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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Finishing Butter, Roasted Garlic Herb vs Butter Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Finishing Bu... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Finishing Butter, Roasted Garlic Herb	1.3	600	6.7	—	1.7	66.7	—
Butter Powder Food 2 Food 2 • 2178 KENSINGTON AVE., INC. Butter Powder	1.8	700	20.0	20.0	—	70.0	—

Garlic Whipped Butter, Garlic vs Chocolate Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Whipp... Food 1 Food 1 • WAYFARE INC. Garlic Whipped Butter, Garlic	1.9	429	7.1	—	—	42.9	—
Chocolate Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • BEKKUM FAMILY FARMS LLC Chocolate Butter	7.1	821	28.6	21.4	—	78.6	—

Chocolate Peanut Brain Butter Blend With Brainpack, Chocolate Peanut vs Butter Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • INGENUITY FOODS, INC. Chocolate Peanut Brain Butter Blend With Brainpack, Chocolate Peanut	16.3	594	34.4	21.9	6.2	37.5	18.8
Butter Powder Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Butter Powder	1.7	700	20.0	20.0	—	70.0	20.0

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Spread, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon vs Lightly Salted Lactose Free Cultured Butter, Lightly Salted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • ITALIAN ROSE COMPANY Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Spread, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon	15.0	533	53.3	46.7	—	40.0	—
Lightly Salt... Food 2 Food 2 • REDWOOD HILL FARM & CREAMERY, LLC Lightly Salted Lactose Free Cultured Butter, Lightly Salted	1.8	714	7.1	—	—	78.6	—

Kroger, Cookie Spread, Coconut Macaroon, Coconut Macaroon vs Salted Organic Butter, Salted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Cook... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Cookie Spread, Coconut Macaroon, Coconut Macaroon	35.5	595	54.1	37.8	2.7	40.5	2.7
Salted Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Salted Organic Butter, Salted	1.7	714	7.1	7.1	—	85.7	—

Portmann's, Sandwich Spread vs Honey Vanilla Butter, Honey Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Portmann's, ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Portmann's, Sandwich Spread	7.8	267	26.7	20.0	—	20.0	—
Honey Vanill... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Honey Vanilla Butter, Honey Vanilla	7.3	571	28.6	28.6	—	57.1	—

Butter Spread, Honey vs Honey Cinnamon Spread, Honey Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Sprea... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES, INC. Butter Spread, Honey	7.5	538	30.8	30.8	—	46.2	—
Honey Cinnam... Food 2 Food 2 • BUTTERFIELDS Honey Cinnamon Spread, Honey Cinnamon	5.6	543	21.4	21.4	—	50.0	—

Black Cherry Fruit Spread, Black vs Garlic & Herb Butter Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Cherry... Food 1 Food 1 • CHARLES JACQUIN ET CIE INC. Black Cherry Fruit Spread, Black	20.0	225	50.0	45.0	—	—	—
Garlic & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES, INC. Garlic & Herb Butter Spread	1.8	500	7.1	—	—	57.1	—

Real Garlic Butter With Olive Oil, Real Garlic With Olive Oil vs Coconut Butter, Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Real Garlic ... Food 1 Food 1 • LAKEVIEW FARMS, LLC Real Garlic Butter With Olive Oil, Real Garlic With Olive Oil	1.8	615	3.9	—	—	65.4	—
Coconut Butt... Food 2 Food 2 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Coconut Butter, Coconut	3.6	667	33.3	6.7	20.0	66.7	—

Cookie Spread, Chocolate Creme vs Garlic & Herb Butter Spread, Garlic & Herb

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
Garlic & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • CLOVER STORNETTA FARMS, INC. Garlic & Herb Butter Spread, Garlic & Herb	1.8	643	7.1	—	—	71.4	—

Honey Vanilla Seasoned Butter, Honey Vanilla vs Blue Crab Spread, Blue Crab

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Vanill... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Honey Vanilla Seasoned Butter, Honey Vanilla	11.3	538	46.2	46.2	—	38.5	—
Blue Crab Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • INLAND MARKET PREMIUM FOODS Blue Crab Spread, Blue Crab	15.4	227	14.6	—	—	14.6	9.1

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sweet Finishing Butter, Cinnamon Brown Sugar vs Salted Caramel Sweet Butter Spread, Salted Caramel

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Bro... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sweet Finishing Butter, Cinnamon Brown Sugar	5.5	571	21.4	21.4	—	57.1	—
Salted Caram... Food 2 Food 2 • MEDLEE FOODS, LLC Salted Caramel Sweet Butter Spread, Salted Caramel	7.5	500	28.6	21.4	—	42.9	—

Mediterranean Yogurt Spread, Spicy Vegetable vs Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • KAROUN DAIRIES INC. Mediterranean Yogurt Spread, Spicy Vegetable	5.8	233	10.0	3.3	—	20.0	3.3
Light 31% Ve... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Light 31% Vegetable Oil Spread, Light	1.9	321	7.1	—	—	28.6	—

Gene's Fine Foods, Butter, Apple Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon vs Milk Caramel Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gene's Fine ... Food 1 Food 1 • S. F. FIREHOUSE STATION 1 INC Gene's Fine Foods, Butter, Apple Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon	18.0	206	52.9	52.9	—	—	—
Milk Caramel... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Milk Caramel Spread	38.9	353	58.8	35.3	—	10.3	5.9

Central American Soft Blend Dairy Spread vs Gene's Fine Foods, Butter, Apple Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Central Amer... Food 1 Food 1 • QUESOS LA RICURA Central American Soft Blend Dairy Spread	2.0	214	3.6	3.6	—	17.9	—
Gene's Fine ... Food 2 Food 2 • S. F. FIREHOUSE STATION 1 INC Gene's Fine Foods, Butter, Apple Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon	18.0	206	52.9	52.9	—	—	—

Cookie Spread, Creamy vs Aioli Sandwich Spread, Sundried Tomato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cookie Sprea... Food 1 Food 1 • AMORETTI Cookie Spread, Creamy	31.6	576	51.5	27.3	—	42.4	3.0
Aioli Sandwi... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Aioli Sandwich Spread, Sundried Tomato	1.8	643	7.1	—	—	71.4	—

Garlic Cheese Finishing Butter vs Hazelnuty Chocolate Spread, Hazelnuty Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Chees... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Garlic Cheese Finishing Butter	1.8	643	7.1	—	—	71.4	7.1
Hazelnuty Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • TWO PEAS ORGANICS LLC Hazelnuty Chocolate Spread, Hazelnuty Chocolate	12.6	514	37.8	18.9	18.9	40.5	18.9

Fresh Churned Butter, Honey Butter, Strawberry vs Honey Butter, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Churne... Food 1 Food 1 • DFS GOURMET SPECIALTIES Fresh Churned Butter, Honey Butter, Strawberry	9.6	536	46.4	45.5	—	40.0	0.9
Honey Butter... Food 2 Food 2 • DFS GOURMET SPECIALTIES Honey Butter, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar	9.4	545	45.5	45.5	—	40.9	—

Brummel & Brown Buttery Spread, Creamy Strawberry, 10% Nonfat Yogurt, 34% Vegetable Oil Spread, Creamy Strawberry vs Strawberry Flavored Fruit & Yogurt Spread, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brummel & Br... Food 1 Food 1 • UPFIELD US INC Brummel & Brown Buttery Spread, Creamy Strawberry, 10% Nonfat Yogurt, 34% Vegetable Oil Spread, Creamy Strawberry	5.7	417	25.0	25.0	—	33.3	—
Strawberry F... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Strawberry Flavored Fruit & Yogurt Spread, Strawberry	15.5	267	26.7	20.0	—	16.7	3.3

Ritrovo Selections, Natural Honey & Hazelnut Spread, Caramiele, Caramiele vs Garlic Cheese Finishing Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ritrovo Sele... Food 1 Food 1 • EARTH FARE, INC. Ritrovo Selections, Natural Honey & Hazelnut Spread, Caramiele, Caramiele	25.7	148	64.8	61.9	2.1	11.9	3.3
Garlic Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Garlic Cheese Finishing Butter	1.8	643	7.1	—	—	71.4	7.1

Butter & Spread Comparisons For Diabetics