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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Jose Andres, Galician Style Mussles vs Smoked Oysters With Red Chili Pepper, Smoked In Red Chili Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jose Andres,... Food 1 Food 1 • THINK FOOD PRODUCTS LLC Jose Andres, Galician Style Mussles	55g	3.8	200	3.6	—	—	14.6	12.7
Smoked Oyste... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Gefilte Fish vs Isabel, Octopus In Marinera Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gefilte Fish Food 1 Food 1 • I ROKEACH & SONS INC Gefilte Fish	113g	9.6	106	5.3	0.9	0.9	3.1	15.0
Isabel, Octo... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPLINE AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, INC Isabel, Octopus In Marinera Sauce	56g	1.9	286	1.8	—	—	25.0	12.5

Mussels In Garlic Butter Sauce, Garlic Butter Sauce vs Roland, Smoked Anchovy Fillets

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
Roland, Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, Smoked Anchovy Fillets	16g	1.9	188	6.3	—	—	9.4	25.0

Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Basil, Oregano & Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Basil, Oregano & Garlic vs Lemon Garlic Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • KING OSCAR, INC. Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Basil, Oregano & Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Basil, Oregano & Garlic	75g	1.9	240	1.3	1.3	—	18.7	17.3
Lemon Garlic... Food 2 Food 2 • I. EPSTEIN & SONS, INC. Lemon Garlic Sauce	55g	5.5	331	5.5	0.9	—	26.4	18.2

Giant In Sunflower Oil Calamari vs Roland, White Crab Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giant In Sun... Food 1 Food 1 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Giant In Sunflower Oil Calamari	115g	1.6	174	0.9	—	—	8.7	22.6
Roland, Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, White Crab Meat	56g	2.0	62	1.8	1.8	—	—	14.3

Octopus In Garlic Sauce vs Pole & Line, Skip Jack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Octopus In G... Food 1 Food 1 • MADAME GOUGOUSSE FOODS CORP. Octopus In Garlic Sauce	55g	1.9	164	1.8	—	—	5.5	25.5
Pole & Line,... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN TUNA Pole & Line, Skip Jack	56g	0.9	116	0.9	—	—	0.9	26.8

Pier 33 Gourmet, Mussels In White Wine Suace vs Mw Polar, Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pier 33 Gour... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMANCHACA INC. Pier 33 Gourmet, Mussels In White Wine Suace	85g	19.9	341	12.9	—	—	14.1	36.5
Mw Polar, Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Mw Polar, Sardines In Tomato Sauce	85g	0.0	118	1.8	1.8	1.8	5.9	15.3

New England Medley vs A1 Seasoned Cuttle Fish With Soy Bean Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
New England ... Food 1 Food 1 • PANAPESCA USA CORP. New England Medley	112g	7.7	116	3.6	0.9	—	1.3	18.8
A1 Seasoned ... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN HING FOODS, INC. A1 Seasoned Cuttle Fish With Soy Bean Sauce	68g	7.7	118	5.9	2.9	—	1.5	20.6

Irish Mussels In Tomato & Garlic Sauce vs Bexx, Sardines

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Irish Mussel... Food 1 Food 1 • COLEWILLAIDAN LLC Irish Mussels In Tomato & Garlic Sauce	227g	11.9	68	3.1	1.8	0.4	2.2	7.9
Bexx, Sardines Food 2 Food 2 • LINNANE & COMPANY Bexx, Sardines	100g	1.9	187	1.0	—	—	11.0	21.0

Mussels vs New England Style Condensed Clam Chowder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mussels Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Mussels	60g	1.9	75	3.3	3.3	1.7	1.7	11.7
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

Smoked Baby Clams Hand Packed In Olive Oil, Smoked vs Reese, Smoked Baby Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Baby ... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Smoked Baby Clams Hand Packed In Olive Oil	65g	5.6	262	4.6	—	—	20.0	15.4
Reese, Smoke... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Reese, Smoked Baby Clams	56g	1.9	232	1.8	—	—	16.1	19.6

Sardines In Tomato Sauce vs Gefilte Fish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. Sardines In Tomato Sauce	124g	1.9	105	1.6	1.6	0.8	3.6	16.1
Gefilte Fish Food 2 Food 2 • I ROKEACH & SONS INC Gefilte Fish	47g	11.6	128	12.8	8.5	—	3.2	12.8

Herring Fillets Mozaika vs Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Herring Fill... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWELL INTERNATIONAL COMPANY Herring Fillets Mozaika	56g	0.9	286	0.9	—	—	30.4	3.6
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce	155g	5.9	90	2.6	1.3	0.6	2.3	14.2

Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce vs Squid

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sardines In ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce	56g	1.9	125	1.8	—	—	6.3	14.3
Squid Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Squid	55g	3.8	218	3.6	—	—	16.4	14.6

Alstertor, Herring Fillets In Tomato Sauce vs Pole & Line, Skip Jack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alstertor, H... Food 1 Food 1 • EURO-AMERICAN BRANDS, LLC Alstertor, Herring Fillets In Tomato Sauce	100g	10.2	263	5.8	5.6	0.4	21.0	13.0
Pole & Line,... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN TUNA Pole & Line, Skip Jack	56g	0.9	116	0.9	—	—	0.9	26.8

Premium Jumbo Squid In Olive Oil vs Original Scungilli Sliced Conch, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Jumb... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Premium Jumbo Squid In Olive Oil	113g	6.7	177	3.5	—	—	8.9	21.2
Original Scu... Food 2 Food 2 • CAPE MAY CANNERS INC. Original Scungilli Sliced Conch	85g	5.9	59	3.5	—	—	—	10.6

La Fe, Octopus In Vegetable Oil vs Smoked Oysters In Vegetable Oil, Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Fe, Octop... Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC La Fe, Octopus In Vegetable Oil	55g	1.9	145	1.8	—	—	5.5	25.5
Smoked Oyste... Food 2 Food 2 • TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Smoked Oysters In Vegetable Oil	65g	11.4	200	9.2	—	—	10.8	15.4

Pier 33 Gourmet, Mussels In White Wine Suace vs Tomato Sauce Sardines

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pier 33 Gour... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMANCHACA INC. Pier 33 Gourmet, Mussels In White Wine Suace	85g	19.9	341	12.9	—	—	14.1	36.5
Tomato Sauce... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Tomato Sauce Sardines	155g	3.8	90	2.6	1.3	0.6	2.3	14.2

Pink Crab Meat vs Wild Selections, Sardine Fillets In Zesty Mango Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Crab Meat Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Pink Crab Meat	120g	1.9	58	0.8	—	—	0.5	11.7
Wild Selecti... Food 2 Food 2 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Wild Selections, Sardine Fillets In Zesty Mango Sauce	110g	23.0	218	10.9	8.2	—	14.6	10.9

Matlaw's, Mussels vs Ocean Clam Juice, Ocean Clam

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Matlaw's, Mu... Food 1 Food 1 • MATLAWS FOOD PRODUCTS INC Matlaw's, Mussels	70g	9.5	171	7.1	—	—	4.3	24.3
Ocean Clam J... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Ocean Clam Juice	240g	2.0	6	0.4	—	—	—	0.8

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