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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Aidells, Chicken Meatballs, Habanero & Green Chile, Habanero & Green Chile vs Southwest Style Organic Beef Meatballs, Southwest Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Aidells, Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Aidells, Chicken Meatballs, Habanero & Green Chile, Habanero & Green Chile	64g	2.9	188	3.1	1.6	1.6	12.5	15.6
Southwest St... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Southwest Style Organic Beef Meatballs	85g	9.2	282	7.1	—	1.2	18.8	22.4

Uncured Canadian Bacon, Uncured vs Cottage Bacon Smoked Pork Shoulder Butt, Cottage Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Cana... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Uncured Canadian Bacon	57g	1.9	105	1.8	1.8	—	2.6	19.3
Cottage Baco... Food 2 Food 2 • MEAT PRODUCTION, INC. Cottage Bacon Smoked Pork Shoulder Butt	68g	1.9	191	1.5	1.5	—	11.8	19.1

Turkey Bacon, Turkey vs Roundy's, Fully Cooked Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Bacon Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Turkey Bacon	28g	1.9	179	3.6	—	—	10.7	17.9
Roundy's, Fu... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Fully Cooked Bacon	16g	1.8	500	6.3	6.3	—	37.5	25.0

Boar's Head, Old Fashioned Canadian Style Bacon With Natural Juices vs Original Breakfast Sausage Links, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boar's Head,... Food 1 Food 1 • BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC. Boar's Head, Old Fashioned Canadian Style Bacon With Natural Juices	56g	1.9	125	1.8	1.8	—	3.6	19.6
Original Bre... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Original Breakfast Sausage Links	55g	3.7	309	3.6	1.8	—	23.6	18.2

Fully Cooked Uncured Canadian Bacon vs Breakfast Links

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Fully Cooked Uncured Canadian Bacon	51g	1.9	118	2.0	—	—	2.9	21.6
Breakfast Links Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE CHIP GAMES, INC. Breakfast Links	43g	5.6	302	7.0	4.7	—	25.6	14.0

Southwest Style Organic Beef Meatballs, Southwest Style vs Naked Bacon, Uncured Bacon, Original, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest St... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Southwest Style Organic Beef Meatballs	85g	9.2	282	7.1	—	1.2	18.8	22.4
Naked Bacon,... Food 2 Food 2 • AGRIMISSOURI Naked Bacon, Uncured Bacon, Original, Original	15g	5.2	400	20.0	13.3	—	23.3	46.7

Chicken Breakfast Links vs Chicken Meatballs, Caramelized Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE COMPANY Chicken Breakfast Links	73g	3.8	164	2.7	1.4	—	9.6	19.2
Chicken Meat... Food 2 Food 2 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Chicken Meatballs, Caramelized Onion	64g	5.7	203	4.7	3.1	—	14.1	15.6

Applewood Smoked Apple Cider Cured Bacon, Applewood Smoked vs Uncured Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Applewood Sm... Food 1 Food 1 • CARANDO INC. Applewood Smoked Apple Cider Cured Bacon	15g	1.8	467	6.7	6.7	—	40.0	20.0
Uncured Bacon Food 2 Food 2 • BLACK RIVER PRODUCE Uncured Bacon	56g	1.8	464	1.8	1.8	—	46.4	8.9

Pork Breakfast Sausage, Pork vs Smoked Canadian Style Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Breakfa... Food 1 Food 1 • NIMAN RANCH Pork Breakfast Sausage	56g	1.5	304	1.8	—	0.4	25.0	14.3
Smoked Canad... Food 2 Food 2 • FREIRICH FOODS, INC. Smoked Canadian Style Bacon	56g	3.4	121	1.8	1.8	—	5.4	16.1

Breakfast Sausage, Bacon vs Korean Style Bbq Glazed Beef & Pork Meatballs, Korean Style Bbq Glazed Beef & Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breakfast Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Breakfast Sausage, Bacon	55g	3.7	345	3.6	1.8	—	29.1	18.2
Korean Style... Food 2 Food 2 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. Korean Style Bbq Glazed Beef & Pork Meatballs	85g	13.2	271	9.4	7.1	1.2	18.8	14.1

Godshall's, Organic Uncured Bacon vs Smoke Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Godshall's, ... Food 1 Food 1 • GODSHALL'S MEATS INC. Godshall's, Organic Uncured Bacon	11g	1.8	545	9.1	9.1	—	45.5	27.3
Smoke Bacon Food 2 Food 2 • THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. Smoke Bacon	18g	1.8	444	5.6	5.6	—	38.9	27.8

Uncured Canadian Bacon, Uncured vs Firecracker Spicy Breakfast Sausage, Firecracker

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Cana... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Uncured Canadian Bacon	57g	1.9	105	1.8	1.8	—	2.6	19.3
Firecracker ... Food 2 Food 2 • JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C. Firecracker Spicy Breakfast Sausage	55g	6.8	309	3.6	—	—	25.5	14.6

Uncured Bacon, Maple vs Double Smoked Bacon, Double Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Baco... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Uncured Bacon, Maple	15g	1.8	533	6.7	6.7	—	46.7	13.3
Double Smoke... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Double Smoked Bacon	18g	1.8	444	5.6	—	—	33.3	27.8

Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Hickory Smoked vs Turkey Meatballs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • SUGARDALE FOODS INC. Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon	14g	12.5	500	7.1	—	—	35.7	35.7
Turkey Meatb... Food 2 Food 2 • MAMAMANCINI'S INC. Turkey Meatballs	142g	13.8	77	5.6	2.8	0.7	3.5	6.3

Mom's Meatballs vs Godshall's, Organic Uncured Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mom's Meatballs Food 1 Food 1 • RANDOLPH PACKING COMPANY Mom's Meatballs	113g	5.7	239	2.7	2.7	—	16.8	13.3
Godshall's, ... Food 2 Food 2 • GODSHALL'S MEATS INC. Godshall's, Organic Uncured Bacon	11g	1.8	545	9.1	9.1	—	45.5	27.3

Canadian Style Premium Apple Wood Smoked Sliced & Quartered Bacon, Canadian Style vs Breakfast Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Canadian Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Canadian Style Premium Apple Wood Smoked Sliced & Quartered Bacon	56g	3.9	107	3.6	3.6	—	2.7	16.1
Breakfast Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNDS INC Breakfast Sausage	112g	1.9	286	0.9	—	—	24.1	15.2

Turkey Bacon vs Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Hickory Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Bacon Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Turkey Bacon	28g	1.9	143	3.6	3.6	—	5.4	21.4
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGARDALE FOODS INC. Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon	14g	12.5	500	7.1	—	—	35.7	35.7

Naked Bacon, Uncured Bacon, Original, Original vs Chicken Meatballs, Italian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Naked Bacon,... Food 1 Food 1 • AGRIMISSOURI Naked Bacon, Uncured Bacon, Original, Original	15g	5.2	400	20.0	13.3	—	23.3	46.7
Chicken Meat... Food 2 Food 2 • KAYEM FOODS, INC. Chicken Meatballs, Italian Style	85g	3.8	165	2.4	—	—	9.4	17.7

Original Sausage Patties vs Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Sau... Food 1 Food 1 • CLOUGHERTY PACKING, LLC Original Sausage Patties	39g	1.9	282	2.6	—	—	20.5	18.0
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • PLUMROSE USA, INC. Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs	140g	5.7	186	2.1	0.7	—	15.7	9.3

Traditional Bacon, Traditional vs Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs, Country Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Traditional Bacon	18g	1.7	500	5.6	5.6	—	44.4	33.3
Country Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs	105g	3.6	162	1.9	—	—	9.5	19.1

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