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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Goya Prime Premium Butter Beans, 29 Oz vs Refried Beans, Authentic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya Prime P... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya Prime Premium Butter Beans, 29 Oz	125g	23.8	80	13.6	0.8	4.0	0.4	4.8
Refried Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Refried Beans, Authentic	130g	29.8	92	15.4	0.8	3.8	0.8	5.4

Seasoned Chili Beans vs Organic Spicy Black Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Seasoned Chili Beans	131g	31.7	99	18.3	1.5	6.1	0.4	5.3
Organic Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP. Organic Spicy Black Beans	130g	29.8	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	0.8	5.4

Goya, Traditional Refried Pinto Beans vs Finest Brand, Traditional Refried Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya, Tradit... Food 1 Food 1 • KAYTEE PRODUCTS, INC. Goya, Traditional Refried Pinto Beans	130g	33.4	108	18.5	—	5.4	1.2	6.9
Finest Brand... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER VALLEY CANNING CO. Finest Brand, Traditional Refried Beans	120g	19.7	92	13.3	—	5.0	2.1	5.0

Asian Bbq Red Beans In An Asian Inspired Bbq Sauce With A Hint Of Ginger, Asian Bbq vs Seasoned Select Beans, Tex Mex Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asian Bbq Re... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Asian Bbq Red Beans In An Asian Inspired Bbq Sauce With A Hint Of Ginger	130g	39.4	146	25.4	10.8	5.4	1.5	5.4
Seasoned Sel... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Seasoned Select Beans, Tex Mex Style	130g	31.8	92	16.2	1.5	3.8	1.2	4.6

Pinto Beans With Garlic, Pinto With Garlic vs Kidney Beans Light Red

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans ... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Pinto Beans With Garlic, Pinto With Garlic	125g	35.6	80	18.4	1.6	4.0	—	5.6
Kidney Beans... Food 2 Food 2 • LA PREFERIDA INC Kidney Beans Light Red	130g	27.6	92	16.2	0.8	5.4	0.8	6.2

Vegetarian Refried Beans, Vegetarian vs Refried Beans, Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian R... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Vegetarian Refried Beans	130g	19.8	77	13.1	0.8	5.4	1.2	4.6
Refried Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Refried Beans, Spicy	130g	29.7	100	15.4	0.8	3.8	1.9	5.4

Organics Black Beans vs Taco Fiesta Black Beans In A Taco Style Chipotle Sauce With Corn & Bell Peppers Sidekicks, Taco Fiesta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organics Bla... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Organics Black Beans	130g	29.7	92	16.2	—	4.6	—	6.2
Taco Fiesta ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Taco Fiesta Black Beans In A Taco Style Chipotle Sauce With Corn & Bell Peppers Sidekicks	130g	31.8	92	16.2	1.5	3.8	0.8	4.6

Traditional In A Hearty Tomato Sauce Baked Beans, Traditional vs Beans In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Traditional In A Hearty Tomato Sauce Baked Beans	130g	43.5	131	23.9	7.7	6.9	0.8	6.2
Beans In Tom... Food 2 Food 2 • GMI EUROPEAN FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Beans In Tomato Sauce	120g	23.7	83	10.8	0.8	0.8	1.7	6.7

Homestyle Tangy Sauce With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Homestyle vs La Sierra, Refried Pinto Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ta... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Homestyle Tangy Sauce With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans	235g	87.0	111	22.1	9.8	3.4	0.9	5.1
La Sierra, R... Food 2 Food 2 • SABORMEX, S.A. DE C.V. La Sierra, Refried Pinto Beans	113g	19.8	106	13.3	0.9	4.4	4.4	3.5

Black Beans vs Cento Black Beans, 15.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans Food 1 Food 1 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Black Beans	120g	23.7	83	15.0	1.7	5.0	—	5.8
Cento Black ... Food 2 Food 2 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Cento Black Beans, 15.5 Oz	130g	29.6	92	16.2	—	4.6	0.8	6.2

Authentic Black Refried Beans, Authentic Black vs Vegetarian Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Authentic Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • LA PREFERIDA INC Authentic Black Refried Beans	130g	33.7	100	16.9	0.8	3.8	1.2	5.4
Vegetarian B... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Vegetarian Beans	129g	33.5	101	17.8	5.4	4.7	0.8	4.7

Borlotti Roman Beans vs Central American Red Beans, Central American Red

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Borlotti Rom... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Borlotti Roman Beans	130g	47.3	123	24.6	—	6.2	0.5	6.2
Central Amer... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Central American Red Beans	124g	29.7	89	16.1	0.8	4.0	—	5.7

San Marcos, Whole Pinto Beans vs Chili Beans In Sauce, Chili In Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
San Marcos, ... Food 1 Food 1 • EMPAC SAN MARCOS San Marcos, Whole Pinto Beans	125g	25.7	96	17.6	1.6	7.2	—	5.6
Chili Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Chili Beans In Sauce, Chili In Sauce	130g	35.5	108	19.2	1.5	5.4	1.2	6.2

Margaret Holmes, Garbanzo Beans vs Southern Style Pinto Beans Seasoned With Peppers And Spices, Southern Style

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
Southern Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Southern Style Pinto Beans Seasoned With Peppers And Spices	130g	35.5	100	16.9	1.5	3.1	1.5	4.6

Borlotti Beans vs Goya, Cream Of Beans With Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Borlotti Beans Food 1 Food 1 • MOLEX INCORPORATED Borlotti Beans	120g	19.7	92	17.5	0.8	9.2	0.4	5.8
Goya, Cream ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Cream Of Beans With Coconut	246g	100.0	126	24.4	17.1	1.2	1.4	3.7

Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans vs Black Chili Beans In Mild Chili Sauce, Black In Mild Chili Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cannellini B... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans	130g	27.7	77	15.4	—	4.6	0.4	5.4
Black Chili ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Black Chili Beans In Mild Chili Sauce, Black In Mild Chili Sauce	130g	29.8	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	0.8	4.6

Red Kidney Peas, Red Kidney vs Van Camp's, Baked Beans , Homestyle, Van Camp's, Baked Beans , Homestyle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Kidney Peas Food 1 Food 1 • ROYAL MONTEGO TRADING LLC Red Kidney Peas	130g	11.8	65	10.8	—	6.2	—	4.6
Van Camp's, ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Van Camp's, Baked Beans , Homestyle, Van Camp's, Baked Beans , Homestyle	142g	55.5	127	25.4	9.9	5.6	0.7	4.9

Refried Beans vs Dark Red Kidney Beans, Dark Red

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Refried Beans Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Refried Beans	128g	25.7	86	14.1	0.8	3.9	2.0	4.7
Dark Red Kid... Food 2 Food 2 Dark Red Kidney Beans, Dark Red	125g	27.7	80	16.8	0.8	5.6	0.4	5.6

Othentic, Condensed Mushroom Barley Soup vs Kaskey's, Bean With Bacon Condensed Soup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Othentic, Co... Food 1 Food 1 • KATALINA HOLDING COMPANY Othentic, Condensed Mushroom Barley Soup	115g	45.2	130	20.9	1.7	0.9	3.5	5.2
Kaskey's, Be... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Kaskey's, Bean With Bacon Condensed Soup	125g	29.6	112	16.0	3.2	4.0	3.2	4.8

Bean With Bacon Flavor Condensed Soup, Bean With Bacon vs Bean With Bacon Condensed Soup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bean With Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Bean With Bacon Flavor Condensed Soup	125g	29.6	112	16.8	1.6	4.8	2.4	5.6
Bean With Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Bean With Bacon Condensed Soup	120g	31.5	133	20.8	4.2	7.5	2.5	6.7

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