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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Snacker Baked Snack Crackers vs Original Snack Crackers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snacker Bake... Food 1 Food 1 • BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC Snacker Baked Snack Crackers	16g	19.0	500	62.5	6.3	—	25.0	6.3
Original Sna... Food 2 Food 2 • SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Original Snack Crackers	16g	15.2	438	50.0	6.3	—	25.0	6.3

Rosemary Flax Seed Crackers, Rosemary vs Artisan Italian Crackers, Rosemary & Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rosemary Fla... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. IN THE KITCHEN, LLC Rosemary Flax Seed Crackers	29g	6.3	517	34.5	—	31.0	34.5	20.7
Artisan Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • LEBO'S SHOE STORE, INC. Artisan Italian Crackers, Rosemary & Olive Oil	18g	27.0	444	77.8	—	—	8.3	11.1

Carob Powder vs Brewers Barley Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carob Powder Food 1 Food 1 • SHILOH FARMS INC. Carob Powder	6g	100.0	250	83.3	50.0	33.3	—	—
Brewers Barl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC. Brewers Barley Flour	31g	61.5	387	67.7	9.7	35.5	4.8	19.4

Stone Ground White Bean Flour vs Gluten Free Coconut Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stone Ground... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Stone Ground White Bean Flour	32g	23.0	344	62.5	6.3	25.0	—	21.9
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Gluten Free Coconut Flour	30g	11.4	400	60.0	6.7	40.0	13.3	13.3

Super Fine Natural Almond Flour From Whole Almonds vs Potato Starch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Fine N... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Super Fine Natural Almond Flour From Whole Almonds	25g	5.3	600	24.0	4.0	12.0	44.0	24.0
Potato Starch Food 2 Food 2 • HODGSON MILL INC Potato Starch	12g	20.0	333	83.3	8.3	—	—	—

100% Organic Einkorn Whole Wheat Flour vs Organic Coconut Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Organic... Food 1 Food 1 • JOVIAL FOODS, INC. 100% Organic Einkorn Whole Wheat Flour	32g	78.8	312	53.1	—	12.5	3.1	12.5
Organic Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Organic Coconut Flour	35g	15.1	429	60.0	5.7	37.1	14.3	17.1

Almond Flour vs Xanthan Gum

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Flour Food 1 Food 1 • C & F FOODS INC. Almond Flour	28g	7.0	607	21.4	3.6	7.1	53.6	21.4
Xanthan Gum Food 2 Food 2 • NAMASTE FOODS LLC Xanthan Gum	9g	0.0	333	77.8	—	77.8	—	—

High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein vs Brewers Barley Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
High Protein... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. High Protein Textured Vegetable Protein	24g	5.4	333	29.2	12.5	16.7	—	50.0
Brewers Barl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC. Brewers Barley Flour	31g	61.5	387	67.7	9.7	35.5	4.8	19.4

Carob Powder vs Super Fine Natural Almond Flour From Whole Almonds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carob Powder Food 1 Food 1 • TREE OF LIFE, INC. Carob Powder	5g	80.0	200	80.0	60.0	40.0	—	—
Super Fine N... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Super Fine Natural Almond Flour From Whole Almonds	25g	5.3	600	24.0	4.0	12.0	44.0	24.0

Lafun Cassava Flour vs Organic Coconut Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lafun Cassav... Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN TROPICS, LTD. Lafun Cassava Flour	56g	47.4	105	27.9	—	4.1	—	1.4
Organic Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Organic Coconut Flour	35g	15.1	429	60.0	5.7	37.1	14.3	17.1

Organic Carrot Whole Food Powder vs Paleo Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Carr... Food 1 Food 1 • NUBELEAF, INC. Organic Carrot Whole Food Powder	10g	10.9	340	80.0	39.0	24.0	2.0	10.0
Paleo Flour Food 2 Food 2 • T.G. FOODS, INC. Paleo Flour	30g	21.2	467	53.3	6.7	16.7	23.3	—

Super Fine Almond Flour vs Amazonas Rainforest Product, Harina Crema De Semola Corn Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Fine A... Food 1 Food 1 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Super Fine Almond Flour	14g	12.6	571	21.4	7.1	14.3	50.0	21.4
Amazonas Rai... Food 2 Food 2 • AMAZONAS IMPORTS, INC. Amazonas Rainforest Product, Harina Crema De Semola Corn Flour	43g	7.2	395	32.6	7.0	23.3	18.6	34.9

Premium Quality Xanthan Gum vs Blanched Almond Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Qual... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Premium Quality Xanthan Gum	9g	100.0	333	77.8	—	—	—	11.1
Blanched Alm... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Blanched Almond Flour	14g	12.6	571	21.4	7.1	14.3	50.0	21.4

Nut Flour Blend vs Premium Quality Xanthan Gum

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nut Flour Blend Food 1 Food 1 • PAMELA'S PRODUCTS INC. Nut Flour Blend	15g	36.2	600	33.3	—	13.3	46.7	13.3
Premium Qual... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Premium Quality Xanthan Gum	9g	100.0	333	77.8	—	—	—	11.1

Bob's Red Mill, Sweet Dairy Whey vs Cake Enhancer

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bob's Red Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Sweet Dairy Whey	8g	11.7	375	75.0	62.5	—	—	12.5
Cake Enhancer Food 2 Food 2 • THE KING ARTHUR FLOUR COMPANY, INC. Cake Enhancer	2g	1.9	500	50.0	—	—	25.0	—

Brewers Barley Flour vs Almond Flour, Almond

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brewers Barl... Food 1 Food 1 • THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC. Brewers Barley Flour	31g	61.5	387	67.7	9.7	35.5	4.8	19.4
Almond Flour Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Almond Flour	15g	3.5	600	20.0	6.7	6.7	53.3	20.0

Maca Flour, Maca vs Super Fine Almond Flour From Blanched Whole Almonds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maca Flour Food 1 Food 1 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Maca Flour	10g	9.8	310	70.0	—	20.0	—	10.0
Super Fine A... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Super Fine Almond Flour From Blanched Whole Almonds	14g	50.9	571	35.7	7.1	7.1	35.7	28.6

Whole Ground Soy Flour 35% Protein vs Gluten Free Almond Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Ground... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Whole Ground Soy Flour 35% Protein	28g	9.0	429	28.6	7.1	10.7	21.4	35.7
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Gluten Free Almond Flour	13g	1.7	615	23.1	7.7	15.4	53.9	23.1

Almond Flour vs Cauliflower Based Baking Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Flour Food 1 Food 1 • BARNEY & CO. CALIFORNIA Almond Flour	28g	18.9	571	21.4	3.6	10.7	50.0	21.4
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • CAULIPOWER, LLC Cauliflower Based Baking Mix	24g	27.5	333	70.8	4.2	12.5	—	8.3

Almond Coconut Flour Unblanched & Finely Ground, Almond Coconut vs Gluten Free Almond Flour

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Cocon... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC. Almond Coconut Flour Unblanched & Finely Ground	18g	5.4	556	33.3	5.6	16.7	38.9	22.2
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Gluten Free Almond Flour	30g	3.6	567	20.0	3.3	13.3	50.0	20.0

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