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 Patty vs Soy Bean Cake Firm Tofu

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Patty Food 1 Food 1 • NICOLOSI FOODS INC. Pork Patty	112g	5.7	205	2.7	—	—	13.4	18.8
Soy Bean Cak... Food 2 Food 2 • PHOENIX BEAN PRODUCTS, INC. Soy Bean Cake Firm Tofu	84g	1.9	71	2.4	—	1.2	3.6	7.1

Tofu, Kinugoshi Soft vs Tex Mex Green Chile & Cumin For A Touch Of Southwestern Heat Jackfruit, Tex Mex

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tofu, Kinugo... Food 1 Food 1 • KUSTOM FOODS Tofu, Kinugoshi Soft	85g	1.9	59	2.4	—	1.2	2.9	5.9
Tex Mex Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL VILLAGE FRUITS, INC Tex Mex Green Chile & Cumin For A Touch Of Southwestern Heat Jackfruit	110g	9.8	64	10.0	1.8	5.5	1.8	1.8

5 Grain Organic Tempeh, 5 Grain vs Organic Firm Tofu Vegan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
5 Grain Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • VEGGIELAND, LLC 5 Grain Organic Tempeh	75g	21.0	227	20.0	1.3	5.3	9.3	17.3
Organic Firm... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Organic Firm Tofu Vegan	79g	3.8	127	3.8	—	1.3	6.3	12.7

Stew Meat vs Gourmet Beef Patties With Pepper Garlic Seasoning, Gourmet Beef With Pepper Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stew Meat Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Stew Meat	112g	3.8	179	1.8	—	—	10.7	18.8
Gourmet Beef... Food 2 Food 2 • LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD. Gourmet Beef Patties With Pepper Garlic Seasoning, Gourmet Beef With Pepper Garlic	112g	3.8	241	1.8	—	—	17.9	17.0

House Foods, Organic Tofu Grilled vs Lightly Seasoned Jackfruit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
House Foods,... Food 1 Food 1 • HOUSE FOODS AMERICA CORPORATION House Foods, Organic Tofu Grilled	85g	1.9	94	3.5	—	2.4	4.1	10.6
Lightly Seas... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL VILLAGE FRUITS, INC Lightly Seasoned Jackfruit	85g	2.0	71	9.4	—	8.2	3.5	2.4

Touch Of Sea Salt Dry Rubbed Boneless Pork Roast, Touch Of Sea Salt vs Seasoned Pork Cubes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Touch Of Sea... Food 1 Food 1 • CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, LLC Touch Of Sea Salt Dry Rubbed Boneless Pork Roast	112g	1.9	161	0.9	0.9	—	10.7	14.3
Seasoned Por... Food 2 Food 2 • LUPO'S SPIEDIES Seasoned Pork Cubes	112g	1.9	179	0.9	—	—	10.7	19.6

Cheddar Crunchy Cheese Bites, Cheddar vs Sweet & Salty Roasted Seaweed Snack, Sweet & Salty

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Crun... Food 1 Food 1 • MILAS FOOD Cheddar Crunchy Cheese Bites	18g	1.7	611	5.6	—	—	44.4	38.9
Sweet & Salt... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Sweet & Salty Roasted Seaweed Snack	5g	0.0	600	20.0	—	20.0	50.0	20.0

Pcc, Original Turkey Jerky vs Jack Link's, Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Original Hickory Smokehouse, Original Hickory Smokehouse

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pcc, Origina... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERMOUNTAIN NATURAL, LLC Pcc, Original Turkey Jerky	28g	11.1	214	21.4	17.9	—	—	39.3
Jack Link's,... Food 2 Food 2 • LINK SNACKS, INC. Jack Link's, Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Original Hickory Smokehouse, Original Hickory Smokehouse	28g	9.1	286	17.9	17.9	—	3.6	42.9

Whole Grain Popped Cakes, Whole Grain vs Produce, Sesame Stick

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Whole Grain Popped Cakes	16g	21.5	375	75.0	—	6.2	—	12.5
Produce, Ses... Food 2 Food 2 • TORN & GLASSER INC Produce, Sesame Stick	30g	24.1	567	46.7	—	3.3	36.7	10.0

Oven Baked Pork Rinds, Cilantro Lime vs Kerala Mixture

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Baked P... Food 1 Food 1 • RUDOLPH FOODS COMPANY, INC. Oven Baked Pork Rinds, Cilantro Lime	14g	1.7	500	7.1	—	—	21.4	71.4
Kerala Mixture Food 2 Food 2 • DEEP FOODS INC. Kerala Mixture	28g	12.6	571	28.6	3.6	3.6	42.9	17.9

Nature's Harvest, Oat Bran Sesame Sticks vs Snack Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature's Har... Food 1 Food 1 • BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC Nature's Harvest, Oat Bran Sesame Sticks	30g	22.1	567	43.3	—	3.3	40.0	10.0
Snack Sticks Food 2 Food 2 • AGRI STAR MEAT & POULTRY LLC Snack Sticks	38g	1.8	421	2.6	2.6	—	31.6	26.3

Teriyaki Roasted Seaweed Grab & Go Snacks, Teriyaki vs Shoprite, Rice Crisps, Caramel Corn, Caramel Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Roa... Food 1 Food 1 • GIMME HEALTH FOODS, INC. Teriyaki Roasted Seaweed Grab & Go Snacks	4g	0.0	500	25.0	—	25.0	37.5	25.0
Shoprite, Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Rice Crisps, Caramel Corn, Caramel Corn	15g	25.7	400	86.7	26.7	—	—	6.7

Cheese Baked Curls, Cheese vs Black Bean & Chipotle, Chicken Snack Stick, Black Bean & Chipotle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Baked... Food 1 Food 1 • HERR FOODS INC. Cheese Baked Curls	28g	28.2	571	53.6	3.6	—	35.7	3.6
Black Bean &... Food 2 Food 2 • MAN CAVE Black Bean & Chipotle, Chicken Snack Stick, Black Bean & Chipotle	28g	3.8	161	10.7	3.6	3.6	7.1	17.9

Socrisp Pita Chips vs Baguettes Artisanal

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Socrisp Pita... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Socrisp Pita Chips	28g	28.2	536	57.1	3.6	3.6	25.0	10.7
Baguettes Ar... Food 2 Food 2 • GRISSOL Baguettes Artisanal	15g	17.2	467	66.7	20.0	6.7	13.3	13.3

Bourbon Bbq Seasoned Chicken Jerky, Bourbon Bbq vs White Cheddar Organic Baked Corn Puffs, White Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bourbon Bbq ... Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTHVERVE FOOD MANUFACTURING USA, INC. Bourbon Bbq Seasoned Chicken Jerky	28g	18.6	321	35.7	32.1	—	3.6	32.1
White Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES White Cheddar Organic Baked Corn Puffs	28g	93.5	500	53.6	3.6	3.6	28.6	10.7

All Natural Unsalted Mini Rice Cakes vs Nature's Harvest, Sesame Sticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • R.A.B. FOOD GROUP, LLC All Natural Unsalted Mini Rice Cakes	13g	17.5	362	76.9	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7
Nature's Har... Food 2 Food 2 • TROY INTERNATIONAL IMPORT/EXPORT CORP. Nature's Harvest, Sesame Sticks	28g	22.1	571	46.4	—	3.6	39.3	10.7

Everything Oven Baked Real Cheese Snack, Everything vs Maple Glazed Pepper Turkey Jerky, Maple Glazed Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Everything O... Food 1 Food 1 • THAT'S HOW WE ROLL LLC Everything Oven Baked Real Cheese Snack	28g	1.7	571	3.6	—	—	39.3	46.4
Maple Glazed... Food 2 Food 2 • TRUE JERKY Maple Glazed Pepper Turkey Jerky	28g	18.5	286	35.7	32.1	—	1.8	35.7

Sweet & Spicy Seasoned & Smoked Beef Steak Strips vs Korean Foods, Roasted & Salted Sea Salted Tangle Snack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • LINK SNACKS, INC. Sweet & Spicy Seasoned & Smoked Beef Steak Strips	28g	46.5	286	25.0	21.4	—	3.6	32.1
Korean Foods... Food 2 Food 2 • MALLARD SOFTWARE, INC. Korean Foods, Roasted & Salted Sea Salted Tangle Snack	5g	0.0	600	20.0	—	20.0	40.0	20.0

Original Ultra Thin Rice Cake Squares vs Cheddar Crunchy Cheese Bites, Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Ult... Food 1 Food 1 • PASKESZ CANDY COMPANY Original Ultra Thin Rice Cake Squares	16g	100.0	375	81.3	—	6.2	—	6.3
Cheddar Crun... Food 2 Food 2 • MILAS FOOD Cheddar Crunchy Cheese Bites	18g	1.7	611	5.6	—	—	44.4	38.9

Protein Snack Dried Beef Steak, Smoke vs Seasnax, Stix, Crispy Seaweed Strips, Wasabi, Wasabi

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein Snac... Food 1 Food 1 • STAMPEDE MEAT, INC. Protein Snack Dried Beef Steak, Smoke	43g	3.6	302	4.7	2.3	—	10.5	41.9
Seasnax, Sti... Food 2 Food 2 • SEASNAX INC. Seasnax, Stix, Crispy Seaweed Strips, Wasabi, Wasabi	10g	5.8	250	30.0	10.0	—	15.0	10.0

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