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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Steamin' Easy, Broccoli Florets vs Onions, Celery, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers & Parsley Seasoning Blend, Onions, Celery, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers & Parsley

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steamin' Eas... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Steamin' Easy, Broccoli Florets	85g	3.9	35	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Onions, Cele... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Onions, Celery, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers & Parsley Seasoning Blend, Onions, Celery, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers & Parsley	75g	8.0	33	6.7	4.0	1.3	—	1.3

California Blend Broccoli, Cauliflower And Carrots vs Farm Favorites, Shelled Edamame

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California B... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. California Blend Broccoli, Cauliflower And Carrots	85g	4.0	29	5.9	2.4	3.5	—	2.4
Farm Favorit... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Farm Favorites, Shelled Edamame	74g	13.6	122	13.5	2.7	4.1	3.4	9.5

California Mix With Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots vs Chopped Curly Kale

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California M... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. California Mix With Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots	85g	5.9	35	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Chopped Curl... Food 2 Food 2 • STAHLBUSH ISLAND FARMS, INC. Chopped Curly Kale	85g	5.9	35	5.9	1.2	2.4	1.2	2.4

Stew Vegetables Carrots, Potatoes, Celery & Onions, Stew Vegetables vs Meal Ready Sides Mixed Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stew Vegetab... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Stew Vegetables Carrots, Potatoes, Celery & Onions	85g	15.9	53	11.8	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Meal Ready... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Meal Ready Sides Mixed Vegetables	88g	17.9	68	12.5	4.6	2.3	—	2.3

Brussels Sprouts vs Extra Fine Whole Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brussels Spr... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Brussels Sprouts	86g	7.9	52	8.1	2.3	3.5	—	3.5
Extra Fine W... Food 2 Food 2 • THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. Extra Fine Whole Green Beans	85g	4.0	29	5.9	1.2	3.5	—	1.2

Stir Fry Vegetables vs Key Food, Mix Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stir Fry Veg... Food 1 Food 1 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Stir Fry Vegetables	95g	8.0	37	6.3	3.2	2.1	—	1.1
Key Food, Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Key Food, Mix Vegetables	90g	20.0	67	14.4	3.3	3.3	—	2.2

California Blend Vegetables With Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots vs Cut Leaf Spinach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California B... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. California Blend Vegetables With Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots	95g	6.0	26	5.3	2.1	2.1	—	1.1
Cut Leaf Spi... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Cut Leaf Spinach	78g	3.9	45	5.1	—	2.6	—	3.9

Winter Blend Organic Broccoli & Cauliflower, Winter Blend vs Zucchini Spirals, Zucchini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Winter Blend... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Winter Blend Organic Broccoli & Cauliflower	85g	4.6	29	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	—
Zucchini Spi... Food 2 Food 2 • BUTLER AMUSEMENTS INC. Zucchini Spirals	85g	0.0	12	1.2	7.1	1.2	—	1.2

Hanover, Green & Red Pepper & Onion Strips vs Original Texas Bbq Seasoned Brussels Sprouts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hanover, Gre... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Hanover, Green & Red Pepper & Onion Strips	85g	6.0	18	4.7	3.5	1.2	—	1.2
Original Tex... Food 2 Food 2 • TEN BC LLC Original Texas Bbq Seasoned Brussels Sprouts	85g	7.1	47	7.1	2.4	3.5	1.2	3.5

Primavera Blend, Red Peppers, Asparagus, Peas & Julienne Carrots vs Premium Organic Peas And Carrots

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Primavera Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Primavera Blend, Red Peppers, Asparagus, Peas & Julienne Carrots	86g	10.0	47	8.1	3.5	2.3	—	2.3
Premium Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Premium Organic Peas And Carrots	91g	13.9	55	11.0	4.4	3.3	—	3.3

Steamable Broccoli Cuts vs Sliced Zucchini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steamable Br... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Steamable Broccoli Cuts	85g	2.4	24	4.7	1.2	3.5	—	2.4
Sliced Zucchini Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Sliced Zucchini	83g	4.0	18	3.6	1.2	1.2	—	1.2

California Style Blend Organic Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, California Style Blend vs Sweet Potatoes, Orange & Yellow Carrots, Parsnips, Red Onions Root Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California S... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. California Style Blend Organic Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots	85g	4.0	35	5.9	2.4	3.5	—	2.4
Sweet Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Sweet Potatoes, Orange & Yellow Carrots, Parsnips, Red Onions Root Vegetables	85g	20.0	59	15.3	3.5	3.5	—	1.2

White Pearl Onions vs Steamers Cauliflower, Green Beans & Carrots

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Pearl ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. White Pearl Onions	86g	9.9	29	7.0	3.5	1.2	—	—
Steamers Cau... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Steamers Cauliflower, Green Beans & Carrots	109g	12.0	41	7.3	2.8	1.8	1.4	1.8

Steam In Bag Whole Green Beans Premium Vegetables vs Garden Peas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steam In Bag... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Steam In Bag Whole Green Beans Premium Vegetables	85g	9.3	41	7.1	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Garden Peas Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Garden Peas	89g	15.8	67	13.5	4.5	4.5	—	4.5

Pictsweet Farms Steam'ables Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower & Carrots, 10 Oz vs Whole French Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pictsweet Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Pictsweet Farms Steam'ables Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower & Carrots, 10 Oz	82g	9.8	37	7.3	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Whole French... Food 2 Food 2 • COASTAL SUPPLY CO., INC. Whole French Beans	85g	6.0	29	7.1	1.2	3.5	—	2.4

Baby Lima Beans vs Green Channa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Lima Beans Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Baby Lima Beans	74g	21.7	108	18.9	—	4.1	—	5.4
Green Channa Food 2 Food 2 • DEEP FOODS INC. Green Channa	85g	19.8	82	18.8	2.4	7.1	—	2.4

Winter Blend Broccoli, Cauliflower vs Cut Red Rhubarb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Winter Blend... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Winter Blend Broccoli, Cauliflower	90g	6.0	28	5.6	2.2	2.2	—	2.2
Cut Red Rhubarb Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Cut Red Rhubarb	140g	8.1	21	5.0	1.4	2.1	—	0.7

Signature, Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry With Edamame, Carrots & Onions, Edamame, Carrots & Onions vs Cob Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Signature, R... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Signature, Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry With Edamame, Carrots & Onions, Edamame, Carrots & Onions	85g	5.9	41	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Cob Corn Food 2 Food 2 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Cob Corn	70g	29.7	114	24.3	5.7	2.9	0.7	2.9

Mixed Vegetables vs La Fe Broccoli Spears, 16 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mixed Vegeta... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mixed Vegetables	90g	18.0	67	12.2	4.4	2.2	—	2.2
La Fe Brocco... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC La Fe Broccoli Spears, 16 Oz	85g	4.7	35	5.9	1.2	3.5	—	3.5

Diced Onions vs Stir Fry Vegetables With Asparagus, Carrots, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Yellow Squash, Celery, Onions & Mushrooms, Stir Fry With Asparagus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced Onions Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Diced Onions	85g	10.0	29	7.1	3.5	1.2	—	—
Stir Fry Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Stir Fry Vegetables With Asparagus, Carrots, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Yellow Squash, Celery, Onions & Mushrooms, Stir Fry With Asparagus	96g	6.0	26	5.2	2.1	2.1	—	1.0

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