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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Organic Palm Coconut Sugar vs Pink Sugar Crystals

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Palm... Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTH GARDEN OF NY INC Organic Palm Coconut Sugar	4g	8.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Pink Sugar C... Food 2 Food 2 • XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP Pink Sugar Crystals	6g	12.0	417	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Pure Cane Sugar vs Coconut Sugar, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Pure... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Organic Pure Cane 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	—	—	—

Maple Flavored Granules vs Turbinado Natural Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Maple Flavored Granules	3g	6.0	333	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Turbinado Na... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGAR FOODS CORPORATION Turbinado Natural Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Demerara Sugar vs 100% Natural Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Demerara Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Demerara 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	—	—	—

Panela Concentrated Brown Sugar vs All Natural Finely Powdered Gourmet Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Panela Conce... Food 1 Food 1 • L & J GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Panela Concentrated Brown Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
All Natural ... Food 2 Food 2 • T-SUGARS All Natural Finely Powdered Gourmet Sugar	4g	8.0	500	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Turbinado Sugar vs Sugar In The Raw, Turbinado Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Tu... Food 1 Food 1 • PONCE CANDY HOLDINGS Pure Cane Turbinado Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Sugar In The... Food 2 Food 2 • CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. Sugar In The Raw, Turbinado Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

100% Pure Granulated Sugar vs Light Brown Pure Sugar, Light Brown

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	—	—	—
Light Brown ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Brown Pure Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Brown Sugar vs Raw Granulated

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Brown Sugar	3g	6.0	333	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Raw Granulated Food 2 Food 2 • NATSUCAR Raw Granulated	4g	8.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar vs Light Brown Pure Sugar, Light Brown

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Br... Food 1 Food 1 • ABLE SALES COMPANY INC. Pure Cane Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Light Brown ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Brown Pure Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pure Cane Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar vs Blue Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Cane Br... Food 1 Food 1 • ABLE SALES COMPANY INC. Pure Cane Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Blue Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • CHOCOLATERA DE NAYARIT, S.A. DE C.V. Blue Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Natural Cane Sugar vs Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Cane... Food 1 Food 1 • HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL & SUGAR CO Natural Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Cane Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Raw Granulated vs Jose Martinez Candy, Jose Martinez

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raw Granulated Food 1 Food 1 • NATSUCAR Raw Granulated	4g	8.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Jose Martine... Food 2 Food 2 • JOSE MARTINEZ MFG. Jose Martinez Candy	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Brown Sugar Cubes vs Flavored Cane Sugar, Dark Cocoa, Dark Cocoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD MATCH, INC. Brown Sugar Cubes	5g	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Flavored Can... Food 2 Food 2 • FLAVORSTORM Flavored Cane Sugar, Dark Cocoa, Dark Cocoa	7g	14.0	386	100.0	85.7	—	—	—

Crystallized Natural Cane Sugar vs Granulated Premium Pure Cane Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crystallized... Food 1 Food 1 • SUGAR FOODS CORPORATION Crystallized Natural Cane Sugar	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Granulated P... Food 2 Food 2 • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIIAN SUGAR COMPANY Granulated Premium Pure Cane Sugar	8g	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

La Perruche Pure Cane Rough Cubes vs Piloncillo Small

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	—	—	—
Piloncillo S... Food 2 Food 2 • JOSE MARTINEZ MFG. Piloncillo Small	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

100% Pure Granulated Sugar vs Pure Cane Granulated White Sugar, White

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 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Pure Cane Granulated White Sugar, White	8g	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Maple Sugar No Sticky Mess, Maple vs Natural Raw Sugar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Mapl... Food 1 Food 1 • GLORYBEE HONEY & SUPPLIES Organic Maple Sugar No Sticky Mess, Maple	4g	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Natural Raw ... Food 2 Food 2 • AKENTON IMPORT AND EXPORT, INC. Natural Raw Sugar	5g	10.0	300	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Mutton Lamb Curry Spice Mix vs Creamy Country Style Sausage Gravy, Creamy Country Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mutton Lamb ... Food 1 Food 1 Mutton Lamb Curry Spice Mix	25g	61.6	360	40.0	12.0	8.0	20.0	4.0
Creamy Count... Food 2 Food 2 • MID-SOUTH SALES, LLC Creamy Country Style Sausage Gravy	56g	7.7	161	7.1	3.6	—	12.5	7.1

Spirulina Powder vs Organic Chlorella Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spirulina Po... Food 1 Food 1 • HORIZON MARKETING INC. Spirulina Powder	5g	1.8	400	20.0	—	—	—	60.0
Organic Chlo... Food 2 Food 2 • DELSUR TRADING, LLC Organic Chlorella Powder	5g	1.7	400	20.0	—	—	10.0	60.0

Organic Spirulina Powder vs Chlorella Green Superfood, Naturally Occurring Chlorophyll & Phytonutrients, Broken Cell Wall Algae Pure Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Spir... Food 1 Food 1 • OMG! FOOD COMPANY LLC Organic Spirulina Powder	7g	3.8	286	57.1	14.3	28.6	—	28.6
Chlorella Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Chlorella Green Superfood, Naturally Occurring Chlorophyll & Phytonutrients, Broken Cell Wall Algae Pure Powder	3g	1.7	500	33.3	—	—	16.7	66.7

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