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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Wild Petite Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs All Whitefish In Liquid Broth

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
All Whitefis... Food 2 Food 2 • R.A.B. FOOD GROUP, LLC All Whitefish In Liquid Broth	62g	15.6	129	8.1	—	—	4.0	14.5

Giant In Sunflower Oil Calamari vs Hot Tomato Sauce Sardines

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
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

Tender Minced Sea Clams vs Gefilte Fish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tender Mince... Food 1 Food 1 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Tender Minced Sea Clams	54g	3.9	56	3.7	—	—	—	9.3
Gefilte Fish Food 2 Food 2 • I ROKEACH & SONS INC Gefilte Fish	113g	9.6	106	5.3	0.9	0.9	3.1	15.0

Whole Baby Clams vs Shirakiku, Baby Clams Seasoned

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Baby C... Food 1 Food 1 • MERCADO LATINO, INC. Whole Baby Clams	85g	1.9	82	1.2	—	—	1.8	16.5
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

Boiled Baby Clams vs Chopped Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boiled Baby ... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Boiled Baby Clams	55g	3.9	91	3.6	—	—	1.8	16.4
Chopped Clams Food 2 Food 2 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Chopped Clams	56g	3.9	45	3.6	1.8	—	—	7.1

Mackerel Fillets In Oil With Chili, Chili vs Golden Taste, Tidbits Herring

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mackerel Fil... Food 1 Food 1 • KHONG GUAN CORPORATION Mackerel Fillets In Oil With Chili, Chili	115g	3.9	104	1.7	1.7	—	6.1	10.4
Golden Taste... Food 2 Food 2 • BEST FOOD OF MONSEY INC. Golden Taste, Tidbits Herring	28g	3.8	321	7.1	3.6	—	28.6	3.6

Gefilte Fish vs White Crab Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gefilte Fish Food 1 Food 1 • I ROKEACH & SONS INC Gefilte Fish	47g	11.6	128	12.8	8.5	—	3.2	12.8
White Crab Meat Food 2 Food 2 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP White Crab Meat	62g	1.9	73	1.6	1.6	—	—	16.1

Wild Caught Whole Baby Clams vs Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Wild Caught Whole Baby Clams	142g	6.8	85	3.5	—	—	1.1	16.2
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • SABRI Sardines In Tomato Sauce	85g	1.9	195	1.2	0.6	—	10.9	22.4

Minced Clams In Clam Juice vs Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Minced Clams... Food 1 Food 1 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Minced Clams In Clam Juice	56g	3.9	45	3.6	—	—	—	7.1
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA Sardines In Tomato Sauce	100g	2.3	838	1.2	0.2	—	7.3	14.0

Wild Caught Sardines In Tomato Sauce vs Octopus In Soya Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • MERCADO LATINO, INC. Wild Caught Sardines In Tomato Sauce	56g	3.8	125	3.6	1.8	—	4.5	16.1
Octopus In S... Food 2 Food 2 • VITARROZ INTERNATIONAL FOODS LLC Octopus In Soya Oil	55g	5.7	145	5.5	—	—	5.5	20.0

Fancy Whole Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil vs Sardines In Chili Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Whole ... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Fancy Whole Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil	65g	9.6	200	9.2	—	1.5	10.8	16.9
Sardines In ... Food 2 Food 2 • AYAM BRAND Sardines In Chili Oil	56g	7.4	321	7.1	—	—	23.2	19.6

Kimbo, Chicken Broth vs Squid Ink Cooking Base For Paella, Squid Ink

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kimbo, Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • WALONG MARKETING, INC. Kimbo, Chicken Broth	198g	2.0	5	0.5	—	—	0.3	1.5
Squid Ink Co... Food 2 Food 2 • ANETO NATURAL S.L.U. POLIGONO INDUSTRIAL SANTA MARIA Squid Ink Cooking Base For Paella	330g	2.0	30	0.9	0.3	0.6	2.4	0.9

Turkey Culinary Stock, Turkey vs Fortune, Clear Broth, Chicken, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Culin... Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Turkey Culinary Stock	240g	2.0	12	0.4	—	—	0.6	1.3
Fortune, Cle... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN HING FOODS, INC. Fortune, Clear Broth, Chicken, Chicken	198g	2.0	5	0.5	—	—	—	0.5

Marinated Chunk Sweet Chili Skipjack Pole And Line Caught Tuna In Water, Marinated Chunk Sweet Chili Skipjack In Water vs Tuna Fillets In Spring Water

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinated Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Marinated Chunk Sweet Chili Skipjack Pole And Line Caught Tuna In Water, Marinated Chunk Sweet Chili Skipjack In Water	90g	6.4	111	3.3	3.3	—	1.1	22.2
Tuna Fillets... Food 2 Food 2 • ADAMS WHOLESALE SUPPLY, INC. Tuna Fillets In Spring Water	56g	1.9	89	1.8	—	—	1.8	25.0

Chunk Light Skipjack Tuna, Chunk Light vs Chunk Light In Water Tuna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chunk Light ... Food 1 Food 1 • CROWN PRINCE, INC. Chunk Light Skipjack Tuna	56g	1.9	125	1.8	1.8	—	0.9	26.8
Chunk Light ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Chunk Light In Water Tuna	85g	2.3	94	1.2	—	—	1.2	18.8

Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna In Water, Chunk Light vs Northern Catch, Pole & Line, Sustainably Caught Skipjack Chunk Light Tuna In Water

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna In Water, Chunk Light	85g	3.8	106	2.4	—	—	1.2	20.0
Northern Cat... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Northern Catch, Pole & Line, Sustainably Caught Skipjack Chunk Light Tuna In Water	56g	1.9	89	1.8	—	—	—	21.4

Chile Jalapeno Crunchy Topper, Chile Jalapeno vs Breast O' Chicken, Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chile Jalape... Food 1 Food 1 Chile Jalapeno Crunchy Topper, Chile Jalapeno	145g	1.4	241	4.8	1.4	4.1	13.8	22.8
Breast O' Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • STARKIST CO. Breast O' Chicken, Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil	56g	0.0	161	3.6	—	3.6	8.0	17.9

Wild Caught Light Tuna In Water vs La Fe, White Tuna In Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC Wild Caught Light Tuna In Water	71g	5.4	113	2.8	—	—	1.4	22.5
La Fe, White... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC La Fe, White Tuna In Olive Oil	55g	1.9	109	1.8	—	—	3.6	18.2

Chunk Light Yellowfin Tuna vs Cilantro & Lime Tuna, Cilantro; Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chunk Light ... Food 1 Food 1 • PESCADOS INDUSTRIALIZADOS, S.A. DE C.V. Chunk Light Yellowfin Tuna	56g	1.9	125	1.8	—	—	2.7	21.4
Cilantro & L... Food 2 Food 2 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Cilantro & Lime Tuna, Cilantro; Lime	80g	4.7	162	2.5	—	—	5.6	25.0

Chunk Light Tuna In Water, Chunk Light vs Yellowfin Wild Tuna With Tomato Basil In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Yellowfin With Tomato Basil In Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chunk Light ... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Chunk Light Tuna In Water	85g	3.8	106	2.4	—	—	1.2	21.2
Yellowfin Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • STARKIST CO. Yellowfin Wild Tuna With Tomato Basil In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Yellowfin With Tomato Basil In Extra Virgin Olive Oil	74g	3.8	216	2.7	0.7	0.7	14.9	18.9

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