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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Umami Beef Patties, Umami vs Garden Vegetable Alaska Sockeye Salmon Burgers, Garden Vegetable

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Umami Beef P... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIBALÍ FOODS, INC. Umami Beef Patties	113g	7.5	212	4.4	—	0.9	14.2	16.8
Garden Veget... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Garden Vegetable Alaska Sockeye Salmon Burgers	90g	3.9	122	5.6	1.1	3.3	5.6	15.6

Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers, Black Bean Quinoa Veggie vs Pork Patties, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Bean Q... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers	71g	24.6	197	22.5	1.4	9.9	9.9	7.0
Pork Patties... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Pork Patties, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar	151g	5.6	305	2.0	0.7	—	25.2	15.9

Super Greens Veggie Burgers, Super Greens vs Premium Angus Beef Pub Style Patties, Sweet Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Greens... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Super Greens Veggie Burgers	71g	18.9	225	15.5	—	5.6	11.3	14.1
Premium Angu... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Premium Angus Beef Pub Style Patties, Sweet Onion	151g	3.8	232	1.3	1.3	—	19.9	13.3

Restaurant Quality Beef Patties vs Garden Veggie Burgers, Garden

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Restaurant Q... Food 1 Food 1 • HOLTEN MEAT INC. Restaurant Quality Beef Patties	112g	0.0	295	0.9	0.9	0.9	25.9	15.2
Garden Veggi... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY Garden Veggie Burgers	67g	9.5	164	13.4	1.5	6.0	6.7	16.4

Beef Patties With 19% Vidalia Onion, Beef vs Alaska Sockeye Salmon Hatch Chile Burgers, Alaska Sockeye Salmon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Patties... Food 1 Food 1 • HOLTEN MEAT INC. Beef Patties With 19% Vidalia Onion	150g	3.8	227	1.3	0.7	—	19.3	12.7
Alaska Socke... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Alaska Sockeye Salmon Hatch Chile Burgers	90g	3.9	111	3.3	1.1	1.1	3.9	17.8

Pork Patties, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar vs Veggie Burger, Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Patties... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Pork Patties, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar	151g	5.6	305	2.0	0.7	—	25.2	15.9
Veggie Burge... Food 2 Food 2 • RV ADVENTURE LLC. Veggie Burger, Quinoa	85g	18.7	329	17.7	2.4	5.9	27.1	11.8

Gluten Free California Veggie Burgers vs Angus Beef Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Gluten Free California Veggie Burgers	71g	24.9	169	18.3	1.4	5.6	8.5	4.2
Angus Beef P... Food 2 Food 2 • HOLTEN MEAT INC. Angus Beef Patties	148g	0.0	296	0.7	0.7	0.7	25.6	16.2

Smoky Jalapeno Naked Shrimp Chipotle Burgers, Smoky Jalapeno vs Angus Beef Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoky Jalape... Food 1 Food 1 • NORTH COAST SEA-FOODS CORP. Smoky Jalapeno Naked Shrimp Chipotle Burgers	113g	13.5	115	7.1	—	0.9	3.5	15.0
Angus Beef P... Food 2 Food 2 • HOLTEN MEAT INC. Angus Beef Patties	148g	0.0	296	0.7	0.7	0.7	25.6	16.2

Hip Chick Farms, Organic Turkey Patties vs Mediterranean Style Beef Patties, Mediterranean Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hip Chick Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • HIP CHICK FARMS, INC. Hip Chick Farms, Organic Turkey Patties	85g	7.5	176	5.9	2.4	1.2	7.1	21.2
Mediterranea... Food 2 Food 2 • TRIBALÍ FOODS, INC. Mediterranean Style Beef Patties	113g	5.6	195	4.4	0.9	1.8	13.3	15.0

Mushroom Veggie Burgers, Mushroom vs Wild Alaskan Whitefish Burgers, Wild Alaskan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom Veg... Food 1 Food 1 • KENOVER MARKETING CORP. Mushroom Veggie Burgers	70g	13.9	129	15.7	1.4	8.6	1.4	10.0
Wild Alaskan... Food 2 Food 2 • FISHMONGERS OF MICHIGAN Wild Alaskan Whitefish Burgers	99g	21.2	152	12.1	—	1.0	4.6	16.2

Kale Veggie Burger, Kale Veggie vs Lemon Herb Atlantic Salmon Burgers, Lemon Herb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale Veggie ... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Kale Veggie Burger	71g	25.5	169	19.7	1.4	1.4	8.5	2.8
Lemon Herb A... Food 2 Food 2 • CHANGING SEAS Lemon Herb Atlantic Salmon Burgers	99g	0.0	222	1.0	1.0	1.0	16.2	19.2

Gluten Free California Veggie Burgers vs Beef Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Gluten Free California Veggie Burgers	71g	24.9	169	18.3	1.4	5.6	8.5	4.2
Beef Patties Food 2 Food 2 • QUAKER MAID MEATS, INC. Beef Patties	113g	1.9	283	0.9	—	—	24.8	13.3

Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Parsley Naked Shrimp Scampi Burgers, Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Parsley vs Super Greens Veggie Burgers, Super Greens

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Garl... Food 1 Food 1 • NORTH COAST SEA-FOODS CORP. Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Parsley Naked Shrimp Scampi Burgers, Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Parsley	113g	13.5	115	7.1	—	0.9	3.5	15.0
Super Greens... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Super Greens Veggie Burgers	71g	18.9	225	15.5	—	5.6	11.3	14.1

Gourmet Chicken Patties With Sliced Jalapeno & Cheddar Cheese, Gourmet Chicken With Sliced Jalapeno & Cheddar Cheese vs Salmon Burgers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • CRESCENT SPECIALTY FOODS LLC Gourmet Chicken Patties With Sliced Jalapeno & Cheddar Cheese, Gourmet Chicken With Sliced Jalapeno & Cheddar Cheese	113g	1.7	142	0.9	—	—	6.2	19.5
Salmon Burgers Food 2 Food 2 • RAW SEAFOODS, INC. Salmon Burgers	113g	5.7	124	3.5	0.9	0.9	5.3	16.8

Beef Patties, Beef vs Asian Veggie Burgers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Patties Food 1 Food 1 • MIAMI BEEF CO., INC. Beef Patties	151g	2.6	225	2.7	0.7	1.3	19.9	9.3
Asian Veggie... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Asian Veggie Burgers	71g	27.2	197	18.3	2.8	4.2	8.5	11.3

Roundy's, Beef Patties vs Fruit & Grain Chicken Patties, Blueberry With Ancient Grains Maple & Sage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roundy's, Be... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Beef Patties	151g	5.7	238	2.0	0.7	—	18.5	15.2
Fruit & Grai... Food 2 Food 2 • BILINSKI SAUSAGE MFG. CO. Fruit & Grain Chicken Patties, Blueberry With Ancient Grains Maple & Sage	85g	11.6	118	8.2	4.7	1.2	2.9	14.1

Heirloom Bean Veggie Burgers, Heirloom vs Beef Patties, Vidalia Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heirloom Bea... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Heirloom Bean Veggie Burgers	71g	17.5	183	21.1	1.4	8.5	9.9	4.2
Beef Patties... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Beef Patties, Vidalia Onion	151g	5.7	238	2.0	0.7	—	18.5	15.2

Mushroom & Veggie Plant' Based Organic Burger Patties, Mushroom & Veggie vs California Veggie Burgers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom & V... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Mushroom & Veggie Plant' Based Organic Burger Patties	71g	27.5	155	22.5	1.4	2.8	6.3	4.2
California V... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. California Veggie Burgers	78g	19.8	141	18.0	2.6	5.1	6.4	2.6

Alaska Sockeye Salmon Lightly Seasoned Burgers, Alaska Sockeye Salmon vs Beef Picnic Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alaska Socke... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Alaska Sockeye Salmon Lightly Seasoned Burgers	90g	3.8	111	2.2	—	—	3.9	18.9
Beef Picnic ... Food 2 Food 2 • PALAMA HOLDINGS LLC Beef Picnic Patties	112g	1.9	321	0.9	—	—	28.6	14.3

Teriyaki Tuna Burgers vs 93% Lean 7% Fat Turkey Burger With Onion & Monterey Jack Cheese, Onion & Monterey Jack Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Tun... Food 1 Food 1 • ODYSSEY ENTERPRISES INC. Teriyaki Tuna Burgers	113g	5.7	106	2.7	2.7	—	1.8	20.4
93% Lean 7... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO 93% Lean 7% Fat Turkey Burger With Onion & Monterey Jack Cheese, Onion & Monterey Jack Cheese	151g	5.1	146	2.0	0.7	0.2	6.0	20.5

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