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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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Sun Dried Tomato vs Traditional Marinara Sauce, Traditional Marinara

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sun Dried To... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Sun Dried Tomato Pesto	50g	11.5	260	8.0	4.0	2.0	24.0	4.0
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • E-Z CATCH & COMPANY, LLC Traditional Marinara Sauce	113g	11.9	62	6.2	3.5	0.9	3.5	0.9

Fire Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta Sauce, Fire Roasted Tomato; Garlic vs Basil Pesto

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fire Roasted... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Fire Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta Sauce, Fire Roasted Tomato; Garlic	125g	12.7	48	8.0	4.8	1.6	0.8	1.6
Basil Pesto Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Basil Pesto	85g	12.6	624	12.9	7.1	4.7	60.0	5.9

Basil Marinara Sauce vs Original Premium Marinara Sauce, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basil Marina... Food 1 Food 1 • HOBOKEN FARM STAND INC. Basil Marinara Sauce	113g	8.8	71	4.4	2.7	—	5.3	0.9
Original Pre... Food 2 Food 2 • DELL AMORE' INC. Original Premium Marinara Sauce	151g	11.8	60	8.0	5.3	2.0	2.7	2.0

Crust Restaurants, Kurt Warner's 13 Marinara Sauce vs Dad's Original Pasta Sauces

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crust Restau... Food 1 Food 1 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. Crust Restaurants, Kurt Warner's 13 Marinara Sauce	120g	14.0	42	6.7	3.3	0.8	0.8	1.7
Dad's Origin... Food 2 Food 2 • JAMBCO INC. Dad's Original Pasta Sauces	125g	9.9	64	5.6	4.0	1.6	3.2	0.8

Traditional Pasta Sauce, Traditional vs Walnut Acres, Organic Marinara & Herbs Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Traditional Pasta Sauce	120g	16.6	58	10.8	6.7	2.5	1.3	1.7
Walnut Acres... Food 2 Food 2 • ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Walnut Acres, Organic Marinara & Herbs Pasta Sauce	125g	12.0	40	6.4	5.6	1.6	0.8	1.6

Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato Basil vs Parmesan Cheese Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghetti Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PASTA HOUSE COMPANY Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato Basil	123g	19.9	57	8.9	7.3	0.8	2.0	0.8
Parmesan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • GALASSI FOODS Parmesan Cheese Pasta Sauce	125g	11.9	40	5.6	3.2	0.8	1.6	1.6

Portobello Mushroom Organic Pasta Sauce, Portobello Mushroom vs Creamy Tomato With Basil Organic Pasta Sauce, Creamy Tomato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Portobello M... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Portobello Mushroom Organic Pasta Sauce	125g	16.0	48	9.6	6.4	1.6	0.8	0.8
Creamy Tomat... Food 2 Food 2 • SONOMA GOURMET Creamy Tomato With Basil Organic Pasta Sauce	125g	11.9	64	6.4	3.2	1.6	4.0	1.6

Marinara Traditional Pasta Sauce vs Amy's, Organic Pasta Sauce, Tomato Basil, Tomato Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Tra... Food 1 Food 1 • L AND S PACKING CO INC Marinara Traditional Pasta Sauce	125g	7.9	56	4.0	2.4	—	4.0	0.8
Amy's, Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Amy's, Organic Pasta Sauce, Tomato Basil, Tomato Basil	125g	17.9	72	8.8	4.8	1.6	3.6	1.6

Parmesan Pomodoro Organic Pasta Sauce, Parmesan Pomodoro vs Marinara Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Pom... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Parmesan Pomodoro Organic Pasta Sauce	125g	17.9	64	9.6	4.8	2.4	1.6	2.4
Marinara Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • GIOVANNI RANA Marinara Sauce	125g	11.9	56	5.6	2.4	0.8	3.6	1.6

Sugo Homemade Marinara vs All Natural Princess Sauce With Heavy Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sugo Homemad... Food 1 Food 1 • IDEAS & MORE Sugo Homemade Marinara	147g	14.0	41	6.8	4.1	2.0	1.4	2.0
All Natural ... Food 2 Food 2 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY All Natural Princess Sauce With Heavy Cream	120g	7.8	100	5.0	3.3	1.7	10.0	1.7

Oven Baked Tomatoes With Olives vs 100% Italian Roasted Garlic Sauce, Roasted Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Baked T... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Oven Baked Tomatoes With Olives	33g	17.8	136	12.1	6.1	3.0	10.6	3.0
100% Italian... Food 2 Food 2 • FRATELLI MANTOVA FU VINCENZO 100% Italian Roasted Garlic Sauce, Roasted Garlic	125g	8.0	32	4.0	3.2	0.8	1.6	—

Basil Pesto Sauce, Basil Pesto vs Sweet Italian Sausage & Cheese Sauce, Sweet Italian Sausage & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basil Pesto ... Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Basil Pesto Sauce	30g	1.9	367	6.7	3.3	3.3	36.7	3.3
Sweet Italia... Food 2 Food 2 • MIZKAN AMERICA, INC. Sweet Italian Sausage & Cheese Sauce	129g	21.7	70	10.1	7.0	1.6	2.3	2.3

Puttanesca Tomato & Sliced Olives Italian Pasta Sauce, Puttanesca vs Vodka Sauce, Vodka

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Puttanesca T... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL DELICACIES INC. Puttanesca Tomato & Sliced Olives Italian Pasta Sauce	125g	15.8	78	9.6	5.6	3.2	4.8	1.6
Vodka Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • E-Z CATCH & COMPANY, LLC Vodka Sauce	120g	9.7	150	5.8	4.2	1.7	14.2	2.5

Classic Pasta Sauce vs Don Pomodoro, Italian Traditional Sauce, Tomato & Basil, Tomato & Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Past... Food 1 Food 1 • CHAS. & P. INC. Classic Pasta Sauce	122g	20.0	41	9.0	8.2	0.8	—	1.6
Don Pomodoro... Food 2 Food 2 • SAOR S.RL. Don Pomodoro, Italian Traditional Sauce, Tomato & Basil, Tomato & Basil	125g	17.9	80	9.6	4.8	2.4	3.2	1.6

Alfredo Sauce, Alfredo vs Arrabbiata Sauce, Arrabbiata

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alfredo Sauce Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-PREPARED FOODS DIVISION, INC. Alfredo Sauce	61g	5.7	246	4.9	1.6	—	23.0	6.6
Arrabbiata S... Food 2 Food 2 • CARBONE FINE FOOD, LLC Arrabbiata Sauce	113g	9.9	80	5.3	4.4	0.9	6.2	0.9

Newman's Own, Sockarooni Pasta Sauce vs Italian Basil Pesto, Italian Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Newman's Own... Food 1 Food 1 • NEWMAN'S OWN, INC. Newman's Own, Sockarooni Pasta Sauce	124g	18.0	56	9.7	5.7	2.4	0.8	2.4
Italian Basi... Food 2 Food 2 • J.J. TAL LIMITED Italian Basil Pesto	40g	5.5	500	7.5	2.5	—	50.0	7.5

Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce, Roasted Garlic vs Tomato Basil Organic Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Garl... Food 1 Food 1 • NEWMAN'S OWN, INC. Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce	124g	12.9	48	8.9	4.0	2.4	1.2	1.6
Tomato Basil... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Tomato Basil Organic Pasta Sauce	125g	13.9	48	8.0	4.0	2.4	1.2	1.6

Lightly Cooked Marinara vs Marinara Garlic Premium Cooking Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Cook... Food 1 Food 1 • BUTERA'S FINE FOODS Lightly Cooked Marinara	125g	12.0	40	5.6	3.2	0.8	0.8	1.6
Marinara Gar... Food 2 Food 2 • CUCINA ANTICA FOODS CORPORATION Marinara Garlic Premium Cooking Sauce	113g	8.8	40	6.2	5.3	1.8	0.9	0.9

Organic Pasta Sauce, Roasted Garlic vs Basil Alfredo Pasta Sauce, Basil Alfredo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Past... Food 1 Food 1 • SONOMA GOURMET Organic Pasta Sauce, Roasted Garlic	125g	7.9	64	4.0	3.2	0.8	4.8	0.8
Basil Alfred... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Basil Alfredo Pasta Sauce	60g	3.9	150	3.3	—	—	13.3	5.0

Napoletana Pasta Sauce vs Marinara Pasta Sauces

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Napoletana P... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Napoletana Pasta Sauce	125g	11.9	96	6.4	4.8	1.6	7.2	0.8
Marinara Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • JAMBCO INC. Marinara Pasta Sauces	125g	11.9	64	6.4	4.0	1.6	3.2	0.8

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