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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Multigrain Blend With Mixed Vegetables vs Steam In Tray Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Multigrain B... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Multigrain Blend With Mixed Vegetables	55.6	134	25.2	1.6	3.1	2.0	3.2
Steam In Tra... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Steam In Tray Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower	2.1	74	1.5	0.7	0.7	6.7	1.5

Organic, Jasmine White Rice, Jasmine White vs Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower Blend, Riced Cauliflower Blend

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
Asian Stir F... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower Blend, Riced Cauliflower Blend	9.9	40	7.1	2.7	2.7	—	2.7

Cheesy Potato Bake With Bacon Added Diced Potatoes In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Bacon Added, Cheesy Potato Bake With Bacon vs Tri Color Cheese Tortellini

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheesy Potat... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Cheesy Potato Bake With Bacon Added Diced Potatoes In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Bacon Added, Cheesy Potato Bake With Bacon	31.3	150	14.2	2.5	0.8	7.5	6.7
Tri Color Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Tri Color Cheese Tortellini	66.7	173	28.4	1.6	1.6	3.2	7.1

Southwest Rice vs Cornbread Casserole Mix + Match, Cornbread Casserole

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest Rice Food 1 Food 1 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Southwest Rice	81.2	122	22.9	1.1	1.1	1.9	2.7
Cornbread Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Cornbread Casserole Mix + Match, Cornbread Casserole	56.7	224	35.3	20.0	1.2	8.2	4.7

Cauliflower & Spinach vs Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower & Spinach	60.9	173	25.3	12.0	4.7	0.7	7.3
Sweet Potato... Food 2 Food 2 • MARKETING DIRECTIONS, INC. Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato	77.0	195	36.3	25.7	1.8	4.4	2.7

Nacho Cheese Loaded Potato Bites Shredded Potatoes Stuffed With Cheese, Nacho & Pepper Seasoning, With A Cheese Dip Packet, Nacho Cheese vs Penne

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nacho Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Nacho Cheese Loaded Potato Bites Shredded Potatoes Stuffed With Cheese, Nacho & Pepper Seasoning, With A Cheese Dip Packet, Nacho Cheese	33.0	217	20.7	1.1	2.2	13.0	4.4
Penne Food 2 Food 2 • REAMES FOODS INC Penne	84.9	164	31.4	1.4	0.7	2.1	5.0

Thinly Sliced Potatoes With Cream, Tender Broccoli, And Savory Cheese Gratin, Broccoli And Cheese vs Fried Rice, Bibimbap Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thinly Slice... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Thinly Sliced Potatoes With Cream, Tender Broccoli, And Savory Cheese Gratin, Broccoli And Cheese	23.5	150	13.0	—	1.0	10.0	4.0
Fried Rice, ... Food 2 Food 2 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fried Rice, Bibimbap Beef	100.0	170	28.2	3.9	1.0	4.2	5.5

Cauliflower Riced Veggies, Cauliflower vs Cheddar & Bacon Loaded Potato Dumplings, Cheddar & Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower Riced Veggies, Cauliflower	3.9	24	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Cheddar & Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • EENIE MEENIE, INC. Cheddar & Bacon Loaded Potato Dumplings, Cheddar & Bacon	56.8	212	34.1	—	—	4.1	7.1

Freshwater Farms, Hushpuppies vs Cauliflower & Spinach

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freshwater F... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESHWATER FARMS PRODUCTS, LLC Freshwater Farms, Hushpuppies	33.3	245	36.7	4.1	2.0	9.2	4.1
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

Green Giant, Steamers, Pearled Barley, Sugar Snap Peas And Julienne Carrots In An Herb Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sauce vs Spinach Kid's Littles, Spinach

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Giant,... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
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

Lightly Sauced Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Lightly Sauced 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
Lightly Sauc... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Lightly Sauced Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce, Lightly Sauced	12.0	41	7.3	3.7	1.8	0.9	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

Steamin' Easy, Quinoa & Kale Blend A Mix Of Quinoa, Kale, Red Quinoa & Red Onions, Quinoa & Kale Blend vs Lightly Seasoned Quinoa & Garden Vegetable Steam In Bag Blend, Lightly Seasoned Quinoa & Garden Vegetable

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steamin' Eas... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Steamin' Easy, Quinoa & Kale Blend A Mix Of Quinoa, Kale, Red Quinoa & Red Onions, Quinoa & Kale Blend	7.8	84	6.5	—	2.8	0.5	11.2
Lightly Seas... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Lightly Seasoned Quinoa & Garden Vegetable Steam In Bag Blend, Lightly Seasoned Quinoa & Garden Vegetable	31.8	102	16.1	1.7	2.5	2.5	3.4

Green Beans & Shrimp Succulent Shrimp, Green Beans And Red Peppers In Garlic Sauce With A Blend Of Herbs And Spices, Green Beans & Shrimp vs Vegetable Pilaf Brown Rice, Golden Quinoa & Red Quinoa With Green Peas & Carrots Quinoa, Vegetable Pilaf

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Beans ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARBOR SEAFOOD INC Green Beans & Shrimp Succulent Shrimp, Green Beans And Red Peppers In Garlic Sauce With A Blend Of Herbs And Spices, Green Beans & Shrimp	9.9	45	6.3	1.8	1.8	0.5	4.5
Vegetable Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Vegetable Pilaf Brown Rice, Golden Quinoa & Red Quinoa With Green Peas & Carrots Quinoa, Vegetable Pilaf	63.1	148	24.7	2.1	2.1	4.2	4.2

Chicken Breast Meat, Bacon Added, Crisp Vegetables & Cooked Eggs In A Delicious Gourmet Sauce Fried Rice, Chicken vs New England Style Power Blend Of Whole Grains, Lentils, Red Beans, Cut Green Beans, Corn And Diced Potatoes With A Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce, New England Style Power Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Chicken Breast Meat, Bacon Added, Crisp Vegetables & Cooked Eggs In A Delicious Gourmet Sauce Fried Rice, Chicken	100.0	169	27.1	1.2	0.8	3.1	6.3
New England ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC New England Style Power Blend Of Whole Grains, Lentils, Red Beans, Cut Green Beans, Corn And Diced Potatoes With A Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce, New England Style Power Blend	100.0	119	22.0	2.2	5.3	1.6	5.0

Yellow Rice With Pink Beans vs Potato Bake Potato Slices & Red Onion In A White Cheese Gratin Sauce, Potato Bake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Rice ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Yellow Rice With Pink Beans	63.4	127	24.7	1.4	2.1	2.1	3.5
Potato Bake ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Potato Bake Potato Slices & Red Onion In A White Cheese Gratin Sauce, Potato Bake	35.0	167	14.4	2.3	0.8	9.9	4.6

Savory Rice Seasoned With Squash & Poblano Pepper vs Butternut Squash Riced Veggies, Butternut Squash

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
Butternut Sq... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Butternut Squash Riced Veggies, Butternut Squash	21.9	59	14.1	2.4	1.2	—	1.2

Seasoned Vegetables For The Air Fryer, Parmesan Cauliflower Frozen Veg vs Green Corn Tamales

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
Green Corn T... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Green Corn Tamales	57.1	159	24.2	9.9	2.3	5.3	3.0

Breaded Cut Okra vs Fire Roasted Sweet Corn Special Blends With Olive Oil And Sea Sait, Fire Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Cut ... Food 1 Food 1 • STILWELL FOODS, INC. Breaded Cut Okra	29.8	94	20.0	2.4	2.4	—	2.4
Fire Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Fire Roasted Sweet Corn Special Blends With Olive Oil And Sea Sait, Fire Roasted	39.5	128	24.5	1.1	3.2	3.7	3.2

Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Glazed vs Mixed Vegetables Carrot & Zucchini Veggie Spirals, Mixed Vegetables

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glazed Sweet... Food 1 Food 1 • RAGOZZINO FOODS Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Glazed	37.6	124	17.7	3.5	0.9	5.3	0.9
Mixed Vegeta... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Mixed Vegetables Carrot & Zucchini Veggie Spirals, Mixed Vegetables	5.9	35	5.9	3.5	2.4	—	2.4

Spicy Sriracha Grain Steam In Bag Seasoned Wheat Berries, Barley, Green Beans And Red Bell Peppers Blend, Spicy Sriracha Grain vs Regular Hushpuppies

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Srirac... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Spicy Sriracha Grain Steam In Bag Seasoned Wheat Berries, Barley, Green Beans And Red Bell Peppers Blend, Spicy Sriracha Grain	41.5	100	18.6	1.4	3.6	1.8	3.6
Regular Hush... Food 2 Food 2 • HARVEST SELECT CATFISH Regular Hushpuppies	37.2	269	38.5	3.9	1.9	9.6	3.9

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