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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Pictsweet Farms Sweet Potato Patties, 16 Oz vs Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetable

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pictsweet Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Pictsweet Farms Sweet Potato Patties, 16 Oz	35.8	140	33.3	12.3	1.8	—	1.8
Vegetable Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetable	47.2	138	19.2	0.8	0.8	5.4	3.1

Mushroom Risotto Precooked Rice, Mushroom Risotto vs Barbecue Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom Ris... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Mushroom Risotto Precooked Rice, Mushroom Risotto	72.7	173	25.3	0.7	0.7	6.7	3.3
Barbecue Pot... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Barbecue Potatoes	43.4	138	22.9	2.8	2.8	3.7	2.8

Nathan's Famous Mozzarella Sticks, 18 Oz vs Vegetable Seasoned Long Grain Rice With A Blend Of Colorful Vegetables Fried Rice, Vegetable

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nathan's Fam... Food 1 Food 1 • BRAN-ZAN HOLDINGS, LLC Nathan's Famous Mozzarella Sticks, 18 Oz	9.5	300	25.0	—	—	17.5	10.0
Vegetable Se... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Vegetable Seasoned Long Grain Rice With A Blend Of Colorful Vegetables Fried Rice, Vegetable	85.2	124	25.9	2.9	0.6	1.2	3.5

Baked Potato Cakes vs Garden Ancient Grain Salad

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baked Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • PENOBSCOT MCCRUM, LLC Baked Potato Cakes	31.6	118	20.0	—	1.2	4.1	2.4
Garden Ancie... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Garden Ancient Grain Salad	21.5	121	13.1	2.0	2.0	6.1	7.1

Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dip, Creamy Jalapeno Ranch vs Tator Tot Rounds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Jalap... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dip, Creamy Jalapeno Ranch	3.9	219	9.4	3.1	3.1	15.6	9.4
Tator Tot Ro... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL PERFORMANCE Tator Tot Rounds	35.2	202	23.8	1.2	2.4	10.7	2.4

Organic Riced Cauliflower vs Butter Balsamic Glazed Vegetables, Butter Balsamic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • ITTELLA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Organic Riced Cauliflower	1.9	24	3.5	1.2	2.4	—	2.4
Butter Balsa... Food 2 Food 2 • AUTHENTIC JOY Butter Balsamic Glazed Vegetables, Butter Balsamic	9.9	76	6.7	4.8	1.9	4.8	1.9

Spicy Mexican Style Riced Cauliflower, Green & Red Bell Peppers, Fire Roasted Corn & Spices Riced Veggie Blends, Spicy Mexican Style vs Zucchini Veggie Spirals, Zucchini

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Mexica... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Spicy Mexican Style Riced Cauliflower, Green & Red Bell Peppers, Fire Roasted Corn & Spices Riced Veggie Blends, Spicy Mexican Style	7.9	53	7.1	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4
Zucchini Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Zucchini Veggie Spirals, Zucchini	2.0	18	2.4	1.2	1.2	—	1.2

Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan Veggie Fries, Zucchini Garlic & Parmesan vs Loaded Baked Potato Pierogies

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Gar... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Loaded Baked... Food 2 Food 2 • ATEECO, INC. Loaded Baked Potato Pierogies	80.5	184	28.3	1.3	1.3	5.9	5.3

Cilantro Lime Steam In Bag Rice & Vegetables, Cilantro Lime 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
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
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

Savory Rice Seasoned With Squash & Poblano Pepper vs Tater Treats Seasoned Shredded Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Savory Rice ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOOD TASTES, INC. Savory Rice Seasoned With Squash & Poblano Pepper	59.2	141	24.2	0.8	0.8	2.7	3.9
Tater Treats... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Tater Treats Seasoned Shredded Potatoes	37.3	176	24.7	1.2	2.4	8.2	2.4

Butternut Squash Vegetable Spirals, Butternut Squash vs Southwest Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butternut Sq... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Butternut Squash Vegetable Spirals, Butternut Squash	23.9	59	14.1	2.4	—	—	2.4
Southwest Rice Food 2 Food 2 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Southwest Rice	81.2	122	22.9	1.1	1.1	1.9	2.7

Gochujang Chow Mein With Zucchini Spirals Zucchini Noodles Mixed With A Blend Of Carrots, Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Green Beans And Edamame Tossed In A Red Chili Gochujang Sauce, Gochujang Chow Mein With Zucchini Spirals vs Spinach Broccoli Cheddar Pierogies, Spinach; Broccoli; Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gochujang Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • ITTELLA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Gochujang Chow Mein With Zucchini Spirals Zucchini Noodles Mixed With A Blend Of Carrots, Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Green Beans And Edamame Tossed In A Red Chili Gochujang Sauce, Gochujang Chow Mein With Zucchini Spirals	17.7	82	13.6	6.4	5.5	1.4	5.5
Spinach Broc... Food 2 Food 2 • OLD FASHIONED KITCHEN, INC. Spinach Broccoli Cheddar Pierogies, Spinach; Broccoli; Cheddar	70.6	197	32.5	2.6	1.7	5.1	6.0

Rotini vs Rigatoni Sorrentina Pasta In A Tomato And Cheese Sauce Sides, Rigatoni Sorrentina

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rotini Food 1 Food 1 • REAMES FOODS INC Rotini	86.9	171	32.1	0.7	0.7	2.1	5.0
Rigatoni Sor... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Rigatoni Sorrentina Pasta In A Tomato And Cheese Sauce Sides, Rigatoni Sorrentina	88.7	146	24.6	2.5	2.0	3.0	5.0

Buffalo Style Cauliflower Bites vs Scalloped Potatoes, Scalloped

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Buffalo Style Cauliflower Bites	25.6	149	17.2	2.3	2.3	8.1	2.3
Scalloped Po... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Scalloped Potatoes, Scalloped	27.3	150	10.7	0.7	0.7	10.7	5.0

Potatoes Gratin vs Steam In Bag Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potatoes Gratin Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Potatoes Gratin	25.3	180	14.0	—	1.0	12.0	4.0
Steam In Bag... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Steam In Bag Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower	9.9	40	7.1	2.7	2.7	—	2.7

Garlic + Herb Organics Mashed Cauliflower, Garlic + Herb vs Corn Souffle A Simple Recipe Of Corn Baked With Skim Milk & Eggs, Corn Souffle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic + Her... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Garlic + Herb Organics Mashed Cauliflower, Garlic + Herb	13.8	67	7.5	2.5	1.7	3.8	2.5
Corn Souffle... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Corn Souffle A Simple Recipe Of Corn Baked With Skim Milk & Eggs, Corn Souffle	39.5	120	17.6	5.6	1.6	3.6	4.0

Butternut Squash Veggie Cakes, Butternut Squash vs Broccoli & Cheese Tots, Broccoli & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butternut Sq... Food 1 Food 1 • CLASSIC COOKING INC. Butternut Squash Veggie Cakes, Butternut Squash	19.6	140	19.3	7.0	1.8	6.1	3.5
Broccoli & C... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Broccoli & Cheese Tots, Broccoli & Cheese	17.6	176	15.3	1.2	4.7	9.4	5.3

Stir Fry Steamable Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Mushrooms, Onions & Red Peppers With White Rice Vegetables With Rice, Stir Fry With Rice vs Dutch Crust Sweet Potato Casserole, Dutch Crust

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stir Fry Ste... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Stir Fry Steamable Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Mushrooms, Onions & Red Peppers With White Rice Vegetables With Rice, Stir Fry With Rice	26.0	68	15.9	1.1	1.1	—	2.3
Dutch Crust ... Food 2 Food 2 • RON'S HOME STYLE FOODS, INC. Dutch Crust Sweet Potato Casserole, Dutch Crust	89.9	264	34.3	22.9	1.4	14.3	1.4

Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce Thick Cut Zucchini Coated In A Crispy Seasoned Breading With A Side Of Tasty Sweet & Sour Sauce, Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce vs Cauliflower & Broccoli Veggie Hash Browns, Cauliflower & Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce Thick Cut Zucchini Coated In A Crispy Seasoned Breading With A Side Of Tasty Sweet & Sour Sauce, Zucchini Chips With Sweet & Sour Sauce	33.4	187	24.0	1.3	1.3	8.0	4.0
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower & Broccoli Veggie Hash Browns, Cauliflower & Broccoli	19.5	154	13.2	1.1	2.2	8.8	5.5

Homestyle Egg Noodles, Homestyle vs Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Fresh Red Potatoes With Chef Inspired Seasonings, Buttery Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Eg... Food 1 Food 1 • REAMES FOODS INC Homestyle Egg Noodles, Homestyle	60.4	283	53.3	1.7	1.7	3.3	10.0
Buttery Roas... Food 2 Food 2 • GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Fresh Red Potatoes With Chef Inspired Seasonings, Buttery Roasted Garlic	37.7	93	15.0	1.4	1.4	3.2	2.1

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