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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Broccoli Floret (Raw) vs Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Flo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Broccoli Floret (Raw)	7.7	31	6.3	1.4	2.4	0.3	2.6
Romaine Lett... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2

Dill Pickle vs Carrot (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dill Pickle Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dill Pickle	2.0	12	2.0	1.3	1.0	0.4	0.5
Carrot (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Carrot (Frozen)	9.4	37	7.9	4.2	3.2	0.5	0.8

Kale Leaf (Raw) vs Dill Pickle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale Leaf (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Kale Leaf (Raw)	0.6	35	4.4	0.8	4.1	1.5	2.9
Dill Pickle Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dill Pickle	2.0	12	2.0	1.3	1.0	0.4	0.5

Carrot (Frozen) vs White Onion (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot (Frozen) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Carrot (Frozen)	9.4	37	7.9	4.2	3.2	0.5	0.8
White Onion ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA White Onion (Raw)	12.9	35	7.7	5.8	1.2	0.1	0.9

Green Bean (Canned) vs Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Bean (... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0
Romaine Lett... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2

Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw) vs Dill Pickle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Romaine Lett... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2
Dill Pickle Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Dill Pickle	2.0	12	2.0	1.3	1.0	0.4	0.5

Red Onion (Raw) vs Grape Tomato (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Onion (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9
Grape Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Grape Tomato (Raw)	6.8	27	5.5	—	2.1	0.6	0.8

Grape Tomato (Raw) vs Broccoli Floret (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grape Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Grape Tomato (Raw)	6.8	27	5.5	—	2.1	0.6	0.8
Broccoli Flo... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Broccoli Floret (Raw)	7.7	31	6.3	1.4	2.4	0.3	2.6

Grape Tomato (Raw) vs Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grape Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Grape Tomato (Raw)	6.8	27	5.5	—	2.1	0.6	0.8
Romaine Lett... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2

Kale (Frozen) vs Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale (Frozen) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Kale (Frozen)	10.5	36	5.3	1.1	—	1.2	2.9
Romaine Lett... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2

Tomato (Diced, Canned) vs Carrot (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato (Dice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8
Carrot (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Carrot (Frozen)	9.4	37	7.9	4.2	3.2	0.5	0.8

Tomato (Diced, Canned) vs Kale (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato (Dice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8
Kale (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Kale (Frozen)	10.5	36	5.3	1.1	—	1.2	2.9

Dill Pickle vs Red Onion (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dill Pickle Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dill Pickle	2.0	12	2.0	1.3	1.0	0.4	0.5
Red Onion (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9

Yellow Onion (Raw) vs Green Bean (Canned)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Onion... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Yellow Onion (Raw)	13.4	38	8.6	5.8	1.9	0.1	0.8
Green Bean (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0

Dill Pickle vs Green Bean (Canned)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dill Pickle Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dill Pickle	2.0	12	2.0	1.3	1.0	0.4	0.5
Green Bean (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0

Grape Tomato (Raw) vs Kale Leaf (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grape Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Grape Tomato (Raw)	6.8	27	5.5	—	2.1	0.6	0.8
Kale Leaf (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Kale Leaf (Raw)	0.6	35	4.4	0.8	4.1	1.5	2.9

Broccoli Floret (Raw) vs Carrot (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Flo... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Broccoli Floret (Raw)	7.7	31	6.3	1.4	2.4	0.3	2.6
Carrot (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Carrot (Frozen)	9.4	37	7.9	4.2	3.2	0.5	0.8

Tomato (Diced, Canned) vs Red Onion (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato (Dice... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tomato (Diced, Canned)	6.6	18	3.3	3.0	—	0.5	0.8
Red Onion (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9

Dill Pickle vs Kale (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dill Pickle Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dill Pickle	2.0	12	2.0	1.3	1.0	0.4	0.5
Kale (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Kale (Frozen)	10.5	36	5.3	1.1	—	1.2	2.9

Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw) vs Red Onion (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Romaine Lett... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2
Red Onion (Raw) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Red Onion (Raw)	15.4	44	9.9	5.8	2.2	0.1	0.9

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