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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Grifled Zucchini, Butternut Squash & Tomatoes With Quinoa Duo Quinoa Blends, Grifled Zucchini, Butternut Squash & Tomatoes vs Japanese Style Fried Rice Steamed White Rice Stir Fried With Carrots, Edamame, Roasted Corn, Leeks And Black Sesame Seeds, Japanese Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grifled Zucc... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Grifled Zucchini, Butternut Squash & Tomatoes With Quinoa Duo Quinoa Blends, Grifled Zucchini, Butternut Squash & Tomatoes	27.8	85	11.3	2.1	1.4	3.5	1.4
Japanese Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Hibachi Fried Rice vs Bourbon Bbq Recipe Meatballs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hibachi Frie... Food 1 Food 1 • SAGE V FOODS LLC Hibachi Fried Rice	45.4	142	21.2	1.8	0.9	5.3	2.7
Bourbon Bbq ... Food 2 Food 2 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. Bourbon Bbq Recipe Meatballs	14.9	271	11.8	5.9	2.4	21.2	15.3

Grade A Shredded Shaped Potatoes Tater Puffs vs Homestyle Mashed Potatoes

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
Homestyle Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Homestyle Mashed Potatoes	35.6	103	12.3	1.9	0.6	4.5	3.9

Roasted & Ready Baby Golden Potatoes With Himalayan Salt, Himalayan Salt vs Cauliflower Bake In A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Cauliflower Bake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted & Re... Food 1 Food 1 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Roasted & Ready Baby Golden Potatoes With Himalayan Salt, Himalayan Salt	25.8	103	17.2	1.2	2.3	2.3	2.3
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • SEASON'S CHOICE Cauliflower Bake In A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Cauliflower Bake	9.8	88	5.3	2.7	0.9	5.3	3.5

Marinated Blend Of Oils, Spices & White Wine Mushrooms, Marinated vs Tater Sticks

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinated Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Marinated Blend Of Oils, Spices & White Wine Mushrooms, Marinated	5.9	85	4.3	2.1	1.1	7.5	2.1
Tater Sticks Food 2 Food 2 • BARE FOODS INC. Tater Sticks	39.1	224	25.9	23.5	2.4	11.8	1.2

Ancient Grains Chik'n Tenders, Ancient Grains Chik'n vs Organic Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ancient Grai... Food 1 Food 1 Ancient Grains Chik'n Tenders, Ancient Grains Chik'n	26.9	180	17.0	2.0	3.0	7.0	14.0
Organic Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • SAGE V FOODS LLC Organic Brown Rice	79.3	141	30.3	—	2.1	1.1	3.5

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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Vegetable Fried Rice	47.2	138	19.2	0.8	0.8	5.4	3.1
Nacho Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Crispy Lightly Breaded Cauliflower Florets, Crispy vs Corn Veggie Tots, Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Light... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Crispy Lightly Breaded Cauliflower Florets, Crispy	25.6	179	22.6	2.4	7.1	8.3	3.6
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

Thai Jasmine White Rice, Thai Jasmine vs Belgian Style Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Jasmine... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Thai Jasmine White Rice, Thai Jasmine	89.5	148	32.4	—	0.7	—	2.8
Belgian Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Belgian Style Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry	46.9	291	45.5	14.6	1.8	10.9	3.6

Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans And Red Bell Pepper Organic Hearty Blend, Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans And Red Bell Pepper vs Teriyaki

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans And Red Bell Pepper Organic Hearty Blend, Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans And Red Bell Pepper	37.5	114	22.9	1.9	4.8	0.5	4.8
Teriyaki Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Teriyaki	43.7	107	17.9	1.4	2.1	2.1	3.6

New England Style Large Stuffed Scallops vs Chef Crafted Vegetables Butternut Squash Spirals Seasoned With Sea Salt, Sea Salt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
New England ... Food 1 Food 1 • MATLAWS FOOD PRODUCTS INC New England Style Large Stuffed Scallops	9.7	186	14.0	2.3	2.3	9.3	7.0
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

Kineret Breaded Cauliflower, 14.1 Oz vs Creamy Pesto Whole Grain Blend Of Brown Rice & Red Quinoa, Sliced Green And Yellow Zucchini Squash, Halved Cherry Tomatoes, And Chopped Kale In A Creamy Pesto Sauce Topped With Parmesan Cheese Veggies & Grains, Creamy Pesto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kineret Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • ROYAL WINE CORPORATION Kineret Breaded Cauliflower, 14.1 Oz	39.3	160	21.0	1.0	1.0	7.0	4.0
Creamy Pesto... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Creamy Pesto Whole Grain Blend Of Brown Rice & Red Quinoa, Sliced Green And Yellow Zucchini Squash, Halved Cherry Tomatoes, And Chopped Kale In A Creamy Pesto Sauce Topped With Parmesan Cheese Veggies & Grains, Creamy Pesto	29.4	49	5.4	0.8	1.4	2.2	2.2

Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes Seasoned With Sea Salt, Black Pepper & Herbs Oven Roasters, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes vs Southwest With Black Beans, Corn, Red Bell Peppers And Seasoning Riced Cauliflower, Southwest

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
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

Melty 3 Cheese Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan Crispy Filled Potato Rosti, Melty 3 Cheese vs Potato And Bacon Mashed Potatoes Topped With Cheddar Cheese, Bacon & Green Onions Loaded Potato Bake, Potato And Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Melty 3 Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • NW ORGANIC FOOD, LLC (RÖSTI) Melty 3 Cheese Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan Crispy Filled Potato Rosti, Melty 3 Cheese	23.5	160	17.3	1.3	1.3	6.7	6.7
Potato And B... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Potato And Bacon Mashed Potatoes Topped With Cheddar Cheese, Bacon & Green Onions Loaded Potato Bake, Potato And Bacon	41.5	121	16.4	1.4	1.4	4.3	4.3

Jollof Rice, Jollof vs Green Bean French Cut Green Beans In A Savory, Creamy Gravy Topped With Crispy Fried Onions Casserole Sides, Green Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jollof Rice,... Food 1 Food 1 • PAC GROUP INVESTMENTS, LLC Jollof Rice, Jollof	100.0	189	37.9	2.6	0.9	2.6	4.4
Green Bean F... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Green Bean French Cut Green Beans In A Savory, Creamy Gravy Topped With Crispy Fried Onions Casserole Sides, Green Bean	19.8	94	10.3	1.7	1.7	5.1	1.7

Tattooed Chef Spanish Style Grain Free Rice, 10 Oz vs Cheddar Bacon Potatoes Russet Potatoes In A 100% Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce Accented With Bacon & Topped With Toasted Bread Crumbs, Cheddar Bacon Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tattooed Che... Food 1 Food 1 • AMBROSETTI'S SISTER Tattooed Chef Spanish Style Grain Free Rice, 10 Oz	37.0	184	21.1	1.8	4.4	7.9	7.0
Cheddar Baco... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Cheddar Broccoli Florets Smothered In A Cheddar Parmesan Cheese Sauce With A Touch Of Bacon Casserole Sides, Cheddar Broccoli vs Creamy Pesto Whole Grain Blend Of Brown Rice & Red Quinoa, Sliced Green And Yellow Zucchini Squash, Halved Cherry Tomatoes, And Chopped Kale In A Creamy Pesto Sauce Topped With Parmesan Cheese Veggies & Grains, Creamy Pesto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Cheddar Broccoli Florets Smothered In A Cheddar Parmesan Cheese Sauce With A Touch Of Bacon Casserole Sides, Cheddar Broccoli	9.8	104	5.6	1.4	2.1	6.9	4.9
Creamy Pesto... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Creamy Pesto Whole Grain Blend Of Brown Rice & Red Quinoa, Sliced Green And Yellow Zucchini Squash, Halved Cherry Tomatoes, And Chopped Kale In A Creamy Pesto Sauce Topped With Parmesan Cheese Veggies & Grains, Creamy Pesto	29.4	49	5.4	0.8	1.4	2.2	2.2

Cauliflower Veggie Tots, Cauliflower vs Garlic & Herb Mashed Cauliflower, Garlic & Herb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower Veggie Tots, Cauliflower	25.5	153	17.7	2.4	2.4	8.2	2.4
Garlic & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Sesame Citrus Lemon And Sesame With Red Bell Peppers, Edamame, & Red Onions Riced Cauliflower, Sesame Citrus vs Creamed Spinach & A Classic Combination Packed With Spinach In A Rich Creamy Bechamel Sauce Topped With Panko Bread Crumbs And Baked Until Bubbly, Creamed Spinach

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sesame Citru... Food 1 Food 1 • CAULIPOWER, LLC Sesame Citrus Lemon And Sesame With Red Bell Peppers, Edamame, & Red Onions Riced Cauliflower, Sesame Citrus	5.9	53	5.9	2.4	2.4	2.9	2.4
Creamed Spin... Food 2 Food 2 • MEDIACAST VENTURES HOLDINGS, LLC Creamed Spinach & A Classic Combination Packed With Spinach In A Rich Creamy Bechamel Sauce Topped With Panko Bread Crumbs And Baked Until Bubbly, Creamed Spinach	19.6	124	10.6	2.7	1.8	8.0	3.5

Steamed Kale & Quinoa Seasoned With Onion And Garlic, Onion And Garlic vs Organic Tater Puffs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steamed Kale... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Steamed Kale & Quinoa Seasoned With Onion And Garlic, Onion And Garlic	31.5	127	17.0	0.9	3.4	3.8	5.1
Organic Tate... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Organic Tater Puffs	35.4	179	23.8	1.2	2.4	8.3	2.4

Frozen Prepared Sides Comparisons For Diabetics