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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Organic Wheatgrass Whole Food Powder, Wheatgrass vs Barley Grass Green Superfood Juice Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whea... Food 1 Food 1 • NUBELEAF, INC. Organic Wheatgrass Whole Food Powder, Wheatgrass	1.9	500	66.7	—	33.3	—	33.3
Barley Grass... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Barley Grass Green Superfood Juice Powder	3.9	333	50.0	—	16.7	—	16.7

Orange Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Orange vs Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Pedia... Food 1 Food 1 • PERRIGO COMPANY Orange Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Orange	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade	12.0	278	66.7	66.7	—	—	—

Just Foods Barbeque Mix 265 G vs Just Foods Crushed Ginger 185 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Just Foods B... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Just Foods Barbeque Mix 265 G	3.3	81	17.0	10.0	—	10.0	10.0
Just Foods C... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Just Foods Crushed Ginger 185 G	1.9	33	10.0	10.0	—	10.0	10.0

Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 12.6 Oz. Canister vs Carnation Evaporated Milk 12 Fl. Oz. Can

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nido Fortifi... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 12.6 Oz. Canister	23.6	533	43.3	43.3	—	26.7	26.7
Carnation Ev... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Carnation Evaporated Milk 12 Fl. Oz. Can	5.9	133	10.0	10.0	—	6.7	6.7

Meadow Gold Milk 1% Lowfat Gallon Plastic Jug vs Sanalac Non Fat Dry Milk, 1 Qt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meadow Gold ... Food 1 Food 1 • DFA DAIRY BRANDS, LLC Meadow Gold Milk 1% Lowfat Gallon Plastic Jug	10.0	19	2.1	2.1	—	0.4	1.3
Sanalac Non ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Sanalac Non Fat Dry Milk, 1 Qt	22.3	348	52.2	47.8	—	—	34.8

Nestle Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk 22.75 Oz Canister vs Meadow Gold Milk 2% Reduced Fat Gallon Plastic Jug

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nestle Carna... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nestle Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk 22.75 Oz Canister	22.3	348	52.2	52.2	—	—	34.8
Meadow Gold ... Food 2 Food 2 • DFA DAIRY BRANDS, LLC Meadow Gold Milk 2% Reduced Fat Gallon Plastic Jug	23.8	54	5.0	5.0	—	2.1	3.3

Hygeia Milk Whole Vitamin D Gallon Plastic Jug English/Spanish vs Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 56.4 Oz. Canister

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hygeia Milk ... Food 1 Food 1 • DFA DAIRY BRANDS, LLC Hygeia Milk Whole Vitamin D Gallon Plastic Jug English/Spanish	23.7	62	5.0	4.6	—	3.3	3.3
Nido Fortifi... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 56.4 Oz. Canister	23.6	533	43.3	43.3	—	26.7	26.7

Meadow Gold Milk 1% Lowfat Gallon Plastic Jug vs Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 12.6 Oz. Canister

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meadow Gold ... Food 1 Food 1 • DFA DAIRY BRANDS, LLC Meadow Gold Milk 1% Lowfat Gallon Plastic Jug	10.0	19	2.1	2.1	—	0.4	1.3
Nido Fortifi... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 12.6 Oz. Canister	23.6	533	43.3	43.3	—	26.7	26.7

Carnation Evaporated Milk 12 Fl. Oz. Can vs Carnation Vitamin D Added Evaporated Milk 5 Fl. Oz. Can

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carnation Ev... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Carnation Evaporated Milk 12 Fl. Oz. Can	5.9	133	10.0	10.0	—	6.7	6.7
Carnation Vi... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Carnation Vitamin D Added Evaporated Milk 5 Fl. Oz. Can	5.9	133	10.0	10.0	—	6.7	6.7

Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 56.4 Oz. Canister vs Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 12.6 Oz. Canister

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nido Fortifi... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 56.4 Oz. Canister	23.6	533	43.3	43.3	—	26.7	26.7
Nido Fortifi... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nido Fortificada Dry Milk 12.6 Oz. Canister	23.6	533	43.3	43.3	—	26.7	26.7

David Nut And Fruit Trail Mix, 5 Oz vs Nut Harvest Nut & Fruit Mix 6.75 Ounce Plastic Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
David Nut An... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Nut And Fruit Trail Mix, 5 Oz	22.2	516	45.2	29.0	6.5	29.0	16.1
Nut Harvest ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Nut Harvest Nut & Fruit Mix 6.75 Ounce Plastic Bag	14.6	500	35.7	25.0	7.1	39.3	14.3

David Roasted And Salted Almonds, 5.25 Oz vs Nut Harvest Lightly Roasted Almonds 6 Ounce Plastic Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
David Roaste... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Roasted And Salted Almonds, 5.25 Oz	3.5	643	14.3	3.6	7.1	53.6	25.0
Nut Harvest ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Nut Harvest Lightly Roasted Almonds 6 Ounce Plastic Bag	5.3	643	21.4	3.6	10.7	53.6	17.9

David Original Sunflower Seeds, 4.25 Oz vs Nut Harvest Lightly Roasted Almonds 6 Ounce Plastic Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
David Origin... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Original Sunflower Seeds, 4.25 Oz	5.2	633	16.7	3.3	6.7	50.0	30.0
Nut Harvest ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Nut Harvest Lightly Roasted Almonds 6 Ounce Plastic Bag	5.3	643	21.4	3.6	10.7	53.6	17.9

Sabritas Salt & Lime Cacahuates Peanuts 1 5/8 Ounce Bag vs Frito Lay Roasted Almonds Salted 3 Ounce Plastic Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sabritas Sal... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Sabritas Salt & Lime Cacahuates Peanuts 1 5/8 Ounce Bag	10.6	630	21.7	4.4	8.7	50.0	21.7
Frito Lay Ro... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Frito Lay Roasted Almonds Salted 3 Ounce Plastic Bag	3.5	679	17.9	3.6	10.7	57.1	21.4

Frito Lay Original Sunflower Seeds 1.875 Ounce Bag vs David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.625 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frito Lay Or... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Frito Lay Original Sunflower Seeds 1.875 Ounce Bag	1.8	667	14.8	3.7	11.1	55.6	22.2
David Origin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.625 Oz	3.5	609	17.4	—	8.7	52.2	26.1

David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.625 Oz vs Frito Lay Nut And Fruit Trail Mix 3 Ounces

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
David Origin... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.625 Oz	3.5	609	17.4	—	8.7	52.2	26.1
Frito Lay Nu... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Frito Lay Nut And Fruit Trail Mix 3 Ounces	18.5	536	42.9	25.0	7.1	32.1	14.3

David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.625 Oz vs Frito Lay Premium Quality In Shell Pistachio 1 3/4 Ounce Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
David Origin... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.625 Oz	3.5	609	17.4	—	8.7	52.2	26.1
Frito Lay Pr... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Frito Lay Premium Quality In Shell Pistachio 1 3/4 Ounce Bag	8.9	560	28.0	8.0	8.0	44.0	20.0

David Seeds Lightly Salted, 4.25 Oz vs Frito Lay Premium Quality In Shell Pistachio 1 3/4 Ounce Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
David Seeds ... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Seeds Lightly Salted, 4.25 Oz	1.8	636	14.6	3.6	12.7	50.9	27.3
Frito Lay Pr... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Frito Lay Premium Quality In Shell Pistachio 1 3/4 Ounce Bag	8.9	560	28.0	8.0	8.0	44.0	20.0

Frito Lay Peanuts Salted In Shell 4.50 Ounce Plastic Bags vs Munchies Salted Peanuts 3.25 Ounce Plastic Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frito Lay Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Frito Lay Peanuts Salted In Shell 4.50 Ounce Plastic Bags	7.0	571	21.4	3.6	7.1	50.0	25.0
Munchies Sal... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Munchies Salted Peanuts 3.25 Ounce Plastic Bag	5.2	607	17.9	3.6	7.1	53.6	25.0

Sabritas Salt & Lime Cacahuates Peanuts 1 5/8 Ounce Bag vs David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.75 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sabritas Sal... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Sabritas Salt & Lime Cacahuates Peanuts 1 5/8 Ounce Bag	10.6	630	21.7	4.4	8.7	50.0	21.7
David Origin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC David Original Sunflower Seeds, 1.75 Oz	3.5	640	16.0	—	8.0	52.0	28.0

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