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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Smoked Maple Strip Salmon Fillet vs Fresh Pacific Oysters

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Maple... Food 1 Food 1 • EPIC PROVISIONS, LLC Smoked Maple Strip Salmon Fillet	23g	9.1	435	21.7	17.4	—	21.7	30.4
Fresh Pacifi... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Fresh Pacific Oysters	113g	11.7	80	5.3	—	—	2.2	9.7

Cooked, Peeled, Deveined, Tail Off Wild Caught Texas Gulf Shrimp vs Fancy Smoked In Sunflower Oil Baby Clams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cooked, Peel... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Cooked, Peeled, Deveined, Tail Off Wild Caught Texas Gulf Shrimp	85g	1.9	118	1.2	—	—	1.8	22.4
Fancy Smoked... Food 2 Food 2 • KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. Fancy Smoked In Sunflower Oil Baby Clams	85g	0.0	212	1.2	—	1.2	16.5	15.3

Jinju, Korean Fish Sausage Stick vs Wild Caught Mackerel Fillets In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jinju, Korea... Food 1 Food 1 • JINJU HAM CO.,LTD. Jinju, Korean Fish Sausage Stick	100g	25.2	160	13.0	2.0	—	8.0	10.0
Wild Caught ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Wild Caught Mackerel Fillets In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil	75g	5.6	187	4.0	—	—	9.3	22.7

Blue Hill Bay, Smoked Whitefish Salad vs Cold Smoked Sockeye Salmon Wild Alaska, Cold Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Hill Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • ACME SMOKED FISH CORPORATION Blue Hill Bay, Smoked Whitefish Salad	56g	3.7	304	5.4	3.6	1.8	25.0	12.5
Cold Smoked ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Cold Smoked Sockeye Salmon Wild Alaska	57g	1.9	140	1.8	—	—	5.3	22.8

Echo Falls, Alaska Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Cracked Pepper, Cracked Pepper vs Salmon Florentine Pinwheel, Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Echo Falls, ... Food 1 Food 1 • CIRCLE SEA SEAFOODS LTD. Echo Falls, Alaska Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Cracked Pepper, Cracked Pepper	57g	3.7	211	3.5	3.5	—	10.5	26.3
Salmon Flore... Food 2 Food 2 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Salmon Florentine Pinwheel	170g	9.5	182	3.5	1.2	0.6	12.4	14.7

Golden Taste, Schmaltz Herring vs Whole Rainbow Trout

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Taste... Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN TASTE INC. Golden Taste, Schmaltz Herring	28g	1.9	214	3.6	3.6	—	14.3	7.1
Whole Rainbo... Food 2 Food 2 • STEVEN A. HOLT Whole Rainbow Trout	113g	6.7	115	4.4	—	0.9	2.7	21.2

Sockeye Salmon, Pepper vs Salmon Florentine Pinwheel, Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sockeye Salm... Food 1 Food 1 • DULCICH, INC. Sockeye Salmon, Pepper	57g	3.8	175	3.5	1.8	—	5.3	28.1
Salmon Flore... Food 2 Food 2 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Salmon Florentine Pinwheel	170g	9.5	182	3.5	1.2	0.6	12.4	14.7

Hot Smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon With Garlic, Hot Smoked Norwegian Atlantic With Garlic vs Herb Crusted Cod Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Smoked N... Food 1 Food 1 • BERGER PAINTS TRINIDAD LIMITED Hot Smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon With Garlic, Hot Smoked Norwegian Atlantic With Garlic	56g	3.3	250	1.8	—	—	16.1	23.2
Herb Crusted... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Herb Crusted Cod Fillets	71g	19.4	169	15.5	1.4	1.4	7.0	11.3

Gourmet Smoked Salmon vs Gravlax Style Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Gravlax Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Gourmet Smoked Salmon	56g	1.9	143	1.8	—	—	4.5	23.2
Gravlax Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Gravlax Style Smoked Atlantic Salmon	57g	1.9	193	1.8	—	—	12.3	19.3

Fresh Atlantic Salmon With Cranberries & Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Goat Cheese vs Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Atlant... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY Fresh Atlantic Salmon With Cranberries & Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Goat Cheese	198g	15.1	227	6.1	0.5	2.0	13.6	19.7
Wild Sockeye... Food 2 Food 2 • SEABEAR COMPANY Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Smoked	56g	1.9	125	1.8	—	—	1.8	26.8

Wild Caught Nova Salmon vs Backfin Crab Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • LOS ANGELES SMOKING & CURING Wild Caught Nova Salmon	57g	3.9	105	3.5	1.8	—	1.8	17.5
Backfin Crab... Food 2 Food 2 • HERON POINT SEAFOOD, INC. Backfin Crab Meat	85g	1.9	94	1.2	—	—	1.2	20.0

Alaska Salmon Bites, Salted Rhubarb & Raspberries vs Whole Cleaned Calamari

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alaska Salmo... Food 1 Food 1 • HENRY AND SONS Alaska Salmon Bites, Salted Rhubarb & Raspberries	30g	61.4	300	33.3	30.0	—	3.3	36.7
Whole Cleane... Food 2 Food 2 • LINNANE & COMPANY Whole Cleaned Calamari	100g	2.0	40	1.0	—	—	0.7	9.0

Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Lox Style vs Copper River Sockeye Smoked Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Sockeye... Food 1 Food 1 • SEABEAR COMPANY Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon, Lox Style	56g	1.9	125	1.8	—	—	1.8	26.8
Copper River... Food 2 Food 2 • SEABEAR COMPANY Copper River Sockeye Smoked Salmon	56g	1.9	232	1.8	—	—	14.3	25.0

Marinated Octopus Salad, Octopus vs Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon With Cracked Pepper & Brown Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinated Oc... Food 1 Food 1 • CEFALU Marinated Octopus Salad, Octopus	40g	2.1	156	2.8	0.8	—	9.0	16.0
Cedar Plank ... Food 2 Food 2 • INLAND MARKET PREMIUM FOODS Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon With Cracked Pepper & Brown Sugar	142g	1.9	183	0.7	—	—	10.6	19.7

Old Fashion Pickled Herring vs Wild Caught Cold Water Lobster

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old Fashion ... Food 1 Food 1 • SEA FARE FOODS INC Old Fashion Pickled Herring	55g	3.8	200	3.6	3.6	—	12.7	16.4
Wild Caught ... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUA STAR, INC. Wild Caught Cold Water Lobster	85g	1.9	94	1.2	—	—	0.6	20.0

Spence & Co., Ltd., Smoked Salmon Petit Fours vs Smoked Salmon Skewers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spence & Co.... Food 1 Food 1 • SPENCE & COMPANY LTD. Spence & Co., Ltd., Smoked Salmon Petit Fours	28g	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	25.0	14.3
Smoked Salmo... Food 2 Food 2 • CHICA BELLA, INC. Smoked Salmon Skewers	42g	0.4	181	0.5	0.2	—	10.5	21.2

Smoked Salmon, Wild vs Skinless & Boneless Wild Caught Pink Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Salmo... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Smoked Salmon, Wild	55g	1.9	127	3.6	—	1.8	1.8	21.8
Skinless & B... Food 2 Food 2 • GOLDEN BEACH, INC. Skinless & Boneless Wild Caught Pink Salmon	74g	1.9	95	1.4	—	—	1.4	16.2

Wild Alaska Smoked Salmon vs Whole Louisiana Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Alaska ... Food 1 Food 1 • TRAPPER'S CREEK Wild Alaska Smoked Salmon	57g	1.9	158	1.8	—	—	6.1	24.6
Whole Louisi... Food 2 Food 2 • BOLNER'S FIESTA PRODUCTS, INC. Whole Louisiana Shrimp	36g	3.5	278	5.6	—	—	2.8	58.3

Caviar Star, American Sustainable Caviar Smoked vs Canadian Atlantic Salmon Italian Herb Portion, Canadian, Italian Herb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caviar Star,... Food 1 Food 1 • GREAT ATLANTIC SEAFOOD, INC. Caviar Star, American Sustainable Caviar Smoked	28g	1.9	254	3.6	—	—	17.9	25.0
Canadian Atl... Food 2 Food 2 • MARINE HARVEST USA, LLC Canadian Atlantic Salmon Italian Herb Portion, Canadian, Italian Herb	113g	3.7	177	2.7	—	0.9	8.9	21.2

Blackened & Smoked Butter Wild Scallops, Blackened & Smoked Butter vs Vita Gold, Premium Sliced Smoked Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blackened & ... Food 1 Food 1 • BRISTOL SEAFOOD, INC. Blackened & Smoked Butter Wild Scallops	198g	11.4	177	3.0	—	—	12.1	14.7
Vita Gold, P... Food 2 Food 2 • VITA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Vita Gold, Premium Sliced Smoked Salmon	56g	1.9	125	1.8	1.8	—	2.7	21.4

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