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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Whole Kernel Golden Sweet Corn vs Hearts Of Palm

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Kernel... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Whole Kernel Golden Sweet Corn	105g	24.7	67	14.3	7.6	1.9	1.0	1.0
Hearts Of Palm Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hearts Of Palm	120g	1.9	29	5.0	—	4.2	—	1.7

Sliced Carrots vs Spicy Pickled Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Carrots Food 1 Food 1 • SENECA FOODS CORPORATION Sliced Carrots	99g	2.0	10	2.0	1.0	1.0	—	—
Spicy Pickle... Food 2 Food 2 • STAR QUALITY FOODS Spicy Pickled Green Beans	19g	0.0	53	5.3	—	10.5	—	—

Mushrooms Stems & Pieces vs Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushrooms St... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Mushrooms Stems & Pieces	113g	1.9	31	3.5	—	2.7	—	3.5
Mushrooms Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Mushrooms	120g	5.9	21	4.2	—	1.7	—	0.8

Green Pigeon Peas vs Whole Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Pigeon... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Green Pigeon Peas	124g	21.9	65	12.1	—	3.2	—	3.2
Whole Green ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Whole Green Beans	121g	3.4	17	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8

Italian Cut Green Beans vs Seasoned Italian Green Beans, Seasoned Italian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Cut ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Italian Cut Green Beans	121g	5.9	21	4.1	0.8	1.7	—	0.8
Seasoned Ita... Food 2 Food 2 • HOLMES CANNING COMPANY INC. Seasoned Italian Green Beans	18g	9.8	194	38.9	16.7	11.1	—	11.1

Whole Small Fancy Beets vs Green Pigeon Peas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Small ... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Whole Small Fancy Beets	125g	14.0	32	6.4	4.8	0.8	—	0.8
Green Pigeon... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Green Pigeon Peas	124g	21.9	65	12.1	—	3.2	—	3.2

Nice!, Cut Green Beans vs Low Sodium Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, Sweet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nice!, Cut G... Food 1 Food 1 • WALGREENS CO. Nice!, Cut Green Beans	125g	3.2	20	3.2	0.8	1.6	—	0.8
Low Sodium W... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Low Sodium Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, Sweet	125g	16.0	48	7.2	1.6	0.8	0.4	0.8

Sliced Mushrooms vs Artichokes Whole Hearts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Mushr... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Sliced Mushrooms	113g	5.9	27	5.3	2.7	2.7	—	1.8
Artichokes W... Food 2 Food 2 • THE NAPOLEON CO. Artichokes Whole Hearts	85g	9.9	47	8.2	1.2	2.4	—	3.5

Sliced Bamboo Shoots vs Whole Mushrooms

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Bambo... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Sliced Bamboo Shoots	140g	4.3	25	3.6	2.1	1.4	0.4	1.4
Whole Mushrooms Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS TEETER Whole Mushrooms	170g	9.8	24	5.3	2.4	2.4	—	1.8

Spartan, Peas & Carrots vs Wylwood, Sweet Peas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Pea... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Peas & Carrots	125g	13.9	48	8.0	4.8	2.4	0.4	2.4
Wylwood, Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Wylwood, Sweet Peas	125g	23.9	64	12.8	3.2	3.2	—	3.2

Western Family, Fancy Select Pumpkin vs Mushroom Stems & Pieces, Mushroom

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Western Fami... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Western Family, Fancy Select Pumpkin	129g	18.0	39	9.3	8.5	2.3	—	0.8
Mushroom Ste... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Mushroom Stems & Pieces	130g	8.0	27	5.4	2.3	2.3	0.4	2.3

Conchita, Hearts Of Palm vs Better Valu, French Style Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Conchita, He... Food 1 Food 1 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Conchita, Hearts Of Palm	130g	3.2	19	3.1	—	1.5	0.4	1.5
Better Valu,... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FEDERATED GROUP, INC. Better Valu, French Style Green Beans	120g	3.9	21	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8

Whole Water Chestnuts vs Cut Wax Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Water ... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Whole Water Chestnuts	227g	27.8	31	7.9	1.3	1.8	—	0.9
Cut Wax Beans Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Cut Wax Beans	120g	3.3	17	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8

Organic Kimchi Sauerkraut vs Organic, Whole Kernel Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Kimc... Food 1 Food 1 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Organic Kimchi Sauerkraut	30g	2.0	33	6.7	—	3.3	—	—
Organic, Who... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Whole Kernel Corn	99g	8.1	30	5.1	1.0	1.0	—	—

Cut Green Italian Beans vs White Hominy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cut Green It... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Cut Green Italian Beans	121g	3.4	17	2.5	0.8	0.8	—	0.8
White Hominy Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. White Hominy	127g	19.9	47	10.2	—	0.3	—	0.8

Organic Mushrooms vs Diced Green Chiles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Mush... Food 1 Food 1 • STAR MARKETS CO. Organic Mushrooms	130g	0.0	15	2.3	—	2.3	—	1.5
Diced Green ... Food 2 Food 2 • ACME FOOD SALES, INC. Diced Green Chiles	25g	2.0	40	8.0	4.0	4.0	—	—

Geisha, Bean Sprouts In Water vs Weis, Whole Kernel Golden Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Geisha, Bean... Food 1 Food 1 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Geisha, Bean Sprouts In Water	130g	2.1	19	2.3	0.8	1.5	—	2.3
Weis, Whole ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis, Whole Kernel Golden Corn	85g	29.8	94	18.8	4.7	1.2	—	2.4

Roland, White Asparagus vs Artichoke Salad, Artichoke

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roland, Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, White Asparagus	130g	2.1	15	2.3	0.8	1.5	—	1.5
Artichoke Salad Food 2 Food 2 • BORGES USA, INC. Artichoke Salad	85g	0.0	176	2.4	1.2	2.4	16.5	1.2

Whole Artichoke Hearts vs Bean Sprouts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Artich... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Whole Artichoke Hearts	240g	19.9	29	6.3	1.3	2.1	—	1.3
Bean Sprouts Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Bean Sprouts	130g	0.1	8	1.5	—	1.5	—	0.8

Shredded Beets In Vinegar Brine vs No Salt Added Chopped Kale

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shredded Bee... Food 1 Food 1 • THOMAS BROTHERS HAM COMPANY Shredded Beets In Vinegar Brine	100g	0.0	50	15.0	6.7	15.0	—	1.0
No Salt Adde... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. No Salt Added Chopped Kale	128g	3.2	20	3.9	—	2.3	0.4	1.6

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