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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Chicken Of The Sea, Whole Baby Clams vs Kol, Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Of T... Food 1 Food 1 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Chicken Of The Sea, Whole Baby Clams	55g	3.9	91	3.6	—	—	1.8	16.4
Kol, Wild Al... Food 2 Food 2 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Kol, Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon	56g	1.9	143	3.6	—	1.8	5.4	21.4

Wild Selections, Sardine Fillets In Zesty Mango Sauce vs Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Selecti... Food 1 Food 1 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Wild Selections, Sardine Fillets In Zesty Mango Sauce	110g	23.0	218	10.9	8.2	—	14.6	10.9
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • I. EPSTEIN & SONS, INC. Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil	80g	2.3	254	1.3	—	—	16.3	26.8

Great American Seafood, Baby Clam Meat vs Smoked Oysters

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Americ... Food 1 Food 1 • GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD IMPORTS CO. Great American Seafood, Baby Clam Meat	60g	2.0	50	1.7	—	—	1.7	8.3
Smoked Oysters Food 2 Food 2 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Smoked Oysters	47g	16.2	202	8.5	—	—	10.6	17.0

Fancy Pink Wild Caught Crab Meat, Fancy Pink vs Wild Caught In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Pink W... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Fancy Pink Wild Caught Crab Meat	120g	1.6	58	0.8	—	—	0.5	11.7
Wild Caught ... Food 2 Food 2 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Wild Caught In Tomato Sauce	56g	5.7	196	5.4	—	—	12.5	16.1

Squid vs Smoked Oysters

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
Smoked Oysters Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDEN BEACH, INC. Smoked Oysters	55g	7.7	169	7.3	—	—	9.1	14.6

Selects, Chopped Atlantic Sea Clams vs Cod Liver

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Selects, Cho... Food 1 Food 1 • STARKIST CO. Selects, Chopped Atlantic Sea Clams	56g	1.0	45	0.9	—	—	—	8.9
Cod Liver Food 2 Food 2 • LOBSTER POTNERS II Cod Liver	55g	0.0	382	1.8	—	7.3	38.2	9.1

Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce With Chilli vs Pacific Seafood, Searock, Fresh Pacific Oysters, Medium, Medium

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Richin, Sard... Food 1 Food 1 • RICHIN TRADING INC. Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce With Chilli	140g	2.1	93	2.9	2.9	2.1	3.2	13.6
Pacific Seaf... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Pacific Seafood, Searock, Fresh Pacific Oysters, Medium, Medium	112g	7.8	62	3.6	0.9	—	2.2	8.0

Chicken Of The Sea, Whole Oysters vs Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Of T... Food 1 Food 1 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Chicken Of The Sea, Whole Oysters	56g	3.9	107	3.6	—	—	3.6	14.3
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • I. EPSTEIN & SONS, INC. Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce	106g	3.6	183	1.9	1.9	—	12.3	16.0

Pole & Line, Skip Jack vs Marinara Style Jumbo Calamari

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pole & Line,... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN TUNA Pole & Line, Skip Jack	56g	0.9	116	0.9	—	—	0.9	26.8
Marinara Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Marinara Style Jumbo Calamari	57g	3.2	337	1.8	0.4	—	29.8	17.5

Tomato Sauce Sardines vs Mussels In Pickled Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Sauce... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Tomato Sauce Sardines	155g	3.8	90	2.6	1.3	0.6	2.3	14.2
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

Pacific Saury In Tomato Sauce vs Oil Jumbo Squid

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pacific Saur... Food 1 Food 1 • OLD FISHERMAN Pacific Saury In Tomato Sauce	55g	3.8	187	3.6	3.6	—	12.7	14.6
Oil Jumbo Squid Food 2 Food 2 • RESSCO FOODS INC. Oil Jumbo Squid	115g	1.6	174	0.9	—	—	8.7	22.6

Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce vs Riga Smoked Sprats In Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Richin, Sard... Food 1 Food 1 • RICHIN TRADING INC. Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce	155g	2.0	97	2.6	2.6	1.9	3.2	13.6
Riga Smoked ... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERPAGE CO. Riga Smoked Sprats In Oil	55g	9.4	327	10.9	—	1.8	23.6	14.6

Medium Pacific Oysters vs Greek Style Marinated Anchovy Fillet In Sunflower Oil With Black Olives, Greek Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Pacif... Food 1 Food 1 • BOODGE COMPANY Medium Pacific Oysters	100g	9.8	81	5.0	—	—	2.3	9.0
Greek Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • POOCHI CANINE COUTURE INC. Greek Style Marinated Anchovy Fillet In Sunflower Oil With Black Olives	15g	12.6	267	6.7	—	—	20.0	13.3

Small Shrimp vs New England Style Condensed Clam Chowder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Small Shrimp Food 1 Food 1 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Small Shrimp	56g	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	0.9	17.9
New England ... Food 2 Food 2 • LOOK'S GOURMET FOOD COMPANY, INC. New England Style Condensed Clam Chowder	121g	18.0	66	9.1	—	—	2.1	2.5

Scallops vs La Fe, Octopus In Garlic Sauce

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
La Fe, Octop... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC La Fe, Octopus In Garlic Sauce	55g	1.9	164	1.8	—	—	5.5	25.5

Small Shrimp Deveined vs Gefilte Fish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Small Shrimp... Food 1 Food 1 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Small Shrimp Deveined	56g	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	0.9	17.9
Gefilte Fish Food 2 Food 2 • R.A.B. FOOD GROUP, LLC Gefilte Fish	62g	11.6	129	9.7	—	—	3.2	14.5

Tong Yeng, Milk Fish In Tomato Sauce vs Garlic Sauce Jumbo Squid

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tong Yeng, M... Food 1 Food 1 • ANDREW DUTTON COMPANY, INC. Tong Yeng, Milk Fish In Tomato Sauce	30g	6.4	157	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	13.3
Garlic Sauce... Food 2 Food 2 • RESSCO FOODS INC. Garlic Sauce Jumbo Squid	115g	1.6	174	0.9	—	—	8.7	22.6

Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce With Chili vs Petite Scungilli (Sliced Small Conch)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Richin, Sard... Food 1 Food 1 • RICHIN TRADING INC. Richin, Sardines In Tomato Sauce With Chili	155g	2.0	97	2.6	2.6	1.9	3.2	13.6
Petite Scung... Food 2 Food 2 • CAPE MAY CANNERS INC. Petite Scungilli (Sliced Small Conch)	55g	1.9	82	1.8	—	—	—	16.4

Smoked Oysters vs Hot Tomato Sauce Sardines

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Oysters Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN BEACH, INC. Smoked Oysters	55g	7.7	169	7.3	—	—	9.1	14.6
Hot Tomato S... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Hot Tomato Sauce Sardines	155g	3.8	90	2.6	1.3	0.6	2.3	14.2

Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Sardines vs Claw Crab Meat, Claw

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Sardines In Tomato Sauce	120g	5.6	233	2.5	0.8	—	16.7	17.5
Claw Crab Meat Food 2 Food 2 • JETRO CASH & CARRY ENTERPRISES, INC. Claw Crab Meat	85g	1.9	82	3.5	—	2.4	—	16.5

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