What are Vegetable Based Products / Meals food comparisons?

Vegetable Based Products / Meals 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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Birds Eye Voila! Family Size Fajita Chicken Frozen Meal, 41 Oz Bag vs Beef Sirloin Tips W/Portobello Mushrooms, 66 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Vo... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Voila! Family Size Fajita Chicken Frozen Meal, 41 Oz Bag	240g	61.5	83	13.3	2.1	0.4	1.0	4.2
Beef Sirloin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Beef Sirloin Tips W/Portobello Mushrooms, 66 Oz	142g	7.9	56	3.5	0.7	0.7	2.1	6.3

Hunt's Crushed Tomatoes, 28 Oz vs Birds Eye Cheddar Broccoli Bake, Frozen Vegetable, 22 Oz. Family Size Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hunt's Crush... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Hunt's Crushed Tomatoes, 28 Oz	121g	11.9	37	7.4	4.1	2.5	—	1.7
Birds Eye Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Cheddar Broccoli Bake, Frozen Vegetable, 22 Oz. Family Size Box	121g	9.8	74	5.8	1.7	1.7	4.1	3.3

Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes vs Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Betty Crocke... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes	28g	40.5	355	80.6	4.6	7.5	1.5	4.9
Red Gold Sal... Food 2 Food 2 • RED GOLD Red Gold Salsa Medium 15 Oz	29g	5.0	34	10.3	3.5	1.7	—	—

Birds Eye Fire Roasted Carrots, Frozen Vegetables, 12 Oz. vs Hunt's Tomato Sauce No Salt Added, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Fi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Fire Roasted Carrots, Frozen Vegetables, 12 Oz.	93g	11.9	97	9.7	5.4	3.2	5.4	1.1
Hunt's Tomat... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Hunt's Tomato Sauce No Salt Added, 15 Oz	62g	6.0	40	8.1	4.8	3.2	—	1.6

Hunt's Tomato Paste, 12 Oz. vs Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Fire Roasted Hatch Chilies, 10 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hunt's Tomat... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Hunt's Tomato Paste, 12 Oz.	33g	9.9	106	21.2	12.1	6.1	—	3.0
Rotel Diced ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Fire Roasted Hatch Chilies, 10 Oz.	125g	8.0	20	4.0	2.4	0.8	—	0.8

Bushs Campfire Style Chili Magic Chili Starter 15.5 Oz vs Hunts Family Favorite Lasagna Sauce, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bushs Campfi... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Bushs Campfire Style Chili Magic Chili Starter 15.5 Oz	130g	29.3	81	15.0	1.7	3.6	0.6	4.5
Hunts Family... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Hunts Family Favorite Lasagna Sauce, 15 Oz	62g	6.0	48	8.1	4.8	3.2	—	1.6

Betty Crocker Loaded Casserole Potatoes vs Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Cheddar And Bacon Potato Bake, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Betty Crocke... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Betty Crocker Loaded Casserole Potatoes	28g	39.9	357	80.1	4.6	7.9	1.6	5.7
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Comfort Bakes Cheddar And Bacon Potato Bake, 10 Oz	283g	58.5	120	12.4	0.7	1.8	9.2	4.2

Hunt's Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Oz. vs Hunts Tomato Sauce, 90 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hunt's Diced... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Hunt's Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Oz.	121g	7.9	25	5.0	2.5	1.7	—	0.8
Hunts Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Hunts Tomato Sauce, 90 Oz	62g	4.0	32	6.5	3.2	3.2	—	1.6

Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes vs Hunts Spaghetti Tradition Sauce Twin Pack, 48 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Betty Crocke... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes	28g	40.5	354	81.0	4.2	7.8	1.2	4.9
Hunts Spaghe... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Hunts Spaghetti Tradition Sauce Twin Pack, 48 Oz	126g	15.9	48	8.7	4.0	2.4	0.8	0.8

Morningstar Farms Poultry Whole Grain Breaded Chikn Nuggets 10 Lb 1 Ct vs Morningstar Farms Breakfast Bacon 96 Oz 1 Ct

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Morningstar ... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Poultry Whole Grain Breaded Chikn Nuggets 10 Lb 1 Ct	86g	28.7	200	21.5	2.1	4.1	8.7	13.5
Morningstar ... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Breakfast Bacon 96 Oz 1 Ct	16g	4.1	344	14.4	0.6	0.8	26.4	12.8

Gardenburger Veggie Burgers Veggie Vegan 3.4 Oz 48 Ct vs Betty Crocker Creamy Butter Potatoes Family Size

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gardenburger... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Gardenburger Veggie Burgers Veggie Vegan 3.4 Oz 48 Ct	96g	18.0	107	15.5	1.1	5.9	1.6	10.4
Betty Crocke... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Betty Crocker Creamy Butter Potatoes Family Size	24g	31.3	375	70.8	—	4.2	8.3	4.2

Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Spicy Black Bean 39 Oz 4 Ct vs Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Meat Lovers Vegan 8 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Morningstar ... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Spicy Black Bean 39 Oz 4 Ct	93g	24.0	168	19.1	2.2	5.7	6.6	13.5
Morningstar ... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Meat Lovers Vegan 8 Oz	113g	9.9	238	8.4	0.5	3.7	14.1	23.6

Marie Callendars Cheddar And Ham Potato Bake, 13 Oz vs Birds Eye Voila! Cheesy Ranch Chicken Frozen Meal, 21 Oz. Bag

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callendars Cheddar And Ham Potato Bake, 13 Oz	369g	66.6	95	10.6	0.8	1.4	3.5	5.2
Birds Eye Vo... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Voila! Cheesy Ranch Chicken Frozen Meal, 21 Oz. Bag	193g	53.0	109	15.5	2.1	1.6	2.3	6.2

Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic And Cheddar Mashed Potatoes vs Hunt's San Marzano Style Whole Peeled Tomatoes Original, 28 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Betty Crocke... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic And Cheddar Mashed Potatoes	26g	34.0	392	72.7	4.3	5.6	8.3	6.8
Hunt's San M... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Hunt's San Marzano Style Whole Peeled Tomatoes Original, 28 Oz.	121g	9.9	29	5.8	3.3	1.7	—	0.8

Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Veggie Lovers Vegan 16 Oz vs Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes 28 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Morningstar ... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Veggie Lovers Vegan 16 Oz	113g	20.7	138	15.1	3.0	5.7	7.8	8.1
Hunt's Petit... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes 28 Oz	121g	7.9	25	5.0	2.5	1.7	—	0.8

Morningstar Farms Meal Solutions Sausage Style Crumbles 5 Lb 2 Ct vs Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Veggie Burgers Grillers Prime 2.5 Oz 48 Ct

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Morningstar ... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Meal Solutions Sausage Style Crumbles 5 Lb 2 Ct	55g	5.0	141	8.5	1.9	3.7	3.8	21.5
Morningstar ... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Veggie Burgers Grillers Prime 2.5 Oz 48 Ct	71g	6.0	197	8.6	0.8	4.1	9.6	23.0

Birds Eye Sweet Corn Frozen Vegetables, 80 Oz. vs Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Spicy Chipotle Black Bean 4.25 Oz 48 Ct

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Sw... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Sweet Corn Frozen Vegetables, 80 Oz.	95g	29.7	105	17.9	8.4	2.1	2.6	3.2
Morningstar ... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Spicy Chipotle Black Bean 4.25 Oz 48 Ct	120g	33.5	145	21.8	2.7	7.4	4.1	12.2

Sweet Earth The Peruvian Burrito Frozen Burrito vs Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes Twin Pack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Earth ... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Sweet Earth The Peruvian Burrito Frozen Burrito	156g	66.0	205	26.9	3.2	5.1	5.8	10.9
Betty Crocke... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes Twin Pack	27g	38.7	353	80.6	1.3	8.1	1.3	5.3

Birds Eye Voila! Value Size Garlic Chicken Frozen Meal, 60 Oz. Bag vs Morningstar Farms Poultry Whole Grain Breaded Chikn Nuggets 10 Lb 1 Ct

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Vo... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Voila! Value Size Garlic Chicken Frozen Meal, 60 Oz. Bag	176g	51.2	125	16.5	5.1	1.7	4.0	5.1
Morningstar ... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Poultry Whole Grain Breaded Chikn Nuggets 10 Lb 1 Ct	86g	28.7	200	21.5	2.1	4.1	8.7	13.5

Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Cheese 8 Oz vs Pf Changs General Changs Chicken Spring Rolls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Morningstar ... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Morningstar Farms Veggie Burgers Cheese 8 Oz	113g	13.1	248	9.0	0.8	2.8	15.8	20.7
Pf Changs Ge... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Pf Changs General Changs Chicken Spring Rolls	105g	60.0	238	30.5	9.5	1.0	9.5	8.6

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