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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Seasoned Vegetables For The Air Fryer, Parmesan Cauliflower Frozen Veg vs Asian Style Riced Cauliflower With Edamame, Corn, Red Peppers, Green Onion And A Savory Soy Seasoning, Asian Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Veg... Food 1 Food 1 Seasoned Vegetables For The Air Fryer, Parmesan Cauliflower Frozen Veg	5.9	70	4.7	2.3	1.2	4.7	2.3
Asian Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Asian Style Riced Cauliflower With Edamame, Corn, Red Peppers, Green Onion And A Savory Soy Seasoning, Asian Style	9.8	71	8.2	2.4	2.4	2.4	3.5

Buttery Chive & Dill Minute Mashers Fresh Yellow Potatoes With Chef Inspired Seasonings, Buttery Chive & Dill vs Corn Souffle A Simple Recipe Of Corn Baked With Skim Milk & Eggs, Corn Souffle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttery Chiv... Food 1 Food 1 • GROWERS EXPRESS LLC Buttery Chive & Dill Minute Mashers Fresh Yellow Potatoes With Chef Inspired Seasonings, Buttery Chive & Dill	39.7	100	15.7	1.4	1.4	3.2	2.1
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

Hawaiian Style A Blend Of Whole Grains, Shelled Edamame, Carrots, Pineapple And White Beans With A Pineapple Ginger Sauce, Hawaiian Style vs Asian With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced Cauliflower, Asian

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hawaiian Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Hawaiian Style A Blend Of Whole Grains, Shelled Edamame, Carrots, Pineapple And White Beans With A Pineapple Ginger Sauce, Hawaiian Style	100.0	105	19.8	3.3	3.3	1.4	4.4
Asian With C... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Asian With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced Cauliflower, Asian	21.8	80	12.0	—	3.2	2.0	4.0

Spanish Style Organic Quinoa With Grilled Peppers, Garlic, Onions And A Dash Of Salt, Spanish Style vs Sweet Corn Hushpuppies, Sweet Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Spanish Style Organic Quinoa With Grilled Peppers, Garlic, Onions And A Dash Of Salt, Spanish Style	100.0	158	28.2	1.4	2.1	3.2	6.3
Sweet Corn H... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVANNAH FOOD COMPANY, INC. Sweet Corn Hushpuppies, Sweet Corn	41.0	288	42.3	11.5	1.9	11.5	3.9

Lightly Sauced Valley Blend Broccoli Florets, Carrots And Golden Cauliflower Lightly Tossed In A Garlic Butter Sauce, Lightly Sauced Valley Blend vs Corn Veggie Tots, Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Sauc... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Lightly Sauced Valley Blend Broccoli Florets, Carrots And Golden Cauliflower Lightly Tossed In A Garlic Butter Sauce, Lightly Sauced Valley Blend	10.0	36	6.4	2.7	1.8	0.9	1.8
Corn Veggie ... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Corn Veggie Tots, Corn	35.2	200	27.1	2.4	5.9	9.4	3.5

Sonic Tots, 28 Oz vs Cauliflower & Spinach

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sonic Tots, ... Food 1 Food 1 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Sonic Tots, 28 Oz	35.2	214	23.8	1.2	2.4	11.9	2.4
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower & Spinach	60.9	173	25.3	12.0	4.7	0.7	7.3

Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Homestyle vs Potato & Cheddar Pierogies, Potato; Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Homestyle	6.0	89	4.4	2.2	2.2	7.4	2.2
Potato & Che... Food 2 Food 2 • OLD FASHIONED KITCHEN, INC. Potato & Cheddar Pierogies, Potato; Cheddar	76.5	205	35.0	2.6	1.7	5.1	6.0

Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs vs Yams & Apples

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grade A Shre... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs	31.5	151	19.8	1.2	1.2	8.1	1.2
Yams & Apples Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Yams & Apples	53.6	115	21.5	17.7	0.8	3.1	0.8

Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato vs Roasted & Ready Baby Sunrise Potatoes With Rosemary & Garlic, Rosemary & Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • MARKETING DIRECTIONS, INC. Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato	77.0	195	36.3	25.7	1.8	4.4	2.7
Roasted & Re... Food 2 Food 2 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Roasted & Ready Baby Sunrise Potatoes With Rosemary & Garlic, Rosemary & Garlic	27.9	103	17.2	1.2	1.1	2.3	2.3

Cauliflower Vegetable With Peas, Carrots & Onion Steam In Bag Medley, Cauliflower Vegetable vs Mckenzie Corn Fritters, 16 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Cauliflower Vegetable With Peas, Carrots & Onion Steam In Bag Medley, Cauliflower Vegetable	6.0	35	7.1	1.2	3.5	—	2.4
Mckenzie Cor... Food 2 Food 2 Mckenzie Corn Fritters, 16 Oz	53.6	242	29.4	5.7	1.8	12.0	5.3

Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Carrots, Brown Sugar vs Sauced Cheesy Pasta & Broccoli With Onions & Bacon, Sauced With Onions & Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Carrots, Brown Sugar	45.9	97	19.4	10.5	2.2	1.5	0.8
Sauced Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Sauced Cheesy Pasta & Broccoli With Onions & Bacon, Sauced With Onions & Bacon	81.0	110	15.9	0.7	1.4	2.8	4.6

Unseasoned With Carrots, Onions, And Red Quinoa Riced Broccoli, Unseasoned vs Herbs & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower, Herbs & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unseasoned W... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Unseasoned With Carrots, Onions, And Red Quinoa Riced Broccoli, Unseasoned	5.9	29	5.9	2.4	2.4	—	1.2
Herbs & Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Herbs & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower, Herbs & Cheese	11.8	71	7.1	1.8	1.8	3.1	3.6

Potato Bites vs Vegetables With Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Bites Food 1 Food 1 • MR. DEE'S INC. Potato Bites	31.4	176	20.0	1.2	1.2	9.4	1.2
Vegetables W... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Vegetables With Rice	29.9	80	18.2	1.1	1.1	—	2.3

Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Homestyle vs Organic Frozen Ravioli, Wild Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Homestyle	6.0	89	4.4	2.2	2.2	7.4	2.2
Organic Froz... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Organic Frozen Ravioli, Wild Mushroom	86.2	221	40.7	0.9	1.8	2.7	8.0

Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping Frozen Vegetables vs Bacon Wrapped With Italian Sausage Stuffing Turducken Roast

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping Frozen Vegetables	92.1	250	35.7	18.6	2.1	11.4	2.1
Bacon Wrappe... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL OMEGA GROUP, INC. Bacon Wrapped With Italian Sausage Stuffing Turducken Roast	11.4	188	3.9	0.7	—	9.7	18.8

Macaroni & Soy Cheeze, Soy Cheeze vs Macaroni & Cheese, Roasted Jalapeno, Roasted Jalapeno

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & S... Food 1 Food 1 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Macaroni & Soy Cheeze, Soy Cheeze	74.2	145	16.5	0.8	1.6	5.9	6.3
Macaroni & C... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Macaroni & Cheese, Roasted Jalapeno, Roasted Jalapeno	39.0	158	18.4	1.8	0.9	6.1	7.0

Organic Thai Jasmine Medley With Red, Black & White Jasmine Rices vs Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes Seasoned With Sea Salt, Black Pepper & Herbs Oven Roasters, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • SAGE V FOODS LLC Organic Thai Jasmine Medley With Red, Black & White Jasmine Rices	75.5	127	28.2	—	1.4	0.7	2.8
Sweet Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes Seasoned With Sea Salt, Black Pepper & Herbs Oven Roasters, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes	17.8	93	15.1	3.5	4.7	2.9	1.2

Pilaf Style Riced Cauliflower, Pilaf Style vs Chickpeas & Spinach With Sweet Potatoes, Brown Rice And Barley In A Light Olive Oil & Lemon Sauce Power Blend, Chickpeas & Spinach

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
Chickpeas & ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Chickpeas & Spinach With Sweet Potatoes, Brown Rice And Barley In A Light Olive Oil & Lemon Sauce Power Blend, Chickpeas & Spinach	87.0	113	18.0	1.1	2.5	2.5	2.8

Simply Potatoes vs White Cheddar Riced Cauliflower With Black Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Simply Potatoes Food 1 Food 1 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Simply Potatoes	37.9	87	20.4	—	1.9	—	1.9
White Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. White Cheddar Riced Cauliflower With Black Pepper	9.9	76	5.3	1.5	1.5	4.6	3.8

Penne vs Organic Rice & Quinoa Quartet With Sundried Tomatoes, Feta And Black Olives

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Penne Food 1 Food 1 • REAMES FOODS INC Penne	84.9	164	31.4	1.4	0.7	2.1	5.0
Organic Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Organic Rice & Quinoa Quartet With Sundried Tomatoes, Feta And Black Olives	67.0	176	26.1	2.1	2.1	5.6	3.5

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