What are Frozen Prepared Sides food comparisons?

Frozen Prepared Sides 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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Broccoli & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower, Broccoli & Cheese vs Steam In Bag Tabbouleh With Vegetables, Vegetables

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli & C... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Broccoli & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower, Broccoli & Cheese	11.8	75	6.7	1.7	1.7	4.2	2.5
Steam In Bag... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Steam In Bag Tabbouleh With Vegetables, Vegetables	53.4	127	20.4	4.2	1.4	3.5	3.5

Tostones Fried Green Plantains vs Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan Veggie Fries, Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tostones Fri... Food 1 Food 1 • MATOSANTOS COMMERCIAL CORP. Tostones Fried Green Plantains	61.6	212	42.4	3.5	5.9	2.4	1.2
Zucchini Gar... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan Veggie Fries, Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan	40.9	212	27.1	1.2	2.4	9.4	4.7

Jollof Rice, Jollof vs Broccoli Riced Veggies, Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jollof Rice,... Food 1 Food 1 • PAC GROUP INVESTMENTS, LLC Jollof Rice, Jollof	100.0	189	37.9	2.6	0.9	2.6	4.4
Broccoli Ric... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Broccoli Riced Veggies, Broccoli	2.1	24	4.7	1.2	3.5	—	2.4

Seasoned Vegetables For The Air Fryer, Red Pot, Onions & Swt Pep Frozen Veg vs Healthy Choice, Portabella Parmesan Risotto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Veg... Food 1 Food 1 Seasoned Vegetables For The Air Fryer, Red Pot, Onions & Swt Pep Frozen Veg	27.8	104	15.6	1.0	1.0	4.2	1.0
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Healthy Choice, Portabella Parmesan Risotto	61.4	82	13.0	1.5	1.5	1.5	3.4

Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Riced Veggies, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato vs Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sides, Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Riced Veggies, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato	17.8	59	12.9	1.2	2.4	—	2.4
Garlic Mashe... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sides, Garlic	29.7	78	11.4	0.7	0.7	2.8	2.8

Butter 'N' Garlic Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Butter 'N' Garlic vs Garlic Cauliflower Breadsticks, Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter 'N' G... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Butter 'N' Garlic Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Butter 'N' Garlic	39.2	164	15.0	0.7	0.7	10.7	2.1
Garlic Cauli... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Garlic Cauliflower Breadsticks, Garlic	31.0	308	43.6	5.1	2.6	12.8	5.1

Cilantro Lime Steam In Bag Rice & Vegetables, Cilantro Lime vs Cheddar Bacon Diced Potatoes In A Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Bacon, Topped With Breadcrumbs, Cheddar Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cilantro Lim... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Cilantro Lime Steam In Bag Rice & Vegetables, Cilantro Lime	39.7	133	25.3	2.4	1.2	2.4	2.4
Cheddar Baco... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Cheddar Bacon Diced Potatoes In A Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Bacon, Topped With Breadcrumbs, Cheddar Bacon	44.8	183	16.3	1.3	1.3	10.5	5.9

Rosemary & Thyme Potatoes Gratin, Rosemary & Thyme vs Cilantro Lime Seasoned Rice, Cilantro Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rosemary & T... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Rosemary & Thyme Potatoes Gratin, Rosemary & Thyme	23.3	190	14.0	2.0	2.0	13.0	4.0
Cilantro Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Cilantro Lime Seasoned Rice, Cilantro Lime	39.4	133	18.6	0.9	0.9	6.2	1.8

French Style Protein Blends A Blend Of Lentils, Kidney Beans, Green Beans, Kale, Leeks And Wax Beans With Savory Herbs And Spices., French Style vs Rustic Potatoes & Button Mushrooms With Green Beans And Asparagus In A Garlic Herb Sauce Special Blends

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Style... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. French Style Protein Blends A Blend Of Lentils, Kidney Beans, Green Beans, Kale, Leeks And Wax Beans With Savory Herbs And Spices., French Style	17.7	83	17.3	1.2	11.9	1.2	6.6
Rustic Potat... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Rustic Potatoes & Button Mushrooms With Green Beans And Asparagus In A Garlic Herb Sauce Special Blends	27.7	105	14.9	0.9	2.6	4.4	2.6

Powered By Plants Ancient Grains With Riced Sweet Potato, Farro And Black Barley, Riced Sweet Potato, Farro And Black Barley vs Mushroom Risotto Creamy Risotto With Porcini And Champignon Mushrooms, White Wine, Garlic And Herbs, Mushroom Risotto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Powered By P... Food 1 Food 1 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Powered By Plants Ancient Grains With Riced Sweet Potato, Farro And Black Barley, Riced Sweet Potato, Farro And Black Barley	65.5	134	27.5	2.8	4.2	0.7	3.5
Mushroom Ris... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Mushroom Risotto Creamy Risotto With Porcini And Champignon Mushrooms, White Wine, Garlic And Herbs, Mushroom Risotto	49.6	114	18.6	0.7	0.7	3.6	2.1

Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Dino Veggie Tots, Sweet Potato & Cauliflower vs Loaded Cheddar Potato Bake Diced Potatoes In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Accented With Chives & Bacon Cups, Loaded Cheddar Potato Bake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Dino Veggie Tots, Sweet Potato & Cauliflower	43.0	224	31.6	1.3	2.6	9.2	5.3
Loaded Chedd... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Loaded Cheddar Potato Bake Diced Potatoes In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Accented With Chives & Bacon Cups, Loaded Cheddar Potato Bake	39.2	118	12.9	1.2	1.2	5.3	4.7

Quinoa, Zucchini & Sweet Potato Organic Steam In Bag Seasoned Blend, Quinoa, Zucchini & Sweet Potato vs Cauliflower Risotto With Parmesan Cheese & Sea Salt, Cauliflower With Parmesan Cheese & Sea Salt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quinoa, Zucc... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Quinoa, Zucchini & Sweet Potato Organic Steam In Bag Seasoned Blend, Quinoa, Zucchini & Sweet Potato	41.7	107	17.1	2.1	2.1	2.9	2.9
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Cauliflower Risotto With Parmesan Cheese & Sea Salt, Cauliflower With Parmesan Cheese & Sea Salt	5.9	62	4.4	1.8	1.8	3.1	3.5

Thick & Fluffy Salted Caramel Belgian Style Waffles, Salted Caramel vs Fire Roasted Corn, Fire Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thick & Fluf... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Thick & Fluffy Salted Caramel Belgian Style Waffles, Salted Caramel	46.7	291	45.5	16.4	1.8	10.9	5.5
Fire Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Fire Roasted Corn, Fire Roasted	25.6	169	20.5	7.2	4.8	7.2	3.6

Tastee Choice Gnocchi Al Salmone, 21.1 Oz vs La Fe Potato Balls, 8 Count, 12 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tastee Choic... Food 1 Food 1 • CHOICE CANNING CO. INC. Tastee Choice Gnocchi Al Salmone, 21.1 Oz	100.0	159	25.6	8.8	1.3	2.6	7.5
La Fe Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC La Fe Potato Balls, 8 Count, 12 Oz	17.7	140	23.3	2.3	2.3	4.7	4.7

Organic Original Veggie Bites, Original vs Powered By Plants Ancient Grains With Riced Broccoli, Farro And Black Barley, Riced Broccoli, Farro And Black Barley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Orig... Food 1 Food 1 • DEW- DRINK EAT WELL, LLC Organic Original Veggie Bites, Original	29.4	188	21.2	—	3.5	9.4	3.5
Powered By P... Food 2 Food 2 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Powered By Plants Ancient Grains With Riced Broccoli, Farro And Black Barley, Riced Broccoli, Farro And Black Barley	43.5	97	19.4	0.7	4.2	0.7	4.2

Whipped Sweet Potatoes Fluffy Whipped Sweet Potatoes Lightly Sweetened With Molasses And Skim Milk, Whipped Sweet Potatoes vs Roasted Baby Potatoes, Roasted Baby

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whipped Swee... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Whipped Sweet Potatoes Fluffy Whipped Sweet Potatoes Lightly Sweetened With Molasses And Skim Milk, Whipped Sweet Potatoes	59.5	126	25.2	15.8	1.6	2.4	1.6
Roasted Baby... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Roasted Baby Potatoes, Roasted Baby	31.7	118	21.2	—	2.4	2.4	2.4

Organic Asian Style Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend vs Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans & Red Bell Pepper Powered By Plants Grains + Vegetables + Legumes, Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans & Red Bell Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Asia... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Organic Asian Style Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend	43.2	141	18.3	0.7	2.8	5.6	4.9
Brown Rice, ... Food 2 Food 2 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans & Red Bell Pepper Powered By Plants Grains + Vegetables + Legumes, Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans & Red Bell Pepper	59.5	117	23.3	1.8	4.9	0.6	3.7

Organic Quinoa With Kale And Brown Rice vs Carrot Spirals With Ginger Soy Sauce Organic Plant Powered Plates, Carrot Spirals

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Quin... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Quinoa With Kale And Brown Rice	57.2	134	20.4	0.7	—	4.2	3.5
Carrot Spira... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Carrot Spirals With Ginger Soy Sauce Organic Plant Powered Plates, Carrot Spirals	16.0	55	9.1	4.6	1.8	1.4	0.9

Vegetables With Rice vs Garden Herbs Steam In Bag Riced Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetables W... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Vegetables With Rice	29.9	80	18.2	1.1	1.1	—	2.3
Garden Herbs... Food 2 Food 2 Garden Herbs Steam In Bag Riced Cauliflower	3.9	29	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

Cauliflower Puffs, Cauliflower vs Mashed Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Cauliflower Puffs, Cauliflower	23.5	141	16.5	2.4	2.4	7.1	3.5
Mashed Potatoes Food 2 Food 2 • HANS KISSLE CO., INC. Mashed Potatoes	29.7	72	13.6	1.6	1.6	4.8	1.6

Frozen Prepared Sides Comparisons For Diabetics