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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Jose Martinez Candy, Jose Martinez vs Organic Raw Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jose Martine... Food 1 Food 1 • JOSE MARTINEZ MFG. Jose Martinez Candy	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Organic Raw ... Food 2 Food 2 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Organic Raw Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Fine Granulated Sugar vs Pure Cane Sugar Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fine Granula... Food 1 Food 1 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Fine Granulated Sugar	8g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Pure Cane Su... Food 2 Food 2 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Pure Cane Sugar Cubes	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Natural Sugar vs Blonde Organic Coconut Sugar, Blonde

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Natural... Food 1 Food 1 • COWRIND STUDIOS, INC. Pure Natural Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Blonde Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • JORDAN EYEWEAR, INC. Blonde Organic Coconut Sugar	5g	100.0	380	100.0	80.0	—	—	—

Granulated Cane Sugar vs Turbinado Raw Cane Sugar, Turbinado

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Granulated C... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Granulated Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Turbinado Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Turbinado Raw Cane Sugar	8g	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Date Sugar, Date vs 100% Natural Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Date... Food 1 Food 1 • DATE LADY, INC. Organic Date Sugar, Date	6g	10.0	333	83.3	83.3	—	—	—
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • NATSUCAR 100% Natural Cane Sugar	10g	20.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Raw Cane Sugar vs Pure Organic Date Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Raw ... Food 1 Food 1 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Organic Raw Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Pure Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • KENOVER MARKETING CORP. Pure Organic Date Sugar	6g	100.0	417	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Turbinado Cane Sugar vs Yellow Sanding Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turbinado Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. Turbinado Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Yellow Sandi... Food 2 Food 2 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Yellow Sanding Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Sugar Cubes vs Dark Brown Pure Cane Sugar, Dark Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Su... Food 1 Food 1 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Pure Cane Sugar Cubes	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Dark Brown P... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Dark Brown Pure Cane Sugar	8g	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Wilton, White Sparkling Sugar, Sprinkles, Sprinkles vs Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wilton, Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Wilton, White Sparkling Sugar, Sprinkles, Sprinkles	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Extra Fine G... Food 2 Food 2 • IMPERIAL SUGAR COMPANY Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

100% Raw Organic Powder, Agave Inulin vs White Granulated Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Raw Org... Food 1 Food 1 • WR GROUP, INC 100% Raw Organic Powder, Agave Inulin	4g	0.0	375	100.0	—	100.0	—	—
White Granul... Food 2 Food 2 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. White Granulated Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Dark Brown Sugar, Dark Brown vs Coconut Sugar Indonesian Sweetener, Coconut Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Brown S... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Dark Brown Sugar	8g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Coconut Suga... Food 2 Food 2 • REGAL HEALTH FOOD INTERNATIONAL, INC. Coconut Sugar Indonesian Sweetener	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Rough Cut Sugar Cubes, Demerara vs Organic Pure Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rough Cut Su... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Rough Cut Sugar Cubes, Demerara	5g	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Organic Pure... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic Pure Cane Sugar	4g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

100% Cane Sugar vs Granulated White Pure Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Cane Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. 100% Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Granulated W... Food 2 Food 2 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Granulated White Pure Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Demerara Brown Sugar vs Turbinado Natural Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Demerara Bro... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. Demerara Brown Sugar	4g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Turbinado Na... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGAR FOODS CORPORATION Turbinado Natural Cane Sugar	3g	6.0	429	85.7	85.7	—	—	—

Demerara Sugar Cubes vs Afg, White Crystal Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Demerara Sug... Food 1 Food 1 • TATE & LYLE SUGARS Demerara Sugar Cubes	4g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Afg, White C... Food 2 Food 2 • QUEENSWAY FOODS CO., INC. Afg, White Crystal Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Turbinado Sugar vs Refined Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turbinado Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Turbinado Sugar	8g	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Refined Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • ASK4ID Refined Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Coconut Sugar Superfoods vs Sugar Cane

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Suga... Food 1 Food 1 • FOODS ALIVE INC. Coconut Sugar Superfoods	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Sugar Cane Food 2 Food 2 • GOTERA, INC. Sugar Cane	151g	0.0	83	10.6	16.6	16.6	—	2.7

Light Brown Pure Cane Sugar, Light Brown vs Coconut Palm Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Brown ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Brown Pure Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Coconut Palm... Food 2 Food 2 • HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. Coconut Palm Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Ultrafine Pure Cane Sugar vs Natural Turbinado Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ultrafine Pu... Food 1 Food 1 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Ultrafine Pure Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Natural Turb... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL SUR BRAND LLC Natural Turbinado Sugar	10g	20.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Granulated White Pure Cane Sugar vs Organic Turbinado Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Granulated W... Food 1 Food 1 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Granulated White Pure Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Organic Turb... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Organic Turbinado Sugar	8g	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

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