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 Healthy Earth Seasonings vs Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Paste For Thai Yellow Curry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Heal... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLEGRO COFFEE COMPANY Organic Healthy Earth Seasonings	4g	1.9	375	50.0	—	25.0	12.5	25.0
Asian Home G... Food 2 Food 2 • ASIAN HOME GOURMET (CPL) PTE LTD Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Paste For Thai Yellow Curry	13g	3.9	269	23.1	15.4	7.7	15.4	7.7

Steakhouse Rub, Steakhouse vs Jake's Grillin Wanted Poultry Rub, 4.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steakhouse Rub Food 1 Food 1 • LEON'S MARKET, INC. Steakhouse Rub	9g	43.5	167	33.3	—	11.1	—	11.1
Jake's Grill... Food 2 Food 2 • QUISLING MEDIA Jake's Grillin Wanted Poultry Rub, 4.5 Oz	3g	62.2	167	33.3	33.3	—	—	33.3

Paprika vs Spice Mix For Aaloo Palak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paprika Food 1 Food 1 • STONEMILL Paprika	2g	0.0	217	43.5	—	43.5	—	—
Spice Mix Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOODS LTD. Spice Mix For Aaloo Palak	7g	2.9	286	42.9	—	21.4	14.3	14.3

Olde Canadian Chicken Rub vs Agashi Flax Seeds Chutney Pudi, Agashi

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olde Canadia... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Olde Canadian Chicken Rub	10g	10.7	274	61.0	—	7.0	2.0	5.0
Agashi Flax ... Food 2 Food 2 • SPICY TANGO Agashi Flax Seeds Chutney Pudi	7g	0.0	857	42.9	—	42.9	71.4	28.6

Chef Tim Foods, Cajun Cool Blackberry Seasoning vs Sweet Garlic Mustard

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Tim Foo... Food 1 Food 1 • W. F. YOUNG INC. Chef Tim Foods, Cajun Cool Blackberry Seasoning	2g	1.0	200	50.0	—	25.0	—	—
Sweet Garlic... Food 2 Food 2 • WHEELER SUGARWORKS, INC. Sweet Garlic Mustard	9g	5.8	278	33.3	33.3	—	11.1	11.1

Bamboe, Bumbu Rujak Indonesian Instant Spices vs Organic Sesame Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bamboe, Bumb... Food 1 Food 1 • BAMBOE INDONESIA PT. Bamboe, Bumbu Rujak Indonesian Instant Spices	11g	1.9	261	26.1	17.4	17.4	13.0	8.7
Organic Sesa... Food 2 Food 2 • WAYMOUTH FARMS, INC. Organic Sesame Seeds	8g	1.8	562	25.0	—	12.5	50.0	12.5

Sesame Seeds vs Coriander Seed Ground Organic Spices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sesame Seeds Food 1 Food 1 • BARNARD NUT COMPANY INC. Sesame Seeds	56g	5.6	257	10.7	—	5.4	22.3	8.9
Coriander Se... Food 2 Food 2 • PRIDE OF INDIA Coriander Seed Ground Organic Spices	1g	0.0	278	55.6	—	55.6	—	—

Carrot Turmeric Crumbles, Carrot Turmeric vs Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carrot Turme... Food 1 Food 1 • THINK BETTER FOODS LLC Carrot Turmeric Crumbles	30g	29.6	333	66.7	3.3	16.7	—	6.7
Toronto Stea... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub	4g	2.0	250	50.0	—	25.0	—	—

Toasted Sesame Seeds vs Southwest Chipotle Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish, Southwest Chipotle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toasted Sesa... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC. Toasted Sesame Seeds	5g	0.0	600	20.0	—	20.0	60.0	20.0
Southwest Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • CHAR-CRUST INC. Southwest Chipotle Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish	3g	4.0	333	66.7	33.3	—	—	—

Eden, Organic Black Gomasio vs Bob's Red Mill, Brown Sesame Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eden, Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Eden, Organic Black Gomasio	3g	1.7	667	33.3	—	—	50.0	33.3
Bob's Red Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Brown Sesame Seeds	16g	3.5	562	25.0	—	12.5	56.3	18.8

Spice Mix For Shami Kabab vs Tikka Botti Spice Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spice Mix Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOODS LTD. Spice Mix For Shami Kabab	5g	2.0	200	40.0	—	20.0	—	—
Tikka Botti ... Food 2 Food 2 • LAZIZA Tikka Botti Spice Mix	7g	4.8	429	57.1	—	21.4	14.3	14.3

Black Sesame Seeds, Black vs Omgarlic Rubs & Seasonings, Omgarlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Sesame... Food 1 Food 1 • SHILOH FARMS INC. Black Sesame Seeds	27g	19.8	593	22.2	—	11.1	48.2	18.5
Omgarlic Rub... Food 2 Food 2 • VR FOODS, LLC Omgarlic Rubs & Seasonings	4g	3.8	250	50.0	25.0	—	—	25.0

Poppy Seed vs Qorma Masala Spice Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Poppy Seed Food 1 Food 1 • SUGAR 'N SPICE, INC. Poppy Seed	10g	54.0	500	30.0	—	—	40.0	20.0
Qorma Masala... Food 2 Food 2 • LAZIZA INTERNATIONAL Qorma Masala Spice Mix	7g	3.8	357	42.9	—	14.3	14.3	14.3

Spiced Apple Mix, Spiced Apple vs Fenugreek Seed Whole Organic Spices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spiced Apple... Food 1 Food 1 • KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. Spiced Apple Mix	12g	24.0	375	100.0	91.7	—	—	—
Fenugreek Se... Food 2 Food 2 • PRIDE OF INDIA Fenugreek Seed Whole Organic Spices	3g	1.9	270	54.1	—	27.0	1.5	27.0

Curry Powder vs Multi Colored Peppercorns Adjustable Grinder, Multi Colored Peppercorns

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Curry Powder Food 1 Food 1 • ST JAMAICA LEGEND Curry Powder	5g	2.0	300	40.0	—	20.0	—	—
Multi Colore... Food 2 Food 2 • XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP Multi Colored Peppercorns Adjustable Grinder	3g	66.7	333	66.7	—	33.3	—	—

Hibiscus Flower vs Premium Hulled White Sesame Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hibiscus Flower Food 1 Food 1 • LISY CORPORATION Hibiscus Flower	224g	4.0	16	0.9	0.5	—	—	2.7
Premium Hull... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Premium Hulled White Sesame Seeds	29g	3.6	621	24.1	—	17.2	44.8	24.1

Hot Pepper vs Green Cardamon Organic Spices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Pepper Food 1 Food 1 • T- WEST Hot Pepper	25g	5.7	344	60.0	—	48.0	12.0	16.0
Green Cardam... Food 2 Food 2 • PRIDE OF INDIA Green Cardamon Organic Spices	2g	0.0	250	50.0	—	50.0	—	—

Whole Poppy Seeds vs Minced Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Poppy ... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Whole Poppy Seeds	28g	6.4	536	28.6	3.6	25.0	39.3	21.4
Minced Onion Food 2 Food 2 • STONEMILL Minced Onion	5g	6.0	300	80.0	40.0	20.0	—	—

Turmeric Powder vs Premium Kefta Spice Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turmeric Powder Food 1 Food 1 • V PATEL & SONS INC Turmeric Powder	5g	2.0	240	60.0	—	40.0	—	—
Premium Keft... Food 2 Food 2 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Premium Kefta Spice Blend	12g	65.5	250	50.0	8.3	16.7	—	8.3

White Sesame Seed Shiro Goma vs Ajonjoli Natural (Natural Sesame Seeds)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Sesame... Food 1 Food 1 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. White Sesame Seed Shiro Goma	6g	0.0	583	16.7	—	16.7	50.0	16.7
Ajonjoli Nat... Food 2 Food 2 • MI COSTENITA FOOD DIST. Ajonjoli Natural (Natural Sesame Seeds)	28g	5.8	532	21.4	—	10.7	7.3	10.7

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