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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Turkey Burgers, Turkey vs Chicken Breast Kabobs With Bell Peppers & Onions On Wooden Skewers, Chicken Breast With Bell Peppers & Onions

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Burgers Food 1 Food 1 • AUSTIN BLACK NATURALS Turkey Burgers	112g	0.9	127	1.3	—	0.9	4.5	20.5
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 Chicken Breast Kabobs With Bell Peppers & Onions On Wooden Skewers, Chicken Breast With Bell Peppers & Onions	136g	4.4	74	2.9	2.2	0.7	1.5	11.8

Ready To Cook Smoked Turkey Drumsticks, Smoked vs Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ready To Coo... Food 1 Food 1 • A & R PACKING CO., INC. Ready To Cook Smoked Turkey Drumsticks, Smoked	113g	7.4	363	3.5	—	—	31.0	16.8
Boneless & S... Food 2 Food 2 • TAPICK PROPERTIES LLC Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs	113g	5.7	133	2.7	—	—	5.3	16.8

Tinga De Pollo Spicy Shredded Chicken, Tinga De Pollo vs Chicken Breast Stuffed With Bell Pepper, Onion And Pineapple Hawaiian Luau, Chicken Breast Stuffed With Bell Pepper, Onion And Pineapple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tinga De Pol... Food 1 Food 1 • HMB, INC. Tinga De Pollo Spicy Shredded Chicken	100g	5.8	120	3.0	1.0	—	6.0	13.0
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERIPACK FOODS LLC Chicken Breast Stuffed With Bell Pepper, Onion And Pineapple Hawaiian Luau, Chicken Breast Stuffed With Bell Pepper, Onion And Pineapple	227g	23.3	110	5.3	3.5	—	1.6	13.7

Petite Duck Breast In Mediterranean Style Sauce vs Smoky & Sweet Chili Turkey Breast Strips, Smoky & Sweet Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Petite Duck ... Food 1 Food 1 • D'ARTAGNAN INC. Petite Duck Breast In Mediterranean Style Sauce	113g	1.9	239	0.9	—	—	18.6	17.7
Smoky & Swee... Food 2 Food 2 • GREAT AMERICAN TURKEY CO. Smoky & Sweet Chili Turkey Breast Strips	112g	1.9	205	1.8	—	0.9	13.4	20.5

Homestyle Turkey Meatloaf vs Original Chicken Breast Strips, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Tu... Food 1 Food 1 • HONEYSUCKLE WHITE Homestyle Turkey Meatloaf	112g	7.6	170	4.5	1.8	0.9	8.9	16.1
Original Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Original Chicken Breast Strips	85g	3.8	129	2.4	—	—	2.9	23.5

Pine Manor Farms, Extra Lean Ground Chicken vs Chicken For Fajitas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pine Manor F... Food 1 Food 1 • PINE MANOR INC. Pine Manor Farms, Extra Lean Ground Chicken	112g	0.0	98	0.9	—	0.9	0.9	22.3
Chicken For ... Food 2 Food 2 • CHEF'S REQUESTED FOODS, INC. Chicken For Fajitas	113g	5.3	106	2.7	—	0.2	2.2	17.7

Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs vs Chicken Fajita Strips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boneless & S... Food 1 Food 1 • TAPICK PROPERTIES LLC Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs	113g	5.7	133	2.7	—	—	5.3	16.8
Chicken Faji... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chicken Fajita Strips	85g	7.6	153	4.7	—	—	3.5	24.7

Duck Leg Confit vs Skinny Dipping Chicken Patties

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Duck Leg Confit Food 1 Food 1 • SAPAR USA INC. Duck Leg Confit	56g	1.8	304	1.8	—	—	17.9	35.7
Skinny Dippi... Food 2 Food 2 • MAN CAVE Skinny Dipping Chicken Patties	151g	7.6	139	2.7	—	—	4.6	20.5

Breaded Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Ham & Swiss Cheese, Ham & Swiss Cheese vs Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato Seasoned Chicken Breast, Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Stuf... Food 1 Food 1 • CUSTOM CORNED BEEF, INC. Breaded Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Ham & Swiss Cheese, Ham & Swiss Cheese	135g	5.7	148	2.2	0.7	—	5.2	21.5
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato Seasoned Chicken Breast	170g	11.4	147	4.1	1.2	0.6	5.3	19.4

Uncured Smoked Duck Bacon vs Turkey Sliders Seasoned With Spinach & Onions, Turkey With Spinach & Onions

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • D'ARTAGNAN INC. Uncured Smoked Duck Bacon	15g	1.8	733	6.7	—	—	46.7	20.0
Turkey Slide... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Turkey Sliders Seasoned With Spinach & Onions, Turkey With Spinach & Onions	113g	1.7	115	0.9	—	—	2.2	23.0

Chicken Tickler vs Ground Chicken Breast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Tickler Food 1 Food 1 • AMERIPACK FOODS LLC Chicken Tickler	112g	19.0	223	8.9	8.9	—	12.5	16.1
Ground Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Ground Chicken Breast	112g	1.9	107	0.9	—	—	1.3	23.2

Chicken Breast In Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce vs Thick Sliced Applewood Smoked Cured Duck Breast Cut & Shaped Bacon, Applewood Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • F & S GOURMET FOODS, LLC Chicken Breast In Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce	112g	5.8	134	2.7	0.9	—	7.1	8.9
Thick Sliced... Food 2 Food 2 • MAPLE LEAF FARMS, INC. Thick Sliced Applewood Smoked Cured Duck Breast Cut & Shaped Bacon, Applewood Smoked	30g	1.9	200	3.3	—	—	16.7	16.7

Blackened Chicken Strips, Blackened Chicken vs Jennie O, Turkey Thighs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blackened Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • B. ROBERT'S FOODS, INC. Blackened Chicken Strips	85g	0.0	153	1.2	—	1.2	5.9	20.0
Jennie O, Tu... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Jennie O, Turkey Thighs	112g	1.9	143	0.9	0.9	—	7.1	17.9

Bacon & Cheddar Stuffed/Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast Ez Meals, Bacon & Cheddar vs Small Batch Turkey With Bacon Ground Seasoned

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon & Ched... Food 1 Food 1 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Bacon & Cheddar Stuffed/Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast Ez Meals	112g	3.8	161	1.8	—	—	7.1	23.2
Small Batch ... Food 2 Food 2 • MAN CAVE Small Batch Turkey With Bacon Ground Seasoned	112g	3.8	170	1.8	1.8	—	8.0	22.3

Stuffed Chicken Breast vs Chicken For Fajitas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stuffed Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Stuffed Chicken Breast	113g	1.9	142	0.9	0.9	—	6.2	18.6
Chicken For ... Food 2 Food 2 • CHEF'S REQUESTED FOODS, INC. Chicken For Fajitas	113g	5.3	106	2.7	—	0.2	2.2	17.7

Chicken Breast Roast, Chipotle vs Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tender Filet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • FARMINGTON FOODS, INC. Chicken Breast Roast, Chipotle	112g	5.8	107	2.7	0.9	—	1.3	19.6
Bacon Wrappe... Food 2 Food 2 • CHEF'S REQUESTED FOODS, INC. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tender Filet	142g	3.3	183	1.4	—	0.2	12.0	17.6

Chicken Parmesan Chicken Breasts In A Parmesan Breading, Chicken Parmesan vs Butterball, Everyday Fresh Ground Turkey, Seasoned, Seasoned

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Parm... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Chicken Parmesan Chicken Breasts In A Parmesan Breading	249g	9.9	193	5.6	0.4	0.4	8.4	22.1
Butterball, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUTTERBALL, LLC Butterball, Everyday Fresh Ground Turkey, Seasoned, Seasoned	112g	1.9	170	0.9	—	—	8.9	17.9

Southwest Chicken For Fajitas vs Chicken Breast Roast, Chipotle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • PATTERSON BROS. MEAT CO., INC. Southwest Chicken For Fajitas	112g	1.9	98	0.9	—	—	2.2	17.9
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • FARMINGTON FOODS, INC. Chicken Breast Roast, Chipotle	112g	5.8	107	2.7	0.9	—	1.3	19.6

Turkey Drumsticks vs Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Bacon Wrapped

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Drums... Food 1 Food 1 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Turkey Drumsticks	112g	1.9	107	0.9	0.9	—	3.6	19.6
Bacon Wrappe... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Jalapeno Cream Cheese	243g	2.3	222	1.2	0.4	—	12.8	22.6

Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets, Parmesan Breaded vs Turkey Drumsticks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets	156g	10.9	199	5.8	—	—	9.6	21.2
Turkey Drums... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Turkey Drumsticks	112g	1.9	107	0.9	0.9	—	3.6	19.6

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