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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Pinto Beans With Jalapenos vs Vegetarian Tangy Sauce Baked Beans With Brown Sugar & Spices, Vegetarian Tangy Sauce With Brown Sugar & Spices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans ... Food 1 Food 1 • LA COSTENA USA Pinto Beans With Jalapenos	130g	21.6	85	14.6	0.8	6.2	0.8	5.4
Vegetarian T... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCALL FARMS INC Vegetarian Tangy Sauce Baked Beans With Brown Sugar & Spices, Vegetarian Tangy Sauce With Brown Sugar & Spices	128g	47.5	117	23.4	7.8	4.7	0.8	4.7

Black Seasoned Beans, Black vs Spicy Organic Refried Pinto Beans, Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Season... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Black Seasoned Beans	130g	33.7	92	16.9	0.8	3.8	0.8	5.4
Spicy Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Spicy Organic Refried Pinto Beans	130g	27.7	77	15.4	0.8	4.6	0.8	4.6

Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas, Garbanzo vs Small Red Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garbanzo Bea... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas	130g	31.5	92	15.4	2.3	3.1	1.5	5.4
Small Red Beans Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Small Red Beans	35g	19.1	229	60.0	2.9	31.4	1.4	22.9

Organic Pinto Beans vs Spicy Chili Pinto Beans In Seasoned Sauce, Spicy Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Pint... Food 1 Food 1 • CADIA Organic Pinto Beans	130g	29.8	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	—	5.4
Spicy Chili ... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Spicy Chili Pinto Beans In Seasoned Sauce	130g	31.7	92	16.2	1.5	3.8	1.2	5.4

Classic Baked Beans, Classic vs Bush's Best, Baked Beans, Honey, Honey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Bake... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Classic Baked Beans	150g	83.5	147	33.3	21.3	5.3	—	3.3
Bush's Best,... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Bush's Best, Baked Beans, Honey, Honey	125g	51.5	128	26.4	12.8	5.6	—	4.8

Black Beans, Mild Jalapenos & Lime vs Original Baked Beans, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Black Beans, Mild Jalapenos & Lime	130g	27.6	100	16.2	1.5	5.4	1.2	5.4
Original Bak... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Original Baked Beans	130g	57.4	131	26.2	10.0	3.8	0.4	6.2

Light Red Kidney Beans vs Cannellini White Kidney Beans In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Red Kidney Beans	125g	23.7	88	15.2	2.4	5.6	—	5.6
Cannellini W... Food 2 Food 2 • FURMAN FOODS, INC. Cannellini White Kidney Beans In Brine	120g	23.6	92	16.7	0.8	6.7	—	6.7

Harris Teeter, Baked Beans, Maple , Bacon vs Harris Teeter, Green Lima Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harris Teete... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Teeter, Baked Beans, Maple , Bacon	130g	47.6	115	22.3	8.5	3.8	1.2	4.6
Harris Teete... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Teeter, Green Lima Beans	125g	25.8	72	13.6	0.8	3.2	0.4	3.2

Chana Masala Garbanzo Beans, Chana Masala vs Taco Fiesta Black Beans Easy Entrees, Taco Fiesta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chana Masala... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Chana Masala Garbanzo Beans	130g	35.6	115	17.7	3.1	3.8	2.7	5.4
Taco Fiesta ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Taco Fiesta Black Beans Easy Entrees	130g	33.7	92	16.9	0.8	3.8	0.4	5.4

Spartan, Homestyle Baked Beans vs Refried Beans With Chorizo, Chorizo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Hom... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Homestyle Baked Beans	130g	43.6	108	21.5	9.2	4.6	0.8	4.6
Refried Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • LA PREFERIDA INC Refried Beans With Chorizo, Chorizo	130g	27.5	108	13.9	0.8	3.1	2.7	6.9

Homestyle Recipe Baked Beans vs Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans With Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Re... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Homestyle Recipe Baked Beans	130g	37.5	108	19.2	8.5	4.6	1.2	6.2
Brown Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • VIETTI FOODS COMPANY, INC. Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans With Pork	126g	47.3	127	21.4	8.7	2.4	2.4	5.6

Goya, Butter Beans vs Dark Red Kidney Beans, Dark Red Kidney

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya, Butter... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Butter Beans	125g	25.8	64	14.4	0.8	4.0	—	4.0
Dark Red Kid... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Dark Red Kidney Beans	130g	27.7	92	17.7	1.5	6.9	—	6.2

Hanover, Black Beans vs Traditional No Fat Refried Beans, Traditional

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hanover, Bla... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Hanover, Black Beans	130g	31.6	92	16.9	—	4.6	—	6.2
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Traditional No Fat Refried Beans	128g	21.8	62	12.5	0.8	3.9	—	3.9

Organic Cannellini Beans, White Kidney Beans vs Nacho Cheese Refried Beans, Nacho Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Cann... Food 1 Food 1 • GREEN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC. Organic Cannellini Beans, White Kidney Beans	130g	27.8	85	14.6	0.8	3.8	—	6.2
Nacho Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • LA COSTENA USA Nacho Cheese Refried Beans	130g	15.8	85	10.8	0.8	4.6	3.1	4.6

Carolina Reaper Seasoned Navy Beans, Carolina Reaper vs El Mexicano, Garbanzo Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carolina Rea... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Carolina Reaper Seasoned Navy Beans	130g	53.5	131	26.2	12.3	5.4	—	4.6
El Mexicano,... Food 2 Food 2 • MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. El Mexicano, Garbanzo Beans	120g	15.8	54	11.7	—	5.0	0.8	6.7

Saucepan Beans With Bacon vs Specialty, Mexican Style Black Beans, Mexican Style Black

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Saucepan Bea... Food 1 Food 1 • GRANDMA BROWN'S BEANS, INC. Saucepan Beans With Bacon	126g	37.3	119	20.6	3.2	5.6	2.0	5.6
Specialty, M... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Specialty, Mexican Style Black Beans, Mexican Style Black	130g	27.7	77	13.9	0.8	3.1	0.4	4.6

Dark Red Kidney Beans, Dark Red Kidney vs Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce, Mixed Chili Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Red Kid... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Dark Red Kidney Beans	125g	29.7	96	17.6	3.2	5.6	—	5.6
Mixed Chili ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mixed Chili Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Beans In Chili Sauce	130g	31.7	92	16.2	0.8	3.8	0.8	5.4

Seasoned Black Beans, Seasoned vs Organic, Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Bla... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Seasoned Black Beans	130g	31.5	85	17.7	0.8	5.4	0.4	6.2
Organic, Lig... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney	130g	21.7	85	13.9	0.8	5.4	—	6.9

Spicy Refried Beans With Jalapenos, Spicy With Jalapenos vs Strianese, Brown Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Refrie... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Spicy Refried Beans With Jalapenos, Spicy With Jalapenos	130g	29.8	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	0.8	5.4
Strianese, B... Food 2 Food 2 • DIMENSIONALLY DESIGNED Strianese, Brown Beans	125g	15.8	72	12.8	0.8	6.4	0.4	4.8

Organic Southwest Style Beans vs Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Brown Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Sout... Food 1 Food 1 • BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Organic Southwest Style Beans	113g	27.7	97	18.6	4.4	6.2	—	5.3
Brown Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Brown Sugar Baked Beans	130g	51.4	123	24.6	8.5	4.6	0.4	6.2

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