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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Pure Cane Sugar Extra Fine Granulated vs Brown Sugar Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Su... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Pure Cane Sugar Extra Fine Granulated	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Brown Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD MATCH, INC. Brown Sugar Cubes	5g	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Dark Brown Sugar vs Granulated Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Da... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Pure Cane Dark Brown Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Granulated C... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Granulated Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

100% Pure Granulated Sugar vs Pure Cane Granulated Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Pure Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. 100% Pure Granulated Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Pure Cane Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Pure Cane Granulated Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pink Sugar vs Granulated Organic Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • BAKERSFIELD Pink Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Granulated O... Food 2 Food 2 • NATSUCAR Granulated Organic Sugar	4g	8.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Cane Sugar vs Demerara Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cane Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Demerara Can... Food 2 Food 2 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Demerara Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Premium Granulated Sugar vs Wholesome Sweeteners, Organic Sucanat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Gran... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Premium Granulated Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Wholesome Sw... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLESOME SWEETENERS, INC. Wholesome Sweeteners, Organic Sucanat	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Raw Turbinado Cane Sugar vs Pure Cane Sugar Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raw Turbinad... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY FOOD COMPANY, INC. Raw Turbinado Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	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	—	—	—

Golden C Pure Cane Brown Sugar vs Pure Cane Sugar Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden C Pur... Food 1 Food 1 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Golden C Pure Cane Brown Sugar	4g	8.0	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 Cane Rough Cubes vs Morena Pure Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Ro... Food 1 Food 1 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Pure Cane Rough Cubes	5g	100.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Morena Pure ... Food 2 Food 2 • GS1 MEXICO Morena Pure Cane Sugar	8g	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Natural Directions, Organic Cane Sugar vs Refined Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Dire... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Natural Directions, Organic Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Refined Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • ASK4ID Refined Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Turbinado Sugar vs Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turbinado Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Turbinado Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Madhava, Org... Food 2 Food 2 • MADHAVA HONEY, LTD. Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Granulated Sugar vs Coconut Sugar, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Granula... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Pure Granulated Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Coconut Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • WILDERNESS PRODUCTS, LLC Coconut Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Florida Crystals, Pure Florida Cane Sugar vs Wilton, White Sparkling Sugar, Sprinkles, Sprinkles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Florida Crys... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Florida Crystals, Pure Florida Cane Sugar	3g	6.0	333	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Wilton, Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Wilton, White Sparkling Sugar, Sprinkles, Sprinkles	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Premium Pure Crystal Cane Sugar Tablets vs Pourable Golden Brown Pure Cane Sugar, Pourable Golden Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Pure... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Premium Pure Crystal Cane Sugar Tablets	5g	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Pourable Gol... Food 2 Food 2 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Pourable Golden Brown Pure Cane Sugar	3g	100.0	333	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

La Perruche Pure Cane Rough Cubes vs Turbinado Sugar Cubes

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	—	—	—
Turbinado Su... Food 2 Food 2 • CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. Turbinado Sugar Cubes	5g	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Sparkling White Sugar Edible Decor vs Pure Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sparkling Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP Sparkling White Sugar Edible Decor	6g	12.0	417	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Pure Cane Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Pure Cane Sugar	7g	14.0	429	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Date Sugar, Date vs Crystallized 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	—	—	—
Crystallized... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGAR FOODS CORPORATION Crystallized Natural Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Coconut Sugar Superfoods vs Pure Cane Extra Fine Granulated Sugar

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	—	—	—
Pure Cane Ex... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Pure Cane Extra Fine Granulated Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Light & Natural Dates vs Vanilla Organic Coconut Sugar, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light & Natu... Food 1 Food 1 • JADA FOODS LLC Light & Natural Dates	20g	26.0	300	65.0	60.0	—	—	—
Vanilla Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • JORDAN EYEWEAR, INC. Vanilla Organic Coconut Sugar	4g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Sugar vs Navitas Naturals, Food For The Modern Life, Coconut Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Pure Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Navitas Natu... Food 2 Food 2 • NAVITAS, LLC Navitas Naturals, Food For The Modern Life, Coconut Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

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