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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Pkl'd Sauerkraut With Wine, 24.7 Oz vs Fire Roasted Grilled Eggplant, Fire Roasted Grilled

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pkl'd Sauerk... Food 1 Food 1 • LIVE THE DREAM MANAGEMENT GROUP Pkl'd Sauerkraut With Wine, 24.7 Oz	28g	0.0	18	3.6	—	3.6	—	—
Fire Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • GALIL IMPORTING CORPORATION Fire Roasted Grilled Eggplant	28g	7.1	36	7.1	3.6	3.6	—	—

Organic Whole Kalamata vs All Natural Sweet Jalapenos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • FIRST INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FOODS LTD. Organic Whole Kalamata	10g	14.8	110	10.0	—	2.5	10.0	—
All Natural ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOLINCO, INC. All Natural Sweet Jalapenos	28g	10.0	71	17.9	17.9	—	—	—

Spicy Brussels, Spicy vs Eggplant Caviar, Eggplant

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Brussels Food 1 Food 1 • PANGEA FERMENTS LLC Spicy Brussels	28g	2.0	36	7.1	3.6	3.6	—	3.6
Eggplant Caviar Food 2 Food 2 • APOLLO IMPORT EXPORT Eggplant Caviar	28g	8.5	118	6.4	6.1	2.1	8.9	2.1

Pepperballs vs Empacadora Emsanmar San Marcos, Red Sliced Jalapeno Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepperballs Food 1 Food 1 • GS1 MEXICO Pepperballs	50g	3.4	362	5.4	3.4	1.8	36.6	1.8
Empacadora E... Food 2 Food 2 • EMPAC SAN MARCOS Empacadora Emsanmar San Marcos, Red Sliced Jalapeno Peppers	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—

100% Organic Raw Sauerkraut, Eastern European vs Chopped Ripe Black Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Organic... Food 1 Food 1 • OLY KRAUT LLC 100% Organic Raw Sauerkraut, Eastern European	28g	2.0	36	7.1	—	3.6	—	—
Chopped Ripe... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Chopped Ripe Black Olives	15g	2.0	167	6.7	—	—	16.7	—

Organic Greek Green Pitted Olives In Brine vs Chosen Taste Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Gree... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Organic Greek Green Pitted Olives In Brine	16g	1.4	219	6.3	—	1.6	21.9	—
Chosen Taste... Food 2 Food 2 • BENEI-DAROM FOOD PRODUCTS Chosen Taste Olives	15g	1.9	200	6.7	—	—	20.0	—

Organic Jalapeno Feuerkraut vs Whole Red Pimientos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Jala... Food 1 Food 1 • HAWTHORNE VALLEY FARM Organic Jalapeno Feuerkraut	57g	10.0	35	8.8	—	—	—	1.8
Whole Red Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Whole Red Pimientos	130g	5.9	19	3.1	1.5	0.8	—	0.8

Garlic & Jalapeno Olives, Garlic & Jalapeno vs Medium Mango Pickle, Mango

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic & Jal... Food 1 Food 1 • THE NAPOLEON CO. Garlic & Jalapeno Olives	14g	0.0	179	7.1	—	14.3	17.9	—
Medium Mango... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Medium Mango Pickle, Mango	15g	0.0	167	6.7	6.7	6.7	13.3	—

Spanish Salad Olives, Spanish vs Natural Value, Chopped Black Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Sala... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Spanish Salad Olives	15g	13.0	167	6.7	—	—	16.7	—
Natural Valu... Food 2 Food 2 • NATURAL VALUE INC. Natural Value, Chopped Black Olives	15g	2.0	167	6.7	—	—	16.7	—

Sweet Pickle Relish, Sweet vs Pitted Black Gaeta Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Pickle... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Sweet Pickle Relish	15g	6.0	100	20.0	20.0	—	—	—
Pitted Black... Food 2 Food 2 • EYELET OUTLET LLC Pitted Black Gaeta Olives	28g	0.0	261	1.1	—	5.0	26.8	1.4

Chive Tomato Relish, Chive Tomato vs Black Pepper Chips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chive Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • OPEX DESIGNERS LTD. Chive Tomato Relish	18g	4.0	83	11.1	5.6	—	2.8	—
Black Pepper... Food 2 Food 2 • RANDYS PICKLES LLC Black Pepper Chips	56g	6.0	26	5.3	1.8	—	—	—

Tree Ripened Since 1894 vs Mild Sweet Cherry Peppers, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tree Ripened... Food 1 Food 1 • C. C. GRABER COMPANY Tree Ripened Since 1894	14g	0.0	143	7.1	—	7.1	10.7	7.1
Mild Sweet C... Food 2 Food 2 • G L MEZZETTA, INC. Mild Sweet Cherry Peppers	30g	6.7	33	6.7	1.7	3.3	—	—

Gourmet Olives vs Diced Jalapenos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Olives Food 1 Food 1 • DANMAR HEALTH CORPORATION Gourmet Olives	15g	0.0	233	6.7	—	6.7	23.3	6.7
Diced Jalapenos Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Diced Jalapenos	30g	2.0	33	6.7	3.3	3.3	—	—

Italian Spiced Blend Olives With Peppers & Herbs, Italian Spiced Blend vs Nicoise Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Italian Spiced Blend Olives With Peppers & Herbs	28g	2.0	54	3.6	—	—	3.6	—
Nicoise Olives Food 2 Food 2 • SID WAINER & SON SPECIALTY PRODUCE Nicoise Olives	15g	3.8	267	13.3	—	—	26.7	—

Giant, Extra Jumbo Kalamata Olives In Brine vs Gourmet Roasted Red Peppers Strips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giant, Extra... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Giant, Extra Jumbo Kalamata Olives In Brine	18g	1.9	194	5.6	—	—	19.4	—
Gourmet Roas... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIO CAMACHO FOODS LLC Gourmet Roasted Red Peppers Strips	30g	2.0	17	3.3	3.3	—	—	—

Spicy Pickled Green Beans, Spicy Pickled vs Gonzalez, Manzanilla Olives

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Pickle... Food 1 Food 1 • BMD CORPORATION Spicy Pickled Green Beans	28g	14.1	36	10.7	3.6	3.6	—	3.6
Gonzalez, Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • NORTHGATE GONZALEZ, INC. Gonzalez, Manzanilla Olives	15g	2.0	133	6.7	—	—	13.3	—

Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes, Marinated vs Pickled Asparagus Spears

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinated Su... Food 1 Food 1 • FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP. Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes	28g	11.8	179	28.6	14.3	7.1	3.6	7.1
Pickled Aspa... Food 2 Food 2 • COLUMBIA VALLEY FAMILY FARMS INC. Pickled Asparagus Spears	30g	6.6	33	3.3	—	—	—	3.3

Mild Feferoni vs Vegan Garlic Pickled Okra, Vegan Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Feferoni Food 1 Food 1 • TVT'S INTERNATIONAL EXPORT & IMPORT CO. Mild Feferoni	28g	6.0	36	10.7	—	—	—	1.8
Vegan Garlic... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Vegan Garlic Pickled Okra	28g	0.0	18	3.6	—	3.6	—	—

Kalamata Olives With Pits, Kalamata vs Whole Roasted Red Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kalamata Oli... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Kalamata Olives With Pits	15g	25.6	300	13.3	—	—	26.7	—
Whole Roaste... Food 2 Food 2 • LEO & LEO CORPORATION Whole Roasted Red Peppers	130g	10.0	31	6.2	3.9	2.3	—	1.5

Mixed Mushrooms vs Polish Spears, Polish

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mixed Mushrooms Food 1 Food 1 • CALDO INTERNATIONAL INC. Mixed Mushrooms	28g	0.0	21	2.9	3.6	3.6	—	1.8
Polish Spears Food 2 Food 2 • DALTON'S BEST MAID PRODUCTS, INC. Polish Spears	28g	2.0	18	3.6	3.6	—	—	—

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