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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Organic Sweet Potato Croutions, Sweet Potato vs Bacon Cheddar Breaded Riced Cauliflower Bites With Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onions, And Bacon Loaded Cauliflower Bites, Bacon Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Swee... Food 1 Food 1 • TRINITY FROZEN FOODS, LLC Organic Sweet Potato Croutions, Sweet Potato	29.6	153	22.4	8.2	4.7	5.9	2.4
Bacon Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Bacon Cheddar Breaded Riced Cauliflower Bites With Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onions, And Bacon Loaded Cauliflower Bites, Bacon Cheddar	32.9	204	20.4	2.2	2.2	10.8	6.5

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Russet Potatoes In A Creamy White Sauce Accented With Aged Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Scalloped Potatoes vs Barley, Black Bean & Vegetable Medley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Scall... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Russet Potatoes In A Creamy White Sauce Accented With Aged Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Scalloped Potatoes	31.4	136	12.9	0.8	0.8	8.3	2.3
Barley, Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Barley, Black Bean & Vegetable Medley	53.7	82	15.2	2.5	4.1	1.0	3.3

Whole Grain Brown Rice vs Organic Asian Style Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Whole Grain Brown Rice	79.3	141	30.3	—	2.1	1.1	3.5
Organic Asia... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Organic Asian Style Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend	43.2	141	18.3	0.7	2.8	5.6	4.9

Seasoned Asparagus With Uncured Bacon* vs Cauliflower Veggie Tots, Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Asp... Food 1 Food 1 • TEN BC LLC Seasoned Asparagus With Uncured Bacon*	3.9	47	4.7	2.4	2.4	1.8	3.5
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower Veggie Tots, Cauliflower	25.5	153	17.7	2.4	2.4	8.2	2.4

Gourmet Twice Baked Potatoes, Broccoli And Cheddar vs Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry Organic Riced Cauliflower Mixed With Peas, Corn & Red Bell Peppers Tossed In A Sesame Ginger Sauce, Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Twic... Food 1 Food 1 • NEXT PHASE ENTERPRISES Gourmet Twice Baked Potatoes, Broccoli And Cheddar	49.3	121	16.8	2.3	2.3	4.6	3.5
Riced Caulif... Food 2 Food 2 • ITTELLA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry Organic Riced Cauliflower Mixed With Peas, Corn & Red Bell Peppers Tossed In A Sesame Ginger Sauce, Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry	11.9	57	7.6	2.9	1.9	2.9	2.9

Vegetable Fried Rice Seasoned Long Grain Rice With Edamame, Carrot, Onion, Red Bell Pepper And Egg Side Dish, Vegetable Fried Rice vs Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Vegetable Fried Rice Seasoned Long Grain Rice With Edamame, Carrot, Onion, Red Bell Pepper And Egg Side Dish, Vegetable Fried Rice	51.4	130	23.5	0.9	0.9	2.6	3.5
Broccoli Cak... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli	25.6	128	18.1	1.1	4.3	3.7	4.3

Potato Poppers, Potato vs Seasoned Potato Wedges, Seasoned

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Poppe... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Potato Poppers, Potato	43.4	179	29.8	—	3.6	6.0	2.4
Seasoned Pot... Food 2 Food 2 • METRO FOODS, INC. Seasoned Potato Wedges, Seasoned	27.7	130	21.7	—	1.4	4.4	2.9

Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brown Sugar vs Southwest With Black Beans, Corn, Red Bell Peppers And Seasoning Riced Cauliflower, Southwest

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brown Sugar	71.5	141	28.2	11.1	1.5	2.6	1.5
Southwest Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Southwest With Black Beans, Corn, Red Bell Peppers And Seasoning Riced Cauliflower, Southwest	13.9	82	11.8	2.4	3.5	2.4	3.5

Garlic Herb Saucy Mushroom, Garlic Herb vs Mexican Casserole Tender Long Grain Rice, Vegetables & Beans In A Zesty Blend Of Spices On A Soft Corn Tortilla, Topped With Jack Cheese, Mexican Casserole

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Herb ... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDE TOOL COMPANY, INC. Garlic Herb Saucy Mushroom, Garlic Herb	11.9	62	5.3	2.7	—	3.5	1.8
Mexican Cass... Food 2 Food 2 • DEMERS FOOD GROUP INC. Mexican Casserole Tender Long Grain Rice, Vegetables & Beans In A Zesty Blend Of Spices On A Soft Corn Tortilla, Topped With Jack Cheese, Mexican Casserole	88.6	114	19.2	2.4	1.6	3.5	4.3

Kale & Quinoa Veggie Cakes, Kale & Quinoa vs Tastee Choice Gnocchi Al Salmone, 21.1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale & Quino... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Kale & Quinoa Veggie Cakes, Kale & Quinoa	13.7	158	14.0	3.5	1.8	8.8	3.5
Tastee Choic... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Cauliflower Medley Riced Veggies, Cauliflower Medley vs Seasoned Vegetables For The Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower Medley Riced Veggies, Cauliflower Medley	5.9	29	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Seasoned Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Seasoned Vegetables For The Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn	35.7	135	27.0	8.1	2.7	2.0	2.7

Bacon Cheddar Breaded Riced Cauliflower Bites With Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onions, And Bacon Loaded Cauliflower Bites, Bacon Cheddar vs Riced Garden Vegetable Pilaf With Sea Salt, Sea Salt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bacon Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Bacon Cheddar Breaded Riced Cauliflower Bites With Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onions, And Bacon Loaded Cauliflower Bites, Bacon Cheddar	32.9	204	20.4	2.2	2.2	10.8	6.5
Riced Garden... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Riced Garden Vegetable Pilaf With Sea Salt, Sea Salt	5.9	35	4.4	0.9	1.8	1.8	0.9

The Pioneer Woman Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce, 15 Oz vs Sacchettini, Six Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Pioneer ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY The Pioneer Woman Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce, 15 Oz	33.4	187	24.0	1.3	1.3	8.0	4.0
Sacchettini,... Food 2 Food 2 • CARLA'S PASTA INC. Sacchettini, Six Cheese	74.0	207	28.6	0.7	1.4	6.4	8.6

Organic Frozen Ravioli, Wild Mushroom vs Cauliflower Mac & Cheese, Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Froz... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Organic Frozen Ravioli, Wild Mushroom	86.2	221	40.7	0.9	1.8	2.7	8.0
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • STONEGATE FOODS, INC. Cauliflower Mac & Cheese, Cauliflower	19.5	133	10.6	2.7	1.8	7.1	6.2

Lemon & Herb Plant Chicken Pieces, Lemon; Herb vs Cheesy Potato Shredded Potatoes In A Creamy, Cheesy Sauce Topped With Crispy Toasted Corn Flakes Casserole Sides, Cheesy Potato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon & Herb... Food 1 Food 1 • DARING FOODS INC Lemon & Herb Plant Chicken Pieces, Lemon; Herb	3.9	143	8.6	1.4	5.7	2.9	18.6
Cheesy Potat... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Cheesy Potato Shredded Potatoes In A Creamy, Cheesy Sauce Topped With Crispy Toasted Corn Flakes Casserole Sides, Cheesy Potato	43.5	103	15.5	1.9	1.3	3.9	2.6

Vegetable Fried Rice Seasoned White Rice And Scrambled Egg With Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Peas, And Onions, Vegetable Fried Rice vs Broccoli Veggie Tots

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Vegetable Fried Rice Seasoned White Rice And Scrambled Egg With Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Peas, And Onions, Vegetable Fried Rice	89.3	117	20.0	2.9	1.2	2.5	3.3
Broccoli Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Broccoli Veggie Tots	17.7	129	17.7	1.2	7.1	5.3	3.5

Pilaf Style Riced Cauliflower, Pilaf Style vs Brown Rice & Quinoa With Garlic, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, Brown Rice & Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pilaf Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Pilaf Style Riced Cauliflower, Pilaf Style	5.8	88	4.4	1.8	1.8	8.0	1.8
Brown Rice &... Food 2 Food 2 • HARVEST FOOD GROUP, INC. Brown Rice & Quinoa With Garlic, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, Brown Rice & Quinoa	51.3	135	22.2	0.8	1.6	4.0	3.2

Tastee Choice Gnocchi Al Salmone, 21.1 Oz vs White & Red Quinoa With Vegetables In A Seasoned Sauce

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
White & Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC. White & Red Quinoa With Vegetables In A Seasoned Sauce	51.0	157	22.9	3.6	4.3	5.7	5.0

Cilantro Lime Seasoned Rice, Cilantro Lime vs Quinoa, Corn & Black Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cilantro Lim... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Cilantro Lime Seasoned Rice, Cilantro Lime	39.4	133	18.6	0.9	0.9	6.2	1.8
Quinoa, Corn... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Quinoa, Corn & Black Beans	47.5	107	20.0	3.6	2.9	1.1	3.6

Zucchini Spirals Zucchini Spirals With Creamy Pesto Sauce, Zucchini Spirals vs Cheddar With Bacon Mashed Cauliflower, Cheddar With Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Zucchini Spirals Zucchini Spirals With Creamy Pesto Sauce, Zucchini Spirals	6.0	64	3.6	1.8	0.9	4.6	1.8
Cheddar With... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cheddar With Bacon Mashed Cauliflower, Cheddar With Bacon	9.9	64	5.6	1.6	1.6	4.0	2.4

Frozen Prepared Sides Comparisons For Diabetics