What are Smooth Ride foods?

Smooth Ride foods are foods with complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber (4g+) or protein+fat (8g+) for gradual blood sugar rise. There are 43,941 foods tagged as Smooth Ride in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Smooth Ride foods affect blood sugar levels?

Smooth Ride foods are characterized by complex carbs with fiber for gentle glucose release. The fiber and complex carbohydrates slow glucose absorption, creating a gentle, sustained rise in blood sugar that's easier for your body to manage.

Why choose Smooth Ride foods over other categories?

Smooth Ride foods offer specific benefits including steady energy, improved satiety, better glucose control. Compared to refined carbs, Smooth Ride foods offer the benefits of carbohydrates with better blood sugar control due to their fiber and nutrient content.

How can I incorporate Smooth Ride foods into my meals?

Popular Smooth Ride foods include Oatmeal, Quinoa, Sweet Potato. Perfect as breakfast staples, pre-workout meals, or as the carbohydrate base for balanced dinners with protein and vegetables.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Smooth Ride foods?

Generally safe for most people, but portion control is still important as these foods do contain carbohydrates that affect blood sugar.

Where can I find the full list of Smooth Ride foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Smooth Ride foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🛤️ Smooth Ride Foods | Complex Carbs & Fiber for Gradual Glucose Rise

Foods with complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber (4g+) or protein+fat (8g+) for gradual blood sugar rise

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	PASTARISO Pasta Dinners Vegan Mac Uncheddar Vegan Mac Uncheddar Vegan Mac Uncheddar PASTARISO Pasta Dinners Vegan Mac Uncheddar Vegan Mac Uncheddar Vegan Mac Uncheddar	56.0g	90.1	258	50.0g	3.0g	3.0g	2.0g	10.0g
Vegan Mac Uncheddar Brand: PASTARISO Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 56.0g BSI 90.1 Carbs 50.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NOT A BRANDED ITEM Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Chocolate Twist Chocolate Twist Chocolate Twist NOT A BRANDED ITEM Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Chocolate Twist Chocolate Twist Chocolate Twist	79.0g	50.77	340	28.0g	1.0g	1.0g	23.0g	6.0g
Chocolate Twist Brand: NOT A BRANDED ITEM Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 79.0g BSI 50.77 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 23.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH FOODS MARKET Prepared Subs & Sandwiches All American Half Sub All American Half Sub All American Half Sub FRESH FOODS MARKET Prepared Subs & Sandwiches All American Half Sub All American Half Sub All American Half Sub	266.0g	98.84	649	54.0g	6.0g	2.1g	33.0g	38.0g
All American Half Sub Brand: FRESH FOODS MARKET Category: PREPARED SUBS & SANDWICHES Serving: 266.0g BSI 98.84 Carbs 54.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.1g Fat 33.0g Protein 38.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Refried Beans Refried Beans Refried Beans HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Refried Beans Refried Beans Refried Beans	120.0g	25.63	110	18.0g	1.0g	5.0g	1.0g	6.0g
Refried Beans Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 120.0g BSI 25.63 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	STONEMILL KITCHENS Cheese Pesto Artichoke Baked ... Pesto Artichoke Baked Brie With Sundried Tomato Pesto Artichoke Baked Brie With Sundried Tomato STONEMILL KITCHENS Cheese Pesto Artichoke Baked Brie With Sundr... Pesto Artichoke Baked Brie With Sundried Tomato Pesto Artichoke Baked Brie With Sundried Tomato	85.0g	30.1	270	17.0g	2.0g	1.0g	17.0g	12.0g
Pesto Artichoke Baked Brie With Sundried Tomato Brand: STONEMILL KITCHENS Category: CHEESE Serving: 85.0g BSI 30.1 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Organic Savory 3 Grain... Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals	285.0g	59.53	231	38.0g	5.0g	8.0g	5.0g	8.0g
Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals Brand: CUISINE ADVENTURES Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 285.0g BSI 59.53 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 8.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Organic Fiesta Quinoa ... Organic Fiesta Quinoa Meal Organic Fiesta Quinoa Meal CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Organic Fiesta Quinoa Meal Organic Fiesta Quinoa Meal Organic Fiesta Quinoa Meal	285.0g	79.09	259	45.0g	10.0g	5.1g	5.0g	8.0g
Organic Fiesta Quinoa Meal Brand: CUISINE ADVENTURES Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 285.0g BSI 79.09 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 5.1g Fat 5.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Chicken, Quinoa & Kale... Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Meals Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Meals CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Meals Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Meals Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Meals	285.0g	42.94	219	25.0g	2.0g	3.1g	4.5g	22.0g
Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Meals Brand: CUISINE ADVENTURES Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 285.0g BSI 42.94 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 4.5g Protein 22.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Tomato Garlic Chicken ... Tomato Garlic Chicken & Grains Tomato Garlic Chicken & Grains CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Tomato Garlic Chicken & Grains Tomato Garlic Chicken & Grains Tomato Garlic Chicken & Grains	285.0g	49.06	271	29.0g	6.0g	4.0g	8.0g	22.0g
Tomato Garlic Chicken & Grains Brand: CUISINE ADVENTURES Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 285.0g BSI 49.06 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 22.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Mixed Grains Meals Mixed Grains Meals Mixed Grains Meals CUISINE ADVENTURES Frozen Dinners & Entrees Mixed Grains Meals Mixed Grains Meals Mixed Grains Meals	285.0g	78.87	311	47.0g	4.0g	7.1g	10.0g	8.0g
Mixed Grains Meals Brand: CUISINE ADVENTURES Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 285.0g BSI 78.87 Carbs 47.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 7.1g Fat 10.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIG Y Other Deli Beef With Teriyaki Sau... Beef With Teriyaki Sauce And Noodles Beef With Teriyaki Sauce And Noodles BIG Y Other Deli Beef With Teriyaki Sauce And Noodles Beef With Teriyaki Sauce And Noodles Beef With Teriyaki Sauce And Noodles	198.0g	58.0	321	31.0g	6.0g	1.0g	10.0g	26.0g
Beef With Teriyaki Sauce And Noodles Brand: BIG Y Category: OTHER DELI Serving: 198.0g BSI 58.0 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 26.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIG Y Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Louisiana Style Rice Louisiana Style Rice Louisiana Style Rice BIG Y Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Louisiana Style Rice Louisiana Style Rice Louisiana Style Rice	170.0g	100.0	270	53.0g	1.0g	2.0g	3.5g	6.0g
Louisiana Style Rice Brand: BIG Y Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 170.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 53.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIG Y Fish & Seafood Breaded New England Co... Breaded New England Cod Fillet With A Blend Of Sliced Carrots Breaded New England Cod Fillet With A Blend Of Sliced Carrots BIG Y Fish & Seafood Breaded New England Cod Fillet With A... Breaded New England Cod Fillet With A Blend Of Sliced Carrots Breaded New England Cod Fillet With A Blend Of Sliced Carrots	170.0g	13.55	129	11.0g	5.0g	4.1g	4.0g	15.0g
Breaded New England Cod Fillet With A Blend Of Sliced Carrots Brand: BIG Y Category: FISH & SEAFOOD Serving: 170.0g BSI 13.55 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 4.1g Fat 4.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	POWERCRUNCH Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Protein Genius Bars Protein Genius Bars Protein Genius Bars POWERCRUNCH Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Protein Genius Bars Protein Genius Bars Protein Genius Bars	40.0g	14.1	205	9.0g	5.0g	1.0g	13.0g	14.0g
Protein Genius Bars Brand: POWERCRUNCH Category: SNACK, ENERGY & GRANOLA BARS Serving: 40.0g BSI 14.1 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CAPE COD CAFE PIZZA Pizza Onion & Pepper Pizza Onion & Pepper Pizza Onion & Pepper Pizza CAPE COD CAFE PIZZA Pizza Onion & Pepper Pizza Onion & Pepper Pizza Onion & Pepper Pizza	127.5g	55.53	330	31.0g	3.0g	2.0g	15.0g	15.0g
Onion & Pepper Pizza Brand: CAPE COD CAFE PIZZA Category: PIZZA Serving: 127.5g BSI 55.53 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TWO-BITE Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Breakfast Trio Breakfast Trio Breakfast Trio TWO-BITE Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Breakfast Trio Breakfast Trio Breakfast Trio	47.0g	46.12	190	26.0g	12.0g	2.0g	8.0g	3.0g
Breakfast Trio Brand: TWO-BITE Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 47.0g BSI 46.12 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Wholesome Snacks Super Fruit & Seed Sof... Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Wholesome Snacks Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars	32.0g	28.62	130	17.0g	10.0g	2.0g	6.0g	3.0g
Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars Brand: KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 32.0g BSI 28.62 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MASON ST. BAKEHOUSE Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Bars Bars Bars MASON ST. BAKEHOUSE Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Bars Bars Bars	32.0g	30.93	120	20.0g	7.0g	4.0g	4.5g	2.0g
Bars Brand: MASON ST. BAKEHOUSE Category: SNACK, ENERGY & GRANOLA BARS Serving: 32.0g BSI 30.93 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MASON ST BAKEHOUSE Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars MASON ST BAKEHOUSE Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars	32.0g	31.0	120	20.0g	5.0g	4.0g	4.0g	2.0g
Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Brand: MASON ST BAKEHOUSE Category: SNACK, ENERGY & GRANOLA BARS Serving: 32.0g BSI 31.0 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LETTIERI'S Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals Ham, Egg & Cheese Stac... Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares LETTIERI'S Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares	145.0g	53.87	320	29.0g	3.0g	1.0g	15.0g	16.0g
Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares Brand: LETTIERI'S Category: BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, BISCUITS & MEALS Serving: 145.0g BSI 53.87 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 16.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🛤️ Smooth Ride Foods | Complex Carbs & Fiber for Gradual Glucose Rise

Vegan Mac Uncheddar

Chocolate Twist

All American Half Sub

Refried Beans

Pesto Artichoke Baked Brie With Sundried Tomato

Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals

Organic Fiesta Quinoa Meal

Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Meals

Tomato Garlic Chicken & Grains

Mixed Grains Meals

Beef With Teriyaki Sauce And Noodles

Louisiana Style Rice

Breaded New England Cod Fillet With A Blend Of Sliced Carrots

Protein Genius Bars

Onion & Pepper Pizza

Breakfast Trio

Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars

Bars

Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars

Ham, Egg & Cheese Stacker Squares