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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Pacific Seafood, Searock, Fresh Pacific Oysters, Medium, Medium vs Mw Polar, Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pacific Seaf... Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Pacific Seafood, Searock, Fresh Pacific Oysters, Medium, Medium	112g	7.8	62	3.6	0.9	—	2.2	8.0
Mw Polar, Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Mw Polar, Sardines In Tomato Sauce	56g	0.0	143	1.8	—	1.8	7.1	17.9

Mussels In Garlic Butter Sauce, Garlic Butter Sauce vs Smoked Oysters In Vegetable Oil, Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mussels In G... Food 1 Food 1 Mussels In Garlic Butter Sauce, Garlic Butter Sauce	140g	9.7	93	5.0	1.4	—	5.7	8.6
Smoked Oyste... Food 2 Food 2 • TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Smoked Oysters In Vegetable Oil	65g	11.4	200	9.2	—	—	10.8	15.4

Smoked Mussels In Cottonseed Oil vs Caravelle, Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Musse... Food 1 Food 1 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Smoked Mussels In Cottonseed Oil	47g	5.7	191	6.4	—	—	10.6	19.2
Caravelle, S... Food 2 Food 2 • ANHING CORP Caravelle, Sardines In Tomato Sauce	84g	5.8	107	3.6	1.2	—	3.0	14.3

Geisha, Whole Baby Clams vs Isabel, Octopus In Garlic Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Geisha, Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Geisha, Whole Baby Clams	56g	3.9	89	3.6	—	—	1.8	16.1
Isabel, Octo... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPLINE AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, INC Isabel, Octopus In Garlic Sauce	56g	1.9	286	1.8	—	—	25.0	12.5

Squid vs Chicken Of The Sea, Sardines, In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Squid Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Squid	55g	3.8	218	3.6	—	—	16.4	14.6
Chicken Of T... Food 2 Food 2 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Chicken Of The Sea, Sardines, In Tomato Sauce	56g	1.9	89	3.6	1.8	1.8	1.8	14.3

Mackerel Steak Boneless Fillet In Tomato Sauce, Mackerel Steak vs La Monica, Sliced Conch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mackerel Ste... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERPAGE CO. Mackerel Steak Boneless Fillet In Tomato Sauce	55g	11.0	262	12.7	10.9	1.8	29.1	21.8
La Monica, S... Food 2 Food 2 • CAPE MAY CANNERS INC. La Monica, Sliced Conch	55g	1.9	82	1.8	—	—	—	16.4

Pacific Plaza Imports, Golden Whitefish Roe vs Mussels In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pacific Plaz... Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC PLAZA IMPORTS , INC Pacific Plaza Imports, Golden Whitefish Roe	15g	1.9	167	6.7	—	—	13.3	13.3
Mussels In B... Food 2 Food 2 • RALUN EXPORT S.A. Mussels In Brine	55g	3.9	127	3.6	—	—	4.6	16.4

Scallops vs Mackerel Steak Boneless Fillet In Tomato Sauce, Mackerel Steak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Scallops Food 1 Food 1 • OCEAN MARKET Scallops	113g	2.0	53	0.9	—	—	—	10.6
Mackerel Ste... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERPAGE CO. Mackerel Steak Boneless Fillet In Tomato Sauce	55g	11.0	262	12.7	10.9	1.8	29.1	21.8

Roasted Eel With Fermented Black Beans vs Salmon Roe

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Eel ... Food 1 Food 1 • OLD FISHERMAN Roasted Eel With Fermented Black Beans	55g	7.5	238	9.1	7.3	1.8	12.7	21.8
Salmon Roe Food 2 Food 2 • CASPIAN STAR CAVIAR, INC. Salmon Roe	15g	1.9	267	6.7	—	—	3.4	20.0

Sardines In Hot Tomato Sauce vs Wild Caught Sardines Sustainably Caught In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Sardines In Hot Tomato Sauce	56g	0.0	179	2.7	2.7	2.7	8.9	23.2
Wild Caught ... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Wild Caught Sardines Sustainably Caught In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil	90g	0.0	189	1.1	—	1.1	11.1	22.2

Salmon Roe vs Premium Select Fancy Whole Oysters

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salmon Roe Food 1 Food 1 • CASPIAN STAR CAVIAR, INC. Salmon Roe	15g	1.9	267	6.7	—	—	3.4	20.0
Premium Sele... Food 2 Food 2 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Premium Select Fancy Whole Oysters	85g	6.8	129	3.5	—	—	5.9	16.5

Premium Chopped Ocean Clams vs Tomato Sauce Jack Mackerel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Chop... Food 1 Food 1 • STARKIST CO. Premium Chopped Ocean Clams	56g	5.9	45	5.4	—	—	—	5.4
Tomato Sauce... Food 2 Food 2 Tomato Sauce Jack Mackerel	112g	1.7	125	0.9	0.9	—	4.0	21.4

Imported Octopus In Soy And Olive Oil vs Mussels In Pickled Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Imported Oct... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Imported Octopus In Soy And Olive Oil	56g	5.6	179	5.4	—	—	7.1	25.0
Mussels In P... Food 2 Food 2 • FOODS FROM SPAIN, INC. Mussels In Pickled Sauce	55g	3.8	200	3.6	—	—	10.9	21.8

Sardines In Tomato Sauce vs Small Shrimp Deveined

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • SABRI Sardines In Tomato Sauce	85g	1.9	195	1.2	0.6	—	10.9	22.4
Small Shrimp... Food 2 Food 2 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Small Shrimp Deveined	56g	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	0.9	17.9

Wild Caught Chub Mackerel In Brine vs Spur Tree Jamaican Ackee In Brine, 19 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Wild Caught Chub Mackerel In Brine	85g	1.9	188	1.2	—	—	10.6	23.5
Spur Tree Ja... Food 2 Food 2 • SPUR TREE SPICES JAMAICA LIMITED Spur Tree Jamaican Ackee In Brine, 19 Oz	99g	0.0	152	1.0	—	3.0	15.2	3.0

Premium Chopped Ocean Clams vs Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce With Chilli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Chop... Food 1 Food 1 • STARKIST CO. Premium Chopped Ocean Clams	56g	5.9	45	5.4	—	—	—	5.4
Richin, Sard... Food 2 Food 2 • RICHIN TRADING INC. Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce With Chilli	140g	2.1	93	2.9	2.9	2.1	3.2	13.6

Fancy Smoked Mussels vs Old Jerusalem Style Gefilte Fish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Smoked... Food 1 Food 1 • THE NAPOLEON CO. Fancy Smoked Mussels	47g	7.6	191	8.5	—	—	10.6	17.0
Old Jerusale... Food 2 Food 2 • R.R.J. BROKERAGE CORP. Old Jerusalem Style Gefilte Fish	47g	20.5	128	10.6	8.5	—	3.2	14.9

Pieces In Ink Sauce Squid vs Wild Caught Chub Mackerel In Water, Water

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pieces In In... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Pieces In Ink Sauce Squid	57g	16.8	175	8.8	1.8	—	10.5	12.3
Wild Caught ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Wild Caught Chub Mackerel In Water, Water	85g	13.4	188	7.1	—	—	8.2	20.0

Sardines In Hot Tomato Sauce vs Herring Steak Boneless Fillet In Tomato Sauce, Herring Steak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • ROL ROM FOODS Sardines In Hot Tomato Sauce	62g	0.0	81	3.2	1.6	3.2	0.8	12.9
Herring Stea... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERPAGE CO. Herring Steak Boneless Fillet In Tomato Sauce	55g	11.0	262	12.7	10.9	1.8	29.1	21.8

Premium Ocean Wild Caught Chopped Clams, Premium Ocean vs Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Ocea... Food 1 Food 1 • STARKIST CO. Premium Ocean Wild Caught Chopped Clams	56g	5.9	45	5.4	—	—	—	5.4
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • ROXY TRADING INC. Sardines In Tomato Sauce	108g	5.4	120	3.7	1.9	0.9	4.6	15.7

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