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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David Sports Bucket Original Sunflower Seeds vs David Classic Trail Mix, 5.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
David Sports... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Sports Bucket Original Sunflower Seeds	13g	13.2	615	15.4	—	7.7	53.9	30.8
David Classi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Classic Trail Mix, 5.25 Oz	31g	40.4	548	29.0	16.1	6.5	38.7	22.6

Nut Harvest Sea Salted Whole Cashews 5 Ounce Plastic Bag vs David Nut And Fruit Trail Mix, 5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nut Harvest ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Nut Harvest Sea Salted Whole Cashews 5 Ounce Plastic Bag	28g	12.5	571	28.6	7.1	3.6	46.4	17.9
David Nut An... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Nut And Fruit Trail Mix, 5 Oz	31g	71.5	516	45.2	29.0	6.5	29.0	16.1

Low Salt Soy Sauce vs Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Salt Soy... Food 1 Food 1 • WEI-CHUAN U S A INC. Low Salt Soy Sauce	15g	2.0	67	6.7	6.7	—	—	6.7
Tamari Glute... Food 2 Food 2 • SAN-J INTERNATIONAL, INC. Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce	18g	2.0	56	5.6	—	—	—	11.1

Thai Noodle Sauce (Namya) vs Horseradish & Cream Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Noodle ... Food 1 Food 1 • MAESRI Thai Noodle Sauce (Namya)	57g	7.7	140	8.8	5.3	1.8	7.0	8.8
Horseradish ... Food 2 Food 2 • TRACKLEMENTS Horseradish & Cream Sauce	5g	1.9	300	20.0	—	—	30.0	—

Thai Style Red Curry Paste, Thai Style Red Curry vs Red Enchilada Sauceq, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Style R... Food 1 Food 1 • L. J. MINOR CORP. Thai Style Red Curry Paste	6g	1.9	250	16.7	—	—	25.0	—
Red Enchilad... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES Red Enchilada Sauceq, Mild	60g	3.9	33	5.0	3.3	1.7	0.8	1.7

Red Chile Sauce, Mild vs Hikari Miso, White Miso Soybean Paste

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Chile Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • TIO FRANK'S LLC Red Chile Sauce, Mild	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—
Hikari Miso,... Food 2 Food 2 • ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS, LLC Hikari Miso, White Miso Soybean Paste	12g	5.7	208	33.3	33.3	8.3	8.3	16.7

Soybean Paste vs Peanut Satay Sauce, Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soybean Paste Food 1 Food 1 Soybean Paste	12g	48.5	208	25.0	25.0	—	8.3	8.3
Peanut Satay... Food 2 Food 2 • WONDER NATURAL FOODS CORP Peanut Satay Sauce, Spicy	57g	23.6	158	22.8	10.5	1.8	2.6	5.3

Maggi, Thai Style Green Curry Paste vs Tamari Soy Sauce, Tamari Soy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maggi, Thai ... Food 1 Food 1 • L. J. MINOR CORP. Maggi, Thai Style Green Curry Paste	6g	2.0	250	16.7	—	—	16.7	—
Tamari Soy S... Food 2 Food 2 • KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Tamari Soy Sauce	15g	4.0	100	13.3	6.7	—	—	6.7

Mole Verde Mexican Sauce vs Organic Yellow Curry Paste, Yellow

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mole Verde M... Food 1 Food 1 • HERDEZ S.A. Mole Verde Mexican Sauce	25g	35.8	600	32.0	4.0	12.0	48.0	16.0
Organic Yell... Food 2 Food 2 • MEKHALA Organic Yellow Curry Paste, Yellow	15g	5.9	113	26.7	6.0	6.7	2.0	5.3

Sweet And Sour Sauce, Sweet And Sour vs Hot Spicy Yellow Pepper Paste, Hot Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet And So... Food 1 Food 1 • PANOS BRANDS LLC Sweet And Sour Sauce	30g	28.0	200	46.7	46.7	—	—	—
Hot Spicy Ye... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Hot Spicy Yellow Pepper Paste	14g	2.0	71	14.3	—	7.1	—	—

Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Soy vs Sriracha Chili Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Sodi... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Soy	15g	3.9	100	13.3	—	—	—	13.3
Sriracha Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHLOTTERBECK & FOSS CO. INC. Sriracha Chili Sauce	6g	2.0	83	16.7	16.7	—	—	—

Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Paste vs Lowes Foods, Taco Sauce, Mild, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asian Home G... Food 1 Food 1 • ASIAN HOME GOURMET (CPL) PTE LTD Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Paste	13g	13.5	423	53.9	46.2	—	23.1	—
Lowes Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Taco Sauce, Mild, Mild	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—

Real Wasabi vs Buffalo Cheese Sauce, Buffalo Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Real Wasabi Food 1 Food 1 • SASHIMI Real Wasabi	4g	2.0	222	22.2	22.2	—	—	—
Buffalo Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC Buffalo Cheese Sauce	60g	7.7	233	6.7	3.3	—	18.3	6.7

Original Coconut Aminos Soy Sauce Alternative, Original vs Delpozzo, Sunday Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Coc... Food 1 Food 1 • THE NEW PRIMAL, LLC Original Coconut Aminos Soy Sauce Alternative	15g	16.0	233	53.3	40.0	—	—	—
Delpozzo, Su... Food 2 Food 2 • MEDIA GALLERIES, INC. Delpozzo, Sunday Sauce	120g	9.8	67	5.8	3.3	1.7	4.2	0.8

Miso, Soybean Paste. vs Mole Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Miso, Soybea... Food 1 Food 1 • ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS, LLC Miso, Soybean Paste.	12g	7.6	208	33.3	33.3	—	8.3	16.7
Mole Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • SKY VALLEY FOODS INC. Mole Sauce	15g	2.0	67	6.7	6.7	—	3.3	—

Mole Cocina Mexicana Sauce, Mole vs Coconut Aminos, Coconut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mole Cocina ... Food 1 Food 1 • LA TORTILLA FACTORY INC Mole Cocina Mexicana Sauce	62g	9.9	73	9.7	4.8	1.6	4.0	1.6
Coconut Aminos Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Coconut Aminos	15g	8.0	100	26.7	20.0	—	—	—

Entube, Harissa Chili Paste vs Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Entube, Hari... Food 1 Food 1 • ENTUBE.LA Entube, Harissa Chili Paste	5g	0.0	100	20.0	—	20.0	—	4.0
Fire Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • HATCH FARMS, INC. Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles	30g	2.0	33	6.7	3.3	3.3	—	—

Hikari Miso, Organic Red Miso vs Eden, Organic Tamari Soy Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hikari Miso,... Food 1 Food 1 • ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS, LLC Hikari Miso, Organic Red Miso	12g	7.8	208	33.3	16.7	—	4.2	8.3
Eden, Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Eden, Organic Tamari Soy Sauce	15g	3.9	100	13.3	—	—	—	13.3

Inca's Food, Brochette Seasoning vs Classic Curry Pasta Sauces, Classic Curry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Inca's Food,... Food 1 Food 1 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Inca's Food, Brochette Seasoning	14g	6.0	129	28.6	—	7.1	—	—
Classic Curr... Food 2 Food 2 • JAMBCO INC. Classic Curry Pasta Sauces	125g	8.0	56	6.4	4.0	2.4	2.4	0.8

Pipian vs Mild Red Chile Enchilada Sauce, Mild Red Chile

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pipian Food 1 Food 1 • CONSERVAS LA COSTENA S.A. Pipian	17g	11.0	588	47.1	5.9	11.8	41.2	11.8
Mild Red Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • LA PREFERIDA INC Mild Red Chile Enchilada Sauce	65g	27.3	108	16.9	—	3.1	4.6	3.1

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