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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Tomato Wedges vs Tomato Paste With Roasted Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Wedges Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Tomato Wedges	110g	4.0	73	3.6	1.8	1.8	6.4	—
Tomato Paste... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Tomato Paste With Roasted Garlic	33g	24.0	91	18.2	9.1	6.1	—	3.0

Vine Ripened Crushed Peeled Tomatoes vs Diced Tomatoes With Green Chiles, Medium

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vine Ripened... Food 1 Food 1 • GREENFIELD PRODUCTS LLC Vine Ripened Crushed Peeled Tomatoes	61g	6.0	25	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6
Diced Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Diced Tomatoes With Green Chiles, Medium	117g	7.9	21	4.3	2.6	0.9	—	0.9

Green Chilies Petite Diced Tomatoes, Green Chilies vs All Natural Diced Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Chilie... Food 1 Food 1 • FURMAN FOODS, INC. Green Chilies Petite Diced Tomatoes	116g	7.9	22	4.3	2.6	0.9	—	0.9
All Natural ... Food 2 Food 2 • GUS SCLAFANI CORP. All Natural Diced Tomatoes	130g	9.9	23	4.6	3.9	0.8	—	1.5

Fancy Tomato Sauce, Tomato vs D.O.P. With Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIPRO FOODSERVICE, INC. Fancy Tomato Sauce, Tomato	61g	6.0	33	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6
D.O.P. With ... Food 2 Food 2 • JOSEPH RUTIGLIANO & SONS INC D.O.P. With Basil	122g	8.0	20	4.1	4.1	0.8	—	0.8

San Marzano Style Special Cut Tomatoes Pear Tomato Strips With Basil In Puree, San Marzano Style vs Finely Chopped Tomatoes Polpa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
San Marzano ... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. San Marzano Style Special Cut Tomatoes Pear Tomato Strips With Basil In Puree	121g	11.8	29	6.6	4.1	1.7	—	1.7
Finely Chopp... Food 2 Food 2 • HINGENUITY, INC. Finely Chopped Tomatoes Polpa	60g	2.0	35	5.0	3.3	3.3	—	3.3

San Marzano Style Tomatoes, San Marzano Style vs Diced Tomatoes With Garlic And Olive Oil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
San Marzano ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. San Marzano Style Tomatoes	121g	6.7	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	—
Diced Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • FAREWAY STORES, INC. Diced Tomatoes With Garlic And Olive Oil	116g	9.9	30	5.2	3.5	0.9	—	0.9

Fancy Tomato Sauce, Tomato vs Goya, Dominican Style Tomato Paste

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIPRO FOODSERVICE, INC. Fancy Tomato Sauce, Tomato	61g	6.0	33	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6
Goya, Domini... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Dominican Style Tomato Paste	33g	9.9	91	21.2	15.2	6.1	—	3.0

Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes With Basil & Oregano, Italian Style With Basil & Oregano vs Petite Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes With Basil & Oregano, Italian Style With Basil & Oregano	123g	11.4	28	6.5	4.9	0.8	—	0.8
Petite Diced... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Petite Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice	121g	6.7	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Strained Tomatoes Passata vs Red Gold, Petite Diced Tomatoes & Chipotle Peppers, Chipotle, Chipotle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strained Tom... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Strained Tomatoes Passata	125g	8.0	20	4.8	3.2	1.6	—	1.6
Red Gold, Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • RED GOLD INC. Red Gold, Petite Diced Tomatoes & Chipotle Peppers, Chipotle, Chipotle	121g	14.0	33	6.6	4.1	0.8	0.4	0.8

Italian Diced Plum Tomatoes In Heavy Juice vs Steam Peeled Diced Tomatoes With Roasted Garlic & Onion, Roasted Garlic & Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Dice... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Italian Diced Plum Tomatoes In Heavy Juice	100g	6.0	20	4.0	4.0	1.0	—	1.0
Steam Peeled... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Steam Peeled Diced Tomatoes With Roasted Garlic & Onion, Roasted Garlic & Onion	125g	10.0	24	4.8	2.4	0.8	—	0.8

Italian Peeled Tomatoes In Tomato Puree vs Peeled Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Peel... Food 1 Food 1 • GHIGI FOOD INDUSTIES Italian Peeled Tomatoes In Tomato Puree	120g	6.1	21	3.3	0.8	0.8	—	0.8
Peeled Tomatoes Food 2 Food 2 • RICORDI ITALIANI Peeled Tomatoes	130g	7.4	23	3.9	3.9	1.0	0.2	1.2

Crushed Tomatoes In Rich, Thick Juice vs Crushed Tomatoes With Oregano & Basil In Rich Puree

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crushed Toma... Food 1 Food 1 • FAREWAY STORES, INC. Crushed Tomatoes In Rich, Thick Juice	61g	6.0	33	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6
Crushed Toma... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Crushed Tomatoes With Oregano & Basil In Rich Puree	61g	6.0	33	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6

Tomatoes In Olive Oil & Italian Spices vs Diced Tomatoes With Green Chiles Original, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomatoes In ... Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS Tomatoes In Olive Oil & Italian Spices	110g	4.0	73	3.6	1.8	1.8	6.4	—
Diced Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Diced Tomatoes With Green Chiles Original, Original	121g	6.1	17	3.3	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Italian Peeled Tomatoes vs San Marzano Style Whole Peeled Italian Tomatoes, San Marzano Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Peel... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSA FOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY INC Italian Peeled Tomatoes	123g	4.9	24	4.1	4.1	1.6	—	0.8
San Marzano ... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. San Marzano Style Whole Peeled Italian Tomatoes	125g	10.0	24	4.8	4.0	0.8	—	—

Steam Peeled Whole Tomatoes vs Eden, Crushed Tomatoes With Roasted Onion & Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steam Peeled... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Steam Peeled Whole Tomatoes	120g	8.1	21	4.2	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Eden, Crushe... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Eden, Crushed Tomatoes With Roasted Onion & Garlic	60g	4.0	33	5.0	3.3	1.7	—	1.7

Basil, Garlic & Oregano Tomato Paste, Tomato vs San Marzano Style Petite Diced Italian Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basil, Garli... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Basil, Garlic & Oregano Tomato Paste, Tomato	33g	9.9	106	21.2	9.1	6.1	—	3.0
San Marzano ... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. San Marzano Style Petite Diced Italian Tomatoes	110g	7.3	27	5.5	4.6	1.8	—	1.8

Tomato Strips vs Petite Diced Tomatoes With Onion, Celery & Pepper, Onion, Celery & Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Strips Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Tomato Strips	63g	7.0	60	7.9	5.6	2.4	—	1.6
Petite Diced... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Petite Diced Tomatoes With Onion, Celery & Pepper, Onion, Celery & Pepper	123g	16.0	33	7.3	5.7	0.8	—	0.8

Thick & Hearty Tomato Paste vs San Marzano Style Crushed Italian Tomatoes, San Marzano Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thick & Hear... Food 1 Food 1 • HAGGEN INC. Thick & Hearty Tomato Paste	33g	9.9	106	18.2	9.1	3.0	—	6.1
San Marzano ... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. San Marzano Style Crushed Italian Tomatoes	63g	6.3	24	4.8	4.8	1.6	—	1.6

Original Diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies, Original vs Fancy Diced Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Dic... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Original Diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies	121g	6.1	17	3.3	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Fancy Diced ... Food 2 Food 2 • INGLES MARKETS INC. Fancy Diced Tomatoes	121g	8.1	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Heirloom Vine Ripened Tomato Sauce, Heirloom vs Italian Style Crushed Tomatoes With Basil, Garlic & Oregano, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heirloom Vin... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Heirloom Vine Ripened Tomato Sauce	126g	11.9	48	5.6	3.2	0.8	2.4	0.8
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Italian Style Crushed Tomatoes With Basil, Garlic & Oregano	61g	8.0	33	8.2	4.9	1.6	—	1.6

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