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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Raspberry Cane Sugar, Raspberry vs Dryden & Palmer, Barista Crystal Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • ALASKA SMOKEHOUSE, INC. Raspberry Cane Sugar	12g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	2.1	—	—
Dryden & Pal... Food 2 Food 2 • DRYDEN & PALMER INC Dryden & Palmer, Barista Crystal Sticks	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Allulose Sweetener vs Date Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Allulose Swe... Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTH GARDEN OF NY INC Allulose Sweetener	4g	8.0	40	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Date Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Date Sugar	4g	8.0	333	88.9	66.7	—	—	—

Liquid Sugar vs Premium Pure Cane Sugar Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Liquid Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • LINSTROM CORPORATION Liquid Sugar	5g	8.0	300	80.0	80.0	—	—	—
Premium Pure... Food 2 Food 2 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Premium Pure Cane Sugar Cubes	7g	100.0	429	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

La Perruche Pure Cane Rough Cubes vs Organic Date Sugar, Date

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Perruche ... Food 1 Food 1 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. La Perruche Pure Cane Rough Cubes	5g	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Organic Date... Food 2 Food 2 • DATE LADY, INC. Organic Date Sugar, Date	6g	10.0	333	83.3	83.3	—	—	—

Pure Palm Sugar vs Key Food, Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Palm Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • U. S. TRADING COMPANY Pure Palm Sugar	28g	92.9	179	46.4	42.9	—	—	—
Key Food, Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Key Food, Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Piloncillo vs Light Brown Pure Cane Sugar, Light Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Piloncillo Food 1 Food 1 • CASABLANCA Piloncillo	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Light Brown ... Food 2 Food 2 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Light Brown Pure Cane Sugar	3g	6.0	333	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Granulated Sugar vs Light & Natural Dates

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Pure Cane Granulated Sugar	4g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Light & Natu... Food 2 Food 2 • JADA FOODS LLC Light & Natural Dates	20g	26.0	300	65.0	60.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Sugar vs Vanilla Organic Coconut Sugar, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Pure Cane Sugar	7g	14.0	429	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Vanilla Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • JORDAN EYEWEAR, INC. Vanilla Organic Coconut Sugar	4g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Dark Brown Premium Pure Cane Sugar vs Coconut Sugar Superfoods

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Brown P... Food 1 Food 1 • INGLES MARKETS INC. Dark Brown Premium Pure Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Coconut Suga... Food 2 Food 2 • FOODS ALIVE INC. Coconut Sugar Superfoods	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Sucanat Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice, Sucanat vs Coconut Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sucanat Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLESOME SWEETENERS, INC. Sucanat Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice	4g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Coconut Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • MEMENTA INC. Coconut Sugar	5g	10.0	400	100.0	80.0	—	—	—

Date Sugar vs Lowes Foods, Granulated Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Date Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Date Sugar	4g	8.0	333	88.9	66.7	—	—	—
Lowes Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Granulated Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Balance Sugar & Stevia vs Afg, White Crystal Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Balance Suga... Food 1 Food 1 • GS1 MEXICO Balance Sugar & Stevia	1g	2.4	400	100.0	91.7	—	—	—
Afg, White C... Food 2 Food 2 • QUEENSWAY FOODS CO., INC. Afg, White Crystal Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Refined Sugar vs Divine Organics, Raw Creamy Sweet Lucuma Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Refined Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • ASK4ID Refined Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Divine Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • HOUSTIC ENTERPRISES BUSINESS TRUST Divine Organics, Raw Creamy Sweet Lucuma Powder	15g	25.7	400	86.7	13.3	—	—	6.7

Maple Sugar, Maple vs Coconut Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • MADAVA SUGAR MAPLE, LLC Maple Sugar	3g	6.0	367	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Coconut Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • MEMENTA INC. Coconut Sugar	5g	10.0	400	100.0	80.0	—	—	—

Brown Unrefined Sugar, Brown vs Turbinado Sugar Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Unrefi... Food 1 Food 1 • RIO GRANDE PRODUCT, INC. Brown Unrefined Sugar	8g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Turbinado Su... Food 2 Food 2 • CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. Turbinado Sugar Cubes	5g	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Organic Date Sugar vs Artisanal Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Organic... Food 1 Food 1 • KENOVER MARKETING CORP. Pure Organic Date Sugar	6g	100.0	417	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Artisanal Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • SOURCESOUTH LLC Artisanal Cane Sugar	5g	8.0	360	80.0	80.0	—	—	—

Maui Raws Turbinado Natural Cane Sugar vs 100% Natural Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maui Raws Tu... Food 1 Food 1 • SUGAR FOODS CORPORATION Maui Raws Turbinado Natural Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • NATSUCAR 100% Natural Cane Sugar	10g	20.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Brown Sugar Piloncillo vs Dark Brown Pure Cane Sugar, Dark Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • NOT A BRANDED ITEM Brown Sugar Piloncillo	4g	0.0	375	0.1	75.0	—	—	—
Dark Brown P... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Dark Brown Pure Cane Sugar	8g	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Turbinado Cane Sugar vs Brown Unrefined Sugar, Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turbinado Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. Turbinado Cane Sugar	8g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Brown Unrefi... Food 2 Food 2 • RIO GRANDE PRODUCT, INC. Brown Unrefined Sugar	8g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Golden Crystals Demerara Sugar vs Cinnamon Sugar, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Cryst... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED ORIENTAL FOOD TECHNOLOG Golden Crystals Demerara Sugar	4g	8.0	400	99.8	96.5	—	0.1	0.5
Cinnamon Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Cinnamon Sugar	3g	6.0	429	85.7	85.7	—	—	—

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