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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Tuscan Style Vegetables Broccoli Florets, Red Pepper Strips, Sliced Mushroom, Onion Strips, Tuscan Style Vegetables vs Mixed Vegetables, Carrots, Green Beans, Corn, Peas, Lima Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuscan Style... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Tuscan Style Vegetables Broccoli Florets, Red Pepper Strips, Sliced Mushroom, Onion Strips	76g	4.0	33	5.3	1.3	2.6	—	2.6
Mixed Vegeta... Food 2 Food 2 • FESTIVE FINER FOODS Mixed Vegetables, Carrots, Green Beans, Corn, Peas, Lima Beans	85g	16.0	59	12.9	3.5	3.5	—	2.4

Mixed Pepper Strips vs Asparagus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mixed Pepper... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Mixed Pepper Strips	83g	6.0	30	4.8	3.6	1.2	—	1.2
Asparagus Food 2 Food 2 • COLOMA FROZEN FOODS, INC. Asparagus	85g	3.9	29	4.7	1.2	2.4	—	1.2

Butternut Squash Veggie Spirals, Butternut Squash vs Cambridge Farms, Organic Mixed Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butternut Sq... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Butternut Squash Veggie Spirals	85g	25.8	59	14.1	2.4	1.2	—	1.2
Cambridge Fa... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMBRIDGE FARMS OF HANOVER, LLC Cambridge Farms, Organic Mixed Vegetables	90g	17.9	72	13.3	4.4	3.3	0.6	3.3

Vegetables For Soup vs French Style Green Beens

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetables F... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Vegetables For Soup	85g	15.8	59	11.8	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
French Style... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. French Style Green Beens	83g	6.0	36	6.0	2.4	2.4	—	1.2

Key Food, Petite Peas vs Earthbound Farm, Organic Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Key Food, Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Key Food, Petite Peas	87g	14.0	80	13.8	4.6	5.7	—	4.6
Earthbound F... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Earthbound Farm, Organic Broccoli	85g	4.0	29	5.9	1.2	3.5	—	3.5

Cut Broccoli vs Veggies & Sauce Brussels Sprouts In A Garlic Thyme Sauce, Veggies & Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cut Broccoli Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Cut Broccoli	85g	1.9	29	3.5	1.2	2.4	—	2.4
Veggies & Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Veggies & Sauce Brussels Sprouts In A Garlic Thyme Sauce	110g	17.7	127	10.9	1.8	2.7	9.1	2.7

Weis, Hanover, Whole Baby Carrots vs Soy Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Weis, Hanove... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis, Hanover, Whole Baby Carrots	85g	9.9	29	7.1	3.5	1.2	—	1.2
Soy Bean Food 2 Food 2 • NISHIMOTO TRADING CO., LTD. Soy Bean	80g	15.9	150	13.8	2.4	3.5	4.8	10.6

Steam Quick, Sweet Peas vs Organic Broccoli Normandy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steam Quick,... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Steam Quick, Sweet Peas	89g	15.8	79	13.5	4.5	4.5	—	5.6
Organic Broc... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Organic Broccoli Normandy	79g	6.0	32	6.3	2.5	2.5	—	1.3

Restaurant Style Asparagus, Roasted Red Potatoes & Onions With Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper, Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper vs Cauliflower Florets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Restaurant S... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Restaurant Style Asparagus, Roasted Red Potatoes & Onions With Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper, Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper	87g	18.2	69	11.5	—	2.3	2.3	2.3
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Cauliflower Florets	85g	3.9	24	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

Fresh Frozen Green Beans Whole Beans vs California Style Vegetables Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets, California Style Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Frozen... Food 1 Food 1 • DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY Fresh Frozen Green Beans Whole Beans	83g	8.0	36	7.2	1.2	2.4	—	1.2
California S... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. California Style Vegetables Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets	85g	3.9	24	4.7	1.2	2.4	—	2.4

Just Picked And Quickly Frozen Asparagus Spears vs Organic Rainbow Chard Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Just Picked ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Just Picked And Quickly Frozen Asparagus Spears	85g	1.9	18	2.4	—	1.2	—	3.5
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

Root Blend With Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Sweet Potatoes, Root Blend vs Sugar Snap Peas, Sugar Snap

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Root Blend W... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Root Blend With Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Sweet Potatoes	85g	21.2	59	14.1	3.5	3.5	—	1.2
Sugar Snap Peas Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Sugar Snap Peas	83g	12.0	48	8.4	3.6	2.4	—	2.4

Vegetable Classics Chopped Onions vs Steam In Bag Broccoli Florets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Cl... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Vegetable Classics Chopped Onions	85g	12.0	35	8.2	3.5	1.2	—	—
Steam In Bag... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Steam In Bag Broccoli Florets	85g	2.3	29	3.5	1.2	2.4	—	2.4

Tri Color Bell Pepper Strips vs Hanover, Weis, Extra Fine Green Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tri Color Be... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Tri Color Bell Pepper Strips	85g	9.3	24	5.9	1.2	1.2	—	1.2
Hanover, Wei... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Hanover, Weis, Extra Fine Green Beans	85g	4.0	29	5.9	2.4	3.5	—	2.4

Shoprite, Cut Green Beans vs Mixed Vegetables Steam In Bag Carrots, Green Beans, Corn, Peas, Mixed Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, Cu... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Cut Green Beans	120g	3.9	17	3.3	1.7	1.7	—	0.8
Mixed Vegeta... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Mixed Vegetables Steam In Bag Carrots, Green Beans, Corn, Peas	85g	16.4	53	11.8	3.5	3.5	—	2.4

San Francisco Blend vs Hanover, Steam In Bag, Broccoli With Cheese Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
San Francisc... Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC San Francisco Blend	85g	7.9	35	5.9	2.4	1.2	—	1.2
Hanover, Ste... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Hanover, Steam In Bag, Broccoli With Cheese Sauce	114g	8.0	61	6.1	0.9	2.6	2.2	4.4

Woodstock, Organic Grilled Zucchini vs Asparagus Spears

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Woodstock, O... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Woodstock, Organic Grilled Zucchini	85g	2.0	18	2.4	1.2	1.2	—	1.2
Asparagus Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Asparagus Spears	83g	4.8	24	3.6	2.4	1.2	—	2.4

Sweet Green Peas And Carrots vs Steamable Cut Corn Table Staples

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Green ... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Sweet Green Peas And Carrots	90g	14.0	56	11.1	4.4	3.3	—	2.2
Steamable Cu... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Steamable Cut Corn Table Staples	93g	27.7	97	17.2	7.5	2.2	1.1	3.2

Broccoli Rabe vs Sugar Snap Peas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Rabe Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Broccoli Rabe	83g	0.0	24	2.4	—	2.4	—	3.6
Sugar Snap Peas Food 2 Food 2 • BODEK KOSHER PRODUCE, INC. Sugar Snap Peas	79g	8.0	44	8.9	3.8	3.8	—	2.5

Steamed Brussels Sprouts vs Steamable Diced Butternut Squash

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steamed Brus... Food 1 Food 1 • SEASON'S CHOICE Steamed Brussels Sprouts	85g	8.0	41	8.2	—	3.5	—	3.5
Steamable Di... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Steamable Diced Butternut Squash	85g	17.9	47	11.8	2.4	1.2	—	1.2

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