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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Unsalted Organic Butter, Unsalted vs Onion Spread, Balsamic Caramelized

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsalted Org... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Unsalted Organic Butter, Unsalted	1.7	714	7.1	7.1	—	85.7	—
Onion Spread... Food 2 Food 2 • THE GRACIOUS GOURMET Onion Spread, Balsamic Caramelized	12.0	133	40.0	26.7	—	—	—

King's Cupboard, Salted Caramelized Fig Spread vs Deli Style Sandwich Spread, Deli Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
King's Cupbo... Food 1 Food 1 • WEST FORK CREATIONS, INC. King's Cupboard, Salted Caramelized Fig Spread	17.3	467	60.0	40.0	—	26.7	—
Deli Style S... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Deli Style Sandwich Spread, Deli Style	17.2	279	8.1	6.3	—	25.2	4.5

Lightly Salted Lactose Free Cultured Butter, Lightly Salted vs Coffee Guarana Chocolate Ghee Spread, Coffee Guarana

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Salt... Food 1 Food 1 • REDWOOD HILL FARM & CREAMERY, LLC Lightly Salted Lactose Free Cultured Butter, Lightly Salted	1.8	714	7.1	—	—	78.6	—
Coffee Guara... Food 2 Food 2 • TAVA ORGANICS LTD. Coffee Guarana Chocolate Ghee Spread, Coffee Guarana	17.3	421	52.6	47.4	5.3	26.3	—

Beurre D'isigny vs Yogurt Spread, Strawberry

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
Yogurt Sprea... Food 2 Food 2 • KAROUN DAIRIES INC. Yogurt Spread, Strawberry	7.7	233	13.3	6.7	—	20.0	3.3

31% Vegetable Oil Spread vs Lemon Herb Seasoned Butter, Lemon Herb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
31% Vegetabl... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. 31% Vegetable Oil Spread	1.9	286	7.1	—	—	32.1	—
Lemon Herb S... Food 2 Food 2 • MEDLEE FOODS, LLC Lemon Herb Seasoned Butter, Lemon Herb	1.9	500	7.1	—	—	50.0	—

Peanuty Chocolate Spread, Peanuty vs Ritrovo Selections, Natural Honey & Hazelnut Spread, Caramiele, Caramiele

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanuty Choc... Food 1 Food 1 • TWO PEAS ORGANICS LLC Peanuty Chocolate Spread, Peanuty	14.5	514	40.5	16.2	18.9	37.8	18.9
Ritrovo Sele... Food 2 Food 2 • EARTH FARE, INC. Ritrovo Selections, Natural Honey & Hazelnut Spread, Caramiele, Caramiele	25.7	148	64.8	61.9	2.1	11.9	3.3

Smokey Garlic Butter, Smokey Garlic vs Chili Lime Butter Spread, Chili Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smokey Garli... Food 1 Food 1 • INFUSION BLENDS Smokey Garlic Butter, Smokey Garlic	3.5	857	14.3	7.1	—	85.7	—
Chili Lime B... Food 2 Food 2 • EPICUREAN BUTTER COMPANY Chili Lime Butter Spread, Chili Lime	1.8	571	7.1	—	—	64.3	—

Mediterranean Yogurt Spread, Honey vs Butter, Caramel Apple

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • KAROUN DAIRIES INC. Mediterranean Yogurt Spread, Honey	9.6	200	16.7	10.0	—	20.0	3.3
Butter, Cara... Food 2 Food 2 • STONEWALL KITCHEN LTD. Butter, Caramel Apple	16.0	200	53.3	46.7	—	—	—

Maple & Cinnamon Flavored Butter, Maple & Cinnamon vs Pumpkin Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple & Cinn... Food 1 Food 1 • CHURN FOODS Maple & Cinnamon Flavored Butter, Maple & Cinnamon	10.8	643	21.4	21.4	—	64.3	—
Pumpkin Butter Food 2 Food 2 • SID WAINER & SON SPECIALTY PRODUCE Pumpkin Butter	10.0	100	25.0	25.0	—	—	—

Soft Blend Dairy Spread vs Cookie Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soft Blend D... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIANGLE QUALITY FOODS LLC Soft Blend Dairy Spread	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Cookie Butter Food 2 Food 2 • NUCCINA Cookie Butter	39.4	568	56.8	35.1	—	37.8	2.7

Honey Butter, Honey vs Sandwich Spread, Original

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	—
Sandwich Spr... Food 2 Food 2 • HEINZ Sandwich Spread, Original	44.4	219	23.7	—	1.0	13.0	0.9

Unsalted Pure Irish Butter, Unsalted vs Organic Grass Fed Butter Fat 8 G With Probiotics Fuel For Body & Brain Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsalted Pur... Food 1 Food 1 • G&R FOODS, INC. Unsalted Pure Irish Butter, Unsalted	1.8	714	7.1	—	—	78.6	—
Organic Gras... Food 2 Food 2 • GARDEN OF LIFE, INC. Organic Grass Fed Butter Fat 8 G With Probiotics Fuel For Body & Brain Powder	1.7	800	10.0	10.0	—	80.0	5.0

Pesto Sandwich Spread & Dip, Parmesan Basil vs Local Honey Cinnamon Spread, Local Honey Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pesto Sandwi... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HVR COMPANY Pesto Sandwich Spread & Dip, Parmesan Basil	1.9	156	6.3	—	—	12.5	6.3
Local Honey ... Food 2 Food 2 • SAKER SHOPRITES, INC. Local Honey Cinnamon Spread, Local Honey Cinnamon	34.0	286	81.0	76.2	—	—	—

Cookie Butter, Speculoos vs Echtlachs Creme Salmon Spread

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
Echtlachs Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • LARSEN DANISH SEAFOOD GMBH Echtlachs Creme Salmon Spread	20.3	466	11.0	—	—	44.0	6.5

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Spread, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon vs Virgin Coconut Oil

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	—
Virgin Cocon... Food 2 Food 2 • PROSPERITY ORGANIC FOODS Virgin Coconut Oil	1.8	571	7.1	7.1	—	64.3	—

Sandwich Spread, Sandwich vs Unsalted Organic Butter, Unsalted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sandwich Spr... Food 1 Food 1 • DALTON'S BEST MAID PRODUCTS, INC. Sandwich Spread, Sandwich	5.8	333	20.0	13.3	—	26.7	—
Unsalted Org... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Unsalted Organic Butter, Unsalted	1.7	714	7.1	7.1	—	85.7	—

Honey Butter, Original vs Cookie Spread, Creamy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Butter... Food 1 Food 1 • HONEY BUTTER PRODUCTS CO INC Honey Butter, Original	21.8	429	78.6	78.6	—	7.1	—
Cookie Sprea... Food 2 Food 2 • AMORETTI Cookie Spread, Creamy	31.6	576	51.5	27.3	—	42.4	3.0

Ciolo Foods, Spread, White Balsamic & Fig, White Balsamic & Fig vs Woeber's, Sandwich Pal, Sandwich Dressing

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ciolo Foods,... Food 1 Food 1 • ZOYA, INC. Ciolo Foods, Spread, White Balsamic & Fig, White Balsamic & Fig	9.5	321	21.4	17.9	3.6	25.0	3.6
Woeber's, Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • WOEBER MUSTARD MFG. COMPANY Woeber's, Sandwich Pal, Sandwich Dressing	5.8	333	20.0	13.3	—	26.7	—

Butter Cubes, Garlic & Herb vs Honey Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Cubes... Food 1 Food 1 • CRUSH PROVISIONS, LP Butter Cubes, Garlic & Herb	1.8	700	10.0	—	—	80.0	—
Honey Butter Food 2 Food 2 • DFS GOURMET SPECIALTIES Honey Butter	14.5	553	51.3	50.7	—	40.0	0.7

Creamy European Cookie Spread, Creamy vs Coconut & Peanut Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Europ... Food 1 Food 1 • CORONA - LOTUS N.V. Creamy European Cookie Spread, Creamy	31.9	600	56.7	36.7	—	36.7	3.3
Coconut & Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Coconut & Peanut Spread	8.9	594	21.9	6.3	6.2	50.0	18.8

Butter & Spread Comparisons For Diabetics