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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Pistachios Stick vs White Cheddar Puffs, White Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pistachios S... Food 1 Food 1 • AWESOME FOODS Pistachios Stick	35g	19.7	873	39.4	8.5	5.6	70.4	36.6
White Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • HERR FOODS INC. White Cheddar Puffs	28g	72.8	571	42.9	7.1	3.6	39.3	7.1

Bbq Seasoning Artisanal Pork Rinds, Bbq Seasoning vs Original Parmesan Cheese Crisps, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bbq Seasonin... Food 1 Food 1 • EPIC PROVISIONS, LLC Bbq Seasoning Artisanal Pork Rinds	14g	1.7	571	7.1	—	—	35.7	57.1
Original Par... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Original Parmesan Cheese Crisps	28g	1.7	571	3.6	—	—	39.3	46.4

Chipotle Smoked Uncured Beef Sticks vs Pork Rinds, Chicharrones, Louisiana Style Hot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chipotle Smo... Food 1 Food 1 • THOUSAND HILLS CATTLE COMPANY Chipotle Smoked Uncured Beef Sticks	24g	1.9	250	4.2	—	—	18.8	16.7
Pork Rinds, ... Food 2 Food 2 • SNAK-KING CORP. Pork Rinds, Chicharrones, Louisiana Style Hot	28g	3.4	536	7.1	3.6	—	28.6	57.1

Shibolim, Whole Grain Rice Chips vs Austinuts, Sesame Snack Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shibolim, Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • HERGEE AND COMPANY, INC. Shibolim, Whole Grain Rice Chips	8g	11.1	459	70.6	25.9	2.6	17.7	5.9
Austinuts, S... Food 2 Food 2 • AUSTINUTS WHOLESALE, INC. Austinuts, Sesame Snack Mix	28g	16.3	529	39.3	—	7.1	35.7	21.4

Salted Sesame Sticks vs Beef Jerky Carne Asada

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salted Sesa... Food 1 Food 1 • RAYGE CANDY CO. INC. Salted Sesame Sticks	28g	85.4	571	46.4	—	—	39.3	10.7
Beef Jerky C... Food 2 Food 2 • OBERTO SAUSAGE COMPANY Beef Jerky Carne Asada	28g	10.8	286	21.4	21.4	—	3.6	46.4

Grilled Sweet Teriyaki vs Aged White Cheddar Rice & Corn Puffs, Aged White Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Swee... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HERSHEY COMPANY Grilled Sweet Teriyaki	28g	22.5	250	42.9	28.6	—	7.1	25.0
Aged White C... Food 2 Food 2 • GRAND LAKE TACKLE CO. INC. Aged White Cheddar Rice & Corn Puffs	14g	17.2	500	64.3	7.1	—	21.4	7.1

Sea Salt Cracked Pepper Premium Beef Jerky, Sea Salt Cracked Pepper vs White Cheddar Cheese Curls

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sea Salt Cra... Food 1 Food 1 • WERNER GOURMET MEAT SNACKS, INC. Sea Salt Cracked Pepper Premium Beef Jerky	28g	18.3	357	35.7	32.1	—	5.4	39.3
White Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • DAN DEE PRETZEL/POTATO CHIP CO White Cheddar Cheese Curls	28g	22.2	536	42.9	10.7	—	35.7	10.7

Cowboy Hickory Smoked Angus Beef Stick, Cowboy Hickory Smoked vs Everything Pita Chips, Everything

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cowboy Hicko... Food 1 Food 1 • WYOMING AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS LLC Cowboy Hickory Smoked Angus Beef Stick	28g	1.8	321	3.6	3.6	—	25.0	21.4
Everything P... Food 2 Food 2 • NAZARCO INC. Everything Pita Chips	28g	61.6	393	42.9	3.6	10.7	14.3	10.7

Salty Fried Fava Beans vs Small Batch Original Beef Jerky

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salty Fried ... Food 1 Food 1 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Salty Fried Fava Beans	28g	79.0	431	45.9	—	3.5	17.7	21.2
Small Batch ... Food 2 Food 2 • LINK SNACKS, INC. Small Batch Original Beef Jerky	28g	3.6	286	7.1	3.6	—	7.1	46.4

Dried Turkey, Smoke, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper vs Plain Pita Chips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Turkey... Food 1 Food 1 • STAMPEDE MEAT, INC. Dried Turkey, Smoke, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper	43g	3.7	279	4.7	2.3	—	11.6	34.9
Plain Pita C... Food 2 Food 2 • SAJOUNA Plain Pita Chips	28g	22.4	536	46.4	3.6	3.6	35.7	7.1

Mango Habanero Meat Sticks, Mango Habanero vs Smoked Snack Sticks, Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mango Habane... Food 1 Food 1 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Mango Habanero Meat Sticks	38g	5.6	316	7.9	5.3	—	23.7	18.4
Smoked Snack... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBYLAND FOODS, INC. Smoked Snack Sticks	26g	7.0	385	3.9	3.9	—	34.6	19.2

Tanka, Buffalo Cranberry Bites And Blueberry Almond Trail Mix, Slow Smoked Original, Slow Smoked Original vs Crunchy Rice Roll, White Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tanka, Buffa... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIVE AMERICAN NATURAL FOODS Tanka, Buffalo Cranberry Bites And Blueberry Almond Trail Mix, Slow Smoked Original, Slow Smoked Original	28g	11.0	464	28.6	14.3	7.1	32.1	17.9
Crunchy Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • JAYONE FOODS, INC. Crunchy Rice Roll, White Rice	10g	18.0	400	90.0	40.0	—	—	—

Prepared Shredded Squid, Plain vs Alaska's Best, King Salmon Jerky, Peppered, Peppered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Prepared Shr... Food 1 Food 1 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Prepared Shredded Squid, Plain	30g	20.5	300	36.7	33.3	—	—	33.3
Alaska's Bes... Food 2 Food 2 • TRAPPER CREEK, INC. Alaska's Best, King Salmon Jerky, Peppered, Peppered	28g	1.8	250	3.6	3.6	—	5.4	46.4

Ike's Traditional Beef Sticks, Ike's Traditional vs Turkey Sausage Snack Bites, Turkey Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ike's Tradit... Food 1 Food 1 • STOLTZFUS MEATS, INC. Ike's Traditional Beef Sticks	24g	7.7	288	4.1	—	—	20.6	20.6
Turkey Sausa... Food 2 Food 2 • CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. Turkey Sausage Snack Bites	30g	3.7	233	6.7	3.3	—	15.0	26.7

Peanut Butter Puffs, Peanut Butter vs Carolina Reaper Flavored Cheese Curls, Carolina Reaper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • OSEM USA, INC. Peanut Butter Puffs	15g	86.7	533	46.7	—	—	30.0	13.3
Carolina Rea... Food 2 Food 2 • HERR FOODS INC. Carolina Reaper Flavored Cheese Curls	28g	28.2	536	53.6	3.6	—	35.7	3.6

Little Rice Cups, Baked Rice Rusk Snack vs Multigrain Kettle Cooked Pita Chips, Multigrain

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Little Rice ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Little Rice Cups, Baked Rice Rusk Snack	8g	14.0	375	87.5	12.5	—	—	—
Multigrain K... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Multigrain Kettle Cooked Pita Chips	28g	100.0	536	57.1	—	3.6	25.0	10.7

Turkey Sausage Snack Sticks, Turkey Sausage vs Roasted Seaweed Snacks, Teriyaki

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausa... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Turkey Sausage Snack Sticks	28g	13.1	250	7.1	3.6	—	16.1	28.6
Roasted Seaw... Food 2 Food 2 • GIMME HEALTH FOODS, INC. Roasted Seaweed Snacks, Teriyaki	20g	9.2	500	40.0	20.0	15.0	37.5	10.0

Cioppino Soup vs Premium Lobster Bisque

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cioppino Soup Food 1 Food 1 • SCULATTI I.F.S. Cioppino Soup	227g	13.8	31	4.0	0.9	0.9	0.9	2.6
Premium Lobs... Food 2 Food 2 • FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP. Premium Lobster Bisque	227g	29.4	135	7.4	2.5	0.8	11.3	1.7

Organic Tomato Basil Soup vs Fresh Souper Soup, Spinach & Kale With Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Toma... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Tomato Basil Soup	245g	28.0	37	6.5	3.7	0.8	0.8	0.8
Fresh Souper... Food 2 Food 2 • CANNABAKED LLC Fresh Souper Soup, Spinach & Kale With Garlic	227g	18.0	48	5.3	1.3	1.3	3.5	1.8

Duck Foie Gras Mousse With Port Wine vs Bean Soup Mix, Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Duck Foie Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • DELPEYRAT Duck Foie Gras Mousse With Port Wine	53g	1.8	453	1.9	—	—	47.2	7.6
Bean Soup Mix Food 2 Food 2 • LA PREFERIDA INC Bean Soup Mix	38g	40.6	211	57.9	2.6	36.8	—	18.4

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