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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Microwaveable Sweet Peas vs Super Sweet Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Microwaveabl... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Microwaveable Sweet Peas	99g	6.0	30	5.1	3.0	2.0	—	1.0
Super Sweet ... Food 2 Food 2 • HAGGEN INC. Super Sweet Corn	125g	13.9	48	7.2	5.6	1.6	1.2	1.6

Freshlike, Mixed Vegetables vs Green Beans, French Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freshlike, M... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Freshlike, Mixed Vegetables	120g	13.9	38	7.5	1.7	1.7	0.4	1.7
Green Beans,... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCALL FARMS INC Green Beans, French Style	119g	5.9	21	4.2	0.8	1.7	—	0.8

Fancy Cut Blue Lake Green Beans vs Asparagus Spears

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Cut Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • F.A.B. INC. Fancy Cut Blue Lake Green Beans	120g	3.9	17	3.3	0.8	1.7	—	0.8
Asparagus Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Asparagus Spears	127g	4.0	16	2.4	1.6	0.8	—	1.6

Mw Polar, Stir Fry Vegetables vs French Style Green Beans, French Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mw Polar, St... Food 1 Food 1 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Mw Polar, Stir Fry Vegetables	130g	5.9	27	5.4	—	3.1	—	1.5
French Style... Food 2 Food 2 • HAPPY HARVEST French Style Green Beans	130g	6.0	23	4.6	1.5	2.3	—	0.8

Imported Whole Artichoke Hearts vs Cut Young Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Imported Who... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Imported Whole Artichoke Hearts	80g	5.9	31	7.5	2.5	3.8	—	2.5
Cut Young Corn Food 2 Food 2 • ACME FOOD SALES, INC. Cut Young Corn	120g	6.0	29	5.0	—	2.5	—	1.7

Heirloom Farms, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables vs Chopped Leaf Spinach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heirloom Far... Food 1 Food 1 • LA MEXICANA TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. Heirloom Farms, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables	130g	5.1	19	3.9	0.8	1.9	0.8	1.0
Chopped Leaf... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Chopped Leaf Spinach	115g	4.1	26	3.5	—	1.7	—	1.7

Food Lion, Mushroom Stems & Pieces vs All White Peeled

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Food Lion, M... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, Mushroom Stems & Pieces	130g	0.1	15	1.5	—	1.5	—	1.5
All White Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. All White Peeled	110g	4.0	14	2.7	—	0.9	—	0.9

Low Sodium Super Sweet Whole Kernel Corn vs Italian Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium S... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Low Sodium Super Sweet Whole Kernel Corn	113g	10.0	31	5.3	1.8	0.9	—	—
Italian Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Italian Green Beans	120g	3.9	17	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8

Probiotic Traditional Raw Sauerkraut, Traditional vs White Hominy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Probiotic Tr... Food 1 Food 1 • ALEXANDER VALLEY GOURMET, LLC Probiotic Traditional Raw Sauerkraut, Traditional	30g	0.0	17	3.3	—	3.3	—	—
White Hominy Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. White Hominy	127g	21.9	47	10.2	0.8	1.6	—	0.8

My Essentials, Stems & Pieces Mushrooms vs Whole Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
My Essential... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. My Essentials, Stems & Pieces Mushrooms	130g	8.0	31	5.4	—	2.3	—	1.5
Whole Mushrooms Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Whole Mushrooms	113g	1.7	22	2.7	0.9	1.8	—	1.8

Small Whole Artichoke Hearts vs Othentic, Sauerkraut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Small Whole ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Small Whole Artichoke Hearts	240g	25.9	42	7.9	5.8	2.5	0.4	2.1
Othentic, Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • KATALINA HOLDING COMPANY Othentic, Sauerkraut	130g	4.0	12	3.9	—	2.3	—	0.8

Asparagus Cuts & Tips vs Small Whole Beets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asparagus Cu... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Asparagus Cuts & Tips	130g	3.9	15	2.3	0.8	0.8	—	1.5
Small Whole ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Small Whole Beets	120g	6.7	33	4.2	3.3	0.8	—	0.8

Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn With Natural Sea Salt vs Chopped Turnip Greens

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Sweet... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn With Natural Sea Salt	125g	21.9	48	10.4	5.6	1.6	0.8	0.8
Chopped Turn... Food 2 Food 2 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Chopped Turnip Greens	116g	0.1	17	1.7	—	1.7	—	2.6

Stokely's, Sweet Peas vs Shurfine, Diced Beets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stokely's, S... Food 1 Food 1 • SENECA FOODS CORPORATION Stokely's, Sweet Peas	125g	17.9	56	9.6	4.8	2.4	0.4	3.2
Shurfine, Di... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Shurfine, Diced Beets	120g	14.1	33	6.7	5.0	0.8	—	0.8

Whole Kernel Corn vs Whole Tiny Beets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Kernel... Food 1 Food 1 • THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. Whole Kernel Corn	113g	9.9	27	5.3	1.8	0.9	0.4	0.9
Whole Tiny B... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Whole Tiny Beets	120g	14.1	33	6.7	5.0	0.8	—	0.8

Diced Skin On Yellow Potatoes, Original vs Premium Sliced Beets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced Skin O... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Diced Skin On Yellow Potatoes, Original	113g	23.9	53	12.4	—	1.8	—	1.8
Premium Slic... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Premium Sliced Beets	123g	12.0	28	6.5	4.1	1.6	—	0.8

Freshlike, Cut Leaf Spinach vs Western Family, Fancy Green Beans Cut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freshlike, C... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCALL FARMS INC Freshlike, Cut Leaf Spinach	121g	0.0	21	2.5	—	2.5	—	1.7
Western Fami... Food 2 Food 2 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Western Family, Fancy Green Beans Cut	120g	3.9	17	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8

Cuts & Tips Packed From Fresh Asparagus vs Early Harvest Sweet Peas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cuts & Tips ... Food 1 Food 1 • TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Cuts & Tips Packed From Fresh Asparagus	125g	2.0	12	1.6	0.8	0.8	—	1.6
Early Harves... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Early Harvest Sweet Peas	125g	15.9	56	9.6	4.8	3.2	0.4	3.2

Diced New Potatoes vs China Sea, Sliced Bamboo Shoots

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced New Po... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Diced New Potatoes	122g	22.0	41	9.8	—	0.8	—	0.8
China Sea, S... Food 2 Food 2 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. China Sea, Sliced Bamboo Shoots	130g	2.1	19	2.3	0.8	1.5	—	0.8

Cut Green Beans, No Salt Added vs Italian Style Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cut Green Be... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNNY FARM Cut Green Beans, No Salt Added	130g	2.1	15	2.3	0.8	1.5	—	0.8
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Italian Style Green Beans	120g	4.1	12	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8

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