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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Creamy Sour Cream, Creamy vs Ultra Pasteurized Milk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Sour ... Food 1 Food 1 • PIGGLY WIGGLY COMPANY Creamy Sour Cream	30g	6.5	200	3.3	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Ultra Pasteu... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Ultra Pasteurized Milk	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Ultra Pasteurized Half And Half vs 0% Fat Free Ultra Filtered Organic Milk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ultra Pasteu... Food 1 Food 1 • DANONE US, LLC Ultra Pasteurized Half And Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
0% Fat Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS 0% Fat Free Ultra Filtered Organic Milk	240g	11.9	33	2.5	2.5	—	—	5.4

Rich & Creamy Ultra Pasteurized Fat Free Half & Half, Rich & Creamy vs Lucerne, Light 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
Lucerne, Lig... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Lucerne, Light Cream	15g	2.0	200	6.7	6.7	—	16.7	—

100% Natural Grade A Hampshire Sour Cream, Sour Cream vs Fresh Half And Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Natural... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY 100% Natural Grade A Hampshire Sour Cream, Sour Cream	30g	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	20.0	3.3
Fresh Half A... Food 2 Food 2 • CLOVER FARMS DAIRY Fresh Half And Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Central American Style Cultured Sour Cream, Central American Style vs Organic Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Central Amer... Food 1 Food 1 • V & V SUPREMO FOODS INC Central American Style Cultured Sour Cream	30g	3.9	167	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Organic Half... Food 2 Food 2 • TRICKLING SPRINGS CREAMERY, LLC Organic Half & Half	30g	2.0	117	3.3	3.3	—	8.3	3.3

Half And Half vs Crema Guatemalteca Cultured Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Half And Half Food 1 Food 1 • HP HOOD LLC Half And Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Crema Guatem... Food 2 Food 2 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Crema Guatemalteca Cultured Cream	28g	20.7	214	10.7	3.6	—	17.9	3.6

Half & Half Grade A Ultra Pasteurized, Half & Half vs Whole Milk Classic Sour Cream, Whole Milk Classic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Half & Half ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Half & Half Grade A Ultra Pasteurized	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Whole Milk C... Food 2 Food 2 • GOOD CULTURE, LLC Whole Milk Classic Sour Cream	28g	13.8	214	7.1	3.6	—	17.9	3.6

Darigold, Heavy Whipping Cream vs Ultra Pasteurized Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Darigold, He... Food 1 Food 1 • DARIGOLD, INC. Darigold, Heavy Whipping Cream	15g	1.9	333	6.7	6.7	—	33.3	—
Ultra Pasteu... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLC Ultra Pasteurized Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3

Smooth & Creamy All Natural Sour Cream, Smooth & Creamy vs Price Rite, Ultra Pasteurized Heavy Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smooth & Cre... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Smooth & Creamy All Natural Sour Cream	30g	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Price Rite, ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Price Rite, Ultra Pasteurized Heavy Cream	15g	1.9	333	6.7	—	—	33.3	—

Original Sour Cream vs Organic Coconut Unsweetened Coconutmilk, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Sou... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Original Sour Cream	30g	6.5	200	3.3	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Organic Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • DANONE US, LLC Organic Coconut Unsweetened Coconutmilk, Coconut	240g	2.1	19	0.8	—	0.4	1.7	—

Kroger, Natural Sour Cream vs Unsweet Extra Creamy Almondmilk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Natu... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Natural Sour Cream	30g	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	20.0	3.3
Unsweet Extr... Food 2 Food 2 • DANONE US, LLC Unsweet Extra Creamy Almondmilk	240g	2.0	29	0.4	—	—	2.9	0.4

Organic Sour Cream vs Half & Half Fat Free

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Sour... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Organic Sour Cream	30g	12.9	200	6.7	6.7	—	16.7	3.3
Half & Half ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Half & Half Fat Free	30g	6.0	67	10.0	6.7	—	—	3.3

Natural Sour Cream vs Food Lion, Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Sour... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES Natural Sour Cream	30g	12.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Food Lion, H... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Pumpkin Whipped Topping, Pumpkin vs Lactose Free Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Whip... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pumpkin Whipped Topping	6g	2.0	250	16.7	16.7	—	16.7	—
Lactose Free... Food 2 Food 2 • AKPHARMA INC. Lactose Free Sour Cream	30g	6.5	200	3.3	3.3	—	16.7	3.3

Richlands Dairy And Creamery vs Farmland Half And Half 1 Pt

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
Farmland Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • FARMLAND FRESH DAIRIES Farmland Half And Half 1 Pt	30g	2.0	117	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Creamy Sour Cream, Creamy vs Fresh Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Sour ... Food 1 Food 1 • PIGGLY WIGGLY COMPANY Creamy Sour Cream	30g	6.5	200	3.3	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Fresh Half &... Food 2 Food 2 • KLEINPETER FARMS DAIRY INC. Fresh Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3

Fresh Half & Half vs Hazelnut Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Half &... Food 1 Food 1 • KLEINPETER FARMS DAIRY INC. Fresh Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3
Hazelnut Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS Hazelnut Half & Half	30g	19.5	233	33.3	30.0	—	11.7	3.3

Sour Original Cream, Original vs Almond And Coconut Based Sour Cream, Almond And Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Origina... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Sour Original Cream, Original	30g	6.5	200	3.3	6.7	—	16.7	3.3
Almond And C... Food 2 Food 2 • LYRICAL FOODS, INC Almond And Coconut Based Sour Cream	30g	12.9	167	6.7	—	—	16.7	3.3

Bellwether Farms, French Cultured Cream vs Half & Half

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bellwether F... Food 1 Food 1 • BELLWETHER FARMS, LLC Bellwether Farms, French Cultured Cream	28g	1.9	357	3.6	3.6	—	39.3	3.6
Half & Half Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Half & Half	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3

Milk vs Old Fashioned Heavy Whipping Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Food 1 Food 1 • OBERWEIS DAIRY, INC. Milk	30g	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3
Old Fashione... Food 2 Food 2 • UMPQUA DAIRY PRODUCTS CO. Old Fashioned Heavy Whipping Cream	15g	1.9	400	6.7	6.7	—	40.0	—

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