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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Sliced Canadian Bacon vs Uncured Turkey Bacon, Uncured Turkey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Canad... Food 1 Food 1 • THE BELLA COLLECTION, LLC Sliced Canadian Bacon	57g	1.9	211	1.8	—	—	15.8	15.8
Uncured Turk... Food 2 Food 2 • EMPIRE KOSHER POULTRY INC. Uncured Turkey Bacon	20g	1.9	200	5.0	5.0	—	10.0	25.0

Hickory Smoked Canadian Bacon, Hickory Smoked vs Waterhill, Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • JONES DAIRY FARM Hickory Smoked Canadian Bacon	51g	1.9	118	2.0	2.0	—	2.9	19.6
Waterhill, U... Food 2 Food 2 • DEMAKES ENTERPRISES INC. Waterhill, Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon	11g	1.8	545	9.1	—	—	54.6	9.1

Sausage Patties, Turkey vs Uncured Turkey Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sausage Patt... Food 1 Food 1 • RALPH AND PAUL ADAMS, INC. Sausage Patties, Turkey	48g	1.9	188	2.1	—	—	12.5	16.7
Uncured Turk... Food 2 Food 2 • OSCAR MAYER FOODS CORP. Uncured Turkey Bacon	18g	1.9	222	5.6	—	—	16.7	16.7

Turkey Sausage Patties, Turkey vs Breakfast Bacon Smoke Flavor Added, Brown Sugar & Maple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkey Sausa... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY Turkey Sausage Patties	68g	5.6	191	2.9	1.5	—	11.8	19.1
Breakfast Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • LINK SNACKS, INC. Breakfast Bacon Smoke Flavor Added, Brown Sugar & Maple	28g	3.5	429	7.1	7.1	—	28.6	39.3

Pecanwood Thick Cut Bacon, Pecanwood vs Ahold, Premium Turkey Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pecanwood Th... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Pecanwood Thick Cut Bacon	24g	1.8	458	4.2	4.2	—	37.5	29.2
Ahold, Premi... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Ahold, Premium Turkey Bacon	28g	1.9	143	3.6	—	—	5.4	21.4

Smithfield, Smokehouse Reserve Premium Bacon, Cherrywood Smoked, Cherrywood Smoked vs Turkey Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smithfield, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Smithfield, Smokehouse Reserve Premium Bacon, Cherrywood Smoked, Cherrywood Smoked	17g	1.8	471	5.9	5.9	—	41.2	29.4
Turkey Bacon Food 2 Food 2 • BAR-S FOODS CO. Turkey Bacon	14g	1.9	179	7.1	—	—	14.3	14.3

Aidells, All Natural Chicken Meatballs, Teriyaki & Pineapple, Teriyaki & Pineapple vs Peppered Uncured Turkey Bacon, Peppered

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Aidells, All... Food 1 Food 1 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Aidells, All Natural Chicken Meatballs, Teriyaki & Pineapple, Teriyaki & Pineapple	64g	5.7	219	4.7	4.7	—	14.1	15.6
Peppered Unc... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Peppered Uncured Turkey Bacon	28g	1.9	161	3.6	3.6	—	8.9	21.4

Roundy's, Fully Cooked Bacon vs Waterhill, Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roundy's, Fu... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Fully Cooked Bacon	16g	1.8	500	6.3	6.3	—	37.5	25.0
Waterhill, U... Food 2 Food 2 • DEMAKES ENTERPRISES INC. Waterhill, Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon	11g	1.8	545	9.1	—	—	54.6	9.1

Uncured Bacon, Maple vs Applewood Thick Cut Bacon, Applewood

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
Applewood Th... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Applewood Thick Cut Bacon	11g	16.2	455	9.1	9.1	—	36.4	27.3

Bacon Goetta vs Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Hickory Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon Goetta Food 1 Food 1 • GLIER'S MEATS, INC. Bacon Goetta	56g	9.5	286	10.7	—	1.8	23.2	8.9
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGARDALE FOODS INC. Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon	13g	1.7	462	7.7	—	—	34.6	38.5

Mild Classic Italian Style Mozzarella Rustica Meatballs, Mild Classic Italian vs Turkey Bacon Dark Meat Chopped & Formed

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Classic... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Mild Classic Italian Style Mozzarella Rustica Meatballs	112g	11.3	268	5.4	0.9	—	20.5	14.3
Turkey Bacon... Food 2 Food 2 • GODSHALL'S MEATS INC. Turkey Bacon Dark Meat Chopped & Formed	28g	1.9	161	3.6	3.6	—	7.1	21.4

Farmington, Classic Thick Cut Bacon vs Turkey Bacon, Turkey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Farmington, ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Farmington, Classic Thick Cut Bacon	14g	1.8	500	7.1	7.1	—	35.7	35.7
Turkey Bacon Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Turkey Bacon	28g	1.9	179	3.6	—	—	10.7	17.9

Maple Syrup Breakfast Sausage vs Cottage Bacon Smoked Pork Shoulder Butt, Cottage Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Syrup ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Maple Syrup Breakfast Sausage	55g	3.7	345	3.6	3.6	—	29.1	16.4
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

Smoke Bacon vs Boar's Head, Diced Pancetta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoke Bacon Food 1 Food 1 • THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. Smoke Bacon	18g	1.8	444	5.6	5.6	—	38.9	27.8
Boar's Head,... Food 2 Food 2 • BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC. Boar's Head, Diced Pancetta	28g	1.9	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	14.3

Original Breakfast Sausage Patties, Original vs Canadian Style Bacon, Canadian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • LIDL Original Breakfast Sausage Patties	64g	1.9	297	1.6	1.6	—	23.4	20.3
Canadian Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • MARKET DISTRIBUTION INC. Canadian Style Bacon	54g	3.5	130	1.9	—	—	3.7	18.5

Italian Style Meatballs vs Niaman Ranch, Uncured Canadian Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • MENDOLIA'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE INC. Italian Style Meatballs	112g	1.9	286	0.9	0.9	—	23.2	16.1
Niaman Ranch... Food 2 Food 2 • NIMAN RANCH Niaman Ranch, Uncured Canadian Bacon	66g	5.8	136	3.0	0.8	—	6.8	18.2

Uncured Canadian Bacon Hickory Smoked, Hickory Smoked vs Breakfast Sausage Links, Breakfast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Cana... Food 1 Food 1 • OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC Uncured Canadian Bacon Hickory Smoked, Hickory Smoked	51g	3.8	118	3.9	3.9	—	2.9	17.7
Breakfast Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Breakfast Sausage Links	28g	1.9	214	3.6	3.6	—	16.1	17.9

Hardwood Smoke Fully Cooked Thick Cut Bacon, Hardwood Smoke vs Hardwood Smoked Turkey Bacon, Hardwood Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hardwood Smo... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Hardwood Smoke Fully Cooked Thick Cut Bacon	18g	1.7	500	5.6	5.6	—	44.4	33.3
Hardwood Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Hardwood Smoked Turkey Bacon	28g	1.9	179	3.6	3.6	—	7.1	21.4

Breakfast Sausage vs Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood Smoked

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breakfast Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • LUNDS INC Breakfast Sausage	112g	1.9	286	0.9	—	—	24.1	15.2
Applewood Sm... Food 2 Food 2 • NUESKE HILLCREST FARM MEATS Applewood Smoked Bacon	54g	1.8	407	1.9	1.9	—	37.0	14.8

Gourmet Mayan Superfood Cacao Powder, Cacao vs Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk, Sweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Maya... Food 1 Food 1 • REGAL HEALTH FOOD INTERNATIONAL, INC. Gourmet Mayan Superfood Cacao Powder, Cacao	5g	3.9	400	60.0	—	20.0	10.0	—
Sweetened Co... Food 2 Food 2 • EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk	30g	20.8	400	36.7	36.7	—	26.7	6.7

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