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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Premium Coconut Cream vs Unsweetened Flaked Coconut, Unsweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • ANIQUE INC Premium Coconut Cream	80g	5.8	225	3.8	3.8	—	22.5	2.5
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

Organic Dried Chile Peppers vs Brewer's Yeast, Unflavored, Unflavored

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Drie... Food 1 Food 1 • MYCOLOGICAL Organic Dried Chile Peppers	7g	3.8	429	57.1	28.6	28.6	14.3	14.3
Brewer's Yea... Food 2 Food 2 • ESUPPLEMENTS, LLC Brewer's Yeast, Unflavored, Unflavored	20g	14.4	400	40.0	—	—	5.0	45.0

Nutritional Yeast Superfoods vs Coconut Milk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nutritional ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOODS ALIVE Nutritional Yeast Superfoods	15g	1.8	400	33.3	—	26.7	6.7	53.3
Coconut Milk Food 2 Food 2 • CHEF'S CHOICE FOODS MANUFACTURER CO. LTD. Coconut Milk	57g	5.8	211	5.3	3.5	—	19.3	1.8

Soybean Paste vs Ancho Pepper

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
Ancho Pepper Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN WORLD Ancho Pepper	28g	15.5	282	50.0	—	21.4	7.1	10.7

Ancho Dried Chile, Ancho vs Coconut Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ancho Dried ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Ancho Dried Chile	17g	46.0	294	47.1	11.8	23.5	—	11.8
Coconut Cream Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Coconut Cream	20g	17.9	225	45.0	45.0	—	5.0	—

Santosha Chocolate, Coconut & Havaiian Pink Salt vs Baking Cocoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Santosha Cho... Food 1 Food 1 • PROVO CRAFT & NOVELTY INC. Santosha Chocolate, Coconut & Havaiian Pink Salt	29g	13.0	448	48.3	17.2	24.1	34.5	10.3
Baking Cocoa Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Baking Cocoa	4g	0.0	250	50.0	—	50.0	12.5	25.0

Spartan, Baking Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate vs 100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate Premium Baking Chips, Unsweetened Chocolate Chips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Bak... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Baking Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate	15g	17.0	467	66.7	53.3	6.7	26.7	6.7
100% Cacao U... Food 2 Food 2 • GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY 100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate Premium Baking Chips, Unsweetened Chocolate Chips	15g	23.8	533	33.3	—	20.0	53.3	13.3

Chocolate Chips, Semisweet vs Wilton, Decorating Kit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Chocolate Chips, Semisweet	15g	17.0	467	66.7	53.3	6.7	26.7	6.7
Wilton, Deco... Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Wilton, Decorating Kit	8g	16.0	375	100.0	87.5	—	—	—

Wildberry Sauce vs Valued Naturals Shredded Coconut, 8 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wildberry Sauce Food 1 Food 1 • FAITH KNIGHT INC. Wildberry Sauce	20g	20.0	200	50.0	50.0	—	—	—
Valued Natur... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL FOODSOURCE Valued Naturals Shredded Coconut, 8 Oz	40g	22.4	650	32.5	7.5	20.0	60.0	7.5

60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Premium Baking Bar, Bittersweet Chocolate vs Organic Raw Cacao Nibs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
60% Cacao Bi... Food 1 Food 1 • GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Premium Baking Bar, Bittersweet Chocolate	15g	86.4	533	53.3	40.0	6.7	40.0	6.7
Organic Raw ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Organic Raw Cacao Nibs	30g	3.6	600	36.7	—	30.0	43.3	13.3

Organic Caco Nibs vs Orange Crystals Edible Decor

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Caco... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNFOOD LLC Organic Caco Nibs	3g	0.0	667	33.3	—	33.3	50.0	—
Orange Cryst... Food 2 Food 2 • XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP Orange Crystals Edible Decor	6g	12.0	417	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Premium Baking Bar, Milk Chocolate vs Wilton, Peeps, Icing Decorations

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Baki... Food 1 Food 1 • GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY Premium Baking Bar, Milk Chocolate	15g	16.5	533	60.0	53.3	1.7	30.0	6.7
Wilton, Peep... Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Wilton, Peeps, Icing Decorations	3g	6.0	286	85.7	85.7	—	—	—

Pink Jumbo Nonpareils vs Shimmies Orange Decorating Candies

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Jumbo N... Food 1 Food 1 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Pink Jumbo Nonpareils	4g	8.0	375	100.0	75.0	—	—	—
Shimmies Ora... Food 2 Food 2 • CHOCOMAKER INC. Shimmies Orange Decorating Candies	4g	8.0	375	100.0	75.0	—	—	—

Sweet & Salty Nuts, Sweet & Salty vs Premium White Chocolate Morsels, Premium White Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Salt... Food 1 Food 1 • MARATHON VENTURES, INC. Sweet & Salty Nuts	16g	5.4	562	25.0	6.3	6.2	43.8	18.8
Premium Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Premium White Chocolate Morsels	14g	17.0	500	64.3	64.3	—	28.6	7.1

Cacao 100% Organic Superfood Powder, Cacao vs Pure Natural Food Colors Multi Pack Red,Yellow, Blue & Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cacao 100% O... Food 1 Food 1 • KSR VENTURES INC. Cacao 100% Organic Superfood Powder	5g	1.7	400	46.0	—	28.0	20.0	26.0
Pure Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • COLORMAKER, INC. Pure Natural Food Colors Multi Pack Red,Yellow, Blue & Orange	6g	6.0	283	66.7	33.3	16.7	—	—

Sugars, Sprinkles vs Edible Decor

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sugars, Spri... Food 1 Food 1 • SIGNATURE BRANDS LLC Sugars, Sprinkles	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Edible Decor Food 2 Food 2 • XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP Edible Decor	6g	12.0	333	100.0	66.7	—	—	—

Unsweetened Chocolate 100% Cacao Baking Squares, Unsweetened Chocolate vs Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Unsweetened Chocolate 100% Cacao Baking Squares	14g	3.6	500	28.6	—	14.3	50.0	14.3
Rainbow Nonp... Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles	4g	8.0	375	100.0	75.0	—	—	—

Trim Cupcake Decorating Kit vs Sprinkles Spring Sugars

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Trim Cupcake... Food 1 Food 1 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Trim Cupcake Decorating Kit	15g	25.7	467	86.7	73.3	—	6.7	—
Sprinkles Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Sprinkles Spring Sugars	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Ghirardelli Chocolate, Premium Baking Bar, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate vs Wilton, Red Sugar Sprinkles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ghirardelli ... Food 1 Food 1 • GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY Ghirardelli Chocolate, Premium Baking Bar, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate	15g	16.5	533	60.0	53.3	1.7	30.0	6.7
Wilton, Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Wilton, Red Sugar Sprinkles	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Shimmies White Decorating Candies vs Unsweetened Chocolate 100% Cacao Baking Bar, Unsweetened Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shimmies Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • CHOCOMAKER INC. Shimmies White Decorating Candies	4g	8.0	375	100.0	75.0	—	—	—
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Unsweetened Chocolate 100% Cacao Baking Bar	14g	12.9	643	28.6	—	21.4	50.0	14.3

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