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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Maine Smoked A Blend Of Smoked Salmon, Herbs And Spices Pate, Maine Smoked vs Classic Smoked Nova Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maine Smoked... Food 1 Food 1 • DUCKTRAP RIVER OF MAINE, LLC Maine Smoked A Blend Of Smoked Salmon, Herbs And Spices Pate	57g	3.8	298	3.5	3.5	—	28.1	10.5
Classic Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC Classic Smoked Nova Salmon	56g	7.6	196	7.1	1.8	—	10.7	19.6

Wild Caught Smoked Pink With Natural Wood Smoke Flavor Salmon vs White Wine And Herb Marinated Atlantic Salmon Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, LLC Wild Caught Smoked Pink With Natural Wood Smoke Flavor Salmon	85g	2.2	118	1.2	—	—	1.8	23.5
White Wine A... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY White Wine And Herb Marinated Atlantic Salmon Fillets	112g	7.7	134	3.6	1.8	—	5.4	17.0

Marinated Sardines With Basil vs Gravlax Style Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Gravlax Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinated Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • SELECT EUROPE, INC. Marinated Sardines With Basil	100g	5.7	191	3.0	—	—	10.0	20.0
Gravlax Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Gravlax Style Smoked Atlantic Salmon	57g	1.9	193	1.8	—	—	12.3	19.3

Copper River Sockeye Smoked Salmon vs Garlic Parmesan Butter Shrimp, Garlic Parmesan Butter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Copper River... Food 1 Food 1 • SEABEAR COMPANY Copper River Sockeye Smoked Salmon	56g	1.9	232	1.8	—	—	14.3	25.0
Garlic Parme... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Garlic Parmesan Butter Shrimp	170g	2.3	71	1.2	—	—	0.9	13.5

Mackerel In Tomato Sauce vs Jinju, Korean Fish Sausage Stick

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mackerel In ... Food 1 Food 1 • AYAM BRAND Mackerel In Tomato Sauce	56g	0.0	196	1.8	1.8	1.8	14.3	12.5
Jinju, Korea... Food 2 Food 2 • JINJU HAM CO.,LTD. Jinju, Korean Fish Sausage Stick	100g	25.2	160	13.0	2.0	—	8.0	10.0

Spanish Style Bangus (Philippine Milkfish) In Oil vs Smoked Maple Strip Salmon Fillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • VICTORIAS Spanish Style Bangus (Philippine Milkfish) In Oil	56g	1.9	214	1.8	1.8	—	14.3	17.9
Smoked Maple... Food 2 Food 2 • EPIC PROVISIONS, LLC Smoked Maple Strip Salmon Fillet	23g	9.1	435	21.7	17.4	—	21.7	30.4

Stuffed Calamari vs Spiced Cooked & Shrimp, Spiced

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stuffed Cala... Food 1 Food 1 • COLEWILLAIDAN LLC Stuffed Calamari	100g	22.1	360	12.0	—	—	25.0	21.0
Spiced Cooke... Food 2 Food 2 • SSPI MID-ATLANTIC, LLC Spiced Cooked & Shrimp	85g	2.3	118	1.2	—	—	1.8	22.4

Cracked Pepper Alderwood Smoked Coho Salmon, Cracked Pepper vs Columbia River Steelhead Nova Lox

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cracked Pepp... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Cracked Pepper Alderwood Smoked Coho Salmon	56g	1.9	179	1.8	1.8	—	8.0	23.2
Columbia Riv... Food 2 Food 2 • DULCICH, INC. Columbia River Steelhead Nova Lox	57g	1.9	123	1.8	—	—	5.3	19.3

Breaded Tuna Patty Premium Wild Caught Tunavations, Breaded Tuna Patty vs Canadian Atlantic Salmon Italian Herb Portion, Canadian, Italian Herb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Tuna... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breaded Tuna Patty Premium Wild Caught Tunavations	74g	13.3	189	10.8	2.7	1.4	6.8	18.9
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

Catfish Nuggets, Catfish vs Skinless Atlantic Salmon 2 Portions

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Catfish Nuggets Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY Catfish Nuggets	71g	7.4	268	5.6	—	—	16.9	22.5
Skinless Atl... Food 2 Food 2 • MARINE HARVEST USA, LLC Skinless Atlantic Salmon 2 Portions	142g	3.8	218	1.4	—	—	14.8	19.7

Wild Caught Lump Crabmeat vs Smoked Salmon Skewers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Caught ... Food 1 Food 1 • SAM'S CLUB WEST Wild Caught Lump Crabmeat	85g	2.3	94	1.2	—	—	1.2	20.0
Smoked Salmo... Food 2 Food 2 • CHICA BELLA, INC. Smoked Salmon Skewers	42g	0.4	181	0.5	0.2	—	10.5	21.2

Shrimp Brochette vs Whole Louisiana Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shrimp Broch... Food 1 Food 1 • AQUA FARMS CRAWFISH, INC. Shrimp Brochette	85g	1.9	224	1.2	1.2	—	16.5	20.0
Whole Louisi... Food 2 Food 2 • BOLNER'S FIESTA PRODUCTS, INC. Whole Louisiana Shrimp	36g	3.5	278	5.6	—	—	2.8	58.3

Anchovies vs Asian Grill Rubbed Salmon, Asian Grill Rubbed

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Anchovies Food 1 Food 1 • SELECT EUROPE, INC. Anchovies	100g	0.4	138	0.2	—	—	5.9	20.0
Asian Grill ... Food 2 Food 2 • HIGH LINER FOODS (USA) INCORPORATED Asian Grill Rubbed Salmon	112g	9.4	205	4.5	3.6	—	10.7	20.5

Artisan Smokehouse Vodka & Dill Smoked Salmon, Vodka; Dill vs Mussels In Pickle Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Artisan Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • KANSTUL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Artisan Smokehouse Vodka & Dill Smoked Salmon, Vodka; Dill	56g	1.7	188	0.9	—	—	10.7	22.3
Mussels In P... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPLINE AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, INC Mussels In Pickle Sauce	56g	1.9	196	1.8	—	—	16.1	10.7

Norwegian Salmon vs Cuttlefish (Pieces) In Ink

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Norwegian Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • CHICA BELLA, INC. Norwegian Salmon	57g	1.0	182	0.9	0.9	—	10.5	21.1
Cuttlefish (... Food 2 Food 2 • RESSCO FOODS INC. Cuttlefish (Pieces) In Ink	55g	5.7	236	5.5	—	—	18.2	14.6

Smoked Scallops, Smoked vs Original Scungilli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Scallops Food 1 Food 1 • THE NAPOLEON CO. Smoked Scallops	85g	3.8	188	2.4	—	—	11.8	21.2
Original Scu... Food 2 Food 2 • CAPE MAY CANNERS INC. Original Scungilli	85g	6.9	59	3.5	—	—	—	10.6

Pike Eel In Soy Sauce vs Catfish Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pike Eel In ... Food 1 Food 1 • KHONG GUAN CORPORATION Pike Eel In Soy Sauce	110g	11.6	118	5.5	4.6	—	6.4	10.9
Catfish Fillets Food 2 Food 2 • SOUTHERN PRIDE CATFISH COMPANY Catfish Fillets	112g	0.0	89	0.9	—	0.9	4.0	14.3

Pumpkin Spice, Atlantic Salmon, 2 Bonless Fillets vs Scallops Wrapped In Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • INLAND MARKET PREMIUM FOODS Pumpkin Spice, Atlantic Salmon, 2 Bonless Fillets	142g	15.0	232	5.6	4.2	—	13.4	20.4
Scallops Wra... Food 2 Food 2 • YANKEE TRADER SEAFOOD LTD. Scallops Wrapped In Bacon	90g	1.9	209	1.1	—	—	15.4	17.6

Norwegian Style Smoked Sliced Deli Center Cuts Salmon , Norwegian Style Smoked vs Albacore Tuna With Jalapeno & Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Norwegian St... Food 1 Food 1 • ITA, INC. Norwegian Style Smoked Sliced Deli Center Cuts Salmon	56g	3.8	179	3.6	—	—	8.9	21.4
Albacore Tun... Food 2 Food 2 • MISSION FIELD, LLC Albacore Tuna With Jalapeno & Olive Oil	71g	1.9	239	1.4	—	—	16.9	15.5

Smoked Peppercorn Salmon vs Tilapia Fillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Peppe... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Smoked Peppercorn Salmon	56g	1.9	179	1.8	1.8	—	10.7	21.4
Tilapia Fillet Food 2 Food 2 • KORYEO INTERNATIONAL CORP. Tilapia Fillet	113g	1.9	80	0.9	—	—	0.9	18.6

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