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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Homestyle Meatloaf With Tomato Sauce, Homestyle vs Mild Hickory Smoked Pork Roll Thick Slices, Mild Hickory Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Me... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Homestyle Meatloaf With Tomato Sauce, Homestyle	25.0	157	10.0	5.7	0.7	6.4	15.0
Mild Hickory... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Mild Hickory Smoked Pork Roll Thick Slices, Mild Hickory Smoked	1.8	410	2.4	2.4	—	35.7	14.3

Baby Back Pork Ribs With Sweet Carolina Bbq Sauce, Sweet Carolina Bbq Sauce vs Tender Browned Turkey Breast, Tender Browned

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Back Po... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Baby Back Pork Ribs With Sweet Carolina Bbq Sauce, Sweet Carolina Bbq Sauce	28.6	229	10.7	7.1	—	11.4	14.3
Tender Brown... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O Tender Browned Turkey Breast, Tender Browned	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	17.9

Hardwood Smoked Signature Blend Pulled Pork With Tender Belly Bbq Sauce, Hardwood Smoked vs Baby Back Pork Ribs, Bbq

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hardwood Smo... Food 1 Food 1 • TENDER BELLY Hardwood Smoked Signature Blend Pulled Pork With Tender Belly Bbq Sauce, Hardwood Smoked	27.4	140	24.6	22.8	—	2.6	8.8
Baby Back Po... Food 2 Food 2 • CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY Baby Back Pork Ribs, Bbq	36.1	236	13.6	11.4	—	12.1	16.4

Grilled Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Strips, Grilled Chicken vs Honey Boneless Ham, Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Full... Food 1 Food 1 • FIELDALE FARMS CORP. Grilled Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Strips, Grilled Chicken	1.9	131	2.4	1.2	1.2	1.8	25.0
Honey Bonele... Food 2 Food 2 • SUGARDALE FOODS INC. Honey Boneless Ham, Honey	9.7	119	6.0	6.0	—	3.6	14.3

Hickory Smoke Flavor Tender Pork Loin Back Ribs With Barbecue Sauce, Hickory Smoke vs Maple Flavored Boneless Ham Steak, Maple

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • GREATER AMERICAN RIBS INC. Hickory Smoke Flavor Tender Pork Loin Back Ribs With Barbecue Sauce, Hickory Smoke	35.9	221	13.6	6.4	—	8.6	20.7
Maple Flavor... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. Maple Flavored Boneless Ham Steak, Maple	13.5	131	8.3	7.1	—	3.0	16.7

Taylor Pork Roll, 16 Ozs vs Cajun Style Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Bold Bites Chicken, Cajun Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taylor Pork ... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR PROVISIONS CO Taylor Pork Roll, 16 Ozs	1.9	321	1.8	1.8	—	28.6	16.1
Cajun Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Cajun Style Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Bold Bites Chicken, Cajun Style	5.7	129	4.3	1.4	—	2.1	21.4

Hickory Smoked Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Sauce, Hickory Smoked vs Beef Brisket

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hickory Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Hickory Smoked Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs In Sauce, Hickory Smoked	34.4	229	13.6	12.1	0.7	14.3	11.4
Beef Brisket Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Beef Brisket	42.6	146	14.6	12.6	—	3.0	13.9

Breaded Chicken Breasts, Honey Mustard Pretzel vs Cajun Style Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Bold Bites Chicken, Cajun Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Breaded Chicken Breasts, Honey Mustard Pretzel	30.8	170	15.2	0.9	0.9	4.5	15.2
Cajun Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Cajun Style Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Bold Bites Chicken, Cajun Style	5.7	129	4.3	1.4	—	2.1	21.4

Captain Morgan, Pulled Pork With Bar B Q Sauce vs Peri Peri Chicken Breast Coated With Seasoning

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Captain Morg... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHN MORRELL & CO. Captain Morgan, Pulled Pork With Bar B Q Sauce	15.4	155	11.9	9.5	2.4	4.8	15.5
Peri Peri Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Peri Peri Chicken Breast Coated With Seasoning	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	19.6

Plain Roasted Chicken, Plain vs Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs, Italian Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plain Roaste... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Plain Roasted Chicken, Plain	1.9	155	1.2	—	—	6.0	23.8
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • MAMAMANCINI'S INC. Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs, Italian Style	5.7	141	2.9	1.2	1.2	11.2	8.2

Rotisserie Rosemary Garlic Chicken, Rosemary Garlic vs Smoked Pulled Brisket

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rotisserie R... Food 1 Food 1 • FIESTA MART INC. Rotisserie Rosemary Garlic Chicken, Rosemary Garlic	3.8	182	2.1	1.1	—	12.8	13.9
Smoked Pulle... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Smoked Pulled Brisket	40.7	150	15.0	13.6	—	4.3	12.1

Honey Mustard Turkey Stick, Honey; Mustard vs Fully Cooked Gyro Slices

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Mustar... Food 1 Food 1 • VERMONT SMOKE & CURE, INC. Honey Mustard Turkey Stick, Honey; Mustard	3.7	250	7.1	3.6	—	10.7	28.6
Fully Cooked... Food 2 Food 2 • QUANTA PRESS INCORPORATED Fully Cooked Gyro Slices	3.6	245	5.7	—	1.9	32.1	22.6

Hardwood Smoked Fully Cooked Sliced Bacon, Hardwood Smoked vs Baby Back Pork Ribs, Hickory Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hardwood Smo... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Hardwood Smoked Fully Cooked Sliced Bacon, Hardwood Smoked	1.8	533	6.7	6.7	—	40.0	33.3
Baby Back Po... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Baby Back Pork Ribs, Hickory Smoked	34.4	229	13.6	12.1	0.7	14.3	11.4

Bourbon Bbq Flavored Pork Chops, Bourbon Bbq vs Sliced Beef Brisket

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bourbon Bbq ... Food 1 Food 1 • FIELD PACKING COMPANY Bourbon Bbq Flavored Pork Chops, Bourbon Bbq	1.9	176	1.2	—	—	8.2	24.7
Sliced Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • EDDY PACKING CO., INC. Sliced Beef Brisket	1.9	144	1.1	—	—	4.4	23.3

St. Louis Style Pork Ribs In A Smoky Barbecue Sauce, St. Louis Style vs Paprika Smoked Chicken Slices

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
St. Louis St... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES St. Louis Style Pork Ribs In A Smoky Barbecue Sauce, St. Louis Style	31.8	307	12.1	12.1	—	22.1	15.0
Paprika Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • B. ROBERT'S FOODS, INC. Paprika Smoked Chicken Slices	1.9	129	1.2	—	—	4.1	21.2

Fully Cooked Beef Burgers vs Bbq Smoked Chicken Wings, Bbq Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • 51ST STREET GRILL Fully Cooked Beef Burgers	1.9	293	1.0	—	—	25.3	15.2
Bbq Smoked C... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Bbq Smoked Chicken Wings, Bbq Smoked	5.6	247	3.5	1.2	—	14.1	25.9

Lightly Seasoned Chicken Drumsticks, Lightly Seasoned vs Honey Ham Steaks, Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Seas... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Lightly Seasoned Chicken Drumsticks, Lightly Seasoned	1.9	143	1.2	1.2	—	7.1	15.5
Honey Ham St... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Honey Ham Steaks, Honey	3.9	95	2.4	2.4	—	2.4	16.7

Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Slow Smoked Seasoned Beef Brisket Bathed In A Sweet & Smoky Bbq Sauce, Beef Brisket vs Pork Ribs Barbecue Pit, Pork Ribs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Brisket... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Slow Smoked Seasoned Beef Brisket Bathed In A Sweet & Smoky Bbq Sauce, Beef Brisket	34.5	221	12.9	10.7	—	14.3	10.7
Pork Ribs Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • TSAO VENTURES, LLC Pork Ribs Barbecue Pit, Pork Ribs	1.9	268	0.9	0.9	—	21.4	16.1

Uncle Chris' Rotisserie Chicken, Uncle Chris' vs Wild Buffalo Style Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets, Wild Buffalo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncle Chris'... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Uncle Chris' Rotisserie Chicken, Uncle Chris'	1.9	200	1.2	—	—	12.9	22.4
Wild Buffalo... Food 2 Food 2 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Wild Buffalo Style Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets, Wild Buffalo	7.6	156	2.0	0.4	0.4	9.3	13.6

Coconut Curry Chicken Simmered In A Rich Curry Sauce With Hints Of Ginger, Coconut Curry Chicken vs Gusto, Smoked Boneless Ham

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Curr... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Coconut Curry Chicken Simmered In A Rich Curry Sauce With Hints Of Ginger, Coconut Curry Chicken	11.5	168	6.1	2.3	1.5	7.6	19.1
Gusto, Smoke... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDERSON DAIRY Gusto, Smoked Boneless Ham	5.8	95	3.6	1.2	—	2.4	14.3

Cooked & Prepared Comparisons For Diabetics