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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Unsweetened Dutched Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened vs Sliced Dried Shiitake Mushroom

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
Sliced Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • JAYONE FOODS, INC. Sliced Dried Shiitake Mushroom	23.0	350	65.0	15.0	5.0	—	20.0

Fermented Cacao Nibs vs Original Organic Coconut Milk, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fermented Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Fermented Cacao Nibs	3.6	643	28.6	—	21.4	50.0	14.3
Original Org... Food 2 Food 2 • LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Original Organic Coconut Milk, Original	3.9	174	4.0	0.9	3.1	16.8	0.9

Maitake Mushrooms Organic Dried Sliced vs Dried Mushrooms Oyster

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maitake Mush... Food 1 Food 1 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Maitake Mushrooms Organic Dried Sliced	1.9	400	60.0	—	40.0	—	20.0
Dried Mushro... Food 2 Food 2 • LES ALIMENTS G. DION Dried Mushrooms Oyster	3.8	357	57.1	—	28.6	—	28.6

Pcc, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes vs Unsweetened Baking Cocoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pcc, Unsweet... Food 1 Food 1 • STEVE ROSS ENTERPRISES Pcc, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes	22.5	507	46.4	—	3.6	35.7	3.6
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Unsweetened Baking Cocoa	0.0	250	50.0	—	50.0	—	25.0

Dried Mushrooms, Woodear vs Guava & Dulce De Leche Napolitano, Guava; Dulce De Leche

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Mushro... Food 1 Food 1 • CF FRESH, LLC Dried Mushrooms, Woodear	7.4	410	50.0	—	10.0	10.0	30.0
Guava & Dulc... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Guava & Dulce De Leche Napolitano, Guava; Dulce De Leche	28.0	316	79.0	63.2	5.3	—	—

Sweetened Coconut Angel Flake, Sweetened Coconut vs Chile Guajillo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Co... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Sweetened Coconut Angel Flake, Sweetened Coconut	11.5	467	46.7	33.3	6.7	30.0	—
Chile Guajillo Food 2 Food 2 • OLE MEXICAN FOODS, INC. Chile Guajillo	3.9	57	14.3	—	—	—	7.1

Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened vs Chocolatey Toasted Coconut Chips, Chocolatey Toasted Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Co... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened	75.8	467	53.3	33.3	13.3	26.7	6.7
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

Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened vs Coconut Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Co... Food 1 Food 1 • FAREWAY STORES, INC. Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened	0.0	733	20.0	33.3	36.7	66.7	6.7
Coconut Cream Food 2 Food 2 • AMBASSADOR CARDS Coconut Cream	7.7	212	5.0	2.5	—	20.0	2.5

Guava & Dulce De Leche Napolitano, Guava & Dulce De Leche vs Amish Country, Almond Paste

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guava & Dulc... Food 1 Food 1 • LATIN FOOD HOLDINGS INC. Guava & Dulce De Leche Napolitano, Guava & Dulce De Leche	28.0	316	79.0	63.2	5.3	—	—
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

Unsweetened Toasted Organic Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened Toasted vs Dried Hibiscus Flower Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC Unsweetened Toasted Organic Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened Toasted	3.6	667	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7
Dried Hibisc... Food 2 Food 2 • IYA FOODS LLC Dried Hibiscus Flower Powder	1.5	50	10.0	—	2.5	—	—

Coconut Chunks vs Ambassador Organics, Organic Vanilla Bean Cocoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Chunks Food 1 Food 1 • COCONUT KING MIAMI BEACH INC. Coconut Chunks	17.0	355	15.2	6.5	8.7	33.3	3.6
Ambassador O... Food 2 Food 2 • COOK PRO INC. Ambassador Organics, Organic Vanilla Bean Cocoa	3.9	400	60.0	—	20.0	13.0	—

Guava Paste, Guava vs Organic New Mexico Dried Chile Peppers

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guava Paste,... Food 1 Food 1 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Guava Paste, Guava	30.0	300	80.0	70.0	5.0	—	—
Organic New ... Food 2 Food 2 • MYCOLOGICAL Organic New Mexico Dried Chile Peppers	3.8	429	57.1	28.6	28.6	14.3	14.3

Sweet Cream Of Milk With Coconut vs Aroy D, Coconut Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Cream ... Food 1 Food 1 • DULCERIA PILOTO Sweet Cream Of Milk With Coconut	17.8	267	60.0	53.3	—	—	6.7
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

Dried Mushrooms vs Toasted Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Mushrooms Food 1 Food 1 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Dried Mushrooms	4.0	357	85.7	—	57.1	—	—
Toasted Coconut Food 2 Food 2 • LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Toasted Coconut	22.1	714	92.9	85.7	7.1	42.9	7.1

Shirakiku, Sweetened Red Bean Paste vs Guava Marmalade, Guava

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shirakiku, S... Food 1 Food 1 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Shirakiku, Sweetened Red Bean Paste	100.0	272	62.1	47.6	2.9	—	4.9
Guava Marmal... Food 2 Food 2 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Guava Marmalade, Guava	25.0	250	65.0	60.0	2.5	—	—

Fruit Paste, Guava vs Bob's Red Mill, Unsweetened Fine Macaroon Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Paste,... Food 1 Food 1 • LA ESTRELLA DULCES REGIONALES Fruit Paste, Guava	46.0	275	62.5	47.5	5.0	—	—
Bob's Red Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Unsweetened Fine Macaroon Coconut	3.6	667	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7

Premium Nutritional Yeast vs Pcc, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Nutr... Food 1 Food 1 • FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS Premium Nutritional Yeast	1.8	375	33.3	—	25.0	4.2	50.0
Pcc, Unsweet... Food 2 Food 2 • STEVE ROSS ENTERPRISES Pcc, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes	22.5	507	46.4	—	3.6	35.7	3.6

Pasilla Dried Chile, Pasilla vs Soy Curls

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
Soy Curls Food 2 Food 2 • BUTLER FOODS Soy Curls	3.7	333	16.7	3.3	10.0	15.0	33.3

Dried Shiitake Mushroom vs Unsweetened Coconut Chips, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Shiita... Food 1 Food 1 • STEWART BRAEMAR INC. Dried Shiitake Mushroom	3.8	357	57.1	—	28.6	1.4	28.6
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Unsweetened Coconut Chips, Unsweetened	3.6	667	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7

Unsweetened Organic Fair Trade Baking Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened vs Pure Coconut Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Unsweetened Organic Fair Trade Baking Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened	3.8	400	80.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0
Pure Coconut... Food 2 Food 2 • OCHO RIOS MIAMI, INC. Pure Coconut Cream	1.8	690	10.6	3.5	7.0	70.4	7.0

Baking Additives & Extracts Comparisons For Diabetics