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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Zucchini Spirals Zucchini Spirals With Creamy Pesto Sauce, Zucchini Spirals vs Cheddar With Bacon Mashed Cauliflower, Cheddar With Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Zucchini Spirals Zucchini Spirals With Creamy Pesto Sauce	110g	6.0	64	3.6	1.8	0.9	4.6	1.8
Cheddar With... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cheddar With Bacon Mashed Cauliflower	125g	9.9	64	5.6	1.6	1.6	4.0	2.4

Cauliflower & Broccoli Veggie Hash Browns, Cauliflower & Broccoli vs Unseasoned With Carrots, Onions, And Red Quinoa Riced Broccoli, Unseasoned

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower & Broccoli Veggie Hash Browns	91g	19.5	154	13.2	1.1	2.2	8.8	5.5
Unseasoned W... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Unseasoned With Carrots, Onions, And Red Quinoa Riced Broccoli	85g	6.9	29	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	1.2

Spicy Mexican Style Riced Cauliflower, Green & Red Bell Peppers, Fire Roasted Corn & Spices Riced Veggie Blends, Spicy Mexican Style vs Zucchini Veggie Spirals, Zucchini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Mexica... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Spicy Mexican Style Riced Cauliflower, Green & Red Bell Peppers, Fire Roasted Corn & Spices Riced Veggie Blends	85g	9.2	53	7.1	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4
Zucchini Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Zucchini Veggie Spirals	85g	2.0	18	2.4	1.2	1.2	—	1.2

Unseasoned With Carrots, Onions, And Red Quinoa Riced Broccoli, Unseasoned vs Herbs & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower, Herbs & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unseasoned W... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Unseasoned With Carrots, Onions, And Red Quinoa Riced Broccoli	85g	6.9	29	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Herbs & Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Herbs & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower	112g	10.6	71	7.1	1.8	1.8	3.1	3.6

Zucchini Spirals With Basil Pesto vs Asian With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced Cauliflower, Asian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • AUTHENTIC JOY Zucchini Spirals With Basil Pesto	105g	3.8	114	2.9	1.0	1.0	11.4	1.9
Asian With C... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Asian With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced Cauliflower	125g	21.8	80	12.0	—	3.2	2.0	4.0

Roasted & Ready Baby Golden Potatoes With Himalayan Salt, Himalayan Salt vs Cauliflower Bake In A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Cauliflower Bake

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted & Re... Food 1 Food 1 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Roasted & Ready Baby Golden Potatoes With Himalayan Salt, Himalayan Salt	87g	25.8	103	17.2	1.2	2.3	2.3	2.3
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • SEASON'S CHOICE Cauliflower Bake In A Creamy Cheese Sauce	113g	9.8	88	5.3	2.7	0.9	5.3	3.5

Cauliflower Risotto Medley Riced Veggies, Cauliflower Risotto Medley vs Organic Riced Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower Risotto Medley Riced Veggies	85g	4.6	24	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Organic Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Organic Riced Broccoli	97g	4.0	31	5.2	1.0	3.1	—	3.1

Zucchini Spirals With Basil Pesto vs Parmesan Garlic Green Pea Pasta, Riced Broccoli, Riced Cauliflower, Grilled Zucchini, Tomatoes & Seasoning Riced Veggie Blends, Parmesan Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • AUTHENTIC JOY Zucchini Spirals With Basil Pesto	105g	3.8	114	2.9	1.0	1.0	11.4	1.9
Parmesan Gar... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Parmesan Garlic Green Pea Pasta, Riced Broccoli, Riced Cauliflower, Grilled Zucchini, Tomatoes & Seasoning Riced Veggie Blends	170g	17.3	100	10.6	1.2	1.8	4.1	4.7

Hot Dogs vs Deliciously Spicy German Brand Smoked Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Dogs Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hot Dogs	56g	5.6	375	5.4	3.6	—	32.1	8.9
Deliciously ... Food 2 Food 2 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. Deliciously Spicy German Brand Smoked Sausage	151g	3.7	318	1.3	1.3	—	26.5	11.9

Uncured Turkey Franks vs Country Style Pork Sausage Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Turk... Food 1 Food 1 • SHELTON POULTRY INC. Uncured Turkey Franks	34g	1.9	176	2.9	—	—	13.2	11.8
Country Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Country Style Pork Sausage Patties	44g	1.8	364	2.3	—	—	25.0	31.8

Turkey Links vs Pork & Sage Mini Sliders Patties, Pork & Sage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Links Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Turkey Links	57g	1.9	175	1.8	1.8	—	12.3	15.8
Pork & Sage ... Food 2 Food 2 • TRIBALÍ FOODS, INC. Pork & Sage Mini Sliders Patties	68g	1.9	279	1.5	—	—	23.5	14.7

Hot Dogs vs Oktoberfest Bratwurst, Original Bratwurst

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Dogs Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hot Dogs	56g	5.6	375	5.4	3.6	—	32.1	8.9
Oktoberfest ... Food 2 Food 2 • RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANY Oktoberfest Bratwurst, Original Bratwurst	113g	1.9	265	0.9	—	—	23.0	15.0

Johnsonville, Brats Orginal Bratwurst, Original vs Potato Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Johnsonville... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C. Johnsonville, Brats Orginal Bratwurst, Original	82g	3.7	317	2.4	1.2	—	25.6	17.1
Potato Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • JERRY'S ENTERPRISES INC. Potato Sausage	70g	7.8	157	7.1	1.4	1.4	10.0	10.0

Mild Italian Sausage Slices, Mild Italian vs Saucisse De Sanglier

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Italian... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C. Mild Italian Sausage Slices	56g	6.6	357	3.6	1.8	—	30.4	16.1
Saucisse De ... Food 2 Food 2 • FABRIQUE DELICE Saucisse De Sanglier	112g	13.3	259	7.1	4.5	0.9	20.5	10.7

Chipotle And Cheddar Sausage vs Deliciously Spicy German Brand Smoked Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chipotle And... Food 1 Food 1 • RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANY Chipotle And Cheddar Sausage	151g	14.9	272	6.0	0.7	0.7	19.9	15.9
Deliciously ... Food 2 Food 2 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. Deliciously Spicy German Brand Smoked Sausage	151g	3.7	318	1.3	1.3	—	26.5	11.9

Country Sausage Patties, Mild vs Pork Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Country Saus... Food 1 Food 1 • WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Country Sausage Patties, Mild	57g	1.8	281	1.8	—	—	19.3	24.6
Pork Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Pork Sausage	55g	3.7	309	3.6	1.8	—	23.6	18.2

Hot Dogs vs Fresh Italian Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Dogs Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hot Dogs	56g	5.6	375	5.4	3.6	—	32.1	8.9
Fresh Italia... Food 2 Food 2 • F.B. PURNELL SAUSAGE CO., INC. Fresh Italian Links	85g	7.4	365	4.7	—	—	29.4	18.8

Pork Sausage Patties vs Murry's, Hot Italian Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Pork Sausage Patties	57g	1.8	281	1.8	—	—	19.3	24.6
Murry's, Hot... Food 2 Food 2 • MURRY'S, INC. Murry's, Hot Italian Sausage	78g	3.8	244	2.6	—	—	18.0	16.7

Potato Sausage vs Deliciously Spicy German Brand Smoked Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • JERRY'S ENTERPRISES INC. Potato Sausage	70g	7.8	157	7.1	1.4	1.4	10.0	10.0
Deliciously ... Food 2 Food 2 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. Deliciously Spicy German Brand Smoked Sausage	151g	3.7	318	1.3	1.3	—	26.5	11.9

Pork Bangers, Pork vs Parks Famous Flavor, Pork Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Bangers Food 1 Food 1 • DEL VECCHIO FOODS, INC. Pork Bangers	76g	15.3	184	10.5	—	—	9.2	14.5
Parks Famous... Food 2 Food 2 • PARKS, LLC Parks Famous Flavor, Pork Sausage	55g	1.8	400	1.8	—	—	36.4	16.4

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