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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Grain & Vegetable Blends Chimichurri Rice With Tomatoes, Onions & Peas, Grain & Vegetable Blends vs Organic Riced Cauliflower Blend With Stir Fry Vegetables, Stir Fry Vegetables

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grain & Vege... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Grain & Vegetable Blends Chimichurri Rice With Tomatoes, Onions & Peas, Grain & Vegetable Blends	45.8	92	18.3	2.1	2.1	0.4	2.8
Organic Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Organic Riced Cauliflower Blend With Stir Fry Vegetables, Stir Fry Vegetables	6.0	30	6.0	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

Japanese Style Fried Rice Steamed White Rice Stir Fried With Carrots, Edamame, Roasted Corn, Leeks And Black Sesame Seeds, Japanese Style vs Crispy Seasoned Potato Puffs With Roasted Garlic And Cracked Black Pepper, Crispy Seasoned, Roasted Garlic And Cracked Black Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Japanese Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • KAHIKI FOODS, INC. Japanese Style Fried Rice Steamed White Rice Stir Fried With Carrots, Edamame, Roasted Corn, Leeks And Black Sesame Seeds, Japanese Style	67.4	119	24.5	0.7	2.0	1.7	2.7
Crispy Seaso... Food 2 Food 2 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Crispy Seasoned Potato Puffs With Roasted Garlic And Cracked Black Pepper, Crispy Seasoned, Roasted Garlic And Cracked Black Pepper	27.4	179	17.9	1.2	1.2	11.9	1.2

Crispy Green Beans Fries vs Quinoa, Corn & Black Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Green... Food 1 Food 1 • GOLDEN COUNTY FOODS, INC. Crispy Green Beans Fries	27.6	131	19.1	1.2	2.4	6.0	2.4
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

Organic, Jasmine White Rice, Jasmine White vs Sweet Corn With Mozzarella Cheese Arepa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic, Jas... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Jasmine White Rice, Jasmine White	89.5	148	32.4	—	0.7	—	2.8
Sweet Corn W... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Sweet Corn With Mozzarella Cheese Arepa	100.0	212	38.9	10.6	3.5	4.0	5.1

Shells With White Cheddar Cheese Sauce Veggie Mac & Cheese, Shells With White Cheddar Cheese Sauce vs Sweet Potato Latkes, Sweet Potato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shells With ... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Shells With White Cheddar Cheese Sauce Veggie Mac & Cheese, Shells With White Cheddar Cheese Sauce	29.4	128	14.7	0.9	0.9	4.1	7.3
Sweet Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • ROYAL WINE CORPORATION Sweet Potato Latkes, Sweet Potato	74.6	250	40.0	10.0	2.0	8.0	3.0

Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dip, Creamy Jalapeno Ranch vs Larry's, Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives, Sour Cream & Chives

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
Larry's, Mas... Food 2 Food 2 • THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Larry's, Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives, Sour Cream & Chives	47.4	134	18.3	5.6	1.4	5.6	2.1

Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower Blend, Riced Cauliflower Blend vs Veggie Dips

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asian Stir F... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower Blend, Riced Cauliflower Blend	9.9	40	7.1	2.7	2.7	—	2.7
Veggie Dips Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Veggie Dips	2.0	81	6.5	3.2	3.2	6.5	3.2

Breaded Zucchini Discs vs Green Giant, Steamers, Pearled Barley, Sugar Snap Peas And Julienne Carrots In An Herb Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Zucc... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Breaded Zucchini Discs	45.0	250	32.9	2.6	2.6	10.5	4.0
Green Giant,... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Green Giant, Steamers, Pearled Barley, Sugar Snap Peas And Julienne Carrots In An Herb Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sauce	49.8	71	14.7	2.0	2.0	1.5	1.5

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sides, Garlic vs Mashed Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar, Mashed With Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Mashe... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sides, Garlic	29.7	78	11.4	0.7	0.7	2.8	2.8
Mashed Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Mashed Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar, Mashed With Brown Sugar	33.8	88	15.9	5.3	0.9	1.8	1.8

Hushpuppies vs Broccoli Cakes, Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hushpuppies Food 1 Food 1 • GUIDRY'S CATFISH, INC. Hushpuppies	33.3	245	36.7	4.1	2.0	9.2	4.1
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

Organic Riced Cauliflower Blend With Stir Fry Vegetables, Stir Fry Vegetables vs Seasoned Vegetables For Southern Cooking With Snaps Field Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Organic Riced Cauliflower Blend With Stir Fry Vegetables, Stir Fry Vegetables	6.0	30	6.0	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Seasoned Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Seasoned Vegetables For Southern Cooking With Snaps Field Peas	33.3	160	24.7	2.5	3.7	2.5	8.6

Cheddar Bacon Potatoes Russet Potatoes In A 100% Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce Accented With Bacon & Topped With Toasted Bread Crumbs, Cheddar Bacon Potatoes vs Asparagus Risotto Creamy Cheese Risotto With Asparagus, Asparagus Risotto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Baco... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Cheddar Bacon Potatoes Russet Potatoes In A 100% Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce Accented With Bacon & Topped With Toasted Bread Crumbs, Cheddar Bacon Potatoes	31.2	165	14.1	0.8	0.8	9.9	5.8
Asparagus Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Asparagus Risotto Creamy Cheese Risotto With Asparagus, Asparagus Risotto	45.6	107	17.1	1.4	0.7	3.2	2.9

Garlic & Herb Mashed Cauliflower, Garlic & Herb vs Butternut Squash

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic & Her... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Garlic & Herb Mashed Cauliflower, Garlic & Herb	11.8	67	6.7	2.5	1.7	3.8	2.5
Butternut Sq... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Butternut Squash	25.7	103	11.2	1.7	—	6.0	0.9

Teriyaki vs Ancient Grains Chik'n Tenders, Ancient Grains Chik'n

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Teriyaki	43.7	107	17.9	1.4	2.1	2.1	3.6
Ancient Grai... Food 2 Food 2 Ancient Grains Chik'n Tenders, Ancient Grains Chik'n	26.9	180	17.0	2.0	3.0	7.0	14.0

Sides Scalloped Potatoes vs Cheezy Cauliflower & Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sides Scallo... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Sides Scalloped Potatoes	35.2	144	12.6	1.2	1.8	9.0	3.6
Cheezy Cauli... Food 2 Food 2 Cheezy Cauliflower & Broccoli	49.1	95	11.3	1.1	2.5	3.5	4.2

Powered By Plants Ancient Grains With Riced Sweet Potato, Farro And Black Barley, Riced Sweet Potato, Farro And Black Barley vs Vegetarian Fried Rice, Chinese Style Vegetable

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
Vegetarian F... Food 2 Food 2 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Vegetarian Fried Rice, Chinese Style Vegetable	100.0	167	30.5	2.2	1.3	2.9	4.5

Zucchini Spirals With Basil Pesto vs Asian With Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced Cauliflower, Asian

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Spi... Food 1 Food 1 • AUTHENTIC JOY Zucchini Spirals With Basil Pesto	3.8	114	2.9	1.0	1.0	11.4	1.9
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

Spaghetti Style With Olive Oil Veggie Pasta, Spaghetti Style With Olive Oil vs Organic Quinoa With Kale And Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghetti St... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Spaghetti Style With Olive Oil Veggie Pasta, Spaghetti Style With Olive Oil	39.2	117	18.3	0.8	1.7	1.7	7.5
Organic Quin... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Quinoa With Kale And Brown Rice	57.2	134	20.4	0.7	—	4.2	3.5

Macaroni & Cheese vs Chef Crafted Vegetables Butternut Squash Spirals Seasoned With Sea Salt, Sea Salt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & C... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Macaroni & Cheese	81.8	185	18.9	3.1	0.4	8.8	7.5
Chef Crafted... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNDS INC Chef Crafted Vegetables Butternut Squash Spirals Seasoned With Sea Salt, Sea Salt	10.0	29	5.9	2.4	—	—	1.2

Strong Roots Chickpea & Red Lentil Saag, 10 Oz vs Spinach Kid's Littles, Spinach

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strong Roots... Food 1 Food 1 • GS1 IRELAND Strong Roots Chickpea & Red Lentil Saag, 10 Oz	43.2	111	15.6	1.0	7.8	2.8	6.0
Spinach Kid'... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PRAEGER'S SENSIBLE FOODS, INC. Spinach Kid's Littles, Spinach	25.4	165	16.5	—	1.2	9.4	3.5

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