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	BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup	284.0g	31.49	170	23.0g	3.0g	7.1g	3.0g	12.0g
Chicken Tortilla Soup Brand: BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 284.0g BSI 31.49 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 7.1g Fat 3.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Organic... Harris Teeter, Organics Steel Cut Oats Harris Teeter, Organics Steel Cut Oats HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Organics Steel Cut Oats Harris Teeter, Organics Steel Cut Oats Harris Teeter, Organics Steel Cut Oats	40.0g	44.42	150	27.0g	1.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g
Harris Teeter, Organics Steel Cut 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	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Organic... Harris Teeter, Organics Old Fashioned Oats Harris Teeter, Organics Old Fashioned Oats HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Organics Old Fashioned... Harris Teeter, Organics Old Fashioned Oats Harris Teeter, Organics Old Fashioned Oats	40.0g	44.33	150	27.0g	0.0g	4.0g	3.0g	5.0g
Harris Teeter, Organics Old Fashioned Oats Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 40.0g BSI 44.33 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Multigrain Oatbran Cereal Multigrain Oatbran Cereal Multigrain Oatbran Cereal NATURE'S PATH Cereal Multigrain Oatbran Cereal Multigrain Oatbran Cereal Multigrain Oatbran Cereal	30.0g	37.03	110	24.0g	4.0g	5.0g	1.0g	3.0g
Multigrain Oatbran Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 37.03 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch NATURE'S PATH Cereal Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch	55.0g	63.29	220	38.0g	10.0g	5.0g	7.0g	6.0g
Maple Pecan Crunch Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 63.29 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal NATURE'S PATH Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal	55.0g	64.16	190	41.0g	12.0g	8.0g	2.5g	6.0g
Raisin Bran Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 64.16 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 8.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Cereal Cereal Cereal NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Cereal Cereal Cereal	55.0g	73.73	230	44.0g	6.0g	6.0g	3.0g	6.0g
Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 73.73 Carbs 44.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola NATURE'S PATH Cereal Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola	55.0g	58.94	260	36.0g	10.0g	5.0g	10.0g	6.0g
Hemp Hearts Granola Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 58.94 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Organic Superfood Glut... Organic Superfood Gluten Free Oatmeal Organic Superfood Gluten Free Oatmeal NATURE'S PATH Cereal Organic Superfood Gluten Free Oatmeal Organic Superfood Gluten Free Oatmeal Organic Superfood Gluten Free Oatmeal	38.0g	33.98	160	23.0g	1.0g	5.0g	6.0g	6.0g
Organic Superfood Gluten Free Oatmeal Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 38.0g BSI 33.98 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries NATURE'S PATH Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries	104.0g	100.0	420	76.0g	36.0g	2.0g	10.0g	6.0g
Frosted Toaster Pastries Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 104.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 76.0g Sugar 36.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Organic Waffles Organic Waffles Organic Waffles NATURE'S PATH Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Organic Waffles Organic Waffles Organic Waffles	70.0g	42.8	190	27.0g	6.0g	5.0g	8.0g	4.0g
Organic Waffles Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 70.0g BSI 42.8 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LA PASTA Pasta By Shape & Type Sweet Potato, Quinoa &... Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli LA PASTA Pasta By Shape & Type Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli	95.0g	48.9	190	26.0g	1.0g	1.0g	3.5g	7.0g
Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Brand: LA PASTA Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 95.0g BSI 48.9 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ALTER ECO Other Grains & Seeds Organic Royal Black Qu... Organic Royal Black Quinoa Organic Royal Black Quinoa ALTER ECO Other Grains & Seeds Organic Royal Black Quinoa Organic Royal Black Quinoa Organic Royal Black Quinoa	43.0g	50.08	160	29.0g	0.0g	3.0g	2.5g	6.0g
Organic Royal Black Quinoa Brand: ALTER ECO Category: OTHER GRAINS & SEEDS Serving: 43.0g BSI 50.08 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CELEBRITY INTERNATIONAL Cheese Honey Goat Cheese, Honey Celebrity International, Honey Goat Cheese, Honey Honey Goat Cheese, Honey CELEBRITY INTERNATIONAL Cheese Honey Goat Cheese, Honey Celebrity International, Honey Goat Cheese, Honey Honey Goat Cheese, Honey	28.0g	3.76	80	3.0g	3.0g	1.0g	5.0g	4.0g
Honey Goat Cheese, Honey Brand: CELEBRITY INTERNATIONAL Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.76 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Other Grains & Seeds Organic White Quinoa Organic White Quinoa Organic White Quinoa TRADER JOE'S Other Grains & Seeds Organic White Quinoa Organic White Quinoa Organic White Quinoa	42.0g	52.01	160	30.0g	3.0g	3.0g	2.5g	6.0g
Organic White Quinoa Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: OTHER GRAINS & SEEDS Serving: 42.0g BSI 52.01 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Canned & Bottled Beans Organic Black Beans Organic Black Beans Organic Black Beans TRADER JOE'S Canned & Bottled Beans Organic Black Beans Organic Black Beans Organic Black Beans	130.0g	29.63	100	19.0g	0.0g	4.0g	0.0g	7.0g
Organic Black Beans Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 130.0g BSI 29.63 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Food Lion, Whole Grain... Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne	56.0g	67.98	200	41.0g	2.0g	6.0g	1.5g	7.0g
Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne Brand: FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 67.98 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Chili & Stew Hormel, White Chicken ... Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Chili & Stew Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans	247.0g	29.56	180	16.0g	3.0g	1.0g	6.0g	15.0g
Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans Brand: HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Category: CHILI & STEW Serving: 247.0g BSI 29.56 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Cereal Frosted Shredded Bite ... Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats TRADER JOE'S Cereal Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats	52.0g	72.38	200	42.0g	11.0g	5.0g	1.0g	5.0g
Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: CEREAL Serving: 52.0g BSI 72.38 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARKETS OF MEIJER Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Fresh Chicken Caesar S... Markets Of Meijer, Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad MARKETS OF MEIJER Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Markets Of Meijer, Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad	100.0g	17.34	150	10.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	13.0g
Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad Brand: MARKETS OF MEIJER Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 100.0g BSI 17.34 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 13.0g

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

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Harris Teeter, Organics Steel Cut Oats

Harris Teeter, Organics Old Fashioned Oats

Multigrain Oatbran Cereal

Maple Pecan Crunch

Raisin Bran Cereal

Cereal

Hemp Hearts Granola

Organic Superfood Gluten Free Oatmeal

Frosted Toaster Pastries

Organic Waffles

Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli

Organic Royal Black Quinoa

Honey Goat Cheese, Honey

Organic White Quinoa

Organic Black Beans

Food Lion, Whole Grain Penne

Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans

Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats

Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad