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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Italian Style Tomato Bruschetta With Basil And Garlic, Italian Style, Basil And Garlic vs Organic Calamata Pitted Olives In Brine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • BORGES USA, INC. Italian Style Tomato Bruschetta With Basil And Garlic, Italian Style, Basil And Garlic	30g	4.0	83	6.7	3.3	—	6.7	—
Organic Cala... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Organic Calamata Pitted Olives In Brine	14g	1.4	286	7.1	—	1.8	28.6	—

Tony Packo's, Sweet Hot Jalapenos vs Deli Sliced Sweet Bell Pepper Sandwich Strips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tony Packo's... Food 1 Food 1 • TONY PACKO FOOD COMPANY Tony Packo's, Sweet Hot Jalapenos	14g	12.0	179	42.9	42.9	—	—	—
Deli Sliced ... Food 2 Food 2 • G L MEZZETTA, INC. Deli Sliced Sweet Bell Pepper Sandwich Strips	28g	42.9	89	21.4	21.4	—	—	—

Specialty, Giardiniera Garden Vegetable Mix, Giardiniera vs Zesty Bread & Butter Chips With Jalapeno Juice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Specialty, G... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Specialty, Giardiniera Garden Vegetable Mix, Giardiniera	30g	0.1	17	3.3	—	3.3	—	—
Zesty Bread ... Food 2 Food 2 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Zesty Bread & Butter Chips With Jalapeno Juice	28g	14.0	107	25.0	25.0	—	—	—

Artichoke Hearts In Water vs Italian Green & Black Mixed Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Artichoke He... Food 1 Food 1 • P.S.L. FOOD MARKET, INC. Artichoke Hearts In Water	28g	2.0	36	7.1	—	3.6	—	3.6
Italian Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • SOPHIA FOODS INC. Italian Green & Black Mixed Olives	30g	0.0	133	3.3	—	3.3	16.7	—

Spanish Sliced Green Olives With Pimiento vs Appetizer Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Slic... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Spanish Sliced Green Olives With Pimiento	15g	2.0	167	6.7	—	—	16.7	—
Appetizer Ol... Food 2 Food 2 • G L MEZZETTA, INC. Appetizer Olives	15g	13.0	200	6.7	—	—	16.7	—

Kalamata Sliced Olives, Kalamata vs Greek Stuffed Olives, Blue Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kalamata Sli... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Kalamata Sliced Olives	15g	25.6	300	13.3	—	—	26.7	—
Greek Stuffe... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Greek Stuffed Olives, Blue Cheese	14g	1.4	500	7.1	—	1.8	57.1	—

Greek Stuffed Olives, Garlic vs Bread & Butter Slices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Stuffe... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Greek Stuffed Olives, Garlic	14g	0.0	107	7.1	7.1	7.1	10.7	7.1
Bread & Butt... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Bread & Butter Slices	28g	12.0	89	21.4	17.9	—	—	—

Red Spiced Apple Rings vs Gourmet Red Sweet Peppers Quarters & Drops

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Spiced A... Food 1 Food 1 • FISH HAIR ENTERPRISES, INC. Red Spiced Apple Rings	30g	18.0	117	30.0	26.7	—	—	—
Gourmet Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIO CAMACHO FOODS LLC Gourmet Red Sweet Peppers Quarters & Drops	30g	8.0	83	16.7	16.7	3.3	—	—

Kimchi With Fish Sauce, Kimchi vs Pickled Scallion Rakkyo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kimchi With ... Food 1 Food 1 • LUCKY THINGS L.L.C. Kimchi With Fish Sauce	28g	14.2	54	7.1	3.6	—	—	3.6
Pickled Scal... Food 2 Food 2 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Pickled Scallion Rakkyo	20g	8.0	100	25.0	10.0	5.0	—	—

Whiskey Dill, Whiskey vs Premium Kimchi

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whiskey Dill Food 1 Food 1 • CLEVELAND KRAUT LTD. Whiskey Dill	57g	2.0	26	5.3	3.5	3.5	—	1.8
Premium Kimchi Food 2 Food 2 • MAMA O'S PREMIUM KIMCHI Premium Kimchi	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—

Candy Krisp Jalapenos, Candy Krisp vs Giuliano, Almond Stuffed Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Candy Krisp ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIBA FOODS, INC. Candy Krisp Jalapenos	30g	24.0	133	40.0	36.7	—	—	—
Giuliano, Al... Food 2 Food 2 • GIULIANOS' SPECIALTY FOODS Giuliano, Almond Stuffed Olives	15g	2.0	240	6.7	—	—	16.7	—

Caesar Salad With Asiago Peppercorn Dressing vs Small Ripe Pitted Black Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caesar Salad... Food 1 Food 1 • RT WHOLESALE, LLC. Caesar Salad With Asiago Peppercorn Dressing	206g	22.9	218	7.3	1.0	1.5	18.9	4.9
Small Ripe P... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Small Ripe Pitted Black Olives	15g	2.0	167	6.7	—	—	16.7	—

Pickled Hot Peppers vs Mild Chow Chow

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pickled Hot ... Food 1 Food 1 • BENEI-DAROM FOOD PRODUCTS Pickled Hot Peppers	28g	2.0	14	3.6	3.6	—	—	—
Mild Chow Chow Food 2 Food 2 • COWRIND STUDIOS, INC. Mild Chow Chow	17g	6.0	88	17.7	17.7	—	—	—

Grilled Eggplants vs Vlasic, Tiny Sweet Midgets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Eggp... Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS, INC. Grilled Eggplants	40g	4.0	90	7.5	2.5	2.5	7.5	—
Vlasic, Tiny... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Vlasic, Tiny Sweet Midgets	28g	14.0	107	25.0	25.0	—	—	—

Hot Pickled Beets, Hot vs Mild Premium Kimchi, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Pickled ... Food 1 Food 1 • E.M.T. Hot Pickled Beets	56g	26.0	107	25.0	21.4	1.8	—	—
Mild Premium... Food 2 Food 2 • MAMA O'S PREMIUM KIMCHI Mild Premium Kimchi	30g	2.0	33	3.3	3.3	—	—	—

Organic Red Cabbage vs Bella Sun Luci, Premium California Sun Dried Tomatoes Halves

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • REAL PICKLES COOPERATIVE, INC. Organic Red Cabbage	30g	0.0	33	3.3	—	3.3	—	3.3
Bella Sun Lu... Food 2 Food 2 • MOONEY FARMS Bella Sun Luci, Premium California Sun Dried Tomatoes Halves	14g	9.7	250	42.9	28.6	7.1	—	14.3

Pepper Fillet In Adjika Sauce vs Kalamata Style Organic Pitted Black Olives, Kalamata Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepper Fille... Food 1 Food 1 • INDO-EUROPEAN FOODS INC Pepper Fillet In Adjika Sauce	110g	19.9	82	10.0	7.3	0.9	4.6	0.9
Kalamata Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Kalamata Style Organic Pitted Black Olives	15g	13.1	100	6.7	—	—	10.0	—

Lowes Foods, Sweet Relish vs California Sliced Ripe Olives

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	—	—	—
California S... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC. California Sliced Ripe Olives	16g	2.0	156	6.3	—	—	15.6	—

Spinach With Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Garlic Oil vs Marinated Mushrooms, Marinated

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spinach With... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Spinach With Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Garlic Oil	110g	17.6	173	11.8	7.3	3.6	13.6	2.7
Marinated Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • THE NAPOLEON CO. Marinated Mushrooms	28g	6.9	136	7.1	1.8	3.6	10.7	3.6

Cabbage & Carrots Sauerkraut vs Relish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cabbage & Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • GLASER FARMS Cabbage & Carrots Sauerkraut	71g	0.0	48	8.5	2.8	11.3	—	2.8
Relish Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Relish	15g	6.0	100	20.0	20.0	—	—	—

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