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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The Great Organic Uncured Turkey Hot Dog vs Smoked Baby Link Sausage, Jalapeno Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Great Or... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION The Great Organic Uncured Turkey Hot Dog	48g	1.9	125	2.1	—	—	7.3	14.6
Smoked Baby ... Food 2 Food 2 • BEN E. KEITH CO Smoked Baby Link Sausage, Jalapeno Pepper	56g	1.9	321	1.8	—	—	28.6	14.3

Bangers vs Italian Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bangers Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Bangers	76g	9.5	224	6.6	1.3	—	14.5	15.8
Italian Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • CARANDO CLASSIC ITALIAN Italian Sausage	69g	3.7	333	2.9	—	—	26.1	17.4

Hatfield, Fully Cooked Pork Roll Sausage, Tangy, Tangy vs Andouille Smoked Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hatfield, Fu... Food 1 Food 1 • CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, LLC Hatfield, Fully Cooked Pork Roll Sausage, Tangy, Tangy	41g	1.9	220	2.4	2.4	—	14.6	14.6
Andouille Sm... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVANNAH SAUSAGE COMPANY LLC Andouille Smoked Sausage	70g	3.7	414	2.9	2.9	—	38.6	12.9

Pork Chorizo, Pork vs Fully Cooked Smoked Italian Style Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Chorizo Food 1 Food 1 • CACIQUE INC. Pork Chorizo	70g	7.5	271	5.7	—	—	21.4	14.3
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Fully Cooked Smoked Italian Style Sausage	85g	1.8	271	2.4	1.2	1.2	22.4	14.1

Salchichon Farmer Sausage, Salchichon vs Parmesan, Shiitake & Truffle Berkshire Pork Sausage, Parmesan, Shiitake & Truffle Berkshire Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salchichon F... Food 1 Food 1 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Salchichon Farmer Sausage	28g	1.8	464	3.6	—	—	39.3	21.4
Parmesan, Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • FORK IN THE ROAD FOODS LLC Parmesan, Shiitake & Truffle Berkshire Pork Sausage, Parmesan, Shiitake & Truffle Berkshire Pork	85g	3.7	341	2.4	—	—	30.6	16.5

Boudin Party Links, Boudin Party vs Polska Kielbasa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boudin Party... Food 1 Food 1 • BEST STOP CAJUN FOOD, LLC Boudin Party Links	45g	7.7	178	8.9	—	—	11.1	13.3
Polska Kielbasa Food 2 Food 2 • BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC. Polska Kielbasa	112g	3.4	286	1.8	1.8	—	25.0	10.7

Italian Pork Sausage Breakfast Patties, Italian vs Preservative Free Sage Sausage, Sage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Pork... Food 1 Food 1 • BURGER MAKER CO INC Italian Pork Sausage Breakfast Patties	43g	1.9	186	2.3	—	—	11.6	16.3
Preservative... Food 2 Food 2 • SWAGGERTY SAUSAGE CO. Preservative Free Sage Sausage, Sage	56g	1.8	357	1.8	—	—	30.4	19.6

Italian Sausage vs Hot Italian Turkey Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • LAMBERTI'S Italian Sausage	57g	3.8	175	3.5	—	—	8.8	17.5
Hot Italian ... Food 2 Food 2 • PCC Hot Italian Turkey Sausage	94g	1.9	128	1.1	—	—	4.3	21.3

German Brand Sausage vs Black Forest Chicken Sausage, Black Forest

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
German Brand... Food 1 Food 1 • MEAT PRODUCTION, INC. German Brand Sausage	103g	3.7	252	2.9	1.0	1.0	18.5	16.5
Black Forest... Food 2 Food 2 • GREENRIDGE FARM, INC. Black Forest Chicken Sausage	71g	1.9	113	1.4	1.4	—	2.8	18.3

Kale Skinless Chicken Sausage vs Fresh Ground Pork Sausage, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale Skinles... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FRESH MARKET, INC. Kale Skinless Chicken Sausage	77g	7.6	156	5.2	1.3	—	7.8	16.9
Fresh Ground... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Fresh Ground Pork Sausage, Mild	57g	1.8	281	1.8	—	—	19.3	24.6

Chicken Sausage, Bell Pepper & Parmesan Cheese vs Green Onion Bratwurst, Green Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Saus... Food 1 Food 1 • ROMA PACKING CO. Chicken Sausage, Bell Pepper & Parmesan Cheese	91g	4.2	187	3.5	2.2	1.1	12.3	16.5
Green Onion ... Food 2 Food 2 • JERRY'S ENTERPRISES INC. Green Onion Bratwurst	113g	1.8	274	0.9	—	—	20.4	21.2

Mild Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage, Mild Spinach & Feta vs Margherita Pepperoni, 8 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Spinach... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Mild Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage	85g	1.9	176	1.2	—	—	9.4	14.1
Margherita P... Food 2 Food 2 • SWIFT-ECKRICH INC. Margherita Pepperoni, 8 Oz	28g	6.4	500	3.6	—	—	42.9	21.4

Jumbo Hot Dogs, Beef vs Classic Uncured Wieners, Classic Uncured

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jumbo Hot Do... Food 1 Food 1 • FANESTIL PACKING CO. INC. Jumbo Hot Dogs, Beef	90g	3.9	275	2.2	—	—	15.4	6.6
Classic Uncu... Food 2 Food 2 • OSCAR MAYER FOODS CORP. Classic Uncured Wieners	45g	1.9	244	2.2	2.2	—	22.2	11.1

Kale Skinless Chicken Sausage vs Smoked Sausage Links, Red Hot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale Skinles... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FRESH MARKET, INC. Kale Skinless Chicken Sausage	77g	7.6	156	5.2	1.3	—	7.8	16.9
Smoked Sausa... Food 2 Food 2 • FAR WEST MEATS, INC. Smoked Sausage Links, Red Hot	93g	6.1	290	3.2	3.2	—	23.7	10.8

Bison Jalapeno & Cheddar Sausage, Bison Jalapeno & Cheddar vs Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bison Jalape... Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN BISON CO., LLC Bison Jalapeno & Cheddar Sausage	91g	7.5	31	5.5	—	1.1	24.2	15.4
Sun Dried To... Food 2 Food 2 Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato Chicken	68g	2.8	176	1.5	—	—	10.3	20.6

Smoked Chicken Sausage With Bacon, Cheese, Quinoa, Jalapeno, Black Beans, Bell Pepper, Corn, Barley And Onion, Jalapeno Bacon & Cheese vs Tomato Basil Mozzarella Chicken Sausage, Tomato Basil Mozzarella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Smoked Chicken Sausage With Bacon, Cheese, Quinoa, Jalapeno, Black Beans, Bell Pepper, Corn, Barley And Onion, Jalapeno Bacon & Cheese	70g	5.8	200	5.7	—	1.4	12.9	14.3
Tomato Basil... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Tomato Basil Mozzarella Chicken Sausage	68g	5.6	132	2.9	1.5	—	4.4	19.1

Classic Uncured Wieners, Classic Uncured vs Beef Summer Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Uncu... Food 1 Food 1 • OSCAR MAYER FOODS CORP. Classic Uncured Wieners	45g	1.9	244	2.2	2.2	—	22.2	11.1
Beef Summer ... Food 2 Food 2 • DIETZ & WATSON INC. Beef Summer Sausage	56g	3.3	286	1.8	—	—	23.2	17.9

Chicken Sausage, Spinach & Cheese vs Kielbasa Premium Deli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Saus... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chicken Sausage, Spinach & Cheese	68g	1.9	118	1.5	—	—	4.4	17.7
Kielbasa Pre... Food 2 Food 2 • WINTER SAUSAGE MFG., COMPANY Kielbasa Premium Deli	99g	5.6	273	3.0	3.0	—	22.2	13.1

Piccante Italian Style Uncured Dry Sausage vs Smoked Pork Sausage, Smoked Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Piccante Ita... Food 1 Food 1 • BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC. Piccante Italian Style Uncured Dry Sausage	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	28.6
Smoked Pork ... Food 2 Food 2 • BEST STOP CAJUN FOOD, LLC Smoked Pork Sausage	57g	1.9	246	1.8	—	—	17.5	19.3

Deli Beef Franks, Beef vs German Brand Smoked Sausage, Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deli Beef Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • DIETZ & WATSON INC. Deli Beef Franks, Beef	49g	3.8	265	2.0	2.0	—	22.5	12.2
German Brand... Food 2 Food 2 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. German Brand Smoked Sausage, Smoked	91g	1.9	319	1.1	1.1	—	26.4	12.1

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