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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Sliced Mushrooms vs Artichokes Whole Hearts

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Mushr... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Sliced Mushrooms	5.9	27	5.3	2.7	2.7	—	1.8
Artichokes W... Food 2 Food 2 • THE NAPOLEON CO. Artichokes Whole Hearts	9.9	47	8.2	1.2	2.4	—	3.5

Sliced Bamboo Shoots vs Whole Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Bambo... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Sliced Bamboo Shoots	6.1	25	3.6	2.1	1.4	0.4	1.4
Whole Mushrooms Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS TEETER Whole Mushrooms	9.8	24	5.3	2.4	2.4	—	1.8

Farm Fresh Cream Style Corn vs Seasoned Southern Classics Cut Italian Green Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Farm Fresh C... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Farm Fresh Cream Style Corn	45.9	88	19.2	7.2	0.8	0.8	0.8
Seasoned Sou... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Seasoned Southern Classics Cut Italian Green Beans	2.1	17	1.7	0.8	0.8	—	0.8

Spartan, Peas & Carrots vs Wylwood, Sweet Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Pea... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Peas & Carrots	13.9	48	8.0	4.8	2.4	0.4	2.4
Wylwood, Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Wylwood, Sweet Peas	23.9	64	12.8	3.2	3.2	—	3.2

Diagonal Cut Green Beans vs Yams Mashed Sweet Potato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diagonal Cut... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Diagonal Cut Green Beans	4.1	12	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8
Yams Mashed ... Food 2 Food 2 • BRUCE FOODS, INC. Yams Mashed Sweet Potato	48.0	86	19.3	7.9	2.1	0.4	1.4

Western Family, Fancy Select Pumpkin vs Mushroom Stems & Pieces, Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Western Fami... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Western Family, Fancy Select Pumpkin	18.0	39	9.3	8.5	2.3	—	0.8
Mushroom Ste... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Mushroom Stems & Pieces, Mushroom	8.0	27	5.4	2.3	2.3	0.4	2.3

Conchita, Hearts Of Palm vs Better Valu, French Style Green Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Conchita, He... Food 1 Food 1 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Conchita, Hearts Of Palm	4.1	19	3.1	—	1.5	0.4	1.5
Better Valu,... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FEDERATED GROUP, INC. Better Valu, French Style Green Beans	3.9	21	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8

Glory Foods, Sweet Traditions, Cut Yams In Light Syrup vs French Style Green Beans, French Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glory Foods,... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Glory Foods, Sweet Traditions, Cut Yams In Light Syrup	66.0	90	21.7	12.1	1.8	—	0.6
French Style... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE French Style Green Beans, French Style	4.1	12	2.5	—	0.8	—	0.8

Whole Water Chestnuts vs Cut Wax Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Water ... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Whole Water Chestnuts	27.8	31	7.9	1.3	1.8	—	0.9
Cut Wax Beans Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Cut Wax Beans	3.9	17	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8

Premium Young Sweet Peas vs Mushroom Stems & Pieces, Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Youn... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Premium Young Sweet Peas	21.9	64	12.0	3.2	3.2	—	3.2
Mushroom Ste... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Mushroom Stems & Pieces, Mushroom	2.0	26	3.0	—	2.6	0.4	3.0

No Salt Added Mustard And Turnip Mixed Greens vs French Style Julienne Beets, French Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
No Salt Adde... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC No Salt Added Mustard And Turnip Mixed Greens	3.9	17	3.3	—	1.7	—	0.8
French Style... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. French Style Julienne Beets, French Style	18.0	37	8.9	7.3	1.6	—	0.8

Diced New Potatoes vs Golden Cream Style Corn, Golden Cream Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced New Po... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Diced New Potatoes	22.0	41	9.8	—	0.8	—	0.8
Golden Cream... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Golden Cream Style Corn, Golden Cream Style	35.9	72	16.0	4.8	1.6	—	1.6

Organic Kimchi Sauerkraut vs Organic, Whole Kernel Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Kimc... Food 1 Food 1 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Organic Kimchi Sauerkraut	2.0	33	6.7	—	3.3	—	—
Organic, Who... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Whole Kernel Corn	8.0	30	5.1	1.0	1.0	—	—

Cut Green Italian Beans vs White Hominy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cut Green It... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Cut Green Italian Beans	4.1	17	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8
White Hominy Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. White Hominy	25.2	47	10.2	—	0.3	—	0.8

Organic Mushrooms vs Diced Green Chiles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Mush... Food 1 Food 1 • STAR MARKETS CO. Organic Mushrooms	0.0	15	2.3	—	2.3	—	1.5
Diced Green ... Food 2 Food 2 • ACME FOOD SALES, INC. Diced Green Chiles	2.0	40	8.0	4.0	4.0	—	—

Geisha, Bean Sprouts In Water vs Weis, Whole Kernel Golden Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Geisha, Bean... Food 1 Food 1 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Geisha, Bean Sprouts In Water	2.1	19	2.3	0.8	1.5	—	2.3
Weis, Whole ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis, Whole Kernel Golden Corn	29.8	94	18.8	4.7	1.2	—	2.4

Seasoned Southern Style Country Cabbage vs Whole Kernel Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Sou... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Seasoned Southern Style Country Cabbage	10.1	30	5.1	3.4	0.8	0.9	0.9
Whole Kernel... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Whole Kernel Corn	25.9	67	14.3	7.6	1.9	1.0	1.0

Roland, White Asparagus vs Artichoke Salad, Artichoke

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roland, Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, White Asparagus	2.1	15	2.3	0.8	1.5	—	1.5
Artichoke Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • BORGES USA, INC. Artichoke Salad, Artichoke	0.0	176	2.4	1.2	2.4	16.5	1.2

Wylwood, French Style Green Beans vs Fancy Select Cut Yams Sweet Potatoes In Syrup

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wylwood, Fre... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Wylwood, French Style Green Beans	4.1	17	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8
Fancy Select... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Fancy Select Cut Yams Sweet Potatoes In Syrup	60.0	81	21.3	13.8	2.5	—	—

Whole Artichoke Hearts vs Bean Sprouts

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Artich... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Whole Artichoke Hearts	19.9	29	6.3	1.3	2.1	—	1.3
Bean Sprouts Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Bean Sprouts	0.1	8	1.5	—	1.5	—	0.8

Canned Vegetables Comparisons For Diabetics