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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Peach (Raw) vs Red Cabbage Head (Raw)

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
Red Cabbage ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Red Cabbage Head (Raw)	13.5	—	6.8	—	—	0.2	1.2

Flaxseed (Ground) vs White Grapefruit Juice

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
White Grapef... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6

Dry Beans Food Product vs Red Onion (Raw)

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
Red Onion (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9

Yellow Onion (Raw) vs Pine Nut Kernel (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Onion... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Yellow Onion (Raw)	13.4	38	8.6	5.8	1.9	0.1	0.8
Pine Nut Ker... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pine Nut Kernel (Raw)	25.7	—	18.6	—	3.9	61.3	15.7

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs Strawberry (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Che... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	22.3	421	12.4	0.1	—	28.0	29.6
Strawberry (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Strawberry (Raw)	15.9	—	8.0	4.9	—	0.2	0.6

Yogurt (Plain) vs Navel Orange (Raw)

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
Navel Orange... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9

Dry Beans Food Product vs White Onion (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.0	0.9	23.3
White Onion ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Onion (Raw)	12.9	35	7.7	5.8	1.2	0.1	0.9

Red Cabbage Head (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Cabbage ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Red Cabbage Head (Raw)	13.5	—	6.8	—	—	0.2	1.2
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.4	25.2

Almond Butter vs Dry Beans Food Product

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
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.4	1.1	26.8

Dry Beans Food Product vs Tomato Puree

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	23.4
Tomato Puree Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tomato Puree	12.1	—	8.0	4.3	2.0	0.3	1.6

Dry Beans Food Product vs Tomato Puree

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
Tomato Puree Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tomato Puree	12.1	—	8.0	4.3	2.0	0.3	1.6

Dry Beans Food Product vs Cantaloupe (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.5	1.4	25.2
Cantaloupe (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cantaloupe (Raw)	14.7	34	8.2	7.9	0.8	0.2	0.8

Tomato Puree vs Ricotta Cheese

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
Ricotta Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ricotta Cheese	13.3	157	6.9	—	—	11.0	7.8

Marinara Sauce vs Nectarine (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Sauce Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Marinara Sauce	12.4	45	8.1	5.5	1.8	1.5	1.4
Nectarine (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Nectarine (Raw)	15.3	39	9.2	7.9	1.5	0.3	1.1

Nectarine (Raw) vs Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nectarine (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Nectarine (Raw)	15.3	39	9.2	7.9	1.5	0.3	1.1
Pumpkin Seed... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)	23.9	—	18.7	—	5.1	40.0	29.9

Red Cabbage Head (Raw) vs Beet (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Cabbage ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Red Cabbage Head (Raw)	13.5	—	6.8	—	—	0.2	1.2
Beet (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beet (Raw)	11.3	—	8.8	5.1	3.1	0.3	1.7

Red Onion (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

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
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 White Grapefruit Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Beans Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.4	1.1	26.8
White Grapef... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6

Tomato Puree vs Navel Orange (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
Navel Orange... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9

White Grapefruit Juice vs Dry Beans Food Product

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
Dry Beans Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dry Beans Food Product	0.0	—	—	—	4.3	1.3	24.5

Smooth Ride Food Comparisons For Diabetics

Peach (Raw) vs Red Cabbage Head (Raw)

Flaxseed (Ground) vs White Grapefruit Juice

Dry Beans Food Product vs Red Onion (Raw)

Yellow Onion (Raw) vs Pine Nut Kernel (Raw)

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs Strawberry (Raw)

Yogurt (Plain) vs Navel Orange (Raw)

Dry Beans Food Product vs White Onion (Raw)

Red Cabbage Head (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Almond Butter vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs Tomato Puree

Dry Beans Food Product vs Tomato Puree

Dry Beans Food Product vs Cantaloupe (Raw)

Tomato Puree vs Ricotta Cheese

Marinara Sauce vs Nectarine (Raw)

Nectarine (Raw) vs Pumpkin Seed (Shell Off)

Red Cabbage Head (Raw) vs Beet (Raw)

Red Onion (Raw) vs Dry Beans Food Product

Dry Beans Food Product vs White Grapefruit Juice

Tomato Puree vs Navel Orange (Raw)

White Grapefruit Juice vs Dry Beans Food Product

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?