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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Salmon Florentine Pinwheel, Salmon vs Seafood Sticks, Crab

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salmon Flore... Food 1 Food 1 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Salmon Florentine Pinwheel	170g	9.5	182	3.5	1.2	0.6	12.4	14.7
Seafood Stic... Food 2 Food 2 • UORIKI FRESH Seafood Sticks, Crab	100g	19.6	80	10.0	4.0	—	1.0	9.0

Tail Off Peeled & Deveined Raw Shrimp vs Herb Crusted Cod Fillets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tail Off Pee... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Tail Off Peeled & Deveined Raw Shrimp	113g	1.9	71	0.9	—	—	—	15.0
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

Hot Smoked Salmon, Cracked Black Pepper vs Amazing On Salmon Fillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Smoked S... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Hot Smoked Salmon, Cracked Black Pepper	56g	1.9	179	1.8	1.8	—	8.0	23.2
Amazing On S... Food 2 Food 2 • THE SAUCY FISH CO Amazing On Salmon Fillet	140g	13.3	190	5.0	5.0	—	11.4	17.1

Whole Cleaned Calamari vs Seafood Sticks, Crab

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Cleane... Food 1 Food 1 • LINNANE & COMPANY Whole Cleaned Calamari	100g	2.0	40	1.0	—	—	0.7	9.0
Seafood Stic... Food 2 Food 2 • UORIKI FRESH Seafood Sticks, Crab	100g	19.6	80	10.0	4.0	—	1.0	9.0

Whole Rainbow Trout vs Fish Balls, Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Rainbo... Food 1 Food 1 • STEVEN A. HOLT Whole Rainbow Trout	113g	6.7	115	4.4	—	0.9	2.7	21.2
Fish Balls, ... Food 2 Food 2 • VENUS FOODS INC. Fish Balls, Shrimp	89g	21.4	124	12.4	3.4	—	3.9	10.1

Century, Milkfish Chunks vs Escargot Snails

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Century, Mil... Food 1 Food 1 • CENTURY CANNING CORPORATION Century, Milkfish Chunks	56g	0.0	179	1.8	3.6	5.4	14.3	12.5
Escargot Snails Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Escargot Snails	59g	0.0	85	1.7	—	1.7	0.9	17.0

Mackerel In Tomato Sauce vs Pacific Seafood, Original Atlantic Salmon, Hardwood Smoked, Hardwood Smoked

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
Pacific Seaf... Food 2 Food 2 • DULCICH, INC. Pacific Seafood, Original Atlantic Salmon, Hardwood Smoked, Hardwood Smoked	57g	1.9	281	1.8	1.8	—	21.1	21.1

Jumbo Calamari In Soybean Oil vs Catsmo, Catsmo Artisan Smoke House

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jumbo Calama... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Jumbo Calamari In Soybean Oil	55g	5.6	182	5.5	—	—	7.3	25.5
Catsmo, Cats... Food 2 Food 2 • GAETANO & BARTEAU, INC. Catsmo, Catsmo Artisan Smoke House	56g	0.9	188	0.9	—	—	10.7	22.3

Conchita, Zesty Tuna Fish Dip vs Razor Clams In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Conchita, Ze... Food 1 Food 1 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Conchita, Zesty Tuna Fish Dip	55g	1.0	260	2.7	—	1.8	16.4	8.2
Razor Clams ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALUN EXPORT S.A. Razor Clams In Brine	55g	3.9	91	3.6	—	—	1.8	16.4

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat vs Cracked Pepper Alderwood Smoked Coho Salmon, Cracked Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jumbo Lump C... Food 1 Food 1 • HERON POINT SEAFOOD, INC. Jumbo Lump Crab Meat	85g	1.9	94	1.2	—	—	1.2	20.0
Cracked Pepp... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Cracked Pepper Alderwood Smoked Coho Salmon	56g	1.9	179	1.8	1.8	—	8.0	23.2

New Orleans Garlic Parmesan Oysters vs Tilapia Fillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
New Orleans ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD. New Orleans Garlic Parmesan Oysters	41g	7.0	415	9.8	—	0.6	39.0	7.3
Tilapia Fillet Food 2 Food 2 • KORYEO INTERNATIONAL CORP. Tilapia Fillet	113g	1.9	80	0.9	—	—	0.9	18.6

Smoked Wild Alaskan Sea Scallops, Smoked vs Wild Cockles In Sea Salt Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Wild ... Food 1 Food 1 • SEABEAR COMPANY Smoked Wild Alaskan Sea Scallops	99g	3.8	111	2.0	—	—	1.0	24.2
Wild Cockles... Food 2 Food 2 • POWER-SELLES IMPORTS Wild Cockles In Sea Salt Brine	63g	7.8	49	6.4	—	—	0.5	11.1

Smoked Scallops, Smoked vs Columbia River Steelhead Nova Lox

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
Columbia Riv... Food 2 Food 2 • DULCICH, INC. Columbia River Steelhead Nova Lox	57g	1.9	123	1.8	—	—	5.3	19.3

All Natural Smoked Salmon vs Norwegian Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. All Natural Smoked Salmon	57g	1.9	193	1.8	1.8	—	12.3	22.8
Norwegian Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • CHICA BELLA, INC. Norwegian Salmon	57g	1.0	182	0.9	0.9	—	10.5	21.1

Garlic Parmesan Butter Shrimp, Garlic Parmesan Butter vs Mixed Ceviche

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Parme... Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC MARKETING GROUP INC. Garlic Parmesan Butter Shrimp	170g	2.3	71	1.2	—	—	0.9	13.5
Mixed Ceviche Food 2 Food 2 • KING FISH WAVE, LLC Mixed Ceviche	65g	4.0	46	4.6	3.1	1.5	—	6.2

New York Style Sliced Nova Lox, New York Style vs Norwegian Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
New York Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • SEA FARE FOODS INC New York Style Sliced Nova Lox	57g	10.3	175	10.5	1.8	0.9	10.5	21.1
Norwegian Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • CHICA BELLA, INC. Norwegian Salmon	57g	1.0	182	0.9	0.9	—	10.5	21.1

Northwest Alder Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Northwest Alder Smoked vs A Seafood Medley Hand Packed In Clam Juice, Salt & Water Seafood Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Northwest Al... Food 1 Food 1 • SEABEAR COMPANY Northwest Alder Smoked Sockeye Salmon	57g	1.9	228	1.8	—	—	14.0	24.6
A Seafood Me... Food 2 Food 2 • PHILLIPS FOODS INC A Seafood Medley Hand Packed In Clam Juice, Salt & Water Seafood Mix	85g	3.9	94	2.4	—	—	1.2	17.7

Original Classic Baked Snack Crackers vs Parmesan Cheese Straws, Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Cla... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Original Classic Baked Snack Crackers	16g	19.0	500	62.5	6.3	—	25.0	6.3
Parmesan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Parmesan Cheese Straws	28g	14.7	464	28.6	—	—	32.1	17.9

Cheddar Cheese Almond Flour Crackers, Cheddar Cheese vs Crunchy Cassava Crackers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD. Cheddar Cheese Almond Flour Crackers	28g	80.3	464	50.0	3.6	7.1	28.6	10.7
Crunchy Cass... Food 2 Food 2 • BIRDI LLC Crunchy Cassava Crackers	26g	12.8	500	42.3	—	15.4	34.6	15.4

Musso's, Oven Baked Crisps, Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cheese vs Meijer, Applause, Crackers, Roasted Vegetable

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Musso's, Ove... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH GOURMET COMPANY Musso's, Oven Baked Crisps, Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cheese	16g	1.7	500	6.3	—	—	31.3	50.0
Meijer, Appl... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Meijer, Applause, Crackers, Roasted Vegetable	16g	19.1	500	62.5	6.3	—	21.9	6.3

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