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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Garlic Parm Seasoned Butter, Garlic Parm vs Chocti Passionfruit Chocolate Ghee Spread, Chocti

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Parm ... Food 1 Food 1 • MEDLEE FOODS, LLC Garlic Parm Seasoned Butter, Garlic Parm	3.6	500	14.3	7.1	—	50.0	7.1
Chocti Passi... Food 2 Food 2 • TAVA ORGANICS LTD. Chocti Passionfruit Chocolate Ghee Spread, Chocti	17.3	421	52.6	47.4	5.3	26.3	—

Beurre D'isigny vs 48% Whipped Vegetable Oil Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beurre D'isigny Food 1 Food 1 • ISIGNY STE MERE Beurre D'isigny	0.9	730	0.5	—	—	82.0	0.7
48% Whipped ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. 48% Whipped Vegetable Oil Spread	1.9	417	8.3	—	—	41.7	—

Tuscan Herb Butter Spread, Tuscan Herb vs Cookie Spread, Graham Cracker

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuscan Herb ... Food 1 Food 1 • EPICUREAN BUTTER COMPANY Tuscan Herb Butter Spread, Tuscan Herb	1.8	571	7.1	—	—	64.3	—
Cookie Sprea... Food 2 Food 2 • AMORETTI Cookie Spread, Graham Cracker	26.1	576	45.5	18.2	3.0	42.4	3.0

Crema Centroamericana Soft Blend Dairy Spread, Crema Centroamericana vs Tuscan Herb Finishing Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crema Centro... Food 1 Food 1 • ANACOM GENERAL CORP. Crema Centroamericana Soft Blend Dairy Spread, Crema Centroamericana	2.0	161	3.2	3.2	—	14.5	3.2
Tuscan Herb ... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Tuscan Herb Finishing Butter	1.8	571	7.1	—	—	64.3	—

Garlic Spread, Garlic vs Finishing Butter, Garlic & Parsley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Sprea... Food 1 Food 1 • OASIS TRADING CO., INC. Garlic Spread, Garlic	1.8	667	8.3	—	—	66.7	—
Finishing Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Finishing Butter, Garlic & Parsley	1.8	643	7.1	—	—	71.4	—

Hershey's, Spreads, Chocolate, Chocolate vs Maple & Cinnamon Flavored Butter, Maple & Cinnamon

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
Maple & Cinn... Food 2 Food 2 • CHURN FOODS Maple & Cinnamon Flavored Butter, Maple & Cinnamon	10.8	643	21.4	21.4	—	64.3	—

Cookie Spread, Chocolate Creme vs Finishing Butter, Roasted 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
Finishing Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Finishing Butter, Roasted Garlic Herb	1.3	600	6.7	—	1.7	66.7	—

Honey Butter, Honey vs Garlic Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Butter... Food 1 Food 1 • JIMMY'S SEAFOOD Honey Butter, Honey	3.7	533	13.3	13.3	—	53.3	—
Garlic Butter Food 2 Food 2 • DFS GOURMET SPECIALTIES Garlic Butter	0.4	650	1.7	—	—	72.5	1.7

Relish Sandwich Spread, Relish vs Crab Log Seafood Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Relish Sandw... Food 1 Food 1 • UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Relish Sandwich Spread, Relish	5.8	233	20.0	13.3	—	20.0	—
Crab Log Sea... Food 2 Food 2 • HERITAGE FAMILY SPECIALTY FOODS, INC. Crab Log Seafood Spread	7.5	359	10.3	2.6	—	33.3	5.1

Parmesan Garlic Butter, Parmesan Garlic vs Creamy Coconut Spread, Creamy

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
Creamy Cocon... Food 2 Food 2 • NANNY'S BEST FOODS Creamy Coconut Spread, Creamy	19.9	250	50.0	35.0	—	5.0	—

Pumpkin Honey Butter, Pumpkin vs Honey Butter, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Hone... Food 1 Food 1 • KEYSTONE CARDS, INC. Pumpkin Honey Butter, Pumpkin	3.8	400	40.0	40.0	—	30.0	—
Honey Butter... Food 2 Food 2 • DFS GOURMET SPECIALTIES Honey Butter, Strawberry	9.4	545	45.5	45.5	—	40.9	—

Butter Balls, Butter vs Roasted Garlic And Herb Butter, Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Balls... Food 1 Food 1 • CATANZARO FOOD PRODUCTS INC. Butter Balls, Butter	19.1	393	35.7	10.7	—	25.0	3.6
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • BENNETT'S BUTTER. LLC Roasted Garlic And Herb Butter, Roasted Garlic	1.8	714	7.1	—	—	78.6	—

Cream, Gautemalan vs Honey Butter Spreadable Creamed Butter, Honey Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cream, Gaute... Food 1 Food 1 • QUESOS LA RICURA Cream, Gautemalan	1.9	333	3.3	3.3	—	36.7	3.3
Honey Butter... Food 2 Food 2 • HEART FOODS LLC Honey Butter Spreadable Creamed Butter, Honey Butter	3.7	533	13.3	6.7	—	53.3	—

Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Gourmet Spread vs Lawrence Foods, Garlic Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Gourmet Spread	2.0	81	6.5	3.2	3.2	4.8	3.2
Lawrence Foo... Food 2 Food 2 • LAWRENCE FOODS, INC. Lawrence Foods, Garlic Spread	0.0	818	9.1	—	9.1	90.9	—

Cherry Merlot With Smoked Black Pepper Spread, Cherry Merlot With Smoked Black Pepper vs Butter Spread, Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Merlo... Food 1 Food 1 • CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY Cherry Merlot With Smoked Black Pepper Spread, Cherry Merlot With Smoked Black Pepper	12.0	150	30.0	30.0	—	—	—
Butter Sprea... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES, INC. Butter Spread, Honey	7.5	538	30.8	30.8	—	46.2	—

Signature Spreads, Tofu Cashew vs Aioli Sandwich Spread, Sundried Tomato

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
Aioli Sandwi... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Aioli Sandwich Spread, Sundried Tomato	1.8	643	7.1	—	—	71.4	—

The Cultured Kitchen, Betta Buttah, Cinnamon Date Vanilla, Cinnamon Date Vanilla vs Honey Fresh Churned Butter With Cinnamon & Brown Sugar, Honey With Cinnamon & Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Cultured... Food 1 Food 1 • PARADISE EXIMPORT, INC. The Cultured Kitchen, Betta Buttah, Cinnamon Date Vanilla, Cinnamon Date Vanilla	5.3	688	12.5	12.5	—	75.0	—
Honey Fresh ... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Honey Fresh Churned Butter With Cinnamon & Brown Sugar, Honey With Cinnamon & Brown Sugar	9.4	545	45.5	45.5	—	40.9	—

America's Favorite Sandwich Spread, America's Favorite vs Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Butter Spread, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
America's Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY America's Favorite Sandwich Spread, America's Favorite	5.9	219	18.8	12.5	—	12.5	—
Cinnamon & B... Food 2 Food 2 • EPICUREAN BUTTER COMPANY Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Butter Spread, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar	7.3	571	28.6	28.6	—	57.1	—

Pepinesa Sandwich Spread, Pepinesa vs Pesto Sandwich Spread & Dip, Parmesan Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepinesa San... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCORMICK Pepinesa Sandwich Spread, Pepinesa	1.8	643	7.1	7.1	—	64.3	—
Pesto Sandwi... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HVR COMPANY Pesto Sandwich Spread & Dip, Parmesan Basil	1.9	156	6.3	—	—	12.5	6.3

Pistachio Sweet Spread vs Real Garlic Butter With Olive Oil, Real Garlic With Olive Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pistachio Sw... Food 1 Food 1 • AGRITALIA S.R.L. Pistachio Sweet Spread	41.0	575	55.0	50.0	—	35.0	7.5
Real Garlic ... Food 2 Food 2 • LAKEVIEW FARMS, LLC Real Garlic Butter With Olive Oil, Real Garlic With Olive Oil	1.8	615	3.9	—	—	65.4	—

Butter & Spread Comparisons For Diabetics