What are Butter & Spread food comparisons?

Butter & Spread 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 Butter, Coconut vs Lemon Dessert Butter Snack Spread, Lemon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Butt... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Coconut Butter, Coconut	3.6	667	33.3	6.7	20.0	66.7	—
Lemon Desser... Food 2 Food 2 • CHALLENGE DAIRY PRODUCTS INC. Lemon Dessert Butter Snack Spread, Lemon	7.3	571	28.6	21.4	—	57.1	—

Original The Iconic Coconut Spread, Original vs Crunchy Chocolate Cookie & Flavored Creme Swirl, Crunchy Chocolate Cookie

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original The... Food 1 Food 1 • RKW USA Original The Iconic Coconut Spread, Original	24.6	467	50.0	43.3	6.7	30.0	3.3
Crunchy Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Crunchy Chocolate Cookie & Flavored Creme Swirl, Crunchy Chocolate Cookie	39.2	568	56.8	46.0	—	37.8	5.4

Hershey's, Spreads, Chocolate, Chocolate vs Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Spreads, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hershey's, S... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HERSHEY COMPANY Hershey's, Spreads, Chocolate, Chocolate	35.5	514	54.1	51.4	2.7	32.4	8.1
Sea Salt & C... Food 2 Food 2 • SABRA DIPPING COMPANY LLC Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Spreads, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper	1.9	250	14.3	—	7.1	17.9	7.1

Signature Spreads, Tofu Cashew vs Ciolo Foods, Spread, White Balsamic & Fig, White Balsamic & Fig

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Signature Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • KOWALSKI COMPANIES INC. Signature Spreads, Tofu Cashew	3.7	286	10.7	—	3.6	21.4	14.3
Ciolo Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • ZOYA, INC. Ciolo Foods, Spread, White Balsamic & Fig, White Balsamic & Fig	9.5	321	21.4	17.9	3.6	25.0	3.6

Lightly Salted Sea Salt Raw Butter, Lightly Salted Sea Salt vs Mandarin Orange Fruit & Yogurt Spread, Mandarin Orange

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Salt... Food 1 Food 1 • ORGANIC PASTURES DAIRY COMPANY LLC Lightly Salted Sea Salt Raw Butter, Lightly Salted Sea Salt	1.7	786	7.1	—	—	85.7	—
Mandarin Ora... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Mandarin Orange Fruit & Yogurt Spread, Mandarin Orange	13.6	267	23.3	16.7	—	16.7	3.3

Parmesan Garlic Butter, Parmesan Garlic vs Portmann's, Sandwich Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Gar... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Parmesan Garlic Butter, Parmesan Garlic	1.8	571	7.1	—	—	64.3	7.1
Portmann's, ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Portmann's, Sandwich Spread	7.8	267	26.7	20.0	—	20.0	—

Italian Olive Salad & Sandwich Spread, Italian vs Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce, Lemon Thyme

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Oliv... Food 1 Food 1 • G L MEZZETTA, INC. Italian Olive Salad & Sandwich Spread, Italian	0.0	357	3.6	—	3.6	39.3	—
Lemon Thyme ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce, Lemon Thyme	17.7	112	7.2	2.4	—	8.8	0.8

Coconut & Peanut Spread vs Relish Sandwich Spread, Relish

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut & Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Coconut & Peanut Spread	8.9	594	21.9	6.3	6.2	50.0	18.8
Relish Sandw... Food 2 Food 2 • UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Relish Sandwich Spread, Relish	5.8	233	20.0	13.3	—	20.0	—

Roasted Garlic, Basil & Parsley Butter vs Cookie Butter, Spiced Cookie Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Garl... Food 1 Food 1 • A GOOD CHURN, LLC Roasted Garlic, Basil & Parsley Butter	1.7	786	7.1	7.1	—	85.7	—
Cookie Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Cookie Butter, Spiced Cookie Spread	39.6	568	56.8	35.1	—	35.1	2.7

Creamy Cookie Butter Speculoos Spread vs Honey Butter, Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Cooki... Food 1 Food 1 • BRETON ENTERPRISES INC Creamy Cookie Butter Speculoos Spread	29.9	600	53.3	33.3	—	40.0	3.3
Honey Butter... Food 2 Food 2 • HONEY BUTTER PRODUCTS CO INC Honey Butter, Cinnamon	21.8	429	78.6	78.6	—	7.1	—

Pumpkin Butter vs Garlic Butter With Parmesan & Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Butter Food 1 Food 1 • SID WAINER & SON SPECIALTY PRODUCE Pumpkin Butter	10.0	100	25.0	25.0	—	—	—
Garlic Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • DFS GOURMET SPECIALTIES Garlic Butter With Parmesan & Basil	0.4	667	2.2	—	—	74.4	2.2

Cinnamon Roll Sweet Butter Spread, Cinnamon Roll vs Garlic Asiago Finishing Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Rol... Food 1 Food 1 • MEDLEE FOODS, LLC Cinnamon Roll Sweet Butter Spread, Cinnamon Roll	9.4	500	35.7	28.6	—	42.9	—
Garlic Asiag... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Garlic Asiago Finishing Butter	1.8	667	6.7	—	—	66.7	—

Soft Blend Dairy Spread vs Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce, Lemon Thyme

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soft Blend D... Food 1 Food 1 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Soft Blend Dairy Spread	2.0	194	3.2	—	—	16.1	—
Lemon Thyme ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce, Lemon Thyme	17.7	112	7.2	2.4	—	8.8	0.8

Cookie Butter, Speculoos vs Crab Ball, Jalapeno

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cookie Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • ACME FOOD SALES, INC. Cookie Butter, Speculoos	14.7	667	53.3	33.3	—	46.7	6.7
Crab Ball, J... Food 2 Food 2 • FISH HOUSE FOODS COMPANY Crab Ball, Jalapeno	7.7	233	13.3	3.3	—	20.0	6.7

Sweet Cream With Sea Salt Spreadable Creamed Butter, Sweet Cream With Sea Salt vs Cocoa Cookie Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Cream ... Food 1 Food 1 • HEART FOODS LLC Sweet Cream With Sea Salt Spreadable Creamed Butter, Sweet Cream With Sea Salt	5.5	533	20.0	—	—	60.0	—
Cocoa Cookie... Food 2 Food 2 • NUCCINA Cocoa Cookie Butter	39.6	568	59.5	43.2	2.7	35.1	2.7

Bell View, Pimento Spread, Sweet Pickle, Sweet Pickle vs Reduced Fat Eggnog

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bell View, P... Food 1 Food 1 • LEE-THOMPSON-FAWCETT COMPANY Bell View, Pimento Spread, Sweet Pickle, Sweet Pickle	3.8	333	13.3	13.3	—	26.7	—
Reduced Fat ... Food 2 Food 2 • COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS Reduced Fat Eggnog	33.5	125	14.2	14.2	—	5.0	4.2

Lemon Herb Seasoned Butter, Lemon Herb vs Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Spreadable Butter, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Herb S... Food 1 Food 1 • MEDLEE FOODS, LLC Lemon Herb Seasoned Butter, Lemon Herb	1.9	500	7.1	—	—	50.0	—
Cinnamon & B... Food 2 Food 2 • EPICUREAN BUTTER COMPANY Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Spreadable Butter, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar	9.0	643	17.9	14.3	—	64.3	—

Lebni Yogurt Spread vs Garlic Whipped Butter, Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lebni Yogurt... Food 1 Food 1 • HAIN REFRIGERATED FOODS INC. Lebni Yogurt Spread	1.9	214	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	3.6
Garlic Whipp... Food 2 Food 2 • WAYFARE INC. Garlic Whipped Butter, Garlic	1.9	429	7.1	—	—	42.9	—

Cookie Spread, Chocolate Creme vs Honey Butter With Cinnamon & Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cookie Sprea... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Cookie Spread, Chocolate Creme	39.6	568	59.5	43.2	2.7	35.1	2.7
Honey Butter... Food 2 Food 2 • DFS GOURMET SPECIALTIES Honey Butter With Cinnamon & Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar	13.3	500	50.0	42.9	—	35.7	—

Morey's, Original Crab Spread vs Follow Your Heart, Reduced Fat Vegenaise Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Morey's, Ori... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY Morey's, Original Crab Spread	7.6	222	14.8	—	—	22.2	7.4
Follow Your ... Food 2 Food 2 • EARTH ISLAND Follow Your Heart, Reduced Fat Vegenaise Spread	13.5	357	7.1	—	—	35.7	—

Butter & Spread Comparisons For Diabetics