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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Peach Mango Habanero Jam, Peach Mango Habanero vs Fruit Spread, Strawberry Lime Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Mango ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAMER'S CALIENTE SALSA Peach Mango Habanero Jam	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—
Fruit Spread... Food 2 Food 2 • CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY Fruit Spread, Strawberry Lime Basil	21g	22.0	214	52.4	52.4	—	—	—

Old Fashioned Traffic Jam vs Quince Spread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old Fashione... Food 1 Food 1 • TROYER DIST. CO. Old Fashioned Traffic Jam	14g	18.0	250	64.3	57.1	—	—	—
Quince Spread Food 2 Food 2 • DALMATIA IMPORT GROUP, INC. Quince Spread	20g	24.0	250	60.0	60.0	—	—	—

Amish Collection Old Fashioned Jam, Triple Berry vs Pear Apple Chai Preserves, Pear Apple Chai

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Amish Collec... Food 1 Food 1 • TROYER DIST. CO. Amish Collection Old Fashioned Jam, Triple Berry	14g	16.0	214	57.1	57.1	—	—	—
Pear Apple C... Food 2 Food 2 • DILLMAN FARM INC. Pear Apple Chai Preserves	20g	100.0	250	60.0	60.0	—	—	—

Galil, Mixed Berry Preserve vs Springhill, Mayhaw Jelly

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Galil, Mixed... Food 1 Food 1 • GALIL IMPORTING CORPORATION Galil, Mixed Berry Preserve	19g	26.0	263	68.4	63.2	—	—	—
Springhill, ... Food 2 Food 2 • PROVIDENCE FOODS Springhill, Mayhaw Jelly	14g	24.0	321	85.7	85.7	—	—	—

Real Mint Jelly, Mint vs Kadota Fig

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Real Mint Je... Food 1 Food 1 • POLANER Real Mint Jelly, Mint	18g	20.0	222	55.6	44.4	—	—	—
Kadota Fig Food 2 Food 2 • CYBERDREAMS, INC. Kadota Fig	19g	20.0	184	52.6	52.6	—	—	—

Gooseberry Kiwi Jam vs Cloudberry Jam, Organic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gooseberry K... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWELL INTERNATIONAL COMPANY Gooseberry Kiwi Jam	20g	14.0	150	35.0	30.0	—	—	—
Cloudberry J... Food 2 Food 2 • SYLT HJORTRON Cloudberry Jam, Organic	20g	24.0	250	60.0	55.0	—	—	—

Plum Delight vs Sarabeth's, Strawberry Blood Orange Marmalade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plum Delight Food 1 Food 1 • MARIO CAMACHO FOODS LLC Plum Delight	20g	22.0	200	55.0	55.0	—	—	—
Sarabeth's, ... Food 2 Food 2 • SARABETH'S KITCHEN, INC. Sarabeth's, Strawberry Blood Orange Marmalade	20g	22.0	250	60.0	55.0	5.0	—	—

Strawberry Jam, Strawberry vs Agavi Strawberry Fruit Spread With Agave Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry Jam Food 1 Food 1 • THOMAS BROTHERS HAM COMPANY Strawberry Jam	30g	66.7	167	33.3	33.3	—	—	—
Agavi Strawb... Food 2 Food 2 • AMULET Agavi Strawberry Fruit Spread With Agave Syrup	15g	12.0	200	46.7	40.0	6.7	—	—

Shoprite, Mint Jelly vs Strawberry Jam, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Mint Jelly	20g	26.0	250	65.0	50.0	—	—	—
Strawberry Jam Food 2 Food 2 • GRAND PRIX TRADING CORP. Strawberry Jam	18g	22.0	250	61.1	61.1	—	—	—

Jalapeno Jelly vs Orange Jam

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jalapeno Jelly Food 1 Food 1 • SARAH JANE'S Jalapeno Jelly	18g	20.0	194	55.6	50.0	—	—	—
Orange Jam Food 2 Food 2 • SANFORD GIDA TARIM _N_AAT TUR_ZM SAN. VE T_C. A._. Orange Jam	20g	28.0	270	70.0	65.0	—	—	—

Kroger, Cherry Preserves, Cherry, Cherry vs Mountain High Food Co., Real Fruit Orange Marmalade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Cher... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Cherry Preserves, Cherry, Cherry	20g	24.0	250	60.0	45.0	—	—	—
Mountain Hig... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPO-LOGIC SYSTEMS, INC. Mountain High Food Co., Real Fruit Orange Marmalade	20g	26.0	250	65.0	60.0	—	—	—

Chia Raspberry Fruit Spread, Raspberry vs Vanilla No Added Sugar! Date Spread, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chia Raspber... Food 1 Food 1 • SPACE ENTERPRISES, LLC Chia Raspberry Fruit Spread, Raspberry	18g	19.8	278	61.1	33.3	5.6	5.6	—
Vanilla No A... Food 2 Food 2 • WANNA DATE LLC Vanilla No Added Sugar! Date Spread	18g	12.0	139	38.9	27.8	5.6	—	—

Habanero Pepper Spread vs Blackcurrant Jam

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Habanero Pep... Food 1 Food 1 • O'DELL ENTERPRISES, INC. Habanero Pepper Spread	19g	28.0	263	73.7	73.7	—	—	—
Blackcurrant... Food 2 Food 2 • STOVIT GROUP SP. Z O.O. Blackcurrant Jam	15g	10.0	167	33.3	33.3	—	—	—

Strawberry Jam vs Preserve, Ben Lear Cranberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry Jam Food 1 Food 1 • STOVIT Strawberry Jam	15g	10.0	133	33.3	33.3	—	—	—
Preserve, Be... Food 2 Food 2 • NATURE JUICE Preserve, Ben Lear Cranberry	14g	8.0	93	28.6	21.4	—	—	—

Butter, Pumpkin vs Bolero, Jam, Peach, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter, Pumpkin Food 1 Food 1 • LOUISBURG CIDER MILL, INC. Butter, Pumpkin	15g	7.5	100	26.7	26.7	1.7	—	—
Bolero, Jam,... Food 2 Food 2 Bolero, Jam, Peach, Peach	20g	100.0	250	65.0	60.0	—	—	—

Eat This, Tomato Jalapeno Marmalade vs Sicilian Black Fig Jam

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eat This, To... Food 1 Food 1 • R & M TROMBLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. Eat This, Tomato Jalapeno Marmalade	20g	24.0	250	60.0	60.0	—	—	—
Sicilian Bla... Food 2 Food 2 • AZIENDE AGRICOLE SCYAVURU SRL Sicilian Black Fig Jam	20g	20.0	215	50.0	50.0	—	—	—

Blueberry vs Marmalada Specialty Foods, Tomato Balsamic Conserve

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Blueberry	20g	26.0	250	65.0	60.0	—	—	—
Marmalada Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • LYNN'S 4 SEASONS Marmalada Specialty Foods, Tomato Balsamic Conserve	17g	8.0	88	23.5	23.5	—	—	—

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam vs Elderberry Jelly

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry R... Food 1 Food 1 • BEKEMEIER'S FRUIT BUTTERS Strawberry Rhubarb Jam	20g	26.0	250	65.0	45.0	—	—	—
Elderberry J... Food 2 Food 2 • LEE-THOMPSON-FAWCETT COMPANY Elderberry Jelly	20g	26.0	250	65.0	60.0	—	—	—

Tait Farm Foods, Strawberry Rhubarb Conserve, Strawberry Rhubarb, Strawberry Rhubarb vs Cinnamon & Currants Flax Seed Crackers, Cinnamon & Currants

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tait Farm Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • TAIT FARM FOODS, INC. Tait Farm Foods, Strawberry Rhubarb Conserve, Strawberry Rhubarb, Strawberry Rhubarb	14g	8.0	107	28.6	28.6	—	—	—
Cinnamon & C... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. IN THE KITCHEN, LLC Cinnamon & Currants Flax Seed Crackers	29g	38.2	483	48.3	17.2	27.6	27.6	17.2

Weis Quality,Red Raspberry Preserves vs Onion Jam, Roasted Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Weis Quality... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis Quality,Red Raspberry Preserves	20g	26.0	250	65.0	50.0	—	—	—
Onion Jam, R... Food 2 Food 2 • STONEWALL KITCHEN LTD. Onion Jam, Roasted Garlic	15g	18.0	233	60.0	53.3	—	—	—

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