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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Buffalo Wing Sauce vs Filipino Style Bbq Grilling Marinade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Wing... Food 1 Food 1 • BARASH COSMETICS LLC. Buffalo Wing Sauce	16g	25.0	62	12.5	6.3	—	—	—
Filipino Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • TKO ENTERPRISES, INC. Filipino Style Bbq Grilling Marinade	28g	21.9	179	39.3	32.1	—	—	3.6

Mrs. Adler's Gefilte Fish, 24 Oz vs Chili Organic Gourmet Seasoning Mix, Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mrs. Adler's... Food 1 Food 1 Mrs. Adler's Gefilte Fish, 24 Oz	47g	3.9	106	4.3	—	—	3.2	14.9
Chili Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • WATKINS INCORPORATED Chili Organic Gourmet Seasoning Mix	7g	84.8	286	57.1	14.3	14.3	7.1	—

Italian Herb Potatoes Seasoning Mix, Italian Herb Potatoes vs African Jerk Paste Marinade, Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Herb... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Italian Herb Potatoes Seasoning Mix	6g	5.6	417	50.0	16.7	—	25.0	16.7
African Jerk... Food 2 Food 2 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. African Jerk Paste Marinade, Spicy	10g	3.9	200	30.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	—

Smoked Sweet Heat Chicken Pork & Seafood Seasoning vs Marketspice, Greek Salt Free Seasoning

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Sweet... Food 1 Food 1 • CIGAR CITY SMOKED SALSA, LLC Smoked Sweet Heat Chicken Pork & Seafood Seasoning	1g	2.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Marketspice,... Food 2 Food 2 • MARKET SPICE, INC. Marketspice, Greek Salt Free Seasoning	3g	100.0	263	79.0	—	26.3	—	—

Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix vs Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Mix For Singapore Coconut Rice, Nasi Lemak

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sloppy Joe S... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix	4g	6.0	333	66.7	44.4	—	—	—
Asian Home G... Food 2 Food 2 • ASIAN HOME GOURMET (CPL) PTE LTD Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Mix For Singapore Coconut Rice, Nasi Lemak	10g	100.0	350	60.0	30.0	—	10.0	—

Seasoning Mix vs Chipotle Seasoning

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoning Mix Food 1 Food 1 • SHAN FOOD INDUSTRIES Seasoning Mix	8g	10.0	275	62.5	12.5	—	—	1.3
Chipotle Sea... Food 2 Food 2 • XCELL INTERNATIONAL CORP Chipotle Seasoning	5g	3.8	300	60.0	—	20.0	—	20.0

Pomegranate Red Bell Rub vs Southwest Chicken & Vegetables Chili Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Cumin Skillet Seasoning Mix, Southwest Chicken & Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pomegranate ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE NUTMEG SPICE CO. LTD. Pomegranate Red Bell Rub	10g	10.7	274	61.0	—	7.0	2.0	5.0
Southwest Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Southwest Chicken & Vegetables Chili Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Cumin Skillet Seasoning Mix	6g	5.8	250	50.0	16.7	—	—	16.7

Chicken Marsala vs Chickpea Curry Gourmet Seasoning Kit, Chickpea Curry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Marsala Food 1 Food 1 • CONIFER SPECIALTIES INC. Chicken Marsala	22g	27.3	364	68.2	4.6	4.5	—	13.6
Chickpea Cur... Food 2 Food 2 • INSTANT ENTERTAINMENT Chickpea Curry Gourmet Seasoning Kit	9g	3.7	389	33.3	—	11.1	22.2	22.2

Chicken Rub, Chicken vs Dizzy Pig, Dizzy Dust, All Purpose Barbecue Seasoning

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Rub Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD MARKETS NORTHWEST, INC. Chicken Rub	4g	47.6	238	47.6	—	23.8	—	—
Dizzy Pig, D... Food 2 Food 2 • DIZZY PIG, LLC Dizzy Pig, Dizzy Dust, All Purpose Barbecue Seasoning	1g	2.0	250	83.3	41.7	—	—	—

50/60 Iqf Pud Shrimp vs Texas Brown Gulf Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
50/60 Iqf Pu... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 50/60 Iqf Pud Shrimp	112g	1.9	107	0.9	—	—	1.8	20.5
Texas Brown ... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. Texas Brown Gulf Shrimp	112g	1.9	71	0.9	—	—	0.9	13.4

12/14 Oz Lobster Tails vs 9 Oz Lobster Tails

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
12/14 Oz Lob... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 12/14 Oz Lobster Tails	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5
9 Oz Lobster... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 9 Oz Lobster Tails	113g	5.7	115	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.4

110/130 Gulf Pud Shrimp vs 10 Oz Lobster Tails

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
110/130 Gulf... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 110/130 Gulf Pud Shrimp	112g	1.9	107	0.9	—	—	1.8	20.5
10 Oz Lobste... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 10 Oz Lobster Tails	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5

Snow Crab Clusters L 8.5 Oz Avg vs 12/14 Oz Braz Lobster Tail

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snow Crab Cl... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. Snow Crab Clusters L 8.5 Oz Avg	85g	0.6	118	0.4	—	—	1.8	2.4
12/14 Oz Bra... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 12/14 Oz Braz Lobster Tail	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5

4 Oz 68% Lump Crab Cake vs Snow Crab Clusters L 8.5 Oz Avg

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
4 Oz 68% Lum... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 4 Oz 68% Lump Crab Cake	113g	15.5	115	8.0	0.9	0.9	4.4	11.5
Snow Crab Cl... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. Snow Crab Clusters L 8.5 Oz Avg	85g	0.6	118	0.4	—	—	1.8	2.4

5.5/6.5 Oz. ""G"" Lob Tails vs 4 Oz. 68% Lump Crabcakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
5.5/6.5 Oz. ... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 5.5/6.5 Oz. ""G"" Lob Tails	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5
4 Oz. 68% Lu... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 4 Oz. 68% Lump Crabcakes	113g	15.5	115	8.0	0.9	0.9	4.4	11.5

Cracked Shell Lobst Tails vs 8 Oz Braz Lobster Tail

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cracked Shel... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. Cracked Shell Lobst Tails	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5
8 Oz Braz Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 8 Oz Braz Lobster Tail	113g	5.7	115	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.4

9 Oz Lobster Tails vs Texas Brown Gulf Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
9 Oz Lobster... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 9 Oz Lobster Tails	113g	5.7	115	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.4
Texas Brown ... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. Texas Brown Gulf Shrimp	112g	1.9	71	0.9	—	—	0.9	13.4

U/12 Dom S/On Wht Shrimp vs Green Lobsters 2 Lb/Up

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
U/12 Dom S/O... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. U/12 Dom S/On Wht Shrimp	112g	1.9	107	0.9	—	—	1.8	20.5
Green Lobste... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. Green Lobsters 2 Lb/Up	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5

24/28 Oz Wh Grn Lobster vs 250/350 Iqf Ckd Shrimp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
24/28 Oz Wh ... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 24/28 Oz Wh Grn Lobster	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5
250/350 Iqf ... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 250/350 Iqf Ckd Shrimp	85g	1.9	129	1.2	—	—	2.4	25.9

70/90 Gulf Pud Shrimp vs 12/14 Oz Lobster Tails

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
70/90 Gulf P... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 70/90 Gulf Pud Shrimp	112g	1.9	107	0.9	—	—	1.8	20.5
12/14 Oz Lob... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER STREET FISHERIES INC. 12/14 Oz Lobster Tails	112g	5.7	116	2.7	—	—	1.3	20.5

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