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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Broccoli Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Broccoli Stir Fry vs Special Value, Mixed Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Sti... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Broccoli Stir Fry Vegetable Blend	85g	11.6	35	8.2	3.5	2.4	—	2.4
Special Valu... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Special Value, Mixed Vegetables	90g	17.9	78	13.3	4.4	3.3	—	3.3

Baby Blend Carrots, Petite Peas, Sugar Snap Peas & Baby Corn Cobs Vegetable Blends, Baby Blend vs Baby Brussels Sprouts, Farm Favorites Frozen Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Blend C... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Baby Blend Carrots, Petite Peas, Sugar Snap Peas & Baby Corn Cobs Vegetable Blends	85g	11.9	47	9.4	3.5	2.4	—	2.4
Baby Brussel... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Baby Brussels Sprouts, Farm Favorites Frozen Vegetables	85g	14.2	59	10.6	2.4	3.5	—	—

Stew Blend Mix vs Mixed Vegetables Steamable Carrots, Peas, Corn, Green Beans, Mixed Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stew Blend Mix Food 1 Food 1 • SOUTHEASTERN MEATS OF PELHAM, INC. Stew Blend Mix	85g	25.6	129	23.5	3.5	8.2	0.6	8.2
Mixed Vegeta... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Mixed Vegetables Steamable Carrots, Peas, Corn, Green Beans	90g	16.0	56	12.2	4.4	3.3	—	2.2

Tri Colored Pepper & Onion Sliced Green, Red & Yellow Bell Peppers & White Onions Medley, Tri Colored Pepper & Onion vs Carrots & Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tri Colored ... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Tri Colored Pepper & Onion Sliced Green, Red & Yellow Bell Peppers & White Onions Medley	84g	11.9	36	7.1	3.6	1.2	—	1.2
Carrots & Po... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Carrots & Potatoes	84g	23.9	60	15.5	2.4	1.2	—	1.2

Broccoli Florets vs Organic Rainbow Chard Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Flo... Food 1 Food 1 • BELLISSIMO FOODS Broccoli Florets	82g	4.1	30	4.9	1.2	2.4	—	2.4
Organic Rain... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Organic Rainbow Chard Blend	85g	3.9	18	4.7	1.2	2.4	—	2.4

Classic Vegetables Sweet Green Peas vs 3 Pepper & Onion Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Vege... Food 1 Food 1 • PNW VEG CO., LLC Classic Vegetables Sweet Green Peas	89g	15.8	79	13.5	4.5	4.5	—	5.6
3 Pepper & O... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY 3 Pepper & Onion Blend	84g	8.0	30	6.0	3.6	1.2	—	1.2

Mixed Vegetables A Classic Blend Of Corn, Carrots, Cut Green Beans & Peas, Mixed Vegetables vs Butternut Squash Spirals, Butternut Squash

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mixed Vegeta... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Mixed Vegetables A Classic Blend Of Corn, Carrots, Cut Green Beans & Peas	91g	13.9	55	11.0	4.4	3.3	—	2.2
Butternut Sq... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Butternut Squash Spirals	85g	14.1	29	7.1	2.4	—	—	1.2

Fiesta Blend Broccoli, Carrots, Beans, Red Peppers, Fiesta Blend vs Whole Kernel Cut Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fiesta Blend... Food 1 Food 1 • FESTIVE FINER FOODS Fiesta Blend Broccoli, Carrots, Beans, Red Peppers	85g	12.0	53	10.6	2.4	3.5	—	3.5
Whole Kernel... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Whole Kernel Cut Corn	85g	27.8	82	18.8	3.5	2.4	0.6	2.4

Organic Mixed Vegetables vs Sweet Organic Steamable Peas, Sweet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Mixe... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Organic Mixed Vegetables	84g	13.9	60	11.9	4.8	3.6	—	2.4
Sweet Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Sweet Organic Steamable Peas	85g	18.7	82	14.1	4.7	4.7	—	4.7

Cracked Pepper Seasoned Summer Vegetables vs California Style Broccoli, Cauliflower And Carrots Vegetable Mix, California Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cracked Pepp... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Cracked Pepper Seasoned Summer Vegetables	84g	10.0	36	7.1	2.4	1.2	—	1.2
California S... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. California Style Broccoli, Cauliflower And Carrots Vegetable Mix	86g	6.0	35	5.8	2.3	2.3	—	2.3

Diced Avocado With Lime Juice vs Freshly Frozen Baby Broccoli Florets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced Avocad... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Diced Avocado With Lime Juice	51g	1.9	157	7.8	—	5.9	13.7	2.0
Freshly Froz... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Freshly Frozen Baby Broccoli Florets	85g	3.9	35	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	1.2

Steam Quick, Edamame Soybeans In The Pod vs Stir Fry Broccoli, Sugar Snap Peas, Green Beans, Carrots, Celery, Water Chestnuts, Onions & Red Peppers Blend, Stir Fry Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steam Quick,... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Steam Quick, Edamame Soybeans In The Pod	85g	0.1	141	8.2	—	8.2	5.9	12.9
Stir Fry Bro... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Stir Fry Broccoli, Sugar Snap Peas, Green Beans, Carrots, Celery, Water Chestnuts, Onions & Red Peppers Blend, Stir Fry Blend	85g	9.9	41	8.2	3.5	2.4	—	1.2

Peppertrio vs Chopped Collard Greens

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peppertrio Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Peppertrio	100g	12.0	25	7.0	3.0	1.0	—	1.0
Chopped Coll... Food 2 Food 2 • SEABROOK FOODS, INC. Chopped Collard Greens	85g	4.0	35	5.9	—	3.5	—	2.4

California Blend Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots vs Green Beans Cut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California B... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. California Blend Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots	85g	5.9	35	5.9	3.5	2.4	—	1.2
Green Beans Cut Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Green Beans Cut	85g	4.8	29	5.9	2.4	3.5	—	1.2

Hong Kong Blend Broccoli, Carrots, Snow Peas, Bean Sprouts, Onions, Mushrooms & Water Chestnuts Vegetable Blends, Hong Kong Blend vs Cut Leaf Spinach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hong Kong Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hong Kong Blend Broccoli, Carrots, Snow Peas, Bean Sprouts, Onions, Mushrooms & Water Chestnuts Vegetable Blends	85g	7.9	35	7.1	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Cut Leaf Spi... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Cut Leaf Spinach	78g	3.9	45	5.1	—	2.6	—	3.9

Petite Green Peas vs Cut Green Vegetable Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Petite Green... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Petite Green Peas	85g	13.8	82	14.1	4.7	5.9	—	4.7
Cut Green Ve... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Cut Green Vegetable Beans	85g	7.9	41	7.1	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

California Blend Vegetables, California Blend vs Husk, Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California B... Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC California Blend Vegetables	85g	5.9	35	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Husk, Green ... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS Husk, Green Beans	121g	11.9	39	7.4	2.5	2.5	—	1.7

Cauliflower Florets vs Organic Cut Leaf Spinach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Cauliflower Florets	84g	6.0	30	4.8	2.4	1.2	—	1.2
Organic Cut ... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Cut Leaf Spinach	85g	1.9	24	3.5	1.2	2.4	—	—

Freshly Frozen French Cut Green Beans vs Steamed Super Sweet Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freshly Froz... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Freshly Frozen French Cut Green Beans	83g	6.0	36	6.0	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Steamed Supe... Food 2 Food 2 • SEASON'S CHOICE Steamed Super Sweet Corn	93g	27.7	97	17.2	7.5	2.2	1.1	3.2

Gold & White Sweet Corn vs Italian Blend Zucchini, Carrots, Cauliflower, Lima Beans & Italian Green Beans, Italian Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gold & White... Food 1 Food 1 • PNW VEG CO., LLC Gold & White Sweet Corn	90g	25.9	100	17.8	8.9	3.3	1.1	3.3
Italian Blen... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Italian Blend Zucchini, Carrots, Cauliflower, Lima Beans & Italian Green Beans	85g	7.9	35	7.1	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

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