What are Canned Vegetables food comparisons?

Canned Vegetables 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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Mushrooms Pieces & Stems vs Fancy Carrots Diced

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushrooms Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • US FOODS, INC. Mushrooms Pieces & Stems	2.1	19	2.3	0.8	1.5	—	2.3
Fancy Carrot... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Fancy Carrots Diced	7.9	25	5.0	3.3	1.7	—	0.8

Asparagus Slender Spears vs Mushrooms Stems & Pieces

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asparagus Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • MCLANE GROUP INTERNATIONAL, L.P. Asparagus Slender Spears	2.0	12	1.6	0.8	0.8	—	1.6
Mushrooms St... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Mushrooms Stems & Pieces	1.8	27	3.1	—	2.7	—	3.1

Diced Potatoes vs Whole Kernel Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced Potatoes Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Diced Potatoes	30.1	44	10.6	0.6	1.2	—	1.3
Whole Kernel... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Whole Kernel Corn	51.9	96	14.7	6.1	1.5	0.8	1.5

Whole Kernel Golden Corn vs Premium Cut Green Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Kernel... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Whole Kernel Golden Corn	29.9	64	13.6	4.8	1.6	0.8	1.6
Premium Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Premium Cut Green Beans	4.1	17	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8

Sweet Whole Kernel Golden Corn, Sweet vs Cultivated Hearts Of Whole Palm

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Whole ... Food 1 Food 1 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. Sweet Whole Kernel Golden Corn, Sweet	16.0	48	7.2	1.6	0.8	0.4	0.8
Cultivated H... Food 2 Food 2 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Cultivated Hearts Of Whole Palm	3.9	24	4.7	—	2.4	—	1.2

Sauerkraut With Carrots, Carrots vs Shoprite, Extra Crispy Golden Sweet Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sauerkraut W... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWELL INTERNATIONAL COMPANY Sauerkraut With Carrots, Carrots	0.0	17	3.3	—	3.3	—	—
Shoprite, Ex... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Extra Crispy Golden Sweet Corn	13.9	48	7.2	5.6	1.6	1.2	1.6

Leaf Spinach vs Organic Cut Green Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Leaf Spinach Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Leaf Spinach	3.9	25	3.3	—	1.7	—	2.5
Organic Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Cut Green Beans	3.9	17	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8

French Style Green Beans, French Style Green vs Cut Green Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Style... Food 1 Food 1 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. French Style Green Beans, French Style Green	4.1	12	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8
Cut Green Beans Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Cut Green Beans	2.0	10	2.0	1.0	1.0	—	1.0

Specialty, Green Pigeon Peas, Green vs Whole Kernel Corn Maize

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Specialty, G... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Specialty, Green Pigeon Peas, Green	39.5	92	21.5	—	6.2	—	5.4
Whole Kernel... Food 2 Food 2 • KARABETIAN IMPORT & EXPORT Whole Kernel Corn Maize	27.8	48	14.4	3.2	3.2	0.8	2.4

Sweet Peas & Carrots, Sweet vs Sweet Small Peas, Sweet

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Peas &... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Sweet Peas & Carrots, Sweet	14.0	48	8.0	4.0	2.4	—	1.6
Sweet Small ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Sweet Small Peas, Sweet	31.8	50	9.1	3.7	2.5	0.2	2.9

Cut Spears Asparagus vs Mixed Vegetables No Salt Added Carrots, Potatoes, Peas, Corn, Green Beans, Celery & Lima Beans, Mixed Vegetables

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cut Spears A... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Cut Spears Asparagus	4.1	17	2.5	2.5	0.8	—	1.7
Mixed Vegeta... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Mixed Vegetables No Salt Added Carrots, Potatoes, Peas, Corn, Green Beans, Celery & Lima Beans, Mixed Vegetables	10.0	36	5.6	1.6	1.6	—	0.8

Pantainorasingh, Bamboo Shoot (Strip) With Bai Yanang (Tiliacora Triandra) And Chili vs Belveder, Sauerkraut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pantainorasi... Food 1 Food 1 • BABY BE MINE LLC Pantainorasingh, Bamboo Shoot (Strip) With Bai Yanang (Tiliacora Triandra) And Chili	4.0	15	1.5	—	—	—	1.5
Belveder, Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • BELWEDER CORP. Belveder, Sauerkraut	2.0	19	4.0	2.0	3.0	—	1.0

Mexican Style White Hominy, Mexican Style White vs 100% Natural Pumpkin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • CONSERVAS LA COSTENA S.A. Mexican Style White Hominy, Mexican Style White	33.8	92	17.5	—	3.3	1.3	3.3
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED 100% Natural Pumpkin	14.0	42	9.2	3.3	3.3	—	1.7

Fancy Whole Button Mushrooms vs Chipotle Pepper Puree

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Whole ... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Fancy Whole Button Mushrooms	0.0	21	1.7	—	1.7	—	2.5
Chipotle Pep... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Chipotle Pepper Puree	4.0	24	4.8	1.6	1.6	—	—

Chopped Spinach vs Whole Green Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chopped Spinach Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Chopped Spinach	1.9	17	2.5	—	1.7	—	1.7
Whole Green ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Whole Green Beans	4.1	17	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8

Cultivated Hearts Of Palm vs Barrel Sauerkraut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cultivated H... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Cultivated Hearts Of Palm	9.8	36	4.6	—	2.3	0.7	2.7
Barrel Sauer... Food 2 Food 2 • STOCKMEYER EXPORT GMBH Barrel Sauerkraut	9.9	31	6.9	1.5	3.1	—	0.8

Asparagus Slender Spears vs Crisp 'N Sweet Whole Kernel Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asparagus Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • MCLANE GROUP INTERNATIONAL, L.P. Asparagus Slender Spears	2.0	12	1.6	0.8	0.8	—	1.6
Crisp 'N Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Crisp 'N Sweet Whole Kernel Corn	13.9	48	7.2	5.6	1.6	1.2	1.6

Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles vs Rienzi Chick Peas, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fire Roasted... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—
Rienzi Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • RIENZI & SONS INC. Rienzi Chick Peas, 15 Oz	21.8	82	13.1	—	4.6	1.5	4.6

Whole Kernel Golden Sweet Corn vs Goya, Yuca

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Kernel... Food 1 Food 1 • S. E. W. FRIEL Whole Kernel Golden Sweet Corn	22.0	57	10.6	1.6	1.6	—	1.6
Goya, Yuca Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Yuca	45.9	75	19.2	—	—	—	0.8

Stuffed Vine Leaves vs Shoprite, Garden Sweet Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stuffed Vine... Food 1 Food 1 • SOOFER CO. INC. Stuffed Vine Leaves	37.4	167	19.2	1.7	3.3	9.2	1.7
Shoprite, Ga... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Garden Sweet Peas	17.9	56	9.6	4.8	2.4	0.4	3.2

Canned Vegetables Comparisons For Diabetics