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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Half & Half, Milk & Cream vs Cashew Sour & Creamy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Half & Half,... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Half & Half, Milk & Cream	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Cashew Sour ... Food 2 Food 2 • RL FOODS LLC Cashew Sour & Creamy	27g	7.6	290	14.5	—	—	21.7	7.3

Organic Sour Cream vs Ultra Pasteurized Rich & Creamy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Sour... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Organic Sour Cream	30g	5.7	233	10.0	6.7	—	20.0	6.7
Ultra Pasteu... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES, INC. Ultra Pasteurized Rich & Creamy	30g	6.0	67	10.0	6.7	—	—	3.3

Salted Caramel All Natural Coffee Creamer, Salted Caramel vs Light Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salted Caram... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Salted Caramel All Natural Coffee Creamer	15g	9.9	200	33.3	33.3	—	10.0	—
Light Cream Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Cream	15g	2.0	200	6.7	6.7	—	16.7	—

Rich & Creamy Ultra Pasteurized Fat Free Half & Half, Rich & Creamy vs Mexican Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rich & Cream... Food 1 Food 1 • FARMLAND DAIRIES LLC Rich & Creamy Ultra Pasteurized Fat Free Half & Half	30g	4.0	50	6.7	6.7	—	—	3.3
Mexican Sou... Food 2 Food 2 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Mexican Sour Cream	28g	20.8	179	10.7	3.6	—	14.3	3.6

Lowes Foods, Half & Half vs Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lowes Foods,... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Sour Cream Food 2 Food 2 • LIDL Sour Cream	30g	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	16.7	3.3

Crema Hondurea Cultured Cream vs Borden, Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crema Hondur... Food 1 Food 1 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Crema Hondurea Cultured Cream	28g	20.7	214	10.7	3.6	—	17.9	3.6
Borden, Half... Food 2 Food 2 • BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY Borden, Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Organic Half & Half vs Heavy Whipping Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Half... Food 1 Food 1 • FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP. Organic Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Heavy Whippi... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Heavy Whipping Cream	15g	1.9	333	6.7	—	—	33.3	—

Richlands Dairy And Creamery vs Roundy's, Grade A Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Richlands Da... Food 1 Food 1 • RICHLANDS CREAMERY, INC Richlands Dairy And Creamery	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3
Roundy's, Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Grade A Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Half & Half Ultra Pasteurized Grade A Milk vs White Rose, Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Half & Half ... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Half & Half Ultra Pasteurized Grade A Milk	30g	2.0	117	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
White Rose, ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHITE ROSE FOOD CORP. White Rose, Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3

Organic Heavy Whipping Cream vs Whole Ultra Filtered Organic Milk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Heav... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Organic Heavy Whipping Cream	15g	1.9	333	6.7	—	—	33.3	6.7
Whole Ultra ... Food 2 Food 2 • COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS Whole Ultra Filtered Organic Milk	240g	13.8	62	2.9	2.5	—	3.3	5.4

Organic Heavy Cream vs Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Heav... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic Heavy Cream	15g	1.9	333	6.7	—	—	40.0	—
Ultra Pasteu... Food 2 Food 2 • WHITE ROSE Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized Half & Half	30g	3.9	133	6.7	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

A2 Whipping Cream vs Alouette Crme Frache, 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
A2 Whipping ... Food 1 Food 1 • SNOWVILLE CREAMERY A2 Whipping Cream	15g	1.9	333	6.7	—	—	40.0	—
Alouette Crm... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC Alouette Crme Frache, 7 Oz	30g	6.2	367	3.3	3.3	—	40.0	3.3

Cultured Sour Cream, Original vs Double Devon Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cultured Sou... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Cultured Sour Cream, Original	30g	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Double Devon... Food 2 Food 2 • COOMBE CASTLE INTERNAT'L. LTD. Double Devon Cream	28g	1.9	464	3.6	3.6	—	46.4	—

Half & Half, Fresh, Half & Half vs Squeeze Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Half & Half,... Food 1 Food 1 • DFA DAIRY BRANDS, LLC Half & Half, Fresh, Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Squeeze Sour... Food 2 Food 2 • PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. Squeeze Sour Cream	30g	1.9	167	3.3	3.3	—	16.7	3.3

Crema Salvadorea Cultured Cream vs Kraft, Simply Reduced Fat Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crema Salvad... Food 1 Food 1 Crema Salvadorea Cultured Cream	28g	20.7	214	10.7	3.6	—	17.9	3.6
Kraft, Simpl... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Kraft, Simply Reduced Fat Sour Cream	31g	3.9	129	6.5	6.5	—	9.7	3.2

Unsweetened Oat Creamer vs Heavy Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsweetened ... Food 1 Food 1 Unsweetened Oat Creamer	15g	2.0	67	6.7	—	—	3.3	—
Heavy Cream Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS TEETER Heavy Cream	15g	1.9	333	6.7	—	—	33.3	—

Rich & Creamy Sour Cream, Rich & Creamy vs Mexican Style Cream, Mexican Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rich & Cream... Food 1 Food 1 • COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS Rich & Creamy Sour Cream	30g	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • LA VAQUITA, INC. Mexican Style Cream	28g	6.9	179	3.6	—	—	21.4	—

Regular Sour Cream, Regular vs Creme Fraiche Rich Sour Cream, Creme Fraiche

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Regular Sour... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Regular Sour Cream	29g	13.3	207	6.9	3.5	—	20.7	3.5
Creme Fraich... Food 2 Food 2 • SNOWVILLE CREAMERY Creme Fraiche Rich Sour Cream	30g	1.9	333	3.3	3.3	—	36.7	3.3

Dairy Free Almond Cooking Milk, Almond vs Half & Half, Ultra Pasteurized

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dairy Free A... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Dairy Free Almond Cooking Milk, Almond	30g	2.0	67	3.3	—	—	5.0	3.3
Half & Half,... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Half & Half, Ultra Pasteurized	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Whipped Heavy Cream vs Half And Half Ultra Pasteurized Milk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whipped Heav... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Whipped Heavy Cream	6g	1.9	417	16.7	16.7	—	33.3	—
Half And Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • THE A2 MILK COMPANY Half And Half Ultra Pasteurized Milk	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

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