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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Fully Cooked Turkey Burgers With Peppers & Italian Style Seasonings vs Asparagus & Asiago Cheese Chicken Breasts, Asparagus & Asiago

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC Fully Cooked Turkey Burgers With Peppers & Italian Style Seasonings	5.7	168	2.7	0.9	—	9.7	16.8
Asparagus & ... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY Asparagus & Asiago Cheese Chicken Breasts, Asparagus & Asiago	11.4	162	3.0	0.5	—	8.6	18.2

Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs With Barbeque Sauce, Barbeque vs Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Strips, Oven Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Cooked... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs With Barbeque Sauce, Barbeque	28.5	229	10.7	7.1	—	14.3	14.3
Oven Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Strips, Oven Roasted	1.9	118	1.2	1.2	—	2.4	23.5

Black Forest Cooked Ham vs Wing Spicy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Forest... Food 1 Food 1 • FARMER JOHN Black Forest Cooked Ham	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	16.1
Wing Spicy Food 2 Food 2 • SUN COMPANY, INC. (R&M) Wing Spicy	22.3	273	4.9	—	—	19.2	20.4

Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Bites, Teriyaki Glazed Chicken vs Asian Style Sweet Chili Pork Rib, Asian Style Sweet Chili

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Gla... Food 1 Food 1 • MISTICA FOODS, LLC Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Bites, Teriyaki Glazed Chicken	17.2	176	10.6	8.2	—	5.9	18.8
Asian Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • BURGERS' OZARK COUNTRY CURED HAMS Asian Style Sweet Chili Pork Rib, Asian Style Sweet Chili	33.6	286	12.9	10.7	—	17.1	20.7

Seasoned & Fully Cooked White Meat Tennessee Honey Pulled Chicken, Tennessee Honey vs Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned & F... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Seasoned & Fully Cooked White Meat Tennessee Honey Pulled Chicken, Tennessee Honey	44.3	167	19.2	17.5	—	2.1	17.5
Oven Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE RIBBON Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted	3.9	89	3.6	—	—	1.8	14.3

Kansas City Bbq Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken, Kansas City Bbq Seasoned vs Hard Smoked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs With Bbq Sauce

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
Hard Smoked ... Food 2 Food 2 • EDDY PACKING CO., INC. Hard Smoked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs With Bbq Sauce	54.6	306	16.1	13.3	—	20.6	13.9

Asian Style Sesame Seasoned Blend, Asian Style Sesame vs Beef Brisket

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asian Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C. Asian Style Sesame Seasoned Blend, Asian Style Sesame	9.4	304	8.9	3.6	—	21.4	16.1
Beef Brisket Food 2 Food 2 • EDDY PACKING CO., INC. Beef Brisket	1.9	143	1.2	—	—	4.2	22.6

Smoked Ham Steaks, Smoked Ham vs Mild Seasoned Chicken Fajita Strips With Roasted Poblanos, Onions & Classic Fajita Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Ham S... Food 1 Food 1 • MINNESOTA GOLD MEATS INC. Smoked Ham Steaks, Smoked Ham	7.7	116	3.6	1.8	—	3.6	16.1
Mild Seasone... Food 2 Food 2 • FRONTERA Mild Seasoned Chicken Fajita Strips With Roasted Poblanos, Onions & Classic Fajita Sauce	4.0	92	4.6	3.1	1.5	3.9	9.2

Pork Ribs, Tennessee Honey vs Pulled Chicken Bbq

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Ribs, T... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Pork Ribs, Tennessee Honey	57.5	211	18.6	17.4	—	9.3	13.7
Pulled Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Pulled Chicken Bbq	13.7	127	12.7	10.9	—	2.7	9.1

Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast & Gravy, Sliced Roasted vs Redi Serve, Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Patties

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Roast... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast & Gravy, Sliced Roasted	7.8	71	2.9	1.4	—	1.4	11.4
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

Smoked & Seasoned Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq Sauce vs Hardwood Smoked Off The Bone Premium Ham With Natural Juices

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked & Sea... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Smoked & Seasoned Pulled Pork In Bbq Sauce, Bbq Sauce	30.9	164	11.4	10.0	—	7.1	12.1
Hardwood Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL Hardwood Smoked Off The Bone Premium Ham With Natural Juices	1.9	125	1.8	1.8	—	3.6	19.6

Sliced Seasoned Pork Shoulder Brisket With Sauce, Seasoned vs Italian Style Beef Meatloaf

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Seaso... Food 1 Food 1 • SEABOARD FOODS LLC Sliced Seasoned Pork Shoulder Brisket With Sauce, Seasoned	62.6	157	22.9	21.4	—	3.2	8.6
Italian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Italian Style Beef Meatloaf	3.7	236	3.5	—	1.8	17.7	14.2

Unsauced Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken, Unsauced vs Chicken Pattie Fries With Rib Meat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsauced Har... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Unsauced Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken, Unsauced	3.7	179	2.4	1.2	—	6.0	28.6
Chicken Patt... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL PERFORMANCE Chicken Pattie Fries With Rib Meat	34.7	179	22.6	—	1.2	6.0	13.1

Seasoned Beef And Sauce Barbacoa, Beef vs Corned Beef Hash

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Bee... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL REAL LLC Seasoned Beef And Sauce Barbacoa, Beef	5.8	100	2.1	0.7	—	3.6	15.7
Corned Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • E.W. GROBBEL SONS, INC. Corned Beef Hash	62.1	173	15.0	0.9	0.9	9.3	7.1

Pre Cut Baby Back Pork Ribs vs Lightly Seasoned Pork Belly, Lightly Seasoned

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pre Cut Baby... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Pre Cut Baby Back Pork Ribs	1.8	412	1.2	—	—	27.1	38.8
Lightly Seas... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSFORD Lightly Seasoned Pork Belly, Lightly Seasoned	1.8	412	1.2	—	—	37.7	17.7

Korean Inspired Bbq Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs In Teriyaki Bbq Sauce, Korean Inspired Bbq vs Taco Meats, Beef Crumbles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Korean Inspi... Food 1 Food 1 • PLUMROSE USA, INC. Korean Inspired Bbq Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs In Teriyaki Bbq Sauce, Korean Inspired Bbq	50.9	264	19.3	17.1	—	12.1	19.3
Taco Meats, ... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Taco Meats, Beef Crumbles	1.9	209	2.3	—	—	16.3	16.3

Chicken Breast Cutlets Breaded Cutlet Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Cutlets vs Chicken Breast Applewood Smoked Deli Meats & Cheeses

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED Chicken Breast Cutlets Breaded Cutlet Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Breast Cutlets	24.8	238	15.5	—	—	13.1	13.1
Chicken Brea... Food 2 Food 2 • JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC. Chicken Breast Applewood Smoked Deli Meats & Cheeses	1.9	89	1.8	1.8	—	1.8	19.6

Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham vs Honey Sriracha Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Hot It... Food 1 Food 1 Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham	3.8	125	3.6	3.6	—	5.4	16.1
Honey Srirac... Food 2 Food 2 • FOSTER POULTRY FARMS Honey Sriracha Chicken	50.5	157	18.6	15.7	—	3.6	12.1

Enchilada Chicken Braised With Tomatoes, Smoky Chipotle And Southwestern Veggies Filling, Enchilada vs Boss Bbq Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets, Boss Bbq Chicken Wing

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enchilada Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • MOSTLY MADE LLC Enchilada Chicken Braised With Tomatoes, Smoky Chipotle And Southwestern Veggies Filling, Enchilada	9.8	71	5.3	1.8	0.9	1.8	8.0
Boss Bbq Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Boss Bbq Chicken Wing Portions And Drummets, Boss Bbq Chicken Wing	34.6	187	11.6	10.3	—	8.4	13.6

Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Bites, Rotisserie Seasoned vs Fajita Seasoned Grilled White Meat Chicken Fully Cooked Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Fajita

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rotisserie S... Food 1 Food 1 • MISTICA FOODS, LLC Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Bites, Rotisserie Seasoned	3.8	188	2.4	1.2	—	7.1	25.9
Fajita Seaso... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Fajita Seasoned Grilled White Meat Chicken Fully Cooked Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Fajita	3.8	131	3.6	1.2	1.2	3.0	23.8

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