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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Black Reduced Sodium Beans, Black vs Organic Low Sodium Black Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Reduce... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Black Reduced Sodium Beans	130g	18.2	85	14.6	—	5.4	0.4	5.4
Organic Low ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Organic Low Sodium Black Beans	125g	27.7	88	14.4	0.8	3.2	—	4.8

La Preferida, Black Beans vs Pinto Beans Seasoned With Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Preferida... Food 1 Food 1 • LA PREFERIDA INC La Preferida, Black Beans	130g	23.7	85	14.6	0.8	5.4	0.8	5.4
Pinto Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • LA COSTENA USA Pinto Beans Seasoned With Pork	130g	21.6	85	14.6	0.8	6.2	0.8	5.4

Seasoned Pinto To Beans With Onions, Seasoned With Onions vs Red Kidney Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Pin... Food 1 Food 1 • HOLMES CANNING COMPANY INC. Seasoned Pinto To Beans With Onions, Seasoned With Onions	130g	25.8	85	14.6	0.8	4.6	1.5	4.6
Red Kidney B... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Red Kidney Beans	130g	27.6	77	16.2	1.5	5.4	0.4	5.4

Organic Vegetarian Seasoned Refried Beans vs Great Northern Reduced Sodium Beans, Great Northern

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Vege... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Organic Vegetarian Seasoned Refried Beans	130g	23.5	108	15.4	0.8	6.2	1.5	6.2
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Great Northern Reduced Sodium Beans	130g	19.8	77	14.6	0.8	4.6	—	5.4

Premium Red Kidney Beans vs Masala Chhole

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Premium Red Kidney Beans	126g	21.9	71	15.1	0.8	6.3	0.8	5.6
Masala Chhole Food 2 Food 2 • GOURMAIL INC. Masala Chhole	114g	29.2	175	17.5	3.5	4.4	9.7	5.3

Hoppin' John With Blackeye Peas, Tomatoes, Onions & Jalapenos vs Cuban Style Black Beans, Cuban Style Black

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hoppin' John... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Hoppin' John With Blackeye Peas, Tomatoes, Onions & Jalapenos	122g	14.6	57	9.8	4.9	2.5	0.4	2.5
Cuban Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cuban Style Black Beans	130g	23.9	92	13.1	0.8	3.8	—	4.6

Natural Directions, Organic Great Northern Beans vs Low Sodium Black Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Dire... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Natural Directions, Organic Great Northern Beans	130g	25.9	77	13.9	0.8	3.8	—	5.4
Low Sodium B... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Low Sodium Black Beans	125g	19.8	88	11.2	—	3.2	—	4.0

Lima Beans, Lima vs Black Beans Seasoned With Olive Oil, Onion And Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lima Beans Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Lima Beans	125g	27.9	72	13.6	0.8	2.4	0.4	2.4
Black Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCALL FARMS INC Black Beans Seasoned With Olive Oil, Onion And Garlic	128g	23.6	94	14.8	0.8	5.5	0.8	5.5

Organic Light Red Kidney Beans vs Black Organic Beans, Black

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Ligh... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Organic Light Red Kidney Beans	130g	25.7	85	14.6	0.8	4.6	—	6.9
Black Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • CAJUN CRAWKITTY LLC Black Organic Beans	130g	27.9	77	14.6	0.8	3.8	—	4.6

Cento Red Kidney Beans, 19 Oz vs Seasoned Black Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cento Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Cento Red Kidney Beans, 19 Oz	130g	16.7	85	13.9	0.8	5.4	—	6.9
Seasoned Bla... Food 2 Food 2 • HOLMES CANNING COMPANY INC. Seasoned Black Beans	130g	21.6	69	14.6	0.8	6.2	1.2	5.4

Vegetarian Refried Beans vs Harmons, Organic Garbanzo Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian R... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Refried Beans	130g	21.4	85	14.6	0.8	3.8	—	5.4
Harmons, Org... Food 2 Food 2 • HARMONS INC Harmons, Organic Garbanzo Beans	130g	27.7	92	15.4	2.3	4.6	1.5	4.6

Cannellini Beans vs Red Kidney Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cannellini B... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Cannellini Beans	122g	17.9	66	14.8	—	5.7	—	4.9
Red Kidney B... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Red Kidney Beans	123g	21.7	73	15.5	0.8	6.5	0.8	5.7

Giant Eagle, Blackeye Peas vs Organic Black Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giant Eagle,... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Blackeye Peas	130g	27.8	69	13.1	—	2.3	—	4.6
Organic Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • BURNETTE FOODS, INC. Organic Black Beans	120g	19.9	75	14.2	—	5.8	—	5.0

Simply Roundy's Organic, Garbanzo Beans vs Steamed Bean Snack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Simply Round... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Simply Roundy's Organic, Garbanzo Beans	130g	27.7	92	15.4	2.3	4.6	1.5	4.6
Steamed Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • 7 FOR ALL MANKIND Steamed Bean Snack	58g	17.5	190	24.1	1.7	8.6	4.3	12.1

Key Food, Light Red Kidney Beans vs Black Reduced Sodium Beans, Black

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Key Food, Li... Food 1 Food 1 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Key Food, Light Red Kidney Beans	130g	25.8	85	14.6	1.5	4.6	—	5.4
Black Reduce... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Black Reduced Sodium Beans	130g	18.2	85	14.6	—	5.4	0.4	5.4

Authentic Refried Beans, Authentic vs Al Amir, Premium Fava Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Authentic Re... Food 1 Food 1 • LA PREFERIDA INC Authentic Refried Beans	130g	21.3	92	15.4	0.8	4.6	1.5	5.4
Al Amir, Pre... Food 2 Food 2 • GAYLE ALBERTS ENTERPRISES Al Amir, Premium Fava Beans	130g	15.8	77	11.5	0.8	5.4	0.8	5.4

Low Sodium White Navy Beans vs Westbrae Natural, Beans, Fava

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium W... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Low Sodium White Navy Beans	130g	27.7	85	15.4	0.8	4.6	—	5.4
Westbrae Nat... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Westbrae Natural, Beans, Fava	130g	19.7	77	13.1	1.5	5.4	—	6.2

Dark Kidney Beans vs Six Mix Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Kidney ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Dark Kidney Beans	125g	21.7	72	14.4	1.6	5.6	0.4	5.6
Six Mix Beans Food 2 Food 2 • SOOFER CO. INC. Six Mix Beans	135g	21.8	81	11.9	0.7	3.7	1.5	4.4

Whole White Beans In Brine vs Jyoti Organics, Kidney Beans In Water With A Little Sea Salts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole White ... Food 1 Food 1 • POLISH FOLKLORE IMPORT CO. INC. Whole White Beans In Brine	28g	7.7	289	21.4	—	7.1	—	17.9
Jyoti Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • GOURMAIL INC. Jyoti Organics, Kidney Beans In Water With A Little Sea Salts	130g	21.6	85	14.6	0.8	6.2	—	6.2

Low Sodium White Navy Beans vs Organic Chili Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium W... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Low Sodium White Navy Beans	130g	27.7	85	15.4	0.8	4.6	—	5.4
Organic Chil... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic Chili Beans	130g	25.7	85	15.4	0.8	5.4	0.4	5.4

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