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	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Harris Teeter, Refried... Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans Wi... Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice	134.0g	23.85	101	17.0g	0.0g	5.0g	1.0g	6.0g
Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 134.0g BSI 23.85 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Muesli ... Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Rai... Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds	55.0g	72.03	210	41.0g	12.0g	4.0g	3.0g	5.0g
Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 72.03 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Super Pretzel, Pretzel... Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed ... Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack	52.0g	34.87	130	19.0g	1.0g	1.0g	4.5g	5.0g
Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Brand: J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 52.0g BSI 34.87 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DR. MC DOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle DR. MC DOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle	53.0g	71.1	220	40.0g	4.0g	3.0g	3.0g	8.0g
Thai Peanut Noodle Brand: DR. MC DOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS Category: PIZZA MIXES & OTHER DRY DINNERS Serving: 53.0g BSI 71.1 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats	40.0g	44.42	150	27.0g	1.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g
Whole Grain Cereal Oats Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 40.0g BSI 44.42 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Breads & Buns Bagel Josef's Cinnamon... Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat TRADER JOE'S Breads & Buns Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, ... Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat	85.0g	82.12	220	45.0g	6.0g	3.0g	1.0g	9.0g
Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 85.0g BSI 82.12 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers	30.0g	34.44	140	21.0g	2.0g	3.0g	6.0g	2.0g
Multigrain Wheat Crackers Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 30.0g BSI 34.44 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips	28.0g	28.22	150	16.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g
Socrisp Pita Chips Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 28.22 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HORMEL Other Meats Always Tender, Extra L... Hormel, Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki HORMEL Other Meats Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tender... Hormel, Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki	112.0g	9.6	130	5.0g	4.0g	0.0g	4.0g	19.0g
Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki Brand: HORMEL Category: OTHER MEATS Serving: 112.0g BSI 9.6 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 19.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	POST Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Whole Grain Cereal POST Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Whole Grain Cereal	59.0g	67.65	230	42.0g	10.0g	7.0g	5.0g	6.0g
Whole Grain Cereal Brand: POST Category: CEREAL Serving: 59.0g BSI 67.65 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Flax Plus, Organic Mul... Nature's Path, Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal NATURE'S PATH Cereal Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes C... Nature's Path, Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal	30.0g	34.75	110	23.0g	4.0g	5.0g	1.5g	4.0g
Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 34.75 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UDI'S Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Gluten Free Blueberry ... Udi's, Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins UDI'S Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins Udi's, Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins	85.0g	76.17	260	40.0g	21.0g	1.0g	9.0g	3.0g
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins Brand: UDI'S Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 85.0g BSI 76.17 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH FINDS Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Sante Fe Rice & Beans Fresh Finds, Sante Fe Rice & Beans Sante Fe Rice & Beans FRESH FINDS Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Sante Fe Rice & Beans Fresh Finds, Sante Fe Rice & Beans Sante Fe Rice & Beans	283.0g	87.42	269	48.0g	3.0g	4.0g	6.0g	6.0g
Sante Fe Rice & Beans Brand: FRESH FINDS Category: PIZZA MIXES & OTHER DRY DINNERS Serving: 283.0g BSI 87.42 Carbs 48.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OZERY BAKERY INC Breads & Buns One Bun Multigrain San... One Bun Multigrain Sandwich Buns One Bun Multigrain Sandwich Buns OZERY BAKERY INC Breads & Buns One Bun Multigrain Sandwich Buns One Bun Multigrain Sandwich Buns One Bun Multigrain Sandwich Buns	75.0g	62.6	190	36.0g	4.0g	4.0g	2.0g	7.0g
One Bun Multigrain Sandwich Buns Brand: OZERY BAKERY INC Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 75.0g BSI 62.6 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LA PREFERIDA Canned & Bottled Beans Light Red Kidney Beans La Preferida, Light Red Kidney Beans Light Red Kidney Beans LA PREFERIDA Canned & Bottled Beans Light Red Kidney Beans La Preferida, Light Red Kidney Beans Light Red Kidney Beans	130.0g	27.57	120	21.0g	1.0g	7.0g	1.0g	8.0g
Light Red Kidney Beans Brand: LA PREFERIDA Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 130.0g BSI 27.57 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Cereal Organic Maple Hot Cereal Organic Maple Hot Cereal Organic Maple Hot Cereal DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Cereal Organic Maple Hot Cereal Organic Maple Hot Cereal Organic Maple Hot Cereal	70.0g	93.63	270	55.0g	18.0g	7.0g	3.5g	6.0g
Organic Maple Hot Cereal Brand: DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 70.0g BSI 93.63 Carbs 55.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GF MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese GF MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese	56.0g	69.66	212	38.0g	6.0g	2.0g	4.0g	6.0g
Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brand: GF MAPLEGROVE FOODS Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 56.0g BSI 69.66 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Pastariso Brown Rice M... Maplegrove Foods, Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yello... Maplegrove Foods, Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese	56.0g	50.39	169	32.0g	2.0g	6.0g	1.0g	8.0g
Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese Brand: MAPLEGROVE FOODS Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 56.0g BSI 50.39 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SAN FRANCISCO Canned & Bottled Beans Refried Black Beans Refried Black Beans Refried Black Beans SAN FRANCISCO Canned & Bottled Beans Refried Black Beans Refried Black Beans Refried Black Beans	113.0g	23.22	231	20.0g	1.0g	8.0g	11.0g	9.0g
Refried Black Beans Brand: SAN FRANCISCO Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 113.0g BSI 23.22 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 8.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SANFRANCISCO Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Refried Red Silk Beans Sanfrancisco, Refried Red Silk Beans Refried Red Silk Beans SANFRANCISCO Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Refried Red Silk Beans Sanfrancisco, Refried Red Silk Beans Refried Red Silk Beans	130.0g	23.27	230	20.0g	1.0g	8.1g	11.0g	8.0g
Refried Red Silk Beans Brand: SANFRANCISCO Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 130.0g BSI 23.27 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 8.1g Fat 11.0g Protein 8.0g

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

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

Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice

Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds

Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack

Thai Peanut Noodle

Whole Grain Cereal Oats

Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat

Multigrain Wheat Crackers

Socrisp Pita Chips

Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki

Whole Grain Cereal

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

Sante Fe Rice & Beans

One Bun Multigrain Sandwich Buns

Light Red Kidney Beans

Organic Maple Hot Cereal

Brown Rice Mac & Cheese

Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese

Refried Black Beans

Refried Red Silk Beans