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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Bacon Pineapple Chicken Sausage With Brown Sugar, Nutmeg And Cinnamon, Bacon Pineapple vs Smoked Bun Size Sausage, Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon Pineap... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Bacon Pineapple Chicken Sausage With Brown Sugar, Nutmeg And Cinnamon	91g	11.4	198	6.6	5.5	—	11.0	17.6
Smoked Bun S... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Smoked Bun Size Sausage	53g	7.0	340	3.8	1.9	—	30.2	11.3

Natural Casing Hot Dogs vs Chicken Bratwurst

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Casi... Food 1 Food 1 • MARATHON ENTERPRISES INC. Natural Casing Hot Dogs	114g	3.3	298	1.8	—	—	28.1	14.0
Chicken Brat... Food 2 Food 2 • FRED USINGER, INC. Chicken Bratwurst	85g	1.9	118	1.2	—	—	3.5	17.7

Polish Sausage Kielbasa vs Spicy Italian Sausage, Spicy Italian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Polish Sausa... Food 1 Food 1 • SQUARE-H BRANDS, INC. Polish Sausage Kielbasa	112g	5.6	295	2.7	—	—	25.0	13.4
Spicy Italia... Food 2 Food 2 • C. W. BROWN FOODS, INC. Spicy Italian Sausage	85g	2.2	247	1.2	—	—	18.8	16.5

100% Grass Fed Uncured Smoked Beef Polish Sausage, Polish vs Dietz & Watson Polska Kielbasa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Grass F... Food 1 Food 1 • JBS USA, LLC 100% Grass Fed Uncured Smoked Beef Polish Sausage, Polish	68g	1.9	206	1.5	1.5	—	16.2	13.2
Dietz & Wats... Food 2 Food 2 • DIETZ & WATSON INC. Dietz & Watson Polska Kielbasa	56g	3.4	250	1.8	1.8	—	21.4	14.3

Ragin Cajun Style Sausage, Hot Smoked vs Hard Cider Bratwurst

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ragin Cajun ... Food 1 Food 1 • KUNZLER & COMPANY INC Ragin Cajun Style Sausage, Hot Smoked	66g	1.9	273	1.5	—	—	24.2	12.1
Hard Cider B... Food 2 Food 2 • VERMONT SMOKE & CURE, INC. Hard Cider Bratwurst	85g	3.7	271	2.4	—	—	21.2	17.7

Sabrett, Hot Sausage vs Chicken Sausage, Spinach & Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sabrett, Hot... Food 1 Food 1 • MARATHON ENTERPRISES INC. Sabrett, Hot Sausage	91g	5.6	297	3.3	—	—	27.5	12.1
Chicken Saus... Food 2 Food 2 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Chicken Sausage, Spinach & Garlic	57g	1.9	123	1.8	—	—	3.5	17.5

Chorizo Premium Pork Sausage, Chorizo vs Hardwood Smoked Sliced Original Chicken Sausage, Hardwood Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chorizo Prem... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Chorizo Premium Pork Sausage	56g	7.3	446	8.9	1.8	1.8	30.4	19.6
Hardwood Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Hardwood Smoked Sliced Original Chicken Sausage	56g	3.4	232	1.8	—	—	14.3	21.4

Fully Cooked Cheese Smokies Sausage vs Que Huong Thit Doi, Cured Pork Roll Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'FROST, INC. Fully Cooked Cheese Smokies Sausage	57g	3.7	298	3.5	3.5	—	24.6	14.0
Que Huong Th... Food 2 Food 2 • GREAT WALL FOOD CO., INC. Que Huong Thit Doi, Cured Pork Roll Sausage	56g	1.9	161	1.8	—	—	8.9	17.9

Mild Mo'ono Sweet Portuguese Brand Sausage, Mild Mo'ono Sweet vs European Traditions

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Mo'ono ... Food 1 Food 1 • HAWAII ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE Mild Mo'ono Sweet Portuguese Brand Sausage	56g	6.6	321	3.6	1.8	—	26.8	16.1
European Tra... Food 2 Food 2 • KLEMENT SAUSAGE CO., INC. European Traditions	79g	5.6	316	3.8	1.3	—	25.3	15.2

Smoked Baby Link Sausage vs Smoked Pork And Buffalo Bratwurst

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Baby ... Food 1 Food 1 • BEN E. KEITH CO Smoked Baby Link Sausage	56g	1.8	393	1.8	—	—	37.5	12.5
Smoked Pork ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONTINENTAL SAUSAGE, INC. Smoked Pork And Buffalo Bratwurst	85g	5.7	282	3.5	1.2	—	20.0	14.1

Italian Style Sliced Sausage vs Cracked Black Pepper Sausage Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Italian Style Sliced Sausage	55g	1.8	400	1.8	—	—	38.2	12.7
Cracked Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • CONECUH SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC. Cracked Black Pepper Sausage Links	80g	1.9	280	1.3	1.3	—	22.5	13.8

Italian Sausage With Cheese & Peppers, Italian With Cheese & Peppers vs Smoked Gouda & Riesling Chicken Sausages Links, Smoked Gouda & Riesling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Saus... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Italian Sausage With Cheese & Peppers, Italian With Cheese & Peppers	85g	4.3	341	2.4	1.2	—	25.9	21.2
Smoked Gouda... Food 2 Food 2 • MAN CAVE Smoked Gouda & Riesling Chicken Sausages Links	71g	3.8	169	4.2	1.4	1.4	8.5	19.7

Smoke Cocktail Franks, Smoke vs Beer Bratwurst

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoke Cockta... Food 1 Food 1 • THUMANN INC. Smoke Cocktail Franks	55g	3.3	273	1.8	1.8	—	25.5	25.5
Beer Bratwurst Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Beer Bratwurst	70g	3.7	329	2.9	1.4	—	24.3	20.0

Chicken Sausage vs Natural Casing Griddle Franks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Sausage Food 1 Food 1 • WINNING THE SELLING GAME Chicken Sausage	91g	1.0	154	1.1	—	0.5	8.8	17.6
Natural Casi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Natural Casing Griddle Franks	113g	1.6	301	0.9	—	—	28.3	11.5

Mild Pork Sausage, Mild vs Hot & Spicy Premium Pork Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Pork Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Mild Pork Sausage	28g	1.9	214	3.6	3.6	—	16.1	17.9
Hot & Spicy ... Food 2 Food 2 • WRIGHT BRAND FOODS, LTD Hot & Spicy Premium Pork Sausage	56g	1.9	321	1.8	—	—	26.8	19.6

Smithfield, Polska Kielbasa vs Organic Hot Italian Chicken Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smithfield, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Smithfield, Polska Kielbasa	56g	3.7	304	3.6	1.8	—	28.6	10.7
Organic Hot ... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Hot Italian Chicken Sausage	68g	1.9	132	1.5	—	—	6.6	20.6

Air Chilled Uncured Organic Chicken Frankfurters Sausages, Chicken vs Hardwood Smoked Sliced Original Chicken Sausage, Hardwood Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Air Chilled ... Food 1 Food 1 • TECUMSEH POULTRY, L.L.C. Air Chilled Uncured Organic Chicken Frankfurters Sausages, Chicken	85g	3.8	153	2.4	2.4	—	8.2	17.7
Hardwood Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Hardwood Smoked Sliced Original Chicken Sausage	56g	3.4	232	1.8	—	—	14.3	21.4

Signature Smokehouse Pork Sausage Patties vs Natural Casing Wieners

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Signature Sm... Food 1 Food 1 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Signature Smokehouse Pork Sausage Patties	113g	7.5	283	3.5	1.8	—	22.1	15.0
Natural Casi... Food 2 Food 2 • WENZEL'S FARM, LLC Natural Casing Wieners	43g	13.2	279	7.0	2.3	—	20.9	11.6

Frankfurts vs Hardwood Smoked Sliced Original Chicken Sausage, Hardwood Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frankfurts Food 1 Food 1 • DEMAKES ENTERPRISES INC. Frankfurts	56g	3.8	304	3.6	1.8	—	26.8	5.4
Hardwood Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Hardwood Smoked Sliced Original Chicken Sausage	56g	3.4	232	1.8	—	—	14.3	21.4

Garlic Smoked Sausage, Garlic vs Lit'l Beef Franks, Lit'l Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Smoke... Food 1 Food 1 • FOREMAN'S BOUDIN KITCHEN Garlic Smoked Sausage	70g	1.9	157	1.4	1.4	—	10.0	21.4
Lit'l Beef F... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Lit'l Beef Franks	60g	6.2	333	3.3	1.7	—	30.0	11.7

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