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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Carrot Turmeric Crumbles, Carrot Turmeric vs Organic Garlic Granules

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
Organic Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Organic Garlic Granules	4g	3.8	325	75.0	—	25.0	—	25.0

Tomato Basil Salmon Recipe & Seasoning Mix, Tomato Basil Salmon vs Natural Sesame Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Basil... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Tomato Basil Salmon Recipe & Seasoning Mix	7g	9.7	357	71.4	14.3	—	—	14.3
Natural Sesa... Food 2 Food 2 • JOHNNY V'S KITCHEN, INC. Natural Sesame Seeds	12g	3.6	583	25.0	—	8.3	50.0	16.7

Zafrani Bombay Biryani Masala vs Paprika

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zafrani Bomb... Food 1 Food 1 • LAZIZA INTERNATIONAL Zafrani Bombay Biryani Masala	8g	3.8	375	50.0	—	25.0	18.8	12.5
Paprika Food 2 Food 2 • STONEMILL Paprika	2g	0.0	217	43.5	—	43.5	—	—

Spice Mix For Aaloo Palak vs White Pepper Ground Organic Spices, White Pepper Ground

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spice Mix Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOODS LTD. Spice Mix For Aaloo Palak	7g	2.9	286	42.9	—	21.4	14.3	14.3
White Pepper... Food 2 Food 2 • PRIDE OF INDIA White Pepper Ground Organic Spices	2g	1.9	208	83.3	—	41.7	—	20.8

Dried Ancho Chiles vs Ginger Teriyaki Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish, Ginger Teriyaki

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Ancho ... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN MIXERS PRODUCE AND NUTS INC. Dried Ancho Chiles	17g	9.9	294	52.9	—	23.5	8.8	—
Ginger Teriy... Food 2 Food 2 • CHAR-CRUST INC. Ginger Teriyaki Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish	3g	4.0	267	66.7	66.7	—	—	—

Whole Foods Market, Asian Cooking Organic Salt Free Seasoning vs Amazin' Cajun Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish, Amazin' Cajun

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Foods ... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLEGRO COFFEE COMPANY Whole Foods Market, Asian Cooking Organic Salt Free Seasoning	4g	1.9	375	50.0	—	25.0	12.5	25.0
Amazin' Caju... Food 2 Food 2 • CHAR-CRUST INC. Amazin' Cajun Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish	3g	4.0	300	66.7	33.3	—	—	—

U.S. Trading Company, Whole White Pepper vs Multi Colored Peppercorns Adjustable Grinder, Multi Colored Peppercorns

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
U.S. Trading... Food 1 Food 1 • U. S. TRADING COMPANY U.S. Trading Company, Whole White Pepper	2g	1.8	200	50.0	—	—	75.0	—
Multi Colore... Food 2 Food 2 • XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP Multi Colored Peppercorns Adjustable Grinder	3g	66.7	333	66.7	—	33.3	—	—

Hulled Sesame Seeds vs Organic Tandoori Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hulled Sesam... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Hulled Sesame Seeds	30g	1.7	667	13.3	—	10.0	60.0	20.0
Organic Tand... Food 2 Food 2 • 24 MANTRA ORGANIC Organic Tandoori Chicken	3g	2.0	270	54.1	—	27.0	—	—

Imported Poppy Seeds vs Dill Weed

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Imported Pop... Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN PACKAGING COMPANY Imported Poppy Seeds	28g	5.4	525	28.6	3.6	17.9	42.9	17.9
Dill Weed Food 2 Food 2 • SOOFER CO. INC. Dill Weed	3g	2.8	267	66.7	—	16.7	—	33.3

Indofood, Kare Curry Instant Seasoning Mix vs Chili Kashmiri Mirchi Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Indofood, Ka... Food 1 Food 1 • PT INDOFOOD SUKSES MAKMUR TBK Indofood, Kare Curry Instant Seasoning Mix	9g	3.8	333	33.3	11.1	11.1	22.2	11.1
Chili Kashmi... Food 2 Food 2 • WOODHOUSE CHOCOLATE, LLC Chili Kashmiri Mirchi Powder	8g	3.8	450	62.5	12.5	37.5	12.5	12.5

White Sesame Seeds vs Garlic 'N Herb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Sesame... Food 1 Food 1 • ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC. White Sesame Seeds	7g	0.0	571	14.3	—	14.3	57.1	14.3
Garlic 'N Herb Food 2 Food 2 • FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS Garlic 'N Herb	1g	1.7	417	83.3	—	—	—	83.3

Organic Unhulled Sesame Seeds vs Shami Kebab Masala Spice Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Unhu... Food 1 Food 1 • SHILOH FARMS INC. Organic Unhulled Sesame Seeds	28g	7.1	571	25.0	—	10.7	50.0	17.9
Shami Kebab ... Food 2 Food 2 • LAZIZA INTERNATIONAL Shami Kebab Masala Spice Mix	7g	3.8	357	57.1	—	28.6	14.3	14.3

Chili Kashmiri Mirchi Powder vs Chief Brand Products, Ginger Powder

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chili Kashmi... Food 1 Food 1 • WOODHOUSE CHOCOLATE, LLC Chili Kashmiri Mirchi Powder	8g	3.8	450	62.5	12.5	37.5	12.5	12.5
Chief Brand ... Food 2 Food 2 • C.B.P. LTD Chief Brand Products, Ginger Powder	5g	100.0	340	80.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0

Paprika Ground Organic Spices vs Jake's Grillin Wanted Pork Rub, 4.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paprika Grou... Food 1 Food 1 • PRIDE OF INDIA Paprika Ground Organic Spices	2g	0.0	217	43.5	—	43.5	2.2	—
Jake's Grill... Food 2 Food 2 • QUISLING MEDIA Jake's Grillin Wanted Pork Rub, 4.5 Oz	3g	100.0	167	66.7	33.3	—	—	33.3

Garlic Ground Organic Spices vs Spice Mix For Paya

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Groun... Food 1 Food 1 • PRIDE OF INDIA Garlic Ground Organic Spices	3g	3.3	323	64.5	—	8.1	—	32.3
Spice Mix Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOODS LTD. Spice Mix For Paya	10g	3.8	250	50.0	—	30.0	15.0	10.0

Garam Masala Organic Spices vs Pure Ground Tahini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garam Masala... Food 1 Food 1 • PRIDE OF INDIA Garam Masala Organic Spices	6g	3.8	417	50.0	—	16.7	16.7	16.7
Pure Ground ... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Pure Ground Tahini	28g	3.4	643	10.7	7.1	3.6	57.1	25.0

Dried Ancho Chiles vs Organic Tandoori Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Ancho ... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN MIXERS PRODUCE AND NUTS INC. Dried Ancho Chiles	17g	9.9	294	52.9	—	23.5	8.8	—
Organic Tand... Food 2 Food 2 • 24 MANTRA ORGANIC Organic Tandoori Chicken	3g	2.0	270	54.1	—	27.0	—	—

Garam Masala Organic Spices vs Clove Whole Organic Spices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garam Masala... Food 1 Food 1 • PRIDE OF INDIA Garam Masala Organic Spices	6g	3.8	417	50.0	—	16.7	16.7	16.7
Clove Whole ... Food 2 Food 2 • PRIDE OF INDIA Clove Whole Organic Spices	2g	0.0	238	47.6	—	47.6	4.0	—

Kurkuma Turmeric vs Pav Bhaji Masala

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kurkuma Turm... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHNNY V'S KITCHEN, INC. Kurkuma Turmeric	6g	94.1	400	66.7	—	16.7	16.7	16.7
Pav Bhaji Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • MDH Pav Bhaji Masala	5g	3.7	380	40.0	—	—	20.0	20.0

Beef Rub, Beef vs Amazin' Cajun Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish, Amazin' Cajun

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Rub Food 1 Food 1 • QUISLING MEDIA Beef Rub	3g	1.9	167	33.3	33.3	—	—	33.3
Amazin' Caju... Food 2 Food 2 • CHAR-CRUST INC. Amazin' Cajun Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish	3g	4.0	300	66.7	33.3	—	—	—

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