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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Hickory House Braunschweiger, Hickory House vs Chicken Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato & Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Hous... Food 1 Food 1 • CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION Hickory House Braunschweiger	56g	5.6	304	5.4	1.8	—	25.0	14.3
Chicken Saus... Food 2 Food 2 • HOOPLA, INC. Chicken Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato & Basil	77g	4.8	156	3.9	2.6	0.6	7.8	18.2

Smoked Hot Sausage vs Red Gourmet Frankfurters, Red

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Hot S... Food 1 Food 1 • ARNOLD MEATS INC. Smoked Hot Sausage	56g	3.3	286	1.8	—	—	25.0	16.1
Red Gourmet ... Food 2 Food 2 • FRICK'S MEAT PRODUCTS INC. Red Gourmet Frankfurters	91g	7.6	220	4.4	1.1	—	17.6	12.1

Spanish Style Chorizo Sausage vs Regular Premium Pork Sausage, Regular

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHALLER MANUFACTURING CORP. Spanish Style Chorizo Sausage	85g	9.2	365	7.1	3.5	1.2	29.4	15.3
Regular Prem... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Regular Premium Pork Sausage	56g	3.7	375	3.6	1.8	—	33.9	16.1

Jalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage, Jalapeno & Cheddar vs Italian Sausage, Italian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jalapeno & C... Food 1 Food 1 • LIL SMOKEHOUSE Jalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage	57g	1.9	263	1.8	1.8	—	21.1	15.8
Italian Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • R. B. RICE CO. INC. Italian Sausage	70g	2.7	271	1.4	—	—	24.3	11.4

Maple Breakfast Sausage, Maple vs Bratwurst, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Breakf... Food 1 Food 1 • CLOUGHERTY PACKING, LLC Maple Breakfast Sausage	55g	5.6	327	5.5	3.6	—	25.5	18.2
Bratwurst, O... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Bratwurst, Original	91g	7.5	253	4.4	2.2	—	18.7	16.5

Hatfield, Fully Cooked Pork Roll Sausage, Tangy, Tangy vs Smoked Polska Kielbasa, Smoked

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
Smoked Polsk... Food 2 Food 2 • BAR-S FOODS CO. Smoked Polska Kielbasa	56g	3.8	304	3.6	1.8	—	26.8	10.7

All Natural Skinless Uncured Beef Frankfurters vs Pepper Jack Cheese Smoked Pork Sausage, Pepper Jack Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARATHON ENTERPRISES INC. All Natural Skinless Uncured Beef Frankfurters	50g	3.8	260	2.0	2.0	—	22.0	12.0
Pepper Jack ... Food 2 Food 2 • FARGO PACKING CO. Pepper Jack Cheese Smoked Pork Sausage	28g	1.9	268	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	17.9

Parmesan, Shiitake & Truffle Berkshire Pork Sausage, Parmesan, Shiitake & Truffle Berkshire Pork vs Country Smoked Cooked Italian Sausage, Hickory Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan, Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Country Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE JOHN'S PRIDE, LLC Country Smoked Cooked Italian Sausage, Hickory Smoked	70g	1.9	243	1.4	1.4	—	18.6	17.1

Uncured Hot Link Sausage, Uncured Hot Link vs American Craft Smoked Sausages, Smoky Bourbon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Hot ... Food 1 Food 1 • SAAG'S PRODUCTS LLC Uncured Hot Link Sausage	84g	1.9	310	1.2	—	—	27.4	13.1
American Cra... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY American Craft Smoked Sausages, Smoky Bourbon	82g	6.8	317	3.7	1.2	—	26.8	13.4

Sausage, Cinnamon, Apple, Mapple vs 365 Everyday Value, Uncured Beef Hot Dogs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sausage, Cin... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE CHARLEY'S SAUSAGE CO. Sausage, Cinnamon, Apple, Mapple	71g	7.5	254	5.6	4.2	—	18.3	15.5
365 Everyday... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. 365 Everyday Value, Uncured Beef Hot Dogs	113g	1.9	221	0.9	0.9	—	18.6	12.4

Pepper Jack Chicken Bratwurst vs Chicken Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato & Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepper Jack ... Food 1 Food 1 • CHER-MAKE SAUSAGE CO. Pepper Jack Chicken Bratwurst	76g	1.9	132	1.3	1.3	—	5.9	17.1
Chicken Saus... Food 2 Food 2 • HOOPLA, INC. Chicken Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato & Basil	77g	4.8	156	3.9	2.6	0.6	7.8	18.2

Ananda Italian Style Plant Based Sausages 372 G vs Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ananda Itali... Food 1 Food 1 • ANANDA VEGAN GOODNESS LIMITED Ananda Italian Style Plant Based Sausages 372 G	62g	10.1	180	8.7	1.8	—	3.4	28.4
Tvi Fish Sau... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G	50g	5.0	179	8.6	3.2	3.5	12.0	9.2

Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G vs Durham Farms Organic Angus Beef Sausages 480 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tvi Fish Sau... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G	50g	5.0	179	8.6	3.2	3.5	12.0	9.2
Durham Farms... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Durham Farms Organic Angus Beef Sausages 480 G	80g	7.6	233	5.6	1.5	0.6	13.4	15.8

Market Value Bbq Pack 4 Beef Burgers 8 Beef Sausages 1 Kg vs Durham Farms Organic Angus Beef Sausages 480 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Market Value... Food 1 Food 1 • WOOLWORTHS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Market Value Bbq Pack 4 Beef Burgers 8 Beef Sausages 1 Kg	100g	8.2	280	4.4	1.0	—	22.2	16.0
Durham Farms... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Durham Farms Organic Angus Beef Sausages 480 G	80g	7.6	233	5.6	1.5	0.6	13.4	15.8

The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G vs Wang Korea Miss Bong Fish Sausage 10 Sticks 340 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Kiwi Art... Food 1 Food 1 • KIWI ARTISAN LIMITED The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G	50g	3.5	269	3.8	1.4	—	16.8	26.0
Wang Korea M... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Wang Korea Miss Bong Fish Sausage 10 Sticks 340 G	34g	9.7	159	14.7	2.9	—	7.4	8.8

Market Value Bbq Pack 4 Beef Burgers 8 Beef Sausages 1 Kg vs The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Market Value... Food 1 Food 1 • WOOLWORTHS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Market Value Bbq Pack 4 Beef Burgers 8 Beef Sausages 1 Kg	100g	8.2	280	4.4	1.0	—	22.2	16.0
The Kiwi Art... Food 2 Food 2 • KIWI ARTISAN LIMITED The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G	50g	3.5	269	3.8	1.4	—	16.8	26.0

Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G vs Wang Korea Miss Bong Fish Sausage 10 Sticks 340 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tvi Fish Sau... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G	50g	5.0	179	8.6	3.2	3.5	12.0	9.2
Wang Korea M... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Wang Korea Miss Bong Fish Sausage 10 Sticks 340 G	34g	9.7	159	14.7	2.9	—	7.4	8.8

The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G vs Durham Farms Organic Angus Beef Sausages 480 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Kiwi Art... Food 1 Food 1 • KIWI ARTISAN LIMITED The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G	50g	3.5	269	3.8	1.4	—	16.8	26.0
Durham Farms... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Durham Farms Organic Angus Beef Sausages 480 G	80g	7.6	233	5.6	1.5	0.6	13.4	15.8

The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G vs Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Kiwi Art... Food 1 Food 1 • KIWI ARTISAN LIMITED The Kiwi Artisan Co Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Salami 220 G	50g	3.5	269	3.8	1.4	—	16.8	26.0
Tvi Fish Sau... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Tvi Fish Sausage 500 G	50g	5.0	179	8.6	3.2	3.5	12.0	9.2

Wang Korea Miss Bong Fish Sausage 10 Sticks 340 G vs Ananda Italian Style Plant Based Sausages 372 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wang Korea M... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Wang Korea Miss Bong Fish Sausage 10 Sticks 340 G	34g	9.7	159	14.7	2.9	—	7.4	8.8
Ananda Itali... Food 2 Food 2 • ANANDA VEGAN GOODNESS LIMITED Ananda Italian Style Plant Based Sausages 372 G	62g	10.1	180	8.7	1.8	—	3.4	28.4

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