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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Sun Dried Cacao Powder, Chocolate vs Oregon Porcini Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sun Dried Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL HARVEST, INC. Sun Dried Cacao Powder, Chocolate	28g	7.2	536	35.7	—	21.4	46.4	17.9
Oregon Porci... Food 2 Food 2 • MYCOLOGICAL Oregon Porcini Mushrooms	7g	3.8	357	42.9	—	14.3	—	28.6

Sweet Cream Of Milk With Coconut vs Organic Desiccated Coconut Toasted Chips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Cream ... Food 1 Food 1 • DULCERIA PILOTO Sweet Cream Of Milk With Coconut	15g	17.8	267	60.0	53.3	—	—	6.7
Organic Desi... Food 2 Food 2 • WICHY PLANTATION CO. (PVT) LTD. Organic Desiccated Coconut Toasted Chips	100g	2.7	676	14.5	—	13.0	64.0	5.8

Unsweetened Coconut Cream, Unsweetened vs Cocoa Lovers Organic Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Lovers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • HENRY'S MARKETPLACE, INC. Unsweetened Coconut Cream	60g	3.9	217	3.3	1.7	—	21.7	1.7
Cocoa Lovers... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Cocoa Lovers Organic Cocoa Powder	2g	0.0	400	40.0	—	40.0	20.0	40.0

Fermented Cacao Nibs vs Unsweetened Light Coconut Milk, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fermented Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Fermented Cacao Nibs	28g	3.6	643	28.6	—	21.4	50.0	14.3
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Unsweetened Light Coconut Milk	80g	2.0	62	1.3	—	—	6.3	—

Coconut Chips, Coconut vs Natural Cocoa Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Chips Food 1 Food 1 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Coconut Chips	28g	7.1	661	32.1	7.1	17.9	64.3	7.1
Natural Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHARFFEN BERGER CHOCOLATE MAKER, INC. Natural Cocoa Powder	15g	15.3	333	73.3	46.7	20.0	13.3	13.3

Toasted Coconut Flakes, Toasted Coconut vs Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Koshin, Koshin

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
Organic Japa... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGIMOTO CO.,LTD. Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Koshin, Koshin	5g	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	—	20.0

Cacao Powder vs Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Donko, Donko

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cacao Powder Food 1 Food 1 • THE HERSHEY COMPANY Cacao Powder	5g	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0
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

100% Raw Organic Powder, Extra Rich Cacao vs Dried Oyster Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Raw Org... Food 1 Food 1 • WR GROUP, INC 100% Raw Organic Powder, Extra Rich Cacao	4g	93.9	375	50.0	—	—	7.1	25.0
Dried Oyster... Food 2 Food 2 • GIORGIO FOODS, INC. Dried Oyster Mushrooms	10g	13.7	300	80.0	—	10.0	—	10.0

Unsweetened Organic Premium Coconut Milk, Unsweetened vs Coconut Borincana Chips, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Unsweetened Organic Premium Coconut Milk	80g	5.8	175	3.8	1.3	—	17.5	1.3
Coconut Bori... Food 2 Food 2 • MOCA'S CANDY Coconut Borincana Chips	30g	3.6	667	23.3	6.7	16.7	63.3	6.7

Food City, Shredded Coconut vs Vanilla Mousse

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Food City, S... Food 1 Food 1 • BASHAS' MARKETS Food City, Shredded Coconut	28g	5.3	668	25.0	7.1	14.3	67.9	7.1
Vanilla Mousse Food 2 Food 2 • HAPPY DAY RAW FOODS Vanilla Mousse	84g	29.0	256	20.2	15.5	2.4	20.2	1.2

Coconut Cream vs Tacoma Boys, Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Cream Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Coconut Cream	20g	17.9	225	45.0	45.0	—	5.0	—
Tacoma Boys,... Food 2 Food 2 • THE NUTMEG SPICE CO. LTD. Tacoma Boys, Dried Shiitake Mushrooms	10g	12.6	300	75.0	2.0	12.0	1.0	—

Soybean Paste vs Organic Desiccated Coconut Chips

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
Organic Desi... Food 2 Food 2 • WICHY PLANTATION CO. (PVT) LTD. Organic Desiccated Coconut Chips	100g	3.5	693	15.0	—	13.0	68.0	6.1

Chanterelle Mushrooms vs Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chanterelle ... Food 1 Food 1 • MYCOLOGICAL Chanterelle Mushrooms	7g	3.8	357	57.1	—	28.6	—	28.6
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Unsweetened Coconut Flakes	10g	3.6	700	30.0	10.0	10.0	60.0	10.0

Coconut Pulp, Coconut vs Organic Cacao Raw Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Pulp Food 1 Food 1 • TORSHY BRAND FOOD INC Coconut Pulp	60g	9.8	117	10.0	5.0	1.7	8.3	—
Organic Caca... Food 2 Food 2 • AMG GLOBAL LLC Organic Cacao Raw Powder	8g	3.7	250	62.5	—	37.5	12.5	25.0

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened vs Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Unsweetened Coconut Flakes	6g	1.8	667	33.3	—	16.7	58.3	—
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • ORGANIC VENTURES, INC. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut	15g	2.9	667	26.7	6.7	13.3	66.7	86.7

Coconut Milk vs Dried Mushroom Medley

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Milk Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Coconut Milk	80g	3.9	175	2.5	1.3	—	17.5	—
Dried Mushro... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Dried Mushroom Medley	5g	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	—	20.0

Unsweetened Organic Fair Trade Baking Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened vs Cardenas, Stemless Guajillo Chile Pods

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Unsweetened Organic Fair Trade Baking Cocoa Powder	5g	75.6	400	80.0	—	40.0	10.0	20.0
Cardenas, St... Food 2 Food 2 • CARDENAS MARKETS Cardenas, Stemless Guajillo Chile Pods	14g	15.5	357	57.1	50.0	—	—	14.3

Unsweetened Lite Coconut Milk, Unsweetened vs Shredded Coconut

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	—
Shredded Coc... Food 2 Food 2 • COCONUT KING MIAMI BEACH INC. Shredded Coconut	10g	1.9	350	20.0	10.0	10.0	35.0	—

Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Donko, Donko vs Brewer's Yeast, Unflavored, Unflavored

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Japa... Food 1 Food 1 • SUGIMOTO CO.,LTD. Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Donko, Donko	5g	1.9	200	60.0	—	40.0	—	20.0
Brewer's Yea... Food 2 Food 2 • ESUPPLEMENTS, LLC Brewer's Yeast, Unflavored, Unflavored	20g	14.4	400	40.0	—	—	5.0	45.0

Djon Djon Dried Haitian Mushrooms vs Monterey Blend Dried Mushrooms, Monterey Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Djon Djon Dr... Food 1 Food 1 • NIKKI'S Djon Djon Dried Haitian Mushrooms	4g	4.2	250	65.0	25.0	10.0	—	22.5
Monterey Ble... Food 2 Food 2 • MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, INC. Monterey Blend Dried Mushrooms	7g	5.7	357	57.1	—	14.3	—	28.6

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