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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Hardwood Smoked Fully Cooked Sliced Bacon, Hardwood Smoked vs Carne Asada Medium Seasoned And Fully Cooked Beef Steak Strips, Carne Asada

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
Carne Asada ... Food 2 Food 2 • VERDE FARMS, LLC Carne Asada Medium Seasoned And Fully Cooked Beef Steak Strips, Carne Asada	5.6	250	3.6	1.2	—	15.5	21.4

Jennessee Honey vs Rotisserie Rosemary Garlic Chicken, Rosemary Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jennessee Honey Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Jennessee Honey	52.0	221	19.3	17.1	—	12.1	10.0
Rotisserie R... Food 2 Food 2 • FIESTA MART INC. Rotisserie Rosemary Garlic Chicken, Rosemary Garlic	3.8	182	2.1	1.1	—	12.8	13.9

Wild Buffalo Style Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets, Wild Buffalo vs Hickory Smoked Boneless Pork Chops, Hickory Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Buffalo... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • SAM'S CLUB WEST Hickory Smoked Boneless Pork Chops, Hickory Smoked	5.7	155	3.6	3.6	—	5.4	21.4

St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Roasted Chile Lime vs Rotisserie Seasoned Thin Sliced Chicken Breast, Rotisserie Seasoned

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
St. Louis St... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Roasted Chile Lime	11.5	179	4.3	0.7	—	11.4	15.0
Rotisserie S... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Rotisserie Seasoned Thin Sliced Chicken Breast, Rotisserie Seasoned	3.8	89	3.6	1.8	—	0.9	19.6

Boneless Chicken With Tangy Sweet Bbq Sauce, Bbq vs Redi Serve, Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Nibblers

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boneless Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC Boneless Chicken With Tangy Sweet Bbq Sauce, Bbq	21.1	167	13.1	11.9	—	5.4	16.7
Redi Serve, ... Food 2 Food 2 • OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC Redi Serve, Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Nibblers	22.6	312	18.2	1.3	2.6	20.8	13.0

Mild Hickory Smoked Pork Roll, Mild Hickory Smoked vs Slow Roasted Pulled Chicken With Sweet Bbq Sauce, Slow Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Hickory... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Mild Hickory Smoked Pork Roll, Mild Hickory Smoked	1.8	411	1.8	1.8	—	39.3	12.5
Slow Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Slow Roasted Pulled Chicken With Sweet Bbq Sauce, Slow Roasted	27.6	136	14.3	7.1	—	1.1	17.1

Heartland 95% Fat Free Cooked Ham, Heartland vs Maple Sausage

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heartland 95... Food 1 Food 1 • GUSTO PACKING COMPANY, INC. Heartland 95% Fat Free Cooked Ham, Heartland	19.5	143	17.9	3.6	—	2.7	10.7
Maple Sausage Food 2 Food 2 • WELLSHIRE FARMS, INC. Maple Sausage	1.9	250	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	14.3

Rotisserie Chicken Chipotle vs Hickory Smoked Boneless Pork Chops, Hickory Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rotisserie C... Food 1 Food 1 • FIESTA MART INC. Rotisserie Chicken Chipotle	3.8	182	2.1	1.1	—	12.8	13.9
Hickory Smok... Food 2 Food 2 • SAM'S CLUB WEST Hickory Smoked Boneless Pork Chops, Hickory Smoked	5.7	155	3.6	3.6	—	5.4	21.4

Chicken Leg And Thigh vs Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Herb Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Leg ... Food 1 Food 1 • HMB, INC. Chicken Leg And Thigh	1.9	170	1.0	—	—	8.0	25.0
Herb Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Herb Roasted	1.9	107	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	21.4

Paprika Smoked Chicken Slices vs Buffalo Style Chicken, Buffalo Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paprika Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • B. ROBERT'S FOODS, INC. Paprika Smoked Chicken Slices	1.9	129	1.2	—	—	4.1	21.2
Buffalo Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • CAL CHEFS, LLC Buffalo Style Chicken, Buffalo Style	3.8	129	1.4	—	—	5.7	16.4

Homestyle Meatloaf With Tomato Sauce, Homestyle vs Mojo Pork

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
Mojo Pork Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Mojo Pork	5.8	137	2.4	0.8	—	8.9	12.1

Baby Back Pork Ribs Sweet Hickory Kansas City Style Bbq Sauce vs Pastrami Seasoned Turkey Breast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Back Po... Food 1 Food 1 • CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY Baby Back Pork Ribs Sweet Hickory Kansas City Style Bbq Sauce	69.2	221	26.4	17.9	0.7	9.3	12.9
Pastrami Sea... Food 2 Food 2 Pastrami Seasoned Turkey Breast	1.9	107	1.8	—	—	1.8	23.2

Stir Fry Beef Strips, Stir Fry Beef vs Grilled Chicken Breasts With Ancho Chili Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stir Fry Bee... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Stir Fry Beef Strips, Stir Fry Beef	1.9	143	1.2	—	—	3.6	23.8
Grilled Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC. Grilled Chicken Breasts With Ancho Chili Sauce	9.6	113	3.5	2.8	—	1.8	20.4

Honey Liqueur Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork vs Honey Cured Ham Steak, Honey Cured

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Liqueu... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Honey Liqueur Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork	44.2	217	19.2	17.5	—	9.2	13.3
Honey Cured ... Food 2 Food 2 • BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC. Honey Cured Ham Steak, Honey Cured	7.7	107	4.8	4.8	—	2.4	17.9

Pulled Beef Brisket With Bold & Tangy Texas Style Mop Sauce, Bold & Tangy Texas Style Mop vs Beef Slow Simmered Tips & Gravy, Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pulled Beef ... Food 1 Food 1 • CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY Pulled Beef Brisket With Bold & Tangy Texas Style Mop Sauce, Bold & Tangy Texas Style Mop	30.5	193	12.1	9.3	0.7	7.1	19.3
Beef Slow Si... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Beef Slow Simmered Tips & Gravy, Beef	7.7	140	3.3	1.7	—	8.3	14.1

Redner's Warehouse Markets, Rotisserie Split Chicken Breast vs Rose, Ham Steaks

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Redner's War... Food 1 Food 1 • CHIU HOP COMPANY Redner's Warehouse Markets, Rotisserie Split Chicken Breast	1.9	152	0.9	—	—	8.0	18.8
Rose, Ham St... Food 2 Food 2 • OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC Rose, Ham Steaks	9.6	106	3.5	3.5	—	3.2	16.9

Browned Chicken Breast, Browned vs Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Browned Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Browned Chicken Breast, Browned	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	19.6
Hot & Spicy ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken	11.3	274	7.1	—	—	19.1	16.7

Brown Sugar Sliced Ham, Brown Sugar vs Hardwood Smoked Pork Ribs In A Tangy Bbq Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRETSCHMAR Brown Sugar Sliced Ham, Brown Sugar	9.6	179	8.9	8.9	—	8.0	16.1
Hardwood Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Hardwood Smoked Pork Ribs In A Tangy Bbq Sauce	20.7	257	7.9	7.1	—	16.4	17.9

Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted vs Pulled Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Roasted... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted	3.8	113	2.8	1.4	—	2.8	22.5
Pulled Chicken Food 2 Food 2 • CARL BUDDIG & COMPANY Pulled Chicken	48.4	171	18.6	15.7	0.7	5.0	12.9

Pulled Pork, Smoke, Bourbon Bbq Sauce vs Pork Baby Back Ribs With Bbq Sauce, Bbq Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pulled Pork,... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY TREATS OF GUAM, INC. Pulled Pork, Smoke, Bourbon Bbq Sauce	33.0	175	21.3	17.5	—	3.8	12.5
Pork Baby Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Pork Baby Back Ribs With Bbq Sauce, Bbq Sauce	28.6	229	10.7	7.1	—	11.4	14.3

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