What are Clean Machine food comparisons?

Clean Machine 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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Unsweetened Baking Cocoa vs Dried Shiitake Mushroom

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Unsweetened Baking Cocoa	4g	0.0	250	50.0	—	50.0	—	25.0
Dried Shiita... Food 2 Food 2 • STEWART BRAEMAR INC. Dried Shiitake Mushroom	7g	3.8	357	57.1	—	28.6	1.4	28.6

Premium Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Unsweetened vs Organic Cacao Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Unsw... Food 1 Food 1 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Premium Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Unsweetened	80g	3.9	175	2.5	1.3	—	17.5	—
Organic Caca... Food 2 Food 2 • HENRY'S MARKETPLACE, INC. Organic Cacao Powder	5g	37.8	400	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0

Guava Paste vs Oregon Porcini Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guava Paste Food 1 Food 1 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Guava Paste	20g	28.0	300	75.0	70.0	5.0	—	—
Oregon Porci... Food 2 Food 2 • MYCOLOGICAL Oregon Porcini Mushrooms	7g	3.8	357	42.9	—	14.3	—	28.6

Soybean Paste vs Red Type Soybean Paste

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Paste Food 1 Food 1 • CJ AMERICA, INC. Soybean Paste	20g	7.8	125	25.0	5.0	5.0	—	10.0
Red Type Soy... Food 2 Food 2 • INFORMATION RESOURCES GROUP Red Type Soybean Paste	20g	7.8	200	25.0	15.0	5.0	5.0	10.0

Toasted Coconut Flakes, Toasted Coconut vs Unsweetened Flaked Coconut, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toasted Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Toasted Coconut Flakes	15g	35.5	667	40.0	6.7	20.0	66.7	6.7
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Unsweetened Flaked Coconut	15g	3.6	733	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7

Coconut Milk vs Oregon Porcini Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Milk Food 1 Food 1 • CHEF'S CHOICE FOODS MANUFACTURER CO. LTD. Coconut Milk	57g	5.8	211	5.3	3.5	—	19.3	1.8
Oregon Porci... Food 2 Food 2 • MYCOLOGICAL Oregon Porcini Mushrooms	7g	3.8	357	42.9	—	14.3	—	28.6

Organic Raw Cacao Powder vs Shredded Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Raw ... Food 1 Food 1 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Organic Raw Cacao Powder	2g	1.9	400	40.0	—	—	20.0	—
Shredded Coc... Food 2 Food 2 • FALCON TRADING COMPANY INC. Shredded Coconut	40g	3.6	650	22.5	7.5	17.5	65.0	7.5

Roland, Chestnut Puree vs Original Organic Coconut Milk, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roland, Ches... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, Chestnut Puree	30g	10.0	83	20.0	—	3.3	—	3.3
Original Org... Food 2 Food 2 • LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Original Organic Coconut Milk	226g	1.7	174	4.0	0.9	3.1	16.8	0.9

Shiitake Dried Whole Mushrooms, Shiitake vs Whole Chile Arbol

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shiitake Dri... Food 1 Food 1 • GIORGIO FOODS, INC. Shiitake Dried Whole Mushrooms	5g	100.0	300	80.0	—	20.0	—	—
Whole Chile ... Food 2 Food 2 • ES MI TIEMPO INC. Whole Chile Arbol	14g	23.9	71	12.1	—	—	7.1	2.9

Santini, Mixed Wild Mushrooms vs Chile Guajillo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Santini, Mix... Food 1 Food 1 • SANTINI FOODS, INC Santini, Mixed Wild Mushrooms	8g	1.9	361	60.2	—	48.2	—	24.1
Chile Guajillo Food 2 Food 2 • OLE MEXICAN FOODS, INC. Chile Guajillo	14g	3.9	57	14.3	—	—	—	7.1

Toasted Coconut vs Unsweetened Coconut Cream, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toasted Coconut Food 1 Food 1 • LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Toasted Coconut	14g	22.1	714	92.9	85.7	7.1	42.9	7.1
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Unsweetened Coconut Cream	80g	3.9	200	2.5	1.3	—	21.3	—

Chile Guajillo vs Dried Ancho Chili Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chile Guajillo Food 1 Food 1 • OLE MEXICAN FOODS, INC. Chile Guajillo	14g	3.9	57	14.3	—	—	—	7.1
Dried Ancho ... Food 2 Food 2 • SID WAINER & SON SPECIALTY PRODUCE Dried Ancho Chili Peppers	14g	7.6	214	57.1	—	28.6	14.3	14.3

Macaroon Coconut vs New Mexico Red Chili Pods

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroon Coc... Food 1 Food 1 • CANARY TRADING CO., INC. Macaroon Coconut	15g	9.5	467	53.3	33.3	20.0	26.7	6.7
New Mexico R... Food 2 Food 2 • MESILLA VALLEY CHILI CO. New Mexico Red Chili Pods	10g	5.8	350	60.0	10.0	30.0	10.0	10.0

Natural Cocoa Powder vs Shortening Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHARFFEN BERGER CHOCOLATE MAKER, INC. Natural Cocoa Powder	15g	15.3	333	73.3	46.7	20.0	13.3	13.3
Shortening P... Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Shortening Powder	7g	1.8	714	14.3	—	—	71.4	—

Full Cream Organic Coconut Milk, Full Cream vs Unsweetened Organic Coconut Cream, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Full Cream O... Food 1 Food 1 • ECOECHO Full Cream Organic Coconut Milk	60g	5.8	217	5.0	1.7	—	21.7	1.7
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC Unsweetened Organic Coconut Cream	30g	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	23.3	3.3

Unsweetened Lite Coconut Milk, Unsweetened vs Unsweetened Baking Cocoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMPLY ASIA FOODS, INC. Unsweetened Lite Coconut Milk	80g	2.0	62	1.3	1.3	—	6.3	—
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Unsweetened Baking Cocoa	4g	0.0	250	50.0	—	50.0	—	25.0

Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Koshin, Koshin vs Porcini Dried Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Japa... Food 1 Food 1 • SUGIMOTO CO.,LTD. Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Koshin, Koshin	5g	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	—	20.0
Porcini Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, INC. Porcini Dried Mushrooms	7g	5.7	357	57.1	—	14.3	—	28.6

Cacao Powder vs Unsweetened Light Organic Coconut Milk, Unsweetened Light

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cacao Powder Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. Cacao Powder	20g	7.5	400	55.0	—	35.0	10.0	25.0
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Unsweetened Light Organic Coconut Milk	80g	2.0	56	1.3	—	—	6.3	—

Chile Pod vs Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chile Pod Food 1 Food 1 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Chile Pod	10g	3.9	350	50.0	20.0	30.0	10.0	10.0
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut	15g	3.6	733	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7

Shiitake Dried Mushrooms vs Dried Mushrooms, Porcini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shiitake Dri... Food 1 Food 1 • CF FRESH, LLC Shiitake Dried Mushrooms	10g	7.4	410	50.0	—	10.0	10.0	30.0
Dried Mushro... Food 2 Food 2 • CF FRESH, LLC Dried Mushrooms, Porcini	10g	7.4	410	50.0	—	10.0	10.0	30.0

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