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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Nectarine (Raw) vs Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nectarine (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Nectarine (Raw)	15.3	39	9.2	7.9	1.5	0.3	1.1
Fuzzy Kiwifr... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw)	21.9	58	14.0	9.0	3.0	0.4	1.1

White Grapefruit Juice vs Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Grapef... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6
Fuzzy Kiwifr... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw)	21.9	58	14.0	9.0	3.0	0.4	1.1

Williams Pear (Raw) vs Cantaloupe (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Williams Pea... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Williams Pear (Raw)	24.0	57	15.1	9.7	3.1	0.2	0.4
Cantaloupe (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cantaloupe (Raw)	14.7	34	8.2	7.9	0.8	0.2	0.8

Cantaloupe (Raw) vs White Grapefruit Juice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cantaloupe (... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cantaloupe (Raw)	14.7	34	8.2	7.9	0.8	0.2	0.8
White Grapef... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Grapefruit Juice	14.8	37	7.6	7.7	0.2	0.7	0.6

Navel Orange (Raw) vs Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Navel Orange... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9
Fuzzy Kiwifr... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Raw)	21.9	58	14.0	9.0	3.0	0.4	1.1

Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento) vs Nectarine (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive (Stuff... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento)	1.9	130	5.0	—	4.0	12.9	1.2
Nectarine (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Nectarine (Raw)	15.3	39	9.2	7.9	1.5	0.3	1.1

Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento) vs Navel Orange (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive (Stuff... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento)	1.9	130	5.0	—	4.0	12.9	1.2
Navel Orange... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9

Navel Orange (Raw) vs Nectarine (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Navel Orange... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Navel Orange (Raw)	19.6	47	11.8	8.6	2.0	0.2	0.9
Nectarine (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Nectarine (Raw)	15.3	39	9.2	7.9	1.5	0.3	1.1

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	4.5	121	2.4	2.2	—	3.7	19.6
Bacon (Whole... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)	3.6	500	2.1	3.1	—	36.5	40.9

Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked) vs Beef Frankfurter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2
Beef Frankfu... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Frankfurter	5.4	314	2.9	1.3	—	28.0	11.7

Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked) vs Ham (Sliced, Cooked)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2
Ham (Sliced,... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7

Turkey Sausage vs Chorizo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Turkey Sausage	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7
Chorizo Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3

Turkey Sausage vs Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Turkey Sausage	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7
Pork Sausage... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2

Beef Frankfurter vs Chorizo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Frankfu... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Frankfurter	5.4	314	2.9	1.3	—	28.0	11.7
Chorizo Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3

Chorizo vs Beef Sausage

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chorizo Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3
Beef Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Sausage	6.3	328	3.4	1.0	—	28.7	13.3

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Turkey Sausage

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Turkey Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Turkey Sausage	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7

Beef Frankfurter vs Turkey Sausage

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Frankfu... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Frankfurter	5.4	314	2.9	1.3	—	28.0	11.7
Turkey Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Turkey Sausage	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Beef Frankfurter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Beef Frankfu... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Frankfurter	5.4	314	2.9	1.3	—	28.0	11.7

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Beef Sausage

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Beef Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Sausage	6.3	328	3.4	1.0	—	28.7	13.3

Beef Sausage vs Turkey Sausage

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Beef Sausage	6.3	328	3.4	1.0	—	28.7	13.3
Turkey Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Turkey Sausage	1.8	169	0.9	—	—	10.4	16.7

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