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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Coconut Oil vs Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Oil Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Coconut Oil	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—
Cheddar Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheddar Cheese	4.4	408	2.4	0.3	—	34.0	23.3

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim vs Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella C... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7
Pork Sausage... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2

Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried) vs Green Bean (Canned)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1
Green Bean (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0

Ham (Sliced, Cooked) vs Kale (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham (Sliced,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7
Kale (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Kale (Frozen)	10.5	36	5.3	1.1	—	1.2	2.9

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) vs Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Whole Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3
Pork Sausage... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2

Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried) vs Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)	1.8	654	1.1	—	—	55.5	34.2
Pork Sausage... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)	4.0	322	2.2	1.5	—	26.2	18.2

Chorizo vs Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chorizo Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3
Cottage Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)	8.4	84	4.3	4.1	—	2.3	11.0

Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw) vs Chorizo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)	1.9	334	1.0	—	—	28.8	16.2
Chorizo Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3

Kale Leaf (Raw) vs Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale Leaf (Raw) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Kale Leaf (Raw)	0.6	35	4.4	0.8	4.1	1.5	2.9
Tuna (White,... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)	0.2	90	0.1	—	—	0.9	19.0

Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw) vs Chicken Egg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Romaine Lett... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)	2.9	17	3.2	1.2	1.8	0.3	1.2
Chicken Egg Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg	1.8	148	1.0	0.2	—	10.0	12.4

Pasteurized Process Cheese Food vs Carrot (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasteurized ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pasteurized Process Cheese Food	9.7	366	5.3	2.6	—	30.6	18.0
Carrot (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Carrot (Frozen)	9.4	37	7.9	4.2	3.2	0.5	0.8

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) vs Kale (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Whole Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3
Kale (Frozen) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Kale (Frozen)	10.5	36	5.3	1.1	—	1.2	2.9

Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried) vs Ham (Sliced, Cooked)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)	1.8	654	1.1	—	—	55.5	34.2
Ham (Sliced,... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Ham (Sliced, Cooked)	0.5	106	0.3	—	—	3.7	16.7

Chorizo vs Coconut Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chorizo Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chorizo	4.8	346	2.6	—	—	28.1	19.3
Coconut Oil Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Coconut Oil	1.4	833	0.8	—	—	99.1	—

Mustard (Prepared) vs Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mustard (Pre... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Mustard (Prepared)	2.0	61	5.3	1.4	4.3	3.4	4.3
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)	1.5	48	0.7	—	—	0.2	10.1

Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces) vs Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon (Whole... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Bacon (Whole Cut Or Pieces)	3.6	500	2.1	3.1	—	36.5	40.9
Cow Whole Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3

Dill Pickle vs Almond (Dry, Roasted)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dill Pickle Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Dill Pickle	2.0	12	2.0	1.3	1.0	0.4	0.5
Almond (Dry,... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Almond (Dry, Roasted)	9.1	620	16.2	4.2	11.0	57.8	20.4

Chicken Egg vs Beef Frankfurter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg	1.8	148	1.0	0.2	—	10.0	12.4
Beef Frankfu... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Beef Frankfurter	5.4	314	2.9	1.3	—	28.0	11.7

Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water) vs Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuna (White,... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)	0.2	90	0.1	—	—	0.9	19.0
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)	1.5	48	0.7	—	—	0.2	10.1

Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen) vs Green Bean (Canned)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)	1.5	48	0.7	—	—	0.2	10.1
Green Bean (... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Green Bean (Canned)	8.2	21	4.1	1.3	—	0.4	1.0

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