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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Petite Scungilli (Sliced Small Conch) vs Gefilte Fish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Petite Scung... Food 1 Food 1 • CAPE MAY CANNERS INC. Petite Scungilli (Sliced Small Conch)	55g	1.9	82	1.8	—	—	—	16.4
Gefilte Fish Food 2 Food 2 • I ROKEACH & SONS INC Gefilte Fish	47g	11.6	128	12.8	8.5	—	3.2	12.8

Jose Andres, Mussels In Escabeche vs Roland, White Crab Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jose Andres,... Food 1 Food 1 • THINK FOOD PRODUCTS LLC Jose Andres, Mussels In Escabeche	55g	3.8	164	3.6	—	—	9.1	20.0
Roland, Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, White Crab Meat	56g	2.0	62	1.8	1.8	—	—	14.3

Hagoromo, Sanma De Kenko Shoyu Aji Hagoromo vs Smoked Oysters In Olive Oil, Smoked In Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hagoromo, Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Hagoromo, Sanma De Kenko Shoyu Aji Hagoromo	100g	20.6	260	11.0	11.0	—	16.0	19.0
Smoked Oyste... Food 2 Food 2 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Smoked Oysters In Olive Oil, Smoked In Olive Oil	85g	13.3	224	7.1	—	—	15.3	16.5

Wild Caught Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper vs Mackerel Fillets With Black Beans And Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • KING OSCAR, INC. Wild Caught Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper	76g	1.9	303	1.3	—	—	25.0	18.4
Mackerel Fil... Food 2 Food 2 • KHONG GUAN CORPORATION Mackerel Fillets With Black Beans And Chili	82g	1.8	244	4.9	1.2	3.7	13.4	23.2

Fancy Whole Smoked Clams vs Smoked Oysters

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Whole ... Food 1 Food 1 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Fancy Whole Smoked Clams	85g	3.7	235	2.4	—	—	16.5	20.0
Smoked Oysters Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDEN BEACH, INC. Smoked Oysters	55g	7.7	169	7.3	—	—	9.1	14.6

Smoked Oysters With Red Chili Pepper, Smoked In Red Chili Pepper vs La Fe, Octopus In Garlic Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Oyste... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Smoked Oysters With Red Chili Pepper, Smoked In Red Chili Pepper	65g	3.0	246	3.1	—	1.5	16.9	20.0
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

Original Scungilli Sliced Conch, Original vs Oil Jumbo Squid

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Scu... Food 1 Food 1 • CAPE MAY CANNERS INC. Original Scungilli Sliced Conch	85g	5.9	59	3.5	—	—	—	10.6
Oil Jumbo Squid Food 2 Food 2 • RESSCO FOODS INC. Oil Jumbo Squid	115g	1.6	174	0.9	—	—	8.7	22.6

Smoked Baby Clams In Cottonseed Oil vs Jose Andres, Galician Style Mussles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Baby ... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY FOOD COMPANY, INC. Smoked Baby Clams In Cottonseed Oil	65g	5.6	262	4.6	—	—	20.0	15.4
Jose Andres,... Food 2 Food 2 • THINK FOOD PRODUCTS LLC Jose Andres, Galician Style Mussles	55g	3.8	200	3.6	—	—	14.6	12.7

Pink Salmon vs Klasikine Herring Fillet In Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Salmon Food 1 Food 1 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Pink Salmon	85g	2.2	129	1.2	—	—	4.7	22.4
Klasikine He... Food 2 Food 2 • ICECO Klasikine Herring Fillet In Oil	56g	1.9	143	1.8	—	—	10.7	10.7

Fancy Smoked Baby Clams In Cottonseed Oil vs Goya, Codfish In Biscayan Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Smoked... Food 1 Food 1 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Fancy Smoked Baby Clams In Cottonseed Oil	56g	5.6	232	7.1	—	1.8	16.1	16.1
Goya, Codfis... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Codfish In Biscayan Sauce	55g	1.9	182	1.8	—	—	14.6	12.7

Sardines In Tomato Sauce vs Golden Pak, Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Sardines In Tomato Sauce	120g	9.7	100	4.2	0.8	—	3.3	14.2
Golden Pak, ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDEN INTERNATIONAL CORP. Golden Pak, Sardines In Tomato Sauce	78g	3.9	90	2.6	1.3	—	3.2	12.8

Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce vs Isabel, Octopus In Garlic Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • I. EPSTEIN & SONS, INC. Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce	106g	3.6	183	1.9	1.9	—	12.3	16.0
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

Premium Select Chub Mackerel vs Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper Sardines

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Sele... Food 1 Food 1 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Premium Select Chub Mackerel	56g	3.4	143	1.8	—	—	8.9	14.3
Extra Virgin... Food 2 Food 2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper Sardines	76g	2.5	250	1.3	—	—	19.7	18.4

Gefilte Fish vs Geisha, Whole Baby Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gefilte Fish Food 1 Food 1 • I ROKEACH & SONS INC Gefilte Fish	90g	21.4	122	13.3	7.8	1.1	2.8	12.2
Geisha, Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Geisha, Whole Baby Clams	56g	3.9	89	3.6	—	—	1.8	16.1

Mussels, Smoked In Oil vs Premium Select Fancy Whole Oysters

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mussels, Smo... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Mussels, Smoked In Oil	60g	3.7	233	3.3	—	—	13.3	25.0
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

Sardines In Mustard, Mustard vs Roland, White Crab Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Sardines In Mustard, Mustard	120g	5.7	192	2.5	0.8	—	12.5	16.7
Roland, Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, White Crab Meat	56g	2.0	62	1.8	1.8	—	—	14.3

Pole & Line, Skip Jack vs Gourmet Style Sardine Fillets In Spring Water, Gourmet Style

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
Gourmet Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • CHANNEL 5 PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. Gourmet Style Sardine Fillets In Spring Water	84g	2.2	167	1.2	—	—	9.5	21.4

Imperial Taste, Whole Baby Clams vs Goya, Codfish In Biscayan Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Imperial Tas... Food 1 Food 1 • TONG ENTERPRISES, INC. Imperial Taste, Whole Baby Clams	56g	3.9	89	3.6	—	—	1.8	16.1
Goya, Codfis... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Codfish In Biscayan Sauce	55g	1.9	182	1.8	—	—	14.6	12.7

Octopus In Vegetable Oil vs Mrs. Adler's, Gefilte Fish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Octopus In V... Food 1 Food 1 • MADAME GOUGOUSSE FOODS CORP. Octopus In Vegetable Oil	55g	5.6	182	5.5	—	—	7.3	25.5
Mrs. Adler's... Food 2 Food 2 • R.R.J. BROKERAGE CORP. Mrs. Adler's, Gefilte Fish	47g	9.7	128	10.6	4.3	—	3.2	14.9

Smoked Baby Clams, Smoked vs Salmon & Kale Terrine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Baby ... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Smoked Baby Clams	85g	8.9	235	4.7	—	—	17.7	16.5
Salmon & Kal... Food 2 Food 2 • 3 LITTLE PIGS LLC Salmon & Kale Terrine	56g	1.9	232	1.8	—	—	19.6	10.7

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