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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Original Organic Coconut Milk, Original vs Dried Mushrooms, Woodear

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Org... Food 1 Food 1 • LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO. Original Organic Coconut Milk	226g	1.7	174	4.0	0.9	3.1	16.8	0.9
Dried Mushro... Food 2 Food 2 • CF FRESH, LLC Dried Mushrooms, Woodear	10g	7.4	410	50.0	—	10.0	10.0	30.0

New Mexico Chile Pods, New Mexico vs Valued Naturals, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
New Mexico C... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN MIXERS PRODUCE AND NUTS INC. New Mexico Chile Pods	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Valued Natur... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL FOODSOURCE Valued Naturals, Coconut	15g	3.6	667	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7

Pure Creamed Coconut vs Organic Unsweetened Flakes Coconut, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Creamed... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. Pure Creamed Coconut	28g	0.0	679	7.1	3.6	7.1	71.4	7.1
Organic Unsw... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Unsweetened Flakes Coconut, Unsweetened	10g	3.6	700	30.0	10.0	10.0	60.0	10.0

Coconut vs Ancho Dried Chile, Ancho

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN PACKAGING COMPANY Coconut	28g	22.5	500	46.4	42.9	3.6	35.7	3.6
Ancho Dried ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Ancho Dried Chile	17g	46.0	294	47.1	11.8	23.5	—	11.8

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened vs Oyster Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY Unsweetened Cocoa Powder	6g	31.5	250	50.0	—	33.3	16.7	16.7
Oyster Mushr... Food 2 Food 2 • EARTHY DELIGHTS, INC. Oyster Mushrooms	10g	13.7	300	80.0	—	10.0	—	10.0

Fermented Cacao Powder vs Coconut Crunch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fermented Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Fermented Cacao Powder	28g	7.2	511	32.1	3.6	17.9	53.6	10.7
Coconut Crunch Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Coconut Crunch	7g	9.6	571	71.4	57.1	—	28.6	—

100% Pure Cocoa vs Santosha Chocolate, Coconut & Havaiian Pink Salt

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Pure Cocoa Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. 100% Pure Cocoa	5g	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0
Santosha Cho... Food 2 Food 2 • PROVO CRAFT & NOVELTY INC. Santosha Chocolate, Coconut & Havaiian Pink Salt	29g	13.0	448	48.3	17.2	24.1	34.5	10.3

Premium Nutritional Yeast vs Chili Ancho

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Nutr... Food 1 Food 1 • FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS Premium Nutritional Yeast	12g	1.8	375	33.3	—	25.0	4.2	50.0
Chili Ancho Food 2 Food 2 • EL JALAPENO CHILI SUPPLY CO Chili Ancho	17g	9.7	282	52.9	—	23.5	5.9	11.8

Chanterelles vs Gourmet Mayan Superfood Cacao Powder, Cacao

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chanterelles Food 1 Food 1 • EARTHY DELIGHTS, INC. Chanterelles	10g	2.0	150	20.0	—	10.0	—	10.0
Gourmet Maya... Food 2 Food 2 • REGAL HEALTH FOOD INTERNATIONAL, INC. Gourmet Mayan Superfood Cacao Powder, Cacao	5g	3.9	400	60.0	—	20.0	10.0	—

Sunchang Doenjang Soybean Paste vs Organic Shredded Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sunchang Doe... Food 1 Food 1 • HONEY WORLD INC. Sunchang Doenjang Soybean Paste	30g	11.2	167	20.0	8.0	0.7	3.3	13.3
Organic Shre... Food 2 Food 2 • FALCON TRADING COMPANY INC. Organic Shredded Coconut	30g	5.3	667	23.3	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7

Cocoa Lovers Organic Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Lovers vs Incagen, Maca Power

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cocoa Lovers... Food 1 Food 1 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Cocoa Lovers Organic Cocoa Powder	2g	0.0	400	40.0	—	40.0	20.0	40.0
Incagen, Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Incagen, Maca Power	5g	6.0	320	60.0	40.0	—	—	—

Food Browning vs Organic Coconut Medium

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Food Browning Food 1 Food 1 • ROYAL MONTEGO TRADING LLC Food Browning	15g	20.0	267	66.7	46.7	—	—	—
Organic Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • SAGSVEEN & SAGSVEEN FOOD BROKERS LTD. Organic Coconut Medium	30g	12.5	667	23.3	—	—	63.3	6.7

Unsweetened Coconut Fancy Flaked, Unsweetened vs Sweetened Coconut Flakes, Sweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Unsweetened Coconut Fancy Flaked	15g	23.7	733	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	6.7
Sweetened Co... Food 2 Food 2 • FAREWAY STORES, INC. Sweetened Coconut Flakes	30g	0.0	733	20.0	33.3	36.7	66.7	6.7

Natural Tamarind vs Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Donko, Donko

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Tama... Food 1 Food 1 • PINE TREE PRODUCTIONS Natural Tamarind	15g	18.0	267	66.7	33.3	6.7	—	—
Organic Japa... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGIMOTO CO.,LTD. Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Donko, Donko	5g	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	—	20.0

Fine Gourmet Dried Mushrooms vs Unsweetened Coconut Threads, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fine Gourmet... Food 1 Food 1 • EARTHY DELIGHTS, INC. Fine Gourmet Dried Mushrooms	10g	7.8	300	60.0	10.0	20.0	—	10.0
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • TORN & GLASSER INC Unsweetened Coconut Threads	30g	11.9	733	23.3	6.7	16.7	66.7	3.3

Chili Ancho vs Organic Coconut Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chili Ancho Food 1 Food 1 • EL JALAPENO CHILI SUPPLY CO Chili Ancho	17g	9.7	282	52.9	—	23.5	5.9	11.8
Organic Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC Organic Coconut Cream	80g	5.8	212	3.8	1.3	—	21.3	1.3

Earthy Delights, Fine Gourmet Dried Woodear Mushrooms vs Pasilla Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Earthy Delig... Food 1 Food 1 • EARTHY DELIGHTS, INC. Earthy Delights, Fine Gourmet Dried Woodear Mushrooms	4g	3.5	375	50.0	—	6.2	—	—
Pasilla Peppers Food 2 Food 2 • EL JALAPENO CHILI SUPPLY CO Pasilla Peppers	7g	3.8	343	57.1	—	28.6	14.3	14.3

Dried Mushrooms Oyster vs Cacao Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Mushro... Food 1 Food 1 • LES ALIMENTS G. DION Dried Mushrooms Oyster	7g	3.8	357	57.1	—	28.6	—	28.6
Cacao Powder Food 2 Food 2 • HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. Cacao Powder	20g	7.5	400	55.0	—	35.0	10.0	25.0

Premium Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Unsweetened vs Unsweetened Flaked Coconut, Unsweetened

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	—
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Unsweetened Flaked Coconut	11g	1.8	636	27.3	9.1	18.2	63.6	9.1

Shoprite, Sweetened Coconut Flakes vs Unsweetened Lite Coconut Milk, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, Sw... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Sweetened Coconut Flakes	15g	11.2	467	46.7	40.0	6.7	33.3	6.7
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • SIMPLY ASIA FOODS, INC. Unsweetened Lite Coconut Milk	80g	2.0	62	1.3	1.3	—	6.3	—

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