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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Pancetta Cubetti vs Traditional Roast Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pancetta Cub... Food 1 Food 1 • EURO FOODS INC. Pancetta Cubetti	56g	1.9	304	1.8	—	—	25.0	17.9
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWER FOODS, INC. Traditional Roast Beef	56g	3.8	125	3.6	—	—	3.6	19.6

Uncured Hard Salami & Monterey Jack Pepper Jack Cheese, Uncured Hard Salami & Monterey Jack Pepper vs Sandwich Sized Hard Salami, Smoke

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Hard... Food 1 Food 1 • LINK SNACKS, INC. Uncured Hard Salami & Monterey Jack Pepper Jack Cheese	43g	4.3	349	2.3	—	—	30.2	20.9
Sandwich Siz... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Sandwich Sized Hard Salami, Smoke	28g	3.6	357	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4

Italian Dry & Mozzarella Roll & Go, Italian Dry & Mozzarella vs Cooked Uncured Ham, Cooked Uncured

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Dry ... Food 1 Food 1 • FRATELLI BERETTA, USA, INC. Italian Dry & Mozzarella Roll & Go	57g	1.8	298	1.8	—	—	21.1	26.3
Cooked Uncur... Food 2 Food 2 • BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC. Cooked Uncured Ham	56g	6.9	107	3.6	3.6	—	1.8	16.1

Original Lean Ham, Original vs Hickory Smoked Diced Ham With Natural Juices, Hickory Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Lea... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Original Lean Ham	64g	6.0	125	3.1	1.6	—	3.9	17.2
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • FIELD PACKING COMPANY Hickory Smoked Diced Ham With Natural Juices	56g	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	2.7	17.9

Uncured North Beach Pepperoni, Uncured vs Jennie O, Turkey Bologna, Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Nort... Food 1 Food 1 • LETTIERI & CO., LTD. Uncured North Beach Pepperoni	28g	1.8	357	3.6	3.6	—	25.0	25.0
Jennie O, Tu... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Jennie O, Turkey Bologna, Smoked	56g	3.8	196	3.6	—	—	16.1	14.3

Uncured Smoked Ham, Smoked vs Big Y, Ham Steak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Uncured Smoked Ham, Smoked	57g	1.9	123	1.8	1.8	—	3.5	17.5
Big Y, Ham S... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Big Y, Ham Steak	56g	5.8	107	5.4	5.4	—	2.7	16.1

Lowes Foods, Sweet Relish vs Jalapeno Stuffed Spanish Queen Olives, Jalapeno

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lowes Foods,... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Sweet Relish	15g	8.0	100	26.7	20.0	—	—	—
Jalapeno Stu... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Jalapeno Stuffed Spanish Queen Olives	16g	12.3	125	6.3	—	—	12.5	—

Festival, Whole Marinated Asparagus Spears vs Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Festival, Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • ACME FOOD SALES, INC. Festival, Whole Marinated Asparagus Spears	20g	2.0	50	10.0	5.0	5.0	—	5.0
Caramelized ... Food 2 Food 2 • CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread	39g	18.0	103	23.1	20.5	—	—	—

La Nuestra, Pickled Hot Pepper vs Minasso, Picholine Olives In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Nuestra, ... Food 1 Food 1 • MONTALVAN'S SALES La Nuestra, Pickled Hot Pepper	28g	7.4	79	14.3	—	0.9	2.3	3.6
Minasso, Pic... Food 2 Food 2 • MINASSO SERAFINO Minasso, Picholine Olives In Brine	25g	9.9	200	28.0	16.0	8.0	10.0	—

Whole Pickled Jalapenos vs Pickled Radish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Pickle... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Whole Pickled Jalapenos	30g	0.0	33	3.3	3.3	3.3	—	3.3
Pickled Radish Food 2 Food 2 • KC CENTRAL TRADING CO. Pickled Radish	50g	8.0	40	8.0	—	—	—	2.0

Oven Baked Tomatoes With Olives, Olives vs Kenchi Ferments, Orange Coriander Kenchi

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Baked T... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Oven Baked Tomatoes With Olives, Olives	33g	17.9	136	12.1	9.1	3.0	9.1	3.0
Kenchi Ferme... Food 2 Food 2 • KENCHI FERMENTS LLC Kenchi Ferments, Orange Coriander Kenchi	57g	1.9	18	3.5	—	1.8	—	1.8

Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Marinated vs Palermo, Green Olives Stuffed With Jalapeno

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinated Ar... Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Marinated Artichoke Hearts	38g	15.1	263	13.2	2.6	5.3	21.1	2.6
Palermo, Gre... Food 2 Food 2 • ADIDAS AG Palermo, Green Olives Stuffed With Jalapeno	30g	11.9	200	23.3	16.7	3.3	3.3	3.3

Victoria, Marinated Mushrooms With Olive Oil And Vinegar Marinade vs Cobb Salad With Hard Boiled Eggs, Turkey Breast, Bacon Bits & Blue Cheese Dressing, Cobb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Victoria, Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • VICTORIA FINE FOODS LLC Victoria, Marinated Mushrooms With Olive Oil And Vinegar Marinade	30g	2.0	100	3.3	—	—	6.7	3.3
Cobb Salad W... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Cobb Salad With Hard Boiled Eggs, Turkey Breast, Bacon Bits & Blue Cheese Dressing	206g	2.8	141	2.4	1.5	1.0	11.2	7.8

Barrel Cured Sauerkraut, Barrel Cured vs Pepperoncini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Barrel Cured... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Barrel Cured Sauerkraut	30g	5.3	17	2.7	—	—	—	1.2
Pepperoncini Food 2 Food 2 • SID WAINER & SON SPECIALTY PRODUCE Pepperoncini	30g	2.0	50	3.3	—	—	—	3.3

Caesar Salad vs Spanish Queen Pimiento Stuffed Olives, Pimiento

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caesar Salad Food 1 Food 1 • HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD. Caesar Salad	254g	26.9	189	7.5	1.6	2.0	15.8	5.9
Spanish Quee... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Spanish Queen Pimiento Stuffed Olives, Pimiento	16g	2.0	156	6.3	—	—	12.5	—

Bavarian Style Sauerkraut vs Chutneys, Cranberry & Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bavarian Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • RICH HENGSTENBERG Bavarian Style Sauerkraut	130g	9.2	35	6.9	1.5	2.3	—	1.5
Chutneys, Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • BLAKE HILL FARM PRODUCTS LLC. Chutneys, Cranberry & Orange	19g	12.0	132	31.6	26.3	—	—	—

White Rose, Sweet Bread & Butter Pickle Chips vs Tamarind Chutney, Medium

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Rose, ... Food 1 Food 1 • WHITE ROSE FOOD CORP. White Rose, Sweet Bread & Butter Pickle Chips	28g	16.0	107	28.6	25.0	—	—	—
Tamarind Chu... Food 2 Food 2 • INDIANLIFE Tamarind Chutney, Medium	15g	14.0	167	46.7	40.0	—	—	—

Red Pepper Salad vs Hot Pepper Stuffed Spanish Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Pepper S... Food 1 Food 1 • RIOVERDE Red Pepper Salad	30g	3.0	33	6.7	6.7	1.7	—	—
Hot Pepper S... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Hot Pepper Stuffed Spanish Olives	14g	2.0	179	7.1	—	—	14.3	—

Zesty Pickled Mushrooms vs Giuliano, Italian Olive Salad

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zesty Pickle... Food 1 Food 1 • TCB FOOD PROCESSING LCC Zesty Pickled Mushrooms	30g	2.0	50	6.7	—	3.3	—	3.3
Giuliano, It... Food 2 Food 2 • GIULIANOS' SPECIALTY FOODS Giuliano, Italian Olive Salad	24g	1.9	292	4.2	—	—	25.0	—

Balkan Salata Mixed Vegetables vs Vlasic, Bold & Spicy Sweet Chipotle Spears, Medium, Medium

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Balkan Salat... Food 1 Food 1 • GRAND PRIX TRADING CORP. Balkan Salata Mixed Vegetables	50g	2.0	10	2.0	2.0	—	—	—
Vlasic, Bold... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Vlasic, Bold & Spicy Sweet Chipotle Spears, Medium, Medium	28g	10.0	71	17.9	14.3	—	—	—

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