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	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Ingredients
Save to Collection Amazon	Yellow Fava Beans Yellow Fava Beans OVERSEAS FOOD DIST INC. Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Yellow Fava Beans Yellow Fava Beans OVERSEAS FOOD DIST INC. Vegetable And Lentil Mixes	28.0g	0.0	28	5.0g	7.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1
Yellow Fava Beans Brand: GOLCHIN Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 28.0g BSI 0.0 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Beer Battered Cod Beer Battered Cod DULCICH, INC. Bread & Muffin Mixes Beer Battered Cod Beer Battered Cod DULCICH, INC. Bread & Muffin Mixes	100.0g	38.7	190	20.0g	0.0g	7.0g	11.0g	0.0g	17
Beer Battered Cod Brand: PACIFIC Category: BREAD & MUFFIN MIXES Serving: 100.0g BSI 38.7 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Angelina's Of Maryland... Angelina's Of Maryland, Crab Cakes, Original ANGELINA'S OF MARYLAND, LLC Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Angelina's Of Maryland, Crab Cakes, O... Angelina's Of Maryland, Crab Cakes, Original ANGELINA'S OF MARYLAND, LLC Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres	85.0g	13.46	130	7.0g	0.0g	5.0g	13.0g	0.0g	35
Angelina's Of Maryland, Crab Cakes, Original Brand: ANGELINA'S OF MARYLAND Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 85.0g BSI 13.46 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Beef Franks In A Blanket Beef Franks In A Blanket PERFECTION FOODS COMPANY INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Beef Franks In A Blanket Beef Franks In A Blanket PERFECTION FOODS COMPANY INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres	100.0g	24.88	245	13.0g	0.0g	18.0g	8.0g	0.0g	26
Beef Franks In A Blanket Brand: NATHAN'S FAMOUS Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 100.0g BSI 24.88 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Artisan Pork Jerky, Gr... Artisan Pork Jerky, Grilled Island Teriyaki FUSION RANCH, INC. Other Snacks Artisan Pork Jerky, Grilled Island Te... Artisan Pork Jerky, Grilled Island Teriyaki FUSION RANCH, INC. Other Snacks	28.0g	14.97	70	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	10
Artisan Pork Jerky, Grilled Island Teriyaki Brand: FUSION JERKY Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 14.97 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Hanover, Black Beans Hanover, Black Beans HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Canned & Bottled Beans Hanover, Black Beans Hanover, Black Beans HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Canned & Bottled Beans	130.0g	31.64	120	22.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	3
Hanover, Black Beans Brand: HANOVER Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 130.0g BSI 31.64 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Moroccan Style... Organic Moroccan Style Stew, Moroccan Style WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Other Soups Organic Moroccan Style Stew, Moroccan... Organic Moroccan Style Stew, Moroccan Style WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Other Soups	245.0g	47.9	149	30.0g	5.9g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	19
Organic Moroccan Style Stew, Moroccan Style Brand: ENGINE 2 Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 245.0g BSI 47.9 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.9g Fat 0.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pinto Beans, Pinto Pinto Beans, Pinto BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Canned & Bottled Beans Pinto Beans, Pinto Pinto Beans, Pinto BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Canned & Bottled Beans	130.0g	16.74	100	18.0g	7.0g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	4
Pinto Beans, Pinto Brand: BUSH'S Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 130.0g BSI 16.74 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Aduki Beans Organic Aduki Beans EDEN FOODS, INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Organic Aduki Beans Organic Aduki Beans EDEN FOODS, INC. Canned & Bottled Beans	130.0g	27.87	90	19.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	3
Organic Aduki Beans Brand: EDEN Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 130.0g BSI 27.87 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 4.9g Fat 0.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	High Omega Vegan Ranch... High Omega Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing EARTH ISLAND Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise High Omega Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing High Omega Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing EARTH ISLAND Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise	30.0g	1.83	140	1.0g	0.0g	15.0g	1.0g	0.0g	20
High Omega Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing Brand: FOLLOW YOUR HEART Category: SALAD DRESSING & MAYONNAISE Serving: 30.0g BSI 1.83 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Beef Franks In Puff Pa... Beef Franks In Puff Pastry, Beef Franks BRAN-ZAN HOLDINGS, LLC Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Beef Franks In Puff Pastry, Beef Franks Beef Franks In Puff Pastry, Beef Franks BRAN-ZAN HOLDINGS, LLC Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres	71.0g	20.68	240	11.0g	0.0g	19.0g	7.0g	0.0g	41
Beef Franks In Puff Pastry, Beef Franks Brand: NATHAN'S FAMOUS Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 71.0g BSI 20.68 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 19.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Beef Franks Puff Pastry Beef Franks Puff Pastry BRAN-ZAN HOLDINGS, LLC Frozen Bread & Dough Beef Franks Puff Pastry Beef Franks Puff Pastry BRAN-ZAN HOLDINGS, LLC Frozen Bread & Dough	71.0g	20.71	230	11.0g	0.0g	17.0g	8.0g	0.0g	39
Beef Franks Puff Pastry Brand: NATHAN'S FAMOUS Category: FROZEN BREAD & DOUGH Serving: 71.0g BSI 20.71 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Salad Dressing And Mar... Salad Dressing And Marinade, Honey LITTLE BLACK DRESSING CO. Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Salad Dressing And Marinade, Honey Salad Dressing And Marinade, Honey LITTLE BLACK DRESSING CO. Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise	30.0ml	17.1	130	9.0g	0.0g	10.0g	0.0g	9.0g	24
Salad Dressing And Marinade, Honey Brand: LITTLE BLACK DRESSING CO Category: SALAD DRESSING & MAYONNAISE Serving: 30.0ml BSI 17.1 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Lowes Foods, Low Sodiu... Lowes Foods, Low Sodium Black Beans LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Lowes Foods, Low Sodium Black Beans Lowes Foods, Low Sodium Black Beans LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Canned & Bottled Beans	130.0g	29.66	120	21.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	4
Lowes Foods, Low Sodium Black Beans Brand: LOWES FOODS Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 130.0g BSI 29.66 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sugar Free Wafers, Van... Sugar Free Wafers, Vanilla FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Cookies & Biscuits Sugar Free Wafers, Vanilla Sugar Free Wafers, Vanilla FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Cookies & Biscuits	32.0g	35.98	160	19.0g	0.0g	10.0g	1.0g	0.0g	19
Sugar Free Wafers, Vanilla Brand: EATZ Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 32.0g BSI 35.98 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Vegetable And Lentil Mixes	33.0g	37.28	100	24.0g	5.0g	0.0g	3.0g	0.0g	1
Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz Brand: GEFEN Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 33.0g BSI 37.28 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pams Plant Based Tofu ... Pams Plant Based Tofu Firm 450 G FOODSTUFFS OWN BRANDS LIMITED Tofu Pams Plant Based Tofu Firm 450 G Pams Plant Based Tofu Firm 450 G FOODSTUFFS OWN BRANDS LIMITED Tofu	112.5g	9.89	109	5.1g	0.0g	3.7g	14.1g	0.0g	3
Pams Plant Based Tofu Firm 450 G Brand: PAMS PLANT BASED Category: TOFU Serving: 112.5g BSI 9.89 Carbs 5.1g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.7g Protein 14.1g
Save to Collection Amazon	Island Teriyaki Artisa... Island Teriyaki Artisan Pork Jerky FUSION RANCH, INC. Other Snacks Island Teriyaki Artisan Pork Jerky Island Teriyaki Artisan Pork Jerky FUSION RANCH, INC. Other Snacks	28.0g	14.97	70	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	10
Island Teriyaki Artisan Pork Jerky Brand: FUSION JERKY Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 14.97 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz ECUADOREAN TROPICAL PRODUCTS Vegetable And Lentil Mixes La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz ECUADOREAN TROPICAL PRODUCTS Vegetable And Lentil Mixes	40.0g	19.2	70	19.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	1
La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz Brand: LA CHOLITA Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 40.0g BSI 19.2 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 9.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Barley Flour Barley Flour BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Flours & Corn Meal Barley Flour Barley Flour BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Flours & Corn Meal	30.0g	35.26	110	23.0g	5.0g	0.0g	3.0g	0.0g	1
Barley Flour Brand: BOB'S RED MILL Category: FLOURS & CORN MEAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 35.26 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g

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

Yellow Fava Beans

Beer Battered Cod

Angelina's Of Maryland, Crab Cakes, Original

Beef Franks In A Blanket

Artisan Pork Jerky, Grilled Island Teriyaki

Hanover, Black Beans

Organic Moroccan Style Stew, Moroccan Style

Pinto Beans, Pinto

Organic Aduki Beans

High Omega Vegan Ranch Salad Dressing

Beef Franks In Puff Pastry, Beef Franks

Beef Franks Puff Pastry

Salad Dressing And Marinade, Honey

Lowes Foods, Low Sodium Black Beans

Sugar Free Wafers, Vanilla

Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz

Pams Plant Based Tofu Firm 450 G

Island Teriyaki Artisan Pork Jerky

La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz

Barley Flour