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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Beer Bratwurst, Beer vs Hormel, Bacon & Pork Sausage, Maple Black Pepper, Maple Black Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer Bratwurst Food 1 Food 1 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Beer Bratwurst	113g	1.7	274	0.9	—	—	23.0	15.0
Hormel, Baco... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Bacon & Pork Sausage, Maple Black Pepper, Maple Black Pepper	53g	3.7	377	3.8	3.8	—	30.2	20.8

Parks Famous Flavor, Pork Sausage vs Wellshire, Fully Cooked Turkey Maple Sausage Skinless Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parks Famous... Food 1 Food 1 • PARKS, LLC Parks Famous Flavor, Pork Sausage	55g	1.8	400	1.8	—	—	36.4	16.4
Wellshire, F... Food 2 Food 2 • WELLSHIRE FARMS, INC. Wellshire, Fully Cooked Turkey Maple Sausage Skinless Links	28g	3.8	214	7.1	3.6	—	12.5	17.9

All Natural Preservative Free Sausage Links vs Hot Dogs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • SWAGGERTY SAUSAGE CO. All Natural Preservative Free Sausage Links	45g	1.8	444	2.2	—	—	40.0	15.6
Hot Dogs Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hot Dogs	56g	5.6	375	5.4	3.6	—	32.1	8.9

Hot & Sweet Italian Sausage Links vs Wellshire, Heat N Eat Well, Pork Maple Sausage Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot & Sweet ... Food 1 Food 1 • CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, LLC Hot & Sweet Italian Sausage Links	66g	5.6	273	4.6	3.0	—	21.2	18.2
Wellshire, H... Food 2 Food 2 • SUMAC TECHNOLOGIES ENTERPRISE INC Wellshire, Heat N Eat Well, Pork Maple Sausage Links	56g	7.6	214	7.1	5.4	—	12.5	16.1

Sage Premium Pork Sausage, Sage vs Beer Bratwurst, Beer

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sage Premium... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Sage Premium Pork Sausage	56g	6.6	375	3.6	—	—	33.9	16.1
Beer Bratwurst Food 2 Food 2 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Beer Bratwurst	113g	1.7	274	0.9	—	—	23.0	15.0

Uncured Turkey Franks vs Oktoberfest Bratwurst, Original Bratwurst

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
Oktoberfest ... Food 2 Food 2 • RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANY Oktoberfest Bratwurst, Original Bratwurst	113g	1.9	265	0.9	—	—	23.0	15.0

7 "" Link Beer Bratwurst vs Pork Sausage Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
7 "" Link Be... Food 1 Food 1 • RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANY 7 "" Link Beer Bratwurst	151g	5.6	285	2.0	0.7	—	23.2	15.2
Pork Sausage... Food 2 Food 2 • WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Pork Sausage Patties	57g	1.8	281	1.8	—	—	19.3	24.6

Sliced Chicken Sausage vs Beef Milk Links, Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • GNP COMPANY Sliced Chicken Sausage	84g	4.5	179	2.4	1.2	—	9.5	20.2
Beef Milk Links Food 2 Food 2 • C.K.F. FOODS, INC. Beef Milk Links	79g	5.6	367	3.8	1.3	—	34.2	10.1

Sauerkraut Bratwurst vs Country Sausage Patties, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sauerkraut B... Food 1 Food 1 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Sauerkraut Bratwurst	113g	1.9	212	0.9	—	—	15.0	16.8
Country Saus... Food 2 Food 2 • WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Country Sausage Patties, Mild	57g	1.8	281	1.8	—	—	19.3	24.6

Uncured Turkey Franks vs Premium Cooked Italian Sausage

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
Premium Cook... Food 2 Food 2 • DEVANCO FOODS INC. Premium Cooked Italian Sausage	91g	7.4	275	4.4	—	—	18.7	23.1

Italian Premium Cooked Sausage Topping, Italian vs Sliced Chicken Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Prem... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Italian Premium Cooked Sausage Topping	56g	1.9	286	3.6	1.8	1.8	23.2	16.1
Sliced Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • GNP COMPANY Sliced Chicken Sausage	84g	4.5	179	2.4	1.2	—	9.5	20.2

Hot & Sweet Italian Sausage Links vs 7"" Link Italian Sausage With Cheese And Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot & Sweet ... Food 1 Food 1 • CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, LLC Hot & Sweet Italian Sausage Links	66g	5.6	273	4.6	3.0	—	21.2	18.2
7"" Link Ita... Food 2 Food 2 • RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANY 7"" Link Italian Sausage With Cheese And Peppers	151g	5.6	265	2.0	0.7	—	21.2	15.9

Country Style Pork Sausage Patties vs Johnsonville, Brats Orginal Bratwurst, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Country Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Country Style Pork Sausage Patties	44g	1.8	364	2.3	—	—	25.0	31.8
Johnsonville... Food 2 Food 2 • JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C. Johnsonville, Brats Orginal Bratwurst, Original	82g	3.7	317	2.4	1.2	—	25.6	17.1

Turkey Sausage Patties vs All Natural Preservative Free Sausage Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausa... Food 1 Food 1 • SHELTON POULTRY INC. Turkey Sausage Patties	56g	1.9	286	1.8	—	—	25.0	14.3
All Natural ... Food 2 Food 2 • SWAGGERTY SAUSAGE CO. All Natural Preservative Free Sausage Links	45g	1.8	444	2.2	—	—	40.0	15.6

Crawfish Boudin vs Johnsonville, Brats Orginal Bratwurst, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crawfish Boudin Food 1 Food 1 • VERON FOOD, LLC Crawfish Boudin	56g	19.3	196	17.9	—	—	8.9	10.7
Johnsonville... Food 2 Food 2 • JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C. Johnsonville, Brats Orginal Bratwurst, Original	82g	3.7	317	2.4	1.2	—	25.6	17.1

Bratwurst, Onion & Garlic vs Fresh Italian Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bratwurst, O... Food 1 Food 1 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Bratwurst, Onion & Garlic	113g	1.9	257	0.9	—	—	20.4	16.8
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

Chicken Bratwurst, Tomato Basil vs 7"" Link Italian Sausage With Cheese And Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brat... Food 1 Food 1 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Chicken Bratwurst, Tomato Basil	113g	1.9	142	0.9	—	—	8.0	16.8
7"" Link Ita... Food 2 Food 2 • RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANY 7"" Link Italian Sausage With Cheese And Peppers	151g	5.6	265	2.0	0.7	—	21.2	15.9

Johnsonville, Brats Orginal Bratwurst, Original vs Bratwurst, Onion & Garlic

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
Bratwurst, O... Food 2 Food 2 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Bratwurst, Onion & Garlic	113g	1.9	257	0.9	—	—	20.4	16.8

Beef Frankfurters vs All Natural Preservative Free Sausage Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Frankfu... Food 1 Food 1 • AL SAFA Beef Frankfurters	57g	3.8	281	3.5	1.8	—	22.8	12.3
All Natural ... Food 2 Food 2 • SWAGGERTY SAUSAGE CO. All Natural Preservative Free Sausage Links	45g	1.8	444	2.2	—	—	40.0	15.6

Pork Sausage Patties vs Murry's, Hot Italian Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Sausage... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Pork Sausage Patties	51g	1.8	412	2.0	—	—	39.2	11.8
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

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