What are Cooked & Prepared food comparisons?

Cooked & Prepared 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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Chicken Burgers With Caramelized Onion vs Bastirma Cured Dried Beef Strip

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Burg... Food 1 Food 1 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Chicken Burgers With Caramelized Onion	3.8	200	3.5	3.5	1.2	12.9	16.5
Bastirma Cur... Food 2 Food 2 • OHANYAN'S BASTIRMA & SOUJOUK CO. Bastirma Cured Dried Beef Strip	7.4	214	7.1	—	—	6.3	32.1

Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers With Sweet Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet Teriyaki vs Hickory Smoked St Louis Style Pork Ribs In Bbq Sauce, Hickory Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers With Sweet Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet Teriyaki	26.8	165	12.2	9.6	—	3.5	18.3
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Hickory Smoked St Louis Style Pork Ribs In Bbq Sauce, Hickory Smoked	24.4	193	9.3	7.9	0.2	11.4	12.1

Original Homestyle Freshly Prepared Chicken Breast Cutlets, Original Homestyle vs Classic Grilled Strips Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Browned With Caramel Color, Classic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Hom... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Original Homestyle Freshly Prepared Chicken Breast Cutlets, Original Homestyle	24.7	247	16.5	1.2	1.2	14.1	14.1
Classic Gril... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Classic Grilled Strips Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Browned With Caramel Color, Classic	1.9	119	1.2	1.2	—	2.4	22.6

Kansas City Bbq Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken, Kansas City Bbq Seasoned vs Jennie O, Roasted Turkey Breast, Mesquite Smoked Honey Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kansas City ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Kansas City Bbq Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken, Kansas City Bbq Seasoned	5.6	214	3.6	3.6	—	11.9	21.4
Jennie O, Ro... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Jennie O, Roasted Turkey Breast, Mesquite Smoked Honey Roasted	3.9	89	3.6	3.6	—	0.9	17.9

Mandarin Orange Chicken Battered White Meat Chicken With Rib Meat Glazed With Mandarin Orange Sauce, Mandarin Orange Chicken vs Slow Roasted Pork, Sweet & Smoky Bbq

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mandarin Ora... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Mandarin Orange Chicken Battered White Meat Chicken With Rib Meat Glazed With Mandarin Orange Sauce, Mandarin Orange Chicken	68.2	186	25.0	10.0	—	5.0	9.3
Slow Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Slow Roasted Pork, Sweet & Smoky Bbq	30.8	157	11.4	10.0	—	6.4	13.6

Honey Barbeque Chicken Breast, Honey; Barbeque vs 98% Fat Free Tender Browned Homestyle Turkey Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Barbeq... Food 1 Food 1 • BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC. Honey Barbeque Chicken Breast, Honey; Barbeque	3.8	125	3.6	3.6	—	2.7	21.4
98% Fat Free... Food 2 Food 2 • BIRCHBERRY 98% Fat Free Tender Browned Homestyle Turkey Breast	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	17.9

Handmade Fresh Mozzarella, Proscuitto, Fresh Basil Sliced Charcuterie Roll vs Shredded Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Handmade Fre... Food 1 Food 1 • FORMAGGIO ITALIAN CHEESE SPECIALTIES INC Handmade Fresh Mozzarella, Proscuitto, Fresh Basil Sliced Charcuterie Roll	1.9	269	1.3	—	—	19.2	19.2
Shredded Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Shredded Chicken	1.9	155	1.2	1.2	—	3.6	29.8

Chicken Burgers With Bacon & Smoked Gouda Cheese, Bacon & Smoked Gouda vs Italian Style Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Burg... Food 1 Food 1 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Chicken Burgers With Bacon & Smoked Gouda Cheese, Bacon & Smoked Gouda	1.9	235	1.2	—	—	17.7	17.7
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • PAPA CHARLIE'S, INC. Italian Style Beef	1.8	79	1.3	—	0.7	1.7	14.6

Beef Sirlion With Au Jus vs Pre Cut Baby Back Pork Ribs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Sirlion... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Beef Sirlion With Au Jus	1.9	148	0.7	—	—	6.3	21.8
Pre Cut Baby... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Pre Cut Baby Back Pork Ribs	1.8	412	1.2	—	—	27.1	38.8

Classic Grilled Strips Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Browned With Caramel Color, Classic vs Fully Cooked Cured Smoked Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Gril... Food 1 Food 1 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Classic Grilled Strips Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Browned With Caramel Color, Classic	1.9	119	1.2	1.2	—	2.4	22.6
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'FROST, INC. Fully Cooked Cured Smoked Beef	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	—	25.0

Flame Grilled Chicken Fajita Strips Made With Chicken Breast And Rib Meat Coated With Fajita Seasoning Mixture, Flame Grilled vs Redi Serve, Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Patties

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flame Grille... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Flame Grilled Chicken Fajita Strips Made With Chicken Breast And Rib Meat Coated With Fajita Seasoning Mixture, Flame Grilled	3.8	125	1.8	—	—	2.7	24.1
Redi Serve, ... Food 2 Food 2 • OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC Redi Serve, Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Patties	16.9	316	17.5	—	1.8	21.1	14.0

Tennessee Honey Liqueur Seasoned & Fully Cooked Boneless Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce, Tennessee Honey vs Turkey Ham

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tennessee Ho... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Tennessee Honey Liqueur Seasoned & Fully Cooked Boneless Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce, Tennessee Honey	57.5	211	18.6	17.4	—	9.3	13.7
Turkey Ham Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O Turkey Ham	3.8	107	3.6	1.8	—	7.1	14.3

Original Spicy Chicken Breast Cutlets, Original Spicy vs Boneless Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce, Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Original Spicy Chicken Breast Cutlets, Original Spicy	28.5	271	17.7	—	—	16.5	12.9
Boneless Por... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Boneless Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce, Tennessee Honey Liqueur Bbq Sauce	57.5	211	18.6	17.4	—	9.3	13.7

Hormel, Taco Shredded & Seasoned Beef vs Grilled Italian Style Carved Chicken Breast, Grilled Italian Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hormel, Taco... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Taco Shredded & Seasoned Beef	1.9	163	2.0	—	—	7.1	24.5
Grilled Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Grilled Italian Style Carved Chicken Breast, Grilled Italian Style	5.7	141	4.2	1.4	—	2.8	23.9

Robust Mesquite Bourbon Turkey Breast, Robust Mesquite Bourbon vs Signature Select, Fully Cooked Pork Ribs With Honey Sriracha Barbecue Sauce, Honey Sriracha

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Robust Mesqu... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Robust Mesquite Bourbon Turkey Breast, Robust Mesquite Bourbon	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	0.9	21.4
Signature Se... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Signature Select, Fully Cooked Pork Ribs With Honey Sriracha Barbecue Sauce, Honey Sriracha	39.8	257	15.7	13.6	0.7	14.3	15.7

Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork vs Beef Fajita Mexican Recipe Grilled Beef With Fiesta Rice & Roasted Peppers & Onions Bowl, Beef Fajita

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned & F... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork	44.3	193	16.4	12.9	—	8.6	12.1
Beef Fajita ... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Beef Fajita Mexican Recipe Grilled Beef With Fiesta Rice & Roasted Peppers & Onions Bowl, Beef Fajita	100.0	129	18.2	1.8	1.5	2.9	7.1

Peri Peri Chicken Breast Coated With Seasoning vs Flavor Infused Greek Inspired Diced Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peri Peri Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Peri Peri Chicken Breast Coated With Seasoning	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	19.6
Flavor Infus... Food 2 Food 2 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Flavor Infused Greek Inspired Diced Chicken	5.7	131	3.6	1.2	—	3.0	20.2

Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork, Seasoned vs Turkey Breast, Deep Fried

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned & F... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork, Seasoned	53.3	264	20.0	17.9	—	14.3	13.6
Turkey Breas... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Turkey Breast, Deep Fried	1.9	89	1.8	—	—	1.8	17.9

Nashville Hot Seasoned Savory & Sweet Rotisserie Chicken, Nashville Hot Seasoned vs St. Louis Style Pork Ribs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nashville Ho... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Nashville Hot Seasoned Savory & Sweet Rotisserie Chicken, Nashville Hot Seasoned	3.8	214	2.4	2.4	—	11.9	21.4
St. Louis St... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC St. Louis Style Pork Ribs	64.7	256	15.0	13.2	—	16.3	12.3

Foster Farms, Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips vs Korean Bbq Style Chicken Bulgogi Grilled Chicken In A Soy Garlic Marinade, Korean Bbq Style Chicken Bulgogi

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Foster Farms... Food 1 Food 1 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Foster Farms, Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips	1.9	131	1.2	1.2	—	1.8	26.2
Korean Bbq S... Food 2 Food 2 • FDMR, INC Korean Bbq Style Chicken Bulgogi Grilled Chicken In A Soy Garlic Marinade, Korean Bbq Style Chicken Bulgogi	28.8	155	10.6	7.0	—	4.2	16.2

Cooked & Prepared Comparisons For Diabetics