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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Coconut Cream, Coconut vs Milk Caramel & Guava Paste Tumes, Milk Caramel & Guava Paste

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Crea... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Coconut Cream, Coconut	1.9	200	3.3	—	—	20.0	—
Milk Caramel... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Milk Caramel & Guava Paste Tumes, Milk Caramel & Guava Paste	67.5	333	77.8	75.6	2.2	2.2	2.2

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened vs Dried Oyster Mushrooms, Oyster

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened	3.6	733	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7
Dried Oyster... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Dried Oyster Mushrooms, Oyster	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	—	20.0

Shredded Coconut vs Sweetened Coconut Flakes

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
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 Unsweetened Creamed Coconut, Unsweetened vs Fungus Among Us, Organic Maitake Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Unsw... Food 1 Food 1 • EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC Organic Unsweetened Creamed Coconut, Unsweetened	3.6	667	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7
Fungus Among... Food 2 Food 2 • SEATTLE GOURMET FOODS, INC. Fungus Among Us, Organic Maitake Mushrooms	17.7	286	78.6	21.4	14.3	—	7.1

Organic Unsweetened Flakes Coconut, Unsweetened vs Grated Coconut In Extra Heavy Syrup

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Unsw... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Unsweetened Flakes Coconut, Unsweetened	3.6	700	30.0	10.0	10.0	60.0	10.0
Grated Cocon... Food 2 Food 2 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Grated Coconut In Extra Heavy Syrup	43.2	326	60.5	55.3	2.6	10.5	1.3

Unsweetened Organic Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened vs 100% Organic Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Unsweetened Organic Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened	0.0	733	26.7	6.7	26.7	66.7	6.7
100% Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC 100% Organic Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened	1.8	562	43.8	6.3	37.5	43.8	6.3

Tacoma Boys, Dried Shiitake Mushrooms vs Unsweetened Lite Organic Coconut Milk, Unsweetened Lite

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tacoma Boys,... Food 1 Food 1 • THE NUTMEG SPICE CO. LTD. Tacoma Boys, Dried Shiitake Mushrooms	12.6	300	75.0	2.0	12.0	1.0	—
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Unsweetened Lite Organic Coconut Milk, Unsweetened Lite	4.0	62	2.5	1.3	—	6.3	—

Organic Keto Cacao Powder vs Fruit Paste, Guava

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Keto... Food 1 Food 1 • NAVITAS, LLC Organic Keto Cacao Powder	3.6	667	26.7	—	13.3	53.3	13.3
Fruit Paste,... Food 2 Food 2 • LA ESTRELLA DULCES REGIONALES Fruit Paste, Guava	46.0	275	62.5	47.5	5.0	—	—

Whole Chile Arbol vs Sweet Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Chile ... Food 1 Food 1 • ES MI TIEMPO INC. Whole Chile Arbol	3.3	71	12.1	—	—	7.1	2.9
Sweet Bean Food 2 Food 2 • T-WEST Sweet Bean	39.5	283	66.7	66.7	—	3.3	3.3

Shredded Coconut vs Terra Dolce, Organic Chipotle Dried Chile Peppers

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shredded Coc... Food 1 Food 1 • FALCON TRADING COMPANY INC. Shredded Coconut	3.6	650	22.5	7.5	17.5	65.0	7.5
Terra Dolce,... Food 2 Food 2 • MYCOLOGICAL Terra Dolce, Organic Chipotle Dried Chile Peppers	5.8	357	71.4	42.9	28.6	—	14.3

Torani, Flavoring Syrup, Irish Cream, Irish Cream vs Pure Vanilla Extract

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	—	—	—
Pure Vanilla... Food 2 Food 2 • SANTA FE DISTRIBUTING Pure Vanilla Extract	2.0	100	20.0	20.0	—	—	—

Light Coconut Milk, Coconut vs Desiccated Coconut Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Coconu... Food 1 Food 1 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Light Coconut Milk, Coconut	2.0	62	1.3	—	—	6.3	—
Desiccated C... Food 2 Food 2 • I SIFOL LLC Desiccated Coconut Powder	3.2	660	18.7	—	6.7	62.0	6.7

Sweet Bean vs Unsweetened Flaked Coconut, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Bean Food 1 Food 1 • T-WEST Sweet Bean	39.5	283	66.7	66.7	—	3.3	3.3
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Unsweetened Flaked Coconut, Unsweetened	1.8	636	27.3	9.1	18.2	63.6	9.1

Spartan, Sweetened Coconut Flake vs Texturized Soy Protein

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Swe... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Sweetened Coconut Flake	11.2	467	46.7	40.0	6.7	33.3	6.7
Texturized S... Food 2 Food 2 • MI COSTENITA FOOD DIST. Texturized Soy Protein	20.9	350	32.5	—	3.2	1.3	52.5

Freeze Dried Broccoli Florets & Stems vs Fermented Bean Curd With Sesame Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freeze Dried... Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Freeze Dried Broccoli Florets & Stems	3.8	286	57.1	14.3	28.6	—	28.6
Fermented Be... Food 2 Food 2 • HOCEAN INC. Fermented Bean Curd With Sesame Oil	1.9	200	20.0	—	—	—	20.0

Porcini Dried Mushrooms vs Unsweetened, Shredded Organic Coconut, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Porcini Drie... Food 1 Food 1 • BUONA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Porcini Dried Mushrooms	7.5	410	50.0	—	10.0	—	30.0
Unsweetened,... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Unsweetened, Shredded Organic Coconut, Unsweetened	1.8	667	26.7	6.7	20.0	66.7	6.7

Cacao Powder vs Unsweetened Cocoa Baking Powder, Unsweetened

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cacao Powder Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Cacao Powder	1.9	250	50.0	—	33.3	16.7	16.7
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Unsweetened Cocoa Baking Powder, Unsweetened	1.9	400	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0

Unsweetented Coconut Cream, Unsweetented vs Coconut Sweetened Flakes, Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetented... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMPLY ASIA FOODS, INC. Unsweetented Coconut Cream, Unsweetented	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	20.0	—
Coconut Swee... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Coconut Sweetened Flakes, Coconut	11.4	467	53.3	33.3	13.3	26.7	6.7

Savoy, Coconut Cream vs Natural Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Savoy, Cocon... Food 1 Food 1 • THAI AGRI FOODS CO., LTD. Savoy, Coconut Cream	5.8	222	3.3	—	—	22.2	2.2
Natural Coconut Food 2 Food 2 • CIBO VITA INC Natural Coconut	3.5	675	25.0	7.1	17.9	64.3	7.1

Sempio, Doen Jang Seasoning Paste vs Original Coconut Chips, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sempio, Doen... Food 1 Food 1 • SEMPIO FOODS COMPANY Sempio, Doen Jang Seasoning Paste	25.8	217	46.7	23.3	3.3	1.7	3.3
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

Baking Additives & Extracts Comparisons For Diabetics