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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Roma Tomatoes Paste, Roma Tomatoes vs Tomato Paste Product

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roma Tomatoe... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Roma Tomatoes Paste	33g	7.9	91	18.2	12.1	6.1	—	3.0
Tomato Paste... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Tomato Paste Product	33g	10.0	91	18.2	12.1	3.0	—	3.0

Petite Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice vs Italian Crushed Tomatoes In Organic Tomato Puree, Italian

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Petite Diced... Food 1 Food 1 • PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP Petite Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice	121g	8.1	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Italian Crus... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Italian Crushed Tomatoes In Organic Tomato Puree	123g	4.9	20	3.3	3.3	0.8	—	1.6

Finely Chopped Tomatoes vs Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies, Mexican Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Finely Chopp... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HERB COMPANY Finely Chopped Tomatoes	125g	8.0	22	4.8	3.2	1.6	—	0.8
Diced Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • FAREWAY STORES, INC. Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies, Mexican Style	130g	14.0	38	6.9	5.4	1.5	—	2.3

Ready Cut Tomatoes vs Organic No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ready Cut T... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Ready Cut Tomatoes	126g	8.0	20	4.8	3.2	1.6	—	0.8
Organic No S... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Organic No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes	120g	8.1	21	4.2	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Vine Ripened Crushed Peeled Tomatoes vs Tomato Sauce, Rich Tomato

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
Tomato Sauce... Food 2 Food 2 • HAGGEN INC. Tomato Sauce, Rich Tomato	61g	6.0	33	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6

Tomatoes Diced With Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic vs Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomatoes Dic... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Tomatoes Diced With Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic	118g	10.1	25	5.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.9
Tomato Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Tomato Sauce	61g	6.6	25	4.9	3.3	1.6	—	1.6

Green Tomato vs Garlic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Garlic

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Tomato Food 1 Food 1 • EMPAC SAN MARCOS Green Tomato	130g	9.9	27	4.6	3.1	0.8	0.8	0.8
Garlic Fire ... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Garlic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes	121g	8.3	21	5.0	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Whole Plum Tomatoes With Basil, Basil vs Diced Tomatoes With Habaneros, Hot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Plum T... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Whole Plum Tomatoes With Basil, Basil	121g	8.1	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	—
Diced Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Diced Tomatoes With Habaneros, Hot	121g	6.1	17	3.3	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Whole Peeled Salerno Tomatoes Italian Plum Variety vs 100% Natural Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Peeled... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Whole Peeled Salerno Tomatoes Italian Plum Variety	110g	8.0	23	4.6	3.6	0.9	—	0.9
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. 100% Natural Tomato Sauce	62g	6.0	32	6.5	3.2	1.6	—	1.6

Naturally Steam Peeled Whole Tomatoes, Basil vs Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Naturally St... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Naturally Steam Peeled Whole Tomatoes, Basil	121g	7.9	25	5.0	3.3	1.7	—	0.8
Diced Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice	120g	8.1	21	4.2	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Diced Tomatoes vs Organic, Whole Peeled Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced Tomatoes Food 1 Food 1 • HAPPIER TIMES LLC. Diced Tomatoes	122g	8.0	20	4.1	3.3	0.8	—	0.8
Organic, Who... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Whole Peeled Tomatoes	120g	6.7	21	4.2	2.5	0.8	—	—

Shoprite, San Marzano Tomatoes vs Mutti, Peeled Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, San Marzano Tomatoes	122g	6.1	20	4.1	3.3	1.6	—	0.8
Mutti, Peele... Food 2 Food 2 • HINGENUITY, INC. Mutti, Peeled Tomatoes	100g	4.0	22	4.0	3.0	2.0	—	1.0

Whole Peeled Pear Tomatoes In Juice, Juice vs Organic Crushed Tomatoes With Basil, Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Peeled... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Whole Peeled Pear Tomatoes In Juice, Juice	121g	8.1	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Organic Crus... Food 2 Food 2 • BASHAS' MARKETS Organic Crushed Tomatoes With Basil, Basil	61g	9.9	25	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6

Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes With Basil Leaf, Italian vs Chunky Crushed Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes With Basil Leaf	111g	10.0	27	5.4	4.5	0.9	—	0.9
Chunky Crush... Food 2 Food 2 • FURMAN FOODS, INC. Chunky Crushed Tomatoes	119g	11.9	29	6.7	3.4	1.7	—	0.8

Diced Tomatoes, Peppers & Chili Spices vs Tomato No Salt Added Puree, Tomato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Diced Tomatoes, Peppers & Chili Spices	123g	12.0	28	5.7	4.9	0.8	—	0.8
Tomato No Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Tomato No Salt Added Puree	63g	12.6	32	7.9	4.8	1.6	—	1.6

100% Natural Diced Tomatoes vs Vesper Bros Foods, Tomato Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Natural... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. 100% Natural Diced Tomatoes	121g	7.9	25	5.0	2.5	1.7	—	0.8
Vesper Bros ... Food 2 Food 2 • VESPER BROTHERS' FOODS Vesper Bros Foods, Tomato Sauce	125g	6.0	24	4.0	3.2	1.6	—	1.6

Organic Whole Cherry Tomatoes In Juice vs Tomato Paste, Tomato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Organic Whole Cherry Tomatoes In Juice	130g	11.9	23	5.4	3.9	0.8	—	1.5
Tomato Paste Food 2 Food 2 • REDPACK Tomato Paste	33g	7.9	91	18.2	12.1	6.1	—	3.0

Spartan, Original Diced Tomato With Green Chilies vs Organic Stewed Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Ori... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Original Diced Tomato With Green Chilies	121g	6.1	17	3.3	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Organic Stew... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Organic Stewed Vine Ripened Tomatoes	126g	16.0	32	7.1	4.8	0.8	—	0.8

San Marzano Style Organic Whole Peeled Tomatoes, San Marzano Style vs Mild Diced Tomatoes With Chili Seasonings In Sauce, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
San Marzano ... Food 1 Food 1 • SIERRA QUALITY CANNERS San Marzano Style Organic Whole Peeled Tomatoes	120g	10.1	25	5.0	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Mild Diced T... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Mild Diced Tomatoes With Chili Seasonings In Sauce	123g	8.1	24	4.9	3.3	1.6	—	0.8

Tomato Double Concentrated Paste, Tomato vs Italian Strained Tomatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Doubl... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Tomato Double Concentrated Paste	30g	11.9	117	23.3	13.3	3.3	—	3.3
Italian Stra... Food 2 Food 2 • DIMENSIONALLY DESIGNED Italian Strained Tomatoes	121g	7.9	20	5.0	3.3	1.7	—	0.9

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