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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Pork Tocino vs Galil Artichoke Bottoms, 14 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Tocino Food 1 Food 1 • BELS INTERNATIONAL INC. Pork Tocino	85g	11.4	165	7.1	4.7	—	8.2	17.7
Galil Artich... Food 2 Food 2 • GALIL IMPORTING CORPORATION Galil Artichoke Bottoms, 14 Oz	100g	8.0	45	9.0	1.0	5.0	—	3.0

Local Boy Sliced Pork, Local Boy vs Seasoned Beef Crumbles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Local Boy Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • PALAMA HOLDINGS LLC Local Boy Sliced Pork	112g	25.0	161	11.6	8.9	—	4.5	17.0
Seasoned Bee... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Seasoned Beef Crumbles	43g	1.9	256	2.3	—	—	20.9	16.3

Venus, Pork Meat Balls vs Pork Liver

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Venus, Pork ... Food 1 Food 1 • VENUS FOODS INC. Venus, Pork Meat Balls	57g	5.8	140	5.3	—	—	8.8	12.3
Pork Liver Food 2 Food 2 • SKYLARK MEATS INC. Pork Liver	113g	5.7	133	2.7	—	—	3.5	21.2

Seasoned Beef Crumbles vs Beef Organic Liver, Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Bee... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Seasoned Beef Crumbles	43g	1.9	256	2.3	—	—	20.9	16.3
Beef Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS Beef Organic Liver	56g	3.8	143	3.6	—	—	3.6	19.6

Seasoned Grass Fed Beef Taco Meat vs Beef Organic Liver, Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Gra... Food 1 Food 1 • STRAUSS BRANDS INCORPORATED Seasoned Grass Fed Beef Taco Meat	112g	9.4	205	4.5	—	—	12.5	18.8
Beef Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS Beef Organic Liver	56g	3.8	143	3.6	—	—	3.6	19.6

Ground Beef Crumbles With Onions, Onions vs Boneless Pork Pattie Rib Shaped

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ground Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • JBS USA, LLC Ground Beef Crumbles With Onions, Onions	112g	3.4	214	1.8	0.9	—	16.1	14.3
Boneless Por... Food 2 Food 2 • HOLTEN MEAT INC. Boneless Pork Pattie Rib Shaped	85g	0.0	212	5.9	1.2	5.9	14.1	15.3

Dark Chia Seeds vs Organic Flax Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Chia Seeds Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Dark Chia Seeds	28g	1.8	500	42.9	—	39.3	32.1	14.3
Organic Flax... Food 2 Food 2 • MORGAN WHOLESALE BUILDING MATERIAL, CO. Organic Flax Seeds	20g	1.8	550	30.0	—	25.0	40.0	20.0

Organic Hemp Seeds vs Bob's Red Mill, Wheat Bran

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Hemp... Food 1 Food 1 • OMG! FOOD COMPANY LLC Organic Hemp Seeds	28g	1.7	607	7.1	—	3.6	50.0	35.7
Bob's Red Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Wheat Bran	15g	7.8	333	66.7	—	40.0	3.3	13.3

Organic Wheat Kernels vs Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whea... Food 1 Food 1 • MORGAN WHOLESALE BUILDING MATERIAL, CO. Organic Wheat Kernels	30g	17.6	233	40.0	—	10.0	1.7	10.0
Whole Ground... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal	13g	13.8	538	30.8	—	23.1	34.6	23.1

Chia Seed vs Eartharvest Organic, Pumpkorn, Organic Shelled Pumpkin Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chia Seed Food 1 Food 1 • THE FRESH MARKET, INC. Chia Seed	36g	3.7	500	44.4	—	38.9	30.6	16.7
Eartharvest ... Food 2 Food 2 • EARTHARVEST FOODS, LLC Eartharvest Organic, Pumpkorn, Organic Shelled Pumpkin Seeds	28g	5.3	500	14.3	3.6	3.6	39.3	32.1

Organic Hemp Seeds vs Crescent, Roasted & Salted Squash Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Hemp... Food 1 Food 1 • OMG! FOOD COMPANY LLC Organic Hemp Seeds	28g	1.7	607	7.1	—	3.6	50.0	35.7
Crescent, Ro... Food 2 Food 2 • CRESCENT SPECIALTY FOOD INC. Crescent, Roasted & Salted Squash Seeds	50g	7.0	640	12.0	2.0	4.0	40.0	30.0

Whole Organic Chia Seed vs Organic Chia Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • TODOMUNDO Whole Organic Chia Seed	15g	1.9	467	40.0	—	33.3	33.3	13.3
Organic Chia... Food 2 Food 2 • BETTERBODY FOODS & NUTRITION, LLC Organic Chia Seeds	42g	7.4	476	42.9	—	33.3	31.0	16.7

Organic Flax Hemp Blend vs Organic Gluten Free Whole Golden Flaxseed

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Flax... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Organic Flax Hemp Blend	12g	0.0	592	33.3	—	33.3	45.0	16.7
Organic Glut... Food 2 Food 2 • ORGANIC VENTURES, INC. Organic Gluten Free Whole Golden Flaxseed	31g	3.6	548	32.3	—	25.8	35.5	19.4

Chia Seeds vs Woodstock, Organic Flax Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chia Seeds Food 1 Food 1 • HOUSE DELIGHTS Chia Seeds	32g	3.7	500	43.8	—	37.5	31.3	15.6
Woodstock, O... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Woodstock, Organic Flax Seeds	28g	3.6	500	35.7	—	28.6	35.7	17.9

Black Chia Seed Organic Superfood vs Premium Chia

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Chia S... Food 1 Food 1 • NUTIVA, INC. Black Chia Seed Organic Superfood	12g	0.0	500	41.7	—	41.7	25.0	25.0
Premium Chia Food 2 Food 2 • CHIA CUQUIO Premium Chia	32g	3.7	500	43.8	—	37.5	31.3	15.6

Organic Golden Flax Seed vs Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Gold... Food 1 Food 1 • BERGIN NUT COMPANY, INC. Organic Golden Flax Seed	21g	0.0	524	28.6	—	28.6	42.9	19.1
Hulled Hemp ... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts	28g	0.0	571	10.7	3.6	10.7	42.9	35.7

Organic Flax Seeds vs Chia Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Flax... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Organic Flax Seeds	14g	0.0	357	21.4	—	21.4	42.9	14.3
Chia Seeds Food 2 Food 2 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. Chia Seeds	28g	6.6	489	42.9	—	39.3	32.1	14.3

Bob's Red Mill, Wheat Bran vs Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bob's Red Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Wheat Bran	15g	7.8	333	66.7	—	40.0	3.3	13.3
Raw Shelled ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HARRELL SISTERS Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds	25g	1.7	560	12.0	4.0	8.0	44.0	32.0

Chia Seed, Super Antioxidant vs Organic Ground Flax Seed

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chia Seed, S... Food 1 Food 1 • BARLEAN'S ORGANIC OILS LLC Chia Seed, Super Antioxidant	12g	1.9	500	41.7	—	33.3	29.2	16.7
Organic Grou... Food 2 Food 2 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Ground Flax Seed	13g	0.0	538	30.8	—	30.8	38.5	15.4

Black Chia Seeds vs Delicious Nutty Flavor Organic Hemp Hearts Shelled Hemp Seeds, Delicious Nutty

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Chia S... Food 1 Food 1 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Black Chia Seeds	36g	3.7	500	44.4	—	38.9	30.6	16.7
Delicious Nu... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HARRELL SISTERS Delicious Nutty Flavor Organic Hemp Hearts Shelled Hemp Seeds	30g	0.1	600	3.3	3.3	3.3	50.0	33.3

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