6

Low Sodium Dark Red Kidney Beans vs Old Fashioned Navy Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium D... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Low Sodium Dark Red Kidney Beans	125g	29.7	88	16.0	2.4	4.0	—	5.6
Old Fashione... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER VALLEY CANNING CO. Old Fashioned Navy Beans	130g	25.6	85	15.4	0.8	5.4	0.8	5.4

Premium Refried Black Beans vs Dark Red Kidney Beans In A Sweetened Sauce, Sweetened Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Refr... Food 1 Food 1 • SABORMEX, S.A. DE C.V. Premium Refried Black Beans	130g	25.5	123	13.1	0.8	3.1	6.2	3.9
Dark Red Kid... Food 2 Food 2 • NOT A BRANDED ITEM Dark Red Kidney Beans In A Sweetened Sauce, Sweetened Sauce	130g	41.4	131	23.1	1.5	6.9	0.8	7.7

Organic Black Beans vs Pink Beans In Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Blac... Food 1 Food 1 • KOHL CORPORATION Organic Black Beans	125g	27.7	88	16.0	1.6	4.8	—	5.6
Pink Beans I... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Pink Beans In Sauce	130g	47.3	123	23.1	0.8	4.6	0.8	7.7

Colombian Style Red Beans vs White Beans In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Colombian St... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Colombian Style Red Beans	130g	50.8	138	26.2	2.3	6.2	1.2	9.2
White Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • THOMAS BROTHERS HAM COMPANY White Beans In Brine	100g	48.7	146	33.0	—	8.1	—	11.3

Vegetarian Refried Beans vs Three Bean Salad, Three Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian R... Food 1 Food 1 • MARKET ESSENTIALS Vegetarian Refried Beans	130g	29.5	108	16.9	0.8	5.4	1.5	6.2
Three Bean S... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Three Bean Salad	121g	39.6	107	22.3	8.3	5.8	—	5.0

Black Refried Beans With Roasted Red Jalapeno, Black With Roasted Red Jalapeno vs Baked Beans, Carolina Bbq

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Refrie... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Black Refried Beans With Roasted Red Jalapeno, Black With Roasted Red Jalapeno	130g	19.7	77	13.9	0.8	6.2	—	4.6
Baked Beans,... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Baked Beans, Carolina Bbq	130g	61.4	131	27.7	13.9	3.8	0.4	5.4

Goya Prime Premium Red Kidney Beans, 29 Oz vs White Chili Beans In Chili Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya Prime P... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya Prime Premium Red Kidney Beans, 29 Oz	122g	31.6	90	17.2	0.8	4.1	—	6.6
White Chili ... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER VALLEY CANNING CO. White Chili Beans In Chili Sauce	130g	25.6	92	16.2	0.8	6.2	0.8	5.4

Bush's Best, Refried Black Beans vs Baked Beans, Hickory Brown Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bush's Best,... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Bush's Best, Refried Black Beans	130g	31.5	115	17.7	1.5	5.4	2.3	6.2
Baked Beans,... Food 2 Food 2 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Baked Beans, Hickory Brown Sugar	130g	49.5	123	24.6	11.5	5.4	—	4.6

Original Baked Beans With Molasses, Pork & Spices, Original vs Organic Kidney Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Bak... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS, INC. Original Baked Beans With Molasses, Pork & Spices	131g	45.5	122	23.7	6.9	6.1	0.8	5.3
Organic Kidn... Food 2 Food 2 • BRANDLESS, INC Organic Kidney Beans	125g	25.8	80	13.6	0.8	3.2	—	4.8

Vegetarian Tangy Sauce & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Vegetarian vs Giant, Cannellini Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian T... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Vegetarian Tangy Sauce & Brown Sugar Baked Beans	130g	37.7	100	19.2	7.7	4.6	—	4.6
Giant, Canne... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Giant, Cannellini Beans	130g	27.7	77	13.9	—	3.1	—	5.4

Sweet & Savory Beef Barbecue Beans In A Smoke Flavor Added Sauce, Sweet & Savory Beef Barbecue Beans vs Black Fat Free Refried Beans, Black

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Savo... Food 1 Food 1 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Sweet & Savory Beef Barbecue Beans In A Smoke Flavor Added Sauce	130g	82.8	177	36.2	21.5	3.8	0.4	7.7
Black Fat Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Black Fat Free Refried Beans	130g	25.7	69	13.1	0.8	3.1	—	4.6

Charro Beans, Charro vs Refried Beans, Traditional

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Charro Beans Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Charro Beans	130g	31.8	92	16.2	1.5	3.8	0.4	5.4
Refried Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Refried Beans, Traditional	125g	33.4	128	19.2	—	5.6	2.4	7.2

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