What are Baking Additives & Extracts food comparisons?

Baking Additives & Extracts 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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Guava & Dulce De Leche Napolitano, Guava; Dulce De Leche vs Original Coconut Chips, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guava & Dulc... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Guava & Dulce De Leche Napolitano, Guava; Dulce De Leche	28.0	316	79.0	63.2	5.3	—	—
Original Coc... Food 2 Food 2 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Original Coconut Chips, Original	15.0	550	55.0	35.0	15.0	35.0	5.0

Organic Cacao Powder With Maca, Maca vs Chocolatey Toasted Coconut Chips, Chocolatey Toasted Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Caca... Food 1 Food 1 • BRANDSTORM INC, Organic Cacao Powder With Maca, Maca	3.7	417	66.7	—	33.3	—	33.3
Chocolatey T... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Chocolatey Toasted Coconut Chips, Chocolatey Toasted Coconut	28.3	567	60.0	36.7	10.0	33.3	3.3

Food City, Shredded Coconut vs Sliced Dried Shiitake Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Food City, S... Food 1 Food 1 • BASHAS' MARKETS Food City, Shredded Coconut	5.3	668	25.0	7.1	14.3	67.9	7.1
Sliced Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • JAYONE FOODS, INC. Sliced Dried Shiitake Mushroom	23.0	350	65.0	15.0	5.0	—	20.0

Nutritional Yeast Super Food Powder vs Whole Chile Arbol

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nutritional ... Food 1 Food 1 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Nutritional Yeast Super Food Powder	1.8	400	30.0	—	20.0	5.0	50.0
Whole Chile ... Food 2 Food 2 • ES MI TIEMPO INC. Whole Chile Arbol	3.3	71	12.1	—	—	7.1	2.9

Sweetened Fancy Flake Coconut, Sweetened vs Sweetened Coconut, Sweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • LOG HOUSE FOODS, INC. Sweetened Fancy Flake Coconut, Sweetened	11.2	467	46.7	33.3	6.7	33.3	6.7
Sweetened Co... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Sweetened Coconut, Sweetened	11.5	467	46.7	33.3	6.7	30.0	—

Dried Gourmet Mushrooms vs Amish Country, Almond Paste

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Gourme... Food 1 Food 1 • OSTROM MUSHROOM FARMS Dried Gourmet Mushrooms	5.7	357	57.1	—	14.3	—	28.6
Amish Countr... Food 2 Food 2 • WILLIAMS CHEESE COMPANY Amish Country, Almond Paste	16.8	464	39.3	39.3	7.1	28.6	11.4

Pasilla Dried Chile, Pasilla vs Shredded Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasilla Drie... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Pasilla Dried Chile, Pasilla	5.8	400	60.0	—	—	—	20.0
Shredded Coc... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Shredded Coconut	1.8	733	20.0	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7

Unsweetened Dutched Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened vs Cacao Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Unsweetened Dutched Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0
Cacao Powder Food 2 Food 2 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Cacao Powder	13.3	257	57.1	3.6	32.1	10.7	17.9

Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened Coconut vs Sweetened Coconut Flakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Co... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened Coconut	11.6	467	53.3	33.3	13.3	23.3	—
Sweetened Co... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Sweetened Coconut Flakes	9.4	467	46.7	33.3	13.3	30.0	6.7

Organic Cacao Powder vs Red Instant Yeast, Red

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Caca... Food 1 Food 1 • BRANDSTORM INC, Organic Cacao Powder	3.7	417	66.7	—	33.3	8.3	33.3
Red Instant ... Food 2 Food 2 • BELLARISE Red Instant Yeast, Red	37.8	371	35.0	—	14.0	6.0	45.0

Organic Coconut Cream vs Cream Of Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • NATURAL VALUE INC. Organic Coconut Cream	11.6	225	7.0	2.0	1.0	21.0	2.0
Cream Of Coc... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Cream Of Coconut	25.1	350	65.0	65.0	1.2	10.0	—

Organic, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened vs Fair Trade Cacao Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic, Uns... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened	3.6	733	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7
Fair Trade C... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Fair Trade Cacao Powder	1.9	400	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0

Red Type Soybean Paste vs Unsweetened Organic Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Type Soy... Food 1 Food 1 • INFORMATION RESOURCES GROUP Red Type Soybean Paste	7.8	200	25.0	15.0	5.0	5.0	10.0
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Unsweetened Organic Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened	1.9	167	50.0	—	33.3	8.3	16.7

Red Chili Pods, Hot vs Cocoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Chili Po... Food 1 Food 1 • MESILLA VALLEY CHILI CO. Red Chili Pods, Hot	5.8	350	60.0	10.0	30.0	10.0	10.0
Cocoa Food 2 Food 2 • THE HERSHEY COMPANY Cocoa	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0

Torani, Flavoring Syrup, Irish Cream, Irish Cream vs Mae Ploy, Coconut Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Torani, Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • R. TORRE & CO.INC. Torani, Flavoring Syrup, Irish Cream, Irish Cream	46.0	333	76.7	76.7	—	—	—
Mae Ploy, Co... Food 2 Food 2 • THEPPADUNG PORN COCONUT CO Mae Ploy, Coconut Cream	5.8	200	3.8	2.5	—	21.3	2.5

Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, Sweetened vs Golden Organic Coconut Milk, Golden

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Co... Food 1 Food 1 • EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, Sweetened	20.8	400	36.7	36.7	—	26.7	6.7
Golden Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • WICHY PLANTATION CO. (PVT) LTD. Golden Organic Coconut Milk, Golden	9.4	122	5.0	—	0.2	10.8	1.2

Cacao Powder vs Aroy D, Coconut Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cacao Powder Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. Cacao Powder	7.5	400	55.0	—	35.0	10.0	25.0
Aroy D, Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • THAI AGRI FOODS CO., LTD. Aroy D, Coconut Cream	7.7	211	4.4	2.2	—	21.1	1.1

Sweet Guava Paste Antojitos vs Nutritional Yeast Super Food Flakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Guava ... Food 1 Food 1 • EL PUMA Sweet Guava Paste Antojitos	76.0	32	8.0	7.2	0.4	—	—
Nutritional ... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Nutritional Yeast Super Food Flakes	1.8	389	33.3	—	22.2	5.6	55.6

Shredded Coconut vs Fit Choice, Powdered Purple Yam

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shredded Coc... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Shredded Coconut	1.8	733	20.0	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7
Fit Choice, ... Food 2 Food 2 • FITRITE INCORPORATED Fit Choice, Powdered Purple Yam	45.4	367	83.3	10.0	6.7	—	6.7

Fermented Bean Curd With Sesame Oil vs Oregon Porcini Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fermented Be... Food 1 Food 1 • HOCEAN INC. Fermented Bean Curd With Sesame Oil	1.9	200	20.0	—	—	—	20.0
Oregon Porci... Food 2 Food 2 • MYCOLOGICAL Oregon Porcini Mushrooms	3.8	357	42.9	—	14.3	—	28.6

Baking Additives & Extracts Comparisons For Diabetics