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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Fried Rice, Bibimbap Beef vs Broccoli & Cauliflower Riced Veggies With Cheese, Broccoli & Cauliflower With Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fried Rice, ... Food 1 Food 1 • AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fried Rice, Bibimbap Beef	100.0	170	28.2	3.9	1.0	4.2	5.5
Broccoli & C... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Broccoli & Cauliflower Riced Veggies With Cheese, Broccoli & Cauliflower With Cheese	10.0	41	6.4	3.6	1.8	0.9	2.7

Deep Roots Quinoa Blend With Root Veggies & Kale, Root Veggies & Kale vs Thai Jasmine White Rice, Thai Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deep Roots Q... Food 1 Food 1 • HARVEST FOOD GROUP, INC. Deep Roots Quinoa Blend With Root Veggies & Kale, Root Veggies & Kale	39.7	109	15.7	2.0	2.0	4.1	2.7
Thai Jasmine... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Thai Jasmine White Rice, Thai Jasmine	89.5	148	32.4	—	0.7	—	2.8

Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping, Sweet Potato vs Cauliflower Risotto Medley Riced Veggies, Cauliflower Risotto Medley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PICTSWEET COMPANY Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping, Sweet Potato	90.2	250	35.0	18.6	2.1	11.4	2.1
Cauliflower ... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cauliflower Risotto Medley Riced Veggies, Cauliflower Risotto Medley	3.9	24	4.7	2.4	2.4	—	2.4

Vegetable Fried Rice Seasoned Long Grain Rice With Edamame, Carrot, Onion, Red Bell Pepper And Egg Side Dish, Vegetable Fried Rice 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
Vegetable Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • INNOVASIAN CUISINE ENTERPRISES, LLC Vegetable Fried Rice Seasoned Long Grain Rice With Edamame, Carrot, Onion, Red Bell Pepper And Egg Side Dish, Vegetable Fried Rice	51.4	130	23.5	0.9	0.9	2.6	3.5
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

Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower vs Garlic & Herb Steam In Bag Riced Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cauliflower Seasoned With Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters, Cauliflower	7.8	59	4.7	1.8	2.4	3.5	1.8
Garlic & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Garlic & Herb Steam In Bag Riced Cauliflower	7.9	35	5.3	2.7	1.8	1.3	1.8

Grain & Vegetable Blends Bulgur, Barley & Red Quinoa With Tomato, Chickpeas, Red Onion, Spinach, Olives & Feta, Grain & Vegetable Blends vs Yellow Rice With Pink Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grain & Vege... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Grain & Vegetable Blends Bulgur, Barley & Red Quinoa With Tomato, Chickpeas, Red Onion, Spinach, Olives & Feta, Grain & Vegetable Blends	37.5	127	16.9	1.4	3.5	5.6	3.5
Yellow Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Yellow Rice With Pink Beans	63.4	127	24.7	1.4	2.1	2.1	3.5

Mashed Cauliflower With Chives Mix + Match, Mashed Cauliflower With Chives vs Corn Veggie Tots, Corn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mashed Cauli... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Mashed Cauliflower With Chives Mix + Match, Mashed Cauliflower With Chives	19.9	89	6.7	2.2	2.2	5.8	1.3
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

Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Fresh Red Potatoes With Chef Inspired Seasonings, Buttery Roasted Garlic vs Banquet, Cheesy Rice & Beans With Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttery Roas... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Banquet, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Banquet, Cheesy Rice & Beans With Chicken	51.1	131	14.1	1.0	1.0	5.1	5.6

Quinoa With Vegetables, Vegetables vs Filled Crepes Potato Blintzes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quinoa With ... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Quinoa With Vegetables, Vegetables	45.7	100	18.6	—	2.1	1.4	3.6
Filled Crepe... Food 2 Food 2 • OLD FASHIONED KITCHEN, INC. Filled Crepes Potato Blintzes	49.3	148	21.3	0.8	0.8	5.7	3.3

Organic Frozen Ravioli, Artichoke & Kalamata Olive vs Red & White Steam In Bag Quinoa With Spinach & Feta, Red & White With Spinach & Feta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Froz... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Organic Frozen Ravioli, Artichoke & Kalamata Olive	86.5	221	42.5	0.9	3.5	2.7	7.1
Red & White ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Red & White Steam In Bag Quinoa With Spinach & Feta, Red & White With Spinach & Feta	39.4	127	16.2	2.1	2.1	4.9	4.9

Stir Fry Steamable Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Mushrooms, Onions & Red Peppers With White Rice Vegetables With Rice, Stir Fry With Rice vs Sweet Corn Sweet Whole Corn Kernels In A Creamy Cornmeal Batter With A Touch Of Cheese Casserole Sides, Sweet Corn

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
Sweet Corn S... Food 2 Food 2 • MARIE CALLENDER'S RETAIL FOODS Sweet Corn Sweet Whole Corn Kernels In A Creamy Cornmeal Batter With A Touch Of Cheese Casserole Sides, Sweet Corn	60.1	236	22.2	9.7	0.7	14.6	4.2

Bourbon Bbq Recipe Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat In A Bourbon Bbq Recipe Glaze Fire Grilled Chicken, Bourbon Bbq Recipe vs Original Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bourbon Bbq ... Food 1 Food 1 • HOME MARKET FOODS, INC. Bourbon Bbq Recipe Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat In A Bourbon Bbq Recipe Glaze Fire Grilled Chicken, Bourbon Bbq Recipe	5.7	179	3.6	2.4	—	9.5	20.2
Original Hom... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Original Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Original	6.0	89	4.4	2.2	2.2	7.4	2.2

Organic Brown Rice vs Rotini Singles

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • SAGE V FOODS LLC Organic Brown Rice	79.3	141	30.3	—	2.1	1.1	3.5
Rotini Singles Food 2 Food 2 • REAMES FOODS INC Rotini Singles	86.9	171	32.1	0.7	0.7	2.1	5.0

Garlic Cauliflower Breadsticks, Garlic vs Deep Roots Quinoa Blend With Root Veggies & Kale, Deep Roots Quinoa Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Cauli... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Garlic Cauliflower Breadsticks, Garlic	31.0	308	43.6	5.1	2.6	12.8	5.1
Deep Roots Q... Food 2 Food 2 • HARVEST FOOD GROUP, INC. Deep Roots Quinoa Blend With Root Veggies & Kale, Deep Roots Quinoa Blend	39.7	109	15.7	2.0	2.0	4.1	2.7

Bulgar & Red Quinoa Organic With Green Beans And Sundried Tomatoes, Bulgar & Red Quinoa vs Broccoli Cheddar Veggie Cakes, Broccoli Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bulgar & Red... Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Bulgar & Red Quinoa Organic With Green Beans And Sundried Tomatoes, Bulgar & Red Quinoa	56.8	176	22.5	0.7	2.1	9.2	3.5
Broccoli Che... Food 2 Food 2 • ADDIS PHARMACY Broccoli Cheddar Veggie Cakes, Broccoli Cheddar	7.7	140	8.8	1.8	1.8	8.8	8.8

Southwest Blend Riced Cauliflower With Black Beans & Corn, Southwest Blend vs 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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest Bl... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Southwest Blend Riced Cauliflower With Black Beans & Corn, Southwest Blend	13.9	80	9.7	2.7	3.5	3.5	2.7
Gochujang Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze vs Mexican Style Riced Cauliflower With Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Green Peppers, And Mexican Spices, Mexican Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hanover, Can... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze	100.0	214	52.1	33.6	2.1	0.7	0.7
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mexican Style Riced Cauliflower With Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Green Peppers, And Mexican Spices, Mexican Style	10.0	71	9.4	1.2	3.5	2.4	2.4

Steam In Bag Mediterranean Style Riced Cauliflower vs White Long Grain Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steam In Bag... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Steam In Bag Mediterranean Style Riced Cauliflower	7.8	44	6.2	2.7	2.7	2.2	1.8
White Long G... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC White Long Grain Rice, White	91.5	145	31.7	—	—	—	2.8

Oven Baked Beans Flavored With Bacon Original Recipe, Bacon vs Tuscan Quinoa Blend With White Beans, Kale & Fire Roasted Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Baked B... Food 1 Food 1 • CAPTAIN KENS FROZEN FOODS Oven Baked Beans Flavored With Bacon Original Recipe, Bacon	49.0	177	30.1	9.7	8.0	3.5	6.2
Tuscan Quino... Food 2 Food 2 • HARVEST FOOD GROUP, INC. Tuscan Quinoa Blend With White Beans, Kale & Fire Roasted Mushrooms	47.4	129	18.4	0.7	2.0	4.1	4.1

Jasmine Long Grain White Rice, Jasmine vs Herbs & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower, Herbs & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Long... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Jasmine Long Grain White Rice, Jasmine	83.5	131	29.0	—	—	0.3	2.8
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

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