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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Galician Style Mussels, Galician Style vs Sardines In Spicy Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Galician Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • THINK FOOD PRODUCTS LLC Galician Style Mussels	85g	6.7	200	3.5	—	—	15.3	12.9
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • LA PREFERIDA INC Sardines In Spicy Tomato Sauce	55g	3.3	136	5.5	5.5	2.4	7.3	10.9

Wild Caught Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper vs Smoked Baby Clams, Smoked

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
Smoked Baby ... Food 2 Food 2 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Smoked Baby Clams	85g	8.9	235	4.7	—	—	17.7	16.5

Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce vs Oil Jumbo 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
Oil Jumbo Squid Food 2 Food 2 • RESSCO FOODS INC. Oil Jumbo Squid	115g	1.6	174	0.9	—	—	8.7	22.6

Tiny Shrimp vs Squid, (Pieces) In Ink Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tiny Shrimp Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Tiny Shrimp	60g	1.9	100	1.7	—	—	0.8	21.7
Squid, (Piec... Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Squid, (Pieces) In Ink Sauce	55g	3.8	236	3.6	—	—	18.2	16.4

Pacific Plaza Imports, Golden Whitefish Roe vs Classic Unsweetened Gefilte Fish, Classic Unsweetened

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
Classic Unsw... Food 2 Food 2 • ROYAL WINE CORPORATION Classic Unsweetened Gefilte Fish	56g	10.4	143	5.4	—	—	8.9	10.7

Wild Petite Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs Sardines In Water

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Petite ... Food 1 Food 1 • LOOK'S GOURMET FOOD COMPANY, INC. Wild Petite Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil	84g	0.8	183	0.5	—	—	10.8	20.8
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Sardines In Water	90g	1.9	111	1.1	1.1	—	2.8	22.2

Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper Sardines vs Pacific Seafood, Searock, Fresh Pacific Oysters

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Virgin... Food 1 Food 1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Spicy Cracked Pepper Sardines	76g	2.5	250	1.3	—	—	19.7	18.4
Pacific Seaf... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Pacific Seafood, Searock, Fresh Pacific Oysters	112g	7.8	62	3.6	0.9	—	2.2	8.0

Pike'n Whitefish vs White Crabmeat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pike'n White... Food 1 Food 1 • R.R.J. BROKERAGE CORP. Pike'n Whitefish	47g	7.7	106	8.5	4.3	—	2.1	14.9
White Crabmeat Food 2 Food 2 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC White Crabmeat	56g	2.0	54	1.8	1.8	—	—	12.5

Haddon House, Smoked Oysters vs Riga Smoked Sprats In Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Haddon House... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Haddon House, Smoked Oysters	47g	7.6	202	8.5	—	—	10.6	17.0
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

Fancy Smoked Baby Clams vs Reese, Smoked Baby Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Smoked... Food 1 Food 1 • THE NAPOLEON CO. Fancy Smoked Baby Clams	85g	8.9	235	4.7	—	—	17.7	16.5
Reese, Smoke... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Reese, Smoked Baby Clams	56g	1.9	232	1.8	—	—	16.1	19.6

Lemon Garlic Sauce vs Shirakiku, Baby Clams Seasoned

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Garlic... Food 1 Food 1 • I. EPSTEIN & SONS, INC. Lemon Garlic Sauce	55g	5.5	331	5.5	0.9	—	26.4	18.2
Shirakiku, B... Food 2 Food 2 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Shirakiku, Baby Clams Seasoned	66g	13.6	106	12.1	3.0	1.5	0.8	13.6

Whole Mussels vs Gefilte Fish In Jelled Broth

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Mussels Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Whole Mussels	85g	9.1	94	4.7	—	—	2.4	14.1
Gefilte Fish... Food 2 Food 2 • KENOVER MARKETING CORP. Gefilte Fish In Jelled Broth	62g	11.7	113	9.7	—	—	2.4	12.9

Whole Mussels vs Baby Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Mussels Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Whole Mussels	85g	9.1	94	4.7	—	—	2.4	14.1
Baby Clams Food 2 Food 2 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Baby Clams	59g	5.9	51	5.1	—	—	—	8.5

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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Herring Stea... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERPAGE CO. Herring 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

Chopped Sea Clams vs Barrio Fiesta, Sauteed Shrimp Paste, Sweet, Sweet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chopped Sea ... Food 1 Food 1 • CAPE MAY CANNERS INC. Chopped Sea Clams	85g	2.0	41	1.2	—	—	—	5.9
Barrio Fiest... Food 2 Food 2 • BARRIO FIESTA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Barrio Fiesta, Sauteed Shrimp Paste, Sweet, Sweet	15g	5.7	300	20.0	13.3	—	20.0	13.3

Roasted Eel With Fermented Black Beans vs Whole Baby Clams Packed In Water

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
Whole Baby C... Food 2 Food 2 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Whole Baby Clams Packed In Water	142g	5.8	70	2.1	—	—	0.7	13.4

Roland, Sardines In Olive Oil vs In Tomato Sauce Sardines

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roland, Sard... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, Sardines In Olive Oil	55g	1.9	218	1.8	—	—	12.7	23.6
In Tomato Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION In Tomato Sauce Sardines	85g	2.2	188	2.4	—	1.2	11.8	16.5

Sliced Cooked Conch Scungilli vs Lightly Smoked Scallops In Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Cooke... Food 1 Food 1 • RUGGIERO SEAFOOD INC Sliced Cooked Conch Scungilli	55g	1.9	82	1.8	—	—	—	16.4
Lightly Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Lightly Smoked Scallops In Oil	42g	3.6	452	4.8	—	—	40.5	16.7

Chicken Of The Sea, Medium Deveined Shrimp vs Mildly Spiced Fancy Whole Smoked Oysters With Red Chili Pepper, Mildly Spiced With Red Chili Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Of T... Food 1 Food 1 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Chicken Of The Sea, Medium Deveined Shrimp	56g	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	0.9	17.9
Mildly Spice... Food 2 Food 2 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Mildly Spiced Fancy Whole Smoked Oysters With Red Chili Pepper, Mildly Spiced With Red Chili Pepper	65g	1.9	246	3.1	—	1.5	16.9	20.0

Mackerel In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce vs Octopus In Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mackerel In ... Food 1 Food 1 • FINEST FOOD DISTRIBUTING CO. Mackerel In Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce	70g	2.8	86	2.9	1.4	1.4	2.9	11.4
Octopus In O... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Octopus In Olive Oil	55g	5.6	200	5.5	—	—	10.9	21.8

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