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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Organic Sugar Snap Peas vs Baby Romaine Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Suga... Food 1 Food 1 • CSP-A SERVICE OF CBS RECORDS Organic Sugar Snap Peas	85g	7.9	41	7.1	3.5	2.4	—	2.4
Baby Romaine... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH ATTITUDE Baby Romaine Mix	50g	2.0	30	4.0	2.0	2.0	0.4	2.0

Seasoned Brussels Sprouts vs Organic Baby Spinach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Bru... Food 1 Food 1 • RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Seasoned Brussels Sprouts	85g	11.7	59	9.4	2.4	3.5	2.4	3.5
Organic Baby... Food 2 Food 2 • SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, LLC Organic Baby Spinach	142g	2.8	28	3.5	0.7	2.1	0.4	2.8

Hearts Of Romaine vs Steakhouse Wedge Chopped Kit With Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, Steakhouse Wedge

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hearts Of Ro... Food 1 Food 1 • DYNASTY FARMS, INC. Hearts Of Romaine	85g	1.9	18	3.5	1.2	2.4	—	1.2
Steakhouse W... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Steakhouse Wedge Chopped Kit With Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing	100g	9.7	180	7.0	3.0	2.0	16.0	3.0

All Natural Mixed Bell Peppers vs California Steam

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. All Natural Mixed Bell Peppers	85g	7.9	47	5.9	2.4	1.2	2.9	1.2
California S... Food 2 Food 2 • IN SEASON ORGANIC FOODS California Steam	106g	10.0	28	6.6	2.8	1.9	—	0.9

White Sliced Mushrooms, White vs Chop Leafy Romaine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Sliced... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. White Sliced Mushrooms	85g	3.9	24	3.5	2.4	1.2	—	3.5
Chop Leafy R... Food 2 Food 2 • GLASS HOUSE, LLP Chop Leafy Romaine	47g	2.0	17	4.3	2.1	2.1	—	2.1

Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms vs Wax Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Shiit... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms	84g	5.9	36	6.0	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Wax Beans Food 2 Food 2 • EAT SMART Wax Beans	85g	6.0	29	7.1	3.5	3.5	—	2.4

Organic Baby Herb vs Yellow Squash/Green Zucchini Veggie Noodles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Baby... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Organic Baby Herb	142g	10.0	25	4.9	1.4	1.4	—	1.4
Yellow Squas... Food 2 Food 2 • PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Yellow Squash/Green Zucchini Veggie Noodles	100g	4.0	20	3.0	3.0	1.0	—	1.0

Halves Brussels Sprouts vs Broccoli, Carrots And Red Cabbage Coleslaw, Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Halves Bruss... Food 1 Food 1 • LO YUMHMIE FOODS, LLC Halves Brussels Sprouts	85g	11.7	41	9.4	2.4	3.5	—	3.5
Broccoli, Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Broccoli, Carrots And Red Cabbage Coleslaw, Broccoli	85g	9.3	35	7.1	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

Fresh Asparagus vs Chopped Kale Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Asparagus Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC PRODUCE LLC Fresh Asparagus	93g	5.9	22	5.4	2.2	2.2	—	2.2
Chopped Kale... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Chopped Kale Blend	85g	13.8	53	10.6	—	2.4	0.6	3.5

Mighty Micro Mix vs Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mighty Micro... Food 1 Food 1 • AGBOTIC, INC Mighty Micro Mix	42g	4.6	35	4.7	—	2.4	—	4.7
Organic Baby... Food 2 Food 2 • DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES INC. Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula	85g	4.7	41	5.9	2.4	3.5	1.2	4.7

Organic Produce Whole Leaf Green Kale vs Melissa's, White Pearl Onions

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Prod... Food 1 Food 1 • SPINACA FARMS, INC. Organic Produce Whole Leaf Green Kale	112g	8.0	50	10.7	—	7.1	—	3.6
Melissa's, W... Food 2 Food 2 • PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION Melissa's, White Pearl Onions	85g	24.0	59	14.1	3.5	—	—	1.2

Romaine & Green Leaf Lettuce vs Tri Color Bell Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Romaine & Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Romaine & Green Leaf Lettuce	85g	1.9	18	3.5	1.2	2.4	—	1.2
Tri Color Be... Food 2 Food 2 • CALDWELL & SON INC. Tri Color Bell Peppers	85g	7.9	24	5.9	2.4	1.2	—	1.2

Steam In Bag Brussels Sprouts vs Fresh Cactus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steam In Bag... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Steam In Bag Brussels Sprouts	85g	11.7	41	9.4	2.4	3.5	—	3.5
Fresh Cactus Food 2 Food 2 • R&P FOOD PROCESSING INC. Fresh Cactus	142g	18.0	42	9.9	—	3.5	0.7	0.7

Jack Rabbit Great Northern Beans, 16 Oz vs Rocky Mountain Seasonal Baby Mizuna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jack Rabbit ... Food 1 Food 1 • WICKES AGRICULTURE Jack Rabbit Great Northern Beans, 16 Oz	35g	49.2	229	60.0	2.9	34.3	1.4	20.0
Rocky Mounta... Food 2 Food 2 • TRAVELBUG Rocky Mountain Seasonal Baby Mizuna	85g	3.9	24	3.5	2.4	1.2	0.6	2.4

Organic Petite Baby Peeled Carrots vs Short Cuts Stir Fry Blend, Short Cuts Stir Fry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Peti... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Organic Petite Baby Peeled Carrots	85g	9.5	35	8.2	4.7	3.5	—	1.2
Short Cuts S... Food 2 Food 2 • RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE Short Cuts Stir Fry Blend	85g	7.9	35	7.1	3.5	2.4	—	1.2

Broccoli, Carrots And Red Cabbage Coleslaw, Broccoli vs Bok Choy Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli, Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Broccoli, Carrots And Red Cabbage Coleslaw, Broccoli	85g	9.3	35	7.1	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Bok Choy Blend Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Bok Choy Blend	85g	6.0	24	4.7	2.4	1.2	—	1.2

Sweet Organic Diced Onion, Sweet vs Life Force Foods, Mung Bean Sprouts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • ENERGY SPROUTS INC. Sweet Organic Diced Onion	198g	11.2	30	7.6	6.1	2.0	—	0.5
Life Force F... Food 2 Food 2 • SUNSPROUT ENTERPRISES, INC. Life Force Foods, Mung Bean Sprouts	100g	9.9	30	6.0	7.0	1.0	—	3.0

Baby Spinach & Butter Lettuce vs Asparagus Saute

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Spinach... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Baby Spinach & Butter Lettuce	85g	2.3	24	2.4	1.2	1.2	—	2.4
Asparagus Saute Food 2 Food 2 • HEALING MD Asparagus Saute	269g	8.1	26	5.6	2.6	1.5	5.6	1.9

Green & Crisp vs Cantaloupe Chunks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green & Crisp Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Green & Crisp	85g	4.0	12	3.5	2.4	1.2	—	1.2
Cantaloupe C... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cantaloupe Chunks	142g	15.5	35	8.5	7.8	0.7	—	0.7

Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula vs Cauliflower, Carrots And Green Onions

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Baby... Food 1 Food 1 • DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES INC. Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula	85g	4.7	41	5.9	2.4	3.5	1.2	4.7
Cauliflower,... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Cauliflower, Carrots And Green Onions	85g	5.9	29	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

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