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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White Truffle Pasta Sauce vs ""Alla Norma"" With Eggplant & Ricotta Salata

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Truffl... Food 1 Food 1 • CURRENT'S TACKLE White Truffle Pasta Sauce	113g	14.0	28	11.5	2.7	5.3	0.9	0.9
""Alla Norma... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUALINK NEVADA, LLC ""Alla Norma"" With Eggplant & Ricotta Salata	237g	21.8	59	6.3	3.8	1.7	3.8	1.3

Bove's, Pasta Sauce, Vodka, Vodka vs Marinara Delicato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bove's, Past... Food 1 Food 1 • BOVE'S OF VERMONT INC. Bove's, Pasta Sauce, Vodka, Vodka	113g	11.7	124	7.1	4.4	1.8	8.9	1.8
Marinara Del... Food 2 Food 2 • CARBONE FINE FOOD, LLC Marinara Delicato Sauce	113g	7.0	88	4.4	4.4	0.9	7.1	0.9

Olive Oil, Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce, Olive Oil, Basil & Garlic vs The Happy Tomato, Marinara Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Olive Oil, B... Food 1 Food 1 • NEWMAN'S OWN, INC. Olive Oil, Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce, Olive Oil, Basil & Garlic	124g	14.4	81	9.7	4.8	2.4	3.6	2.4
The Happy To... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPO-LOGIC SYSTEMS, INC. The Happy Tomato, Marinara Sauce	131g	12.0	46	6.1	1.5	1.5	2.3	0.8

Spicy Red Pepper Italian Sauce, Spicy Red Pepper vs Thick, Rich & Garlicky Pizzaiole Gravy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Red Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Spicy Red Pepper Italian Sauce	120g	19.8	83	10.8	6.7	2.5	3.8	1.7
Thick, Rich ... Food 2 Food 2 • MAMMA LETIZIA'S LLC Thick, Rich & Garlicky Pizzaiole Gravy	125g	8.0	40	4.8	3.2	1.6	1.6	1.6

Simple Marinara Pasta Sauce vs Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Simple Marin... Food 1 Food 1 • TRZ MARKETING Simple Marinara Pasta Sauce	125g	4.0	64	3.2	3.2	1.6	5.6	0.8
Spicy Red Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce	125g	10.0	32	5.6	3.2	1.6	0.4	0.8

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce vs Marinara Pasta Sauce, Marinara

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • FONTANA FOODS Roasted Red Pepper Sauce	116g	11.9	34	6.0	1.7	0.9	1.3	0.9
Marinara Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Marinara Pasta Sauce	131g	10.6	46	6.1	3.8	0.8	1.9	0.8

Marinara Tomato Sauce, Marinara vs Marinara Premium Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Tom... Food 1 Food 1 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Marinara Tomato Sauce	123g	23.9	73	12.2	4.9	2.4	2.0	2.4
Marinara Pre... Food 2 Food 2 • VICTORIA FINE FOODS LLC Marinara Premium Sauce	113g	9.9	62	5.3	3.5	0.9	3.5	1.8

Special Marinara Sauce, Special Marinara vs Roasted Garlic Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Special Mari... Food 1 Food 1 • FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC. Special Marinara Sauce	120g	8.2	50	5.8	3.3	1.7	2.1	2.5
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • CAPA DI ROMA Roasted Garlic Sauce	113g	11.9	44	7.1	3.5	1.8	1.8	0.9

White Bean & Roasted Garlic Sauce, White Bean & Roasted Garlic vs Classic Pomodoro Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Bean &... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY White Bean & Roasted Garlic Sauce	120g	17.9	75	12.5	2.5	5.0	1.3	3.3
Classic Pomo... Food 2 Food 2 • SAOR S.RL. Classic Pomodoro Pasta Sauce	125g	17.8	112	9.6	4.8	2.4	7.2	1.6

Whole Foods Market, Brooklyn Italian Marinara vs Organic Spicy Marinara Pasta Sauce, Spicy Marinara

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Foods ... Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE SKY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Whole Foods Market, Brooklyn Italian Marinara	118g	19.9	68	10.2	6.8	1.7	2.5	1.7
Organic Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • CUCINA ANTICA FOODS CORPORATION Organic Spicy Marinara Pasta Sauce, Spicy Marinara	113g	7.9	40	5.3	3.5	1.8	1.3	1.8

Arrabbiata Sauce, Arrabbiata vs Extra Heavy With Fresh Basil Pizza Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arrabbiata S... Food 1 Food 1 • HIRZEL CANNING COMPANY Arrabbiata Sauce	121g	11.8	41	6.6	4.1	1.7	1.7	1.7
Extra Heavy ... Food 2 Food 2 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Extra Heavy With Fresh Basil Pizza Sauce	61g	19.6	49	11.5	6.6	1.6	—	3.3

Traditional Premium Pasta Sauce, Traditional vs Alfredo Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Traditional Premium Pasta Sauce	113g	11.9	53	7.1	3.5	1.8	1.8	1.8
Alfredo Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • THE PASTA SHOP Alfredo Sauce	75g	3.7	365	2.7	1.3	—	26.7	13.3

Giovanni Rana Basil Pesto, 12.5 Oz vs Premium Marinara Pasta Sauce, Savory

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giovanni Ran... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Giovanni Rana Basil Pesto, 12.5 Oz	60g	3.0	517	3.3	3.3	1.7	51.7	8.3
Premium Mari... Food 2 Food 2 • OMEGA FOODS, LLC Premium Marinara Pasta Sauce, Savory	113g	17.9	71	8.9	5.3	0.9	1.3	1.8

Marinara Homestyle Sauce vs Chunky Mushroom & Green Pepper Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Hom... Food 1 Food 1 • FLORA'S DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Marinara Homestyle Sauce	125g	13.9	72	6.4	5.6	0.8	4.0	0.8
Chunky Mushr... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Chunky Mushroom & Green Pepper Pasta Sauce	128g	21.8	62	10.2	7.0	1.6	2.0	1.6

Paesana, Premium Organic Marinara vs Caramelized Onion Marinara, Caramelized Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paesana, Pre... Food 1 Food 1 • L AND S PACKING CO INC Paesana, Premium Organic Marinara	125g	9.9	56	5.6	2.4	1.6	3.2	1.6
Caramelized ... Food 2 Food 2 • G L MEZZETTA, INC. Caramelized Onion Marinara	125g	9.5	80	5.6	3.2	0.8	6.4	0.8

Pinerolo Tomato Pancetta And Sage Tomato Sauce, Pinerolo Tomato vs Traditional Marinara Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinerolo Tom... Food 1 Food 1 • ANNAMARIA'S FOODS INC. Pinerolo Tomato Pancetta And Sage Tomato Sauce	113g	15.9	53	7.1	3.5	—	2.2	0.9
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • LIDESTRI FOODS, INC. Traditional Marinara Pasta Sauce	124g	19.9	65	9.7	6.5	1.6	2.4	1.6

Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce vs Tomato Garlic & Onion Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Toma... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce	127g	17.8	55	9.5	4.7	2.4	0.8	1.6
Tomato Garli... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Tomato Garlic & Onion Sauce	128g	23.8	70	10.9	7.8	1.6	1.6	1.6

Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, Tomato Basil vs Olive Oil Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce, Olive Oil Basil & Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Basil... Food 1 Food 1 • L AND S PACKING CO INC Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce	125g	7.9	56	4.0	2.4	—	4.0	0.8
Olive Oil Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Olive Oil Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce	125g	11.1	72	7.2	4.0	1.6	4.0	1.6

Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Portobello Boscaiola Sauce For Pasta vs Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harris Teete... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Portobello Boscaiola Sauce For Pasta	132g	17.9	76	8.3	3.8	1.5	3.4	1.5
Tomato Basil... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce	121g	13.8	58	7.4	5.0	1.7	2.5	1.7

Fire Roasted Vodka, Fire Roasted vs Pizza Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fire Roasted... Food 1 Food 1 • MIZKAN AMERICA, INC. Fire Roasted Vodka	125g	9.4	112	5.6	3.2	0.8	8.8	1.6
Pizza Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Pizza Sauce	113g	15.8	53	8.9	1.8	1.8	1.3	1.8

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