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 Light Coconut Milk, Unsweetened vs Unsweetened Dutched Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Unsweetened Light Coconut Milk, Unsweetened	2.0	62	1.3	—	—	6.3	—
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Unsweetened Dutched Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0

Brookshire's, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes vs Dried Mother Yeast With Brewer's Yeast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brookshire's... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Brookshire's, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes	1.8	667	33.3	—	16.7	58.3	—
Dried Mother... Food 2 Food 2 • FRATELLI MANTOVA FU VINCENZO Dried Mother Yeast With Brewer's Yeast	7.6	375	62.5	—	12.5	—	25.0

Ancho Dried Chile, Ancho vs Premium Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ancho Dried ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Ancho Dried Chile, Ancho	7.8	294	47.1	11.8	23.5	—	11.8
Premium Unsw... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Premium Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Unsweetened	3.9	175	2.5	1.3	—	17.5	—

Classic Pure Creamed Coconut, Classic vs Cacao Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Pure... Food 1 Food 1 Classic Pure Creamed Coconut, Classic	1.7	733	13.3	6.7	6.7	73.3	6.7
Cacao Powder Food 2 Food 2 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Cacao Powder	13.3	257	57.1	3.6	32.1	10.7	17.9

Dried Oyster Mushrooms vs Odense, Chocolate Almond Paste

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Oyster... Food 1 Food 1 • GIORGIO FOODS, INC. Dried Oyster Mushrooms	13.7	300	80.0	—	10.0	—	10.0
Odense, Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDRE PROST INC. Odense, Chocolate Almond Paste	30.3	449	46.2	38.5	5.1	23.1	10.3

Orange Coconut Cream, Orange Coconut vs Organic Baking Cocoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Cocon... Food 1 Food 1 • VOILA! THE JUICE COMPANY Orange Coconut Cream, Orange Coconut	67.9	54	14.2	11.7	—	0.8	—
Organic Baki... Food 2 Food 2 • RODELLE INC. Organic Baking Cocoa	1.9	167	50.0	—	33.3	8.3	16.7

Active Dry Yeast vs (Stemless) Chile De Arbol

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Active Dry Y... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Active Dry Yeast	5.5	350	40.0	—	10.0	5.0	40.0
(Stemless) C... Food 2 Food 2 • EL JALAPENO CHILI SUPPLY CO (Stemless) Chile De Arbol	11.7	357	57.1	50.0	14.3	—	14.3

Giorgio, Dried Bistro Mushroom Blend vs Ancho Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giorgio, Dri... Food 1 Food 1 • GIORGIO FOODS, INC. Giorgio, Dried Bistro Mushroom Blend	13.7	300	80.0	—	10.0	—	10.0
Ancho Pepper Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN WORLD Ancho Pepper	15.5	282	50.0	—	21.4	7.1	10.7

Non Dairy Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, Sweetened vs Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk Curry, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Non Dairy Sw... Food 1 Food 1 • SUN HING FOODS, INC. Non Dairy Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, Sweetened	42.7	467	73.3	63.3	—	20.0	—
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk Curry, Unsweetened	1.9	133	8.3	1.7	6.7	10.0	1.7

Sweetened Coconut Flaked, Sweetened vs Wild Harvest, Organic Unsweetened Flake Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Co... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Sweetened Coconut Flaked, Sweetened	11.6	467	53.3	33.3	13.3	23.3	—
Wild Harvest... Food 2 Food 2 • STAR MARKETS CO. Wild Harvest, Organic Unsweetened Flake Coconut	0.0	688	25.0	6.3	25.0	62.5	6.3

Organic Coconut Cream vs Organic Unsweetened Flaked Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE MONKEY Organic Coconut Cream	11.6	225	7.0	2.0	1.0	21.0	2.0
Organic Unsw... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Organic Unsweetened Flaked Coconut	1.8	636	27.3	9.1	18.2	63.6	9.1

Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened Coconut vs Nutritional Yeast 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	—
Nutritional ... Food 2 Food 2 • FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS Nutritional Yeast Flakes	3.6	364	36.4	18.2	18.2	—	45.5

Pcc, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes vs Dehydrated Diced Red & Green Bell Peppers

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
Dehydrated D... Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Dehydrated Diced Red & Green Bell Peppers	5.8	300	80.0	20.0	20.0	—	20.0

Giant Eagle, Bean Medley vs Vanilla Mousse

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giant Eagle,... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Bean Medley	41.9	346	61.5	3.9	19.2	1.0	23.1
Vanilla Mousse Food 2 Food 2 • HAPPY DAY RAW FOODS Vanilla Mousse	29.0	256	20.2	15.5	2.4	20.2	1.2

Texturized Soy Protein vs Sweetened Shredded Coconut, Sweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Texturized S... Food 1 Food 1 • MI COSTENITA FOOD DIST. Texturized Soy Protein	20.9	350	32.5	—	3.2	1.3	52.5
Sweetened Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION Sweetened Shredded Coconut, Sweetened	15.1	471	52.9	29.4	5.9	29.4	5.9

Meringue Powder vs Pasta De Batata

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meringue Powder Food 1 Food 1 • CK PRODUCTS LLC Meringue Powder	17.0	357	64.3	35.7	—	—	28.6
Pasta De Batata Food 2 Food 2 • CADUR TRADING CORPORATION Pasta De Batata	50.0	357	92.9	82.1	3.6	—	—

Wild Harvest, Organic Unsweetened Flake Coconut vs Roasted Arbol Chili Pods

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Harvest... Food 1 Food 1 • STAR MARKETS CO. Wild Harvest, Organic Unsweetened Flake Coconut	0.0	688	25.0	6.3	25.0	62.5	6.3
Roasted Arbo... Food 2 Food 2 • JOSE MARTINEZ MFG. Roasted Arbol Chili Pods	15.5	357	57.1	50.0	—	—	14.3

Unsweetened Dutched Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened vs Original Coconut Chips, Original

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
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

Sweetened Coconut Flakes vs La Cubanita, Guava Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Co... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Sweetened Coconut Flakes	9.4	467	46.7	33.3	13.3	30.0	6.7
La Cubanita,... Food 2 Food 2 • LATIN FOOD HOLDINGS INC. La Cubanita, Guava Cream	44.0	321	82.1	28.6	3.6	—	—

Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened vs Porcini Dried Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened	3.6	733	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7
Porcini Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • BUONA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Porcini Dried Mushrooms	7.5	410	50.0	—	10.0	—	30.0

Baking Additives & Extracts Comparisons For Diabetics