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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Superfood Pilaf vs Macaroni & Soy Cheeze, Soy Cheeze

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Superfood Pilaf Food 1 Food 1 • THE PERFECT BITE COMPANY Superfood Pilaf	21.7	97	11.5	0.9	1.8	4.4	2.7
Macaroni & S... Food 2 Food 2 • AMY'S KITCHEN INC. Macaroni & Soy Cheeze, Soy Cheeze	74.2	145	16.5	0.8	1.6	5.9	6.3

Macaroni & Soy Cheeze, Soy Cheeze vs Red Potatoes Seasoned With Rosemary, Thyme, & Other Herbs And Spices Microwave Roasters, Red Potatoes

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
Red Potatoes... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Red Potatoes Seasoned With Rosemary, Thyme, & Other Herbs And Spices Microwave Roasters, Red Potatoes	63.2	124	21.2	1.2	2.4	3.5	2.4

Cauliflower Risotto Medley Riced Veggies, Cauliflower Risotto Medley vs Roasted Baby Potatoes, Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cauliflower ... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Roasted Baby... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Roasted Baby Potatoes, Roasted	31.6	118	21.2	—	2.4	2.9	2.4

Restaurant Style Honey Glazed Carrots With Sage Butter, Restaurant Style vs Deep Roots Quinoa Blend With Root Veggies & Kale, Deep Roots Quinoa Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Restaurant S... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Restaurant Style Honey Glazed Carrots With Sage Butter, Restaurant Style	16.0	61	9.7	6.1	2.6	2.6	0.9
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

Spanish Style Red Rice With Red Peppers And Fire Roasted Sweet Corn, Spanish Style vs Crispy Potato Puffs Shredded Seasoned Potatoes, Crispy Potato Puffs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Spanish Style Red Rice With Red Peppers And Fire Roasted Sweet Corn, Spanish Style	78.8	186	29.3	1.4	0.7	6.4	2.9
Crispy Potat... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Crispy Potato Puffs Shredded Seasoned Potatoes, Crispy Potato Puffs	35.3	190	23.8	1.2	2.4	9.5	2.4

Butternut Squash Risotto vs Bourbon Bbq Recipe Meatballs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butternut Sq... Food 1 Food 1 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Butternut Squash Risotto	43.1	165	19.1	0.9	—	9.6	2.6
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

Rosemary & Thyme Potatoes Gratin, Rosemary & Thyme vs White & Red Quinoa With Vegetables In A Seasoned Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rosemary & T... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Rosemary & Thyme Potatoes Gratin, Rosemary & Thyme	23.3	190	14.0	2.0	2.0	13.0	4.0
White & Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC. White & Red Quinoa With Vegetables In A Seasoned Sauce	51.0	157	22.9	3.6	4.3	5.7	5.0

Sesame Citrus Lemon And Sesame With Red Bell Peppers, Edamame, & Red Onions Riced Cauliflower, Sesame Citrus vs Steam In Bag Seasoned Sweet Corn, Zucchini, Squash & Italian Seasonings

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
Steam In Bag... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Steam In Bag Seasoned Sweet Corn, Zucchini, Squash & Italian Seasonings	15.9	59	10.6	2.4	1.2	1.8	1.2

Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry vs Red Chile Special Reserve, Medium Hot

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thick & Fluf... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Thick & Fluffy Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles, Blueberry	37.1	218	40.0	9.1	5.5	7.3	5.5
Red Chile Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • EL ENCANTO INC Red Chile Special Reserve, Medium Hot	4.0	33	8.3	1.7	5.0	0.8	1.7

Organic Frozen Ravioli, Wild Mushroom vs Signature Select, Whole Grain Medley With Vegetables

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Froz... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Organic Frozen Ravioli, Wild Mushroom	86.2	221	40.7	0.9	1.8	2.7	8.0
Signature Se... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Signature Select, Whole Grain Medley With Vegetables	100.0	197	38.1	2.0	2.0	2.7	4.1

Buffalo Seasoned Cauli Tots, Buffalo Seasoned vs Ancient Grains Chik'n Tenders, Ancient Grains Chik'n

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Seas... Food 1 Food 1 • NOLITA NATURAL Buffalo Seasoned Cauli Tots, Buffalo Seasoned	7.9	99	9.9	1.2	4.9	4.9	6.2
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

Mashed Cauliflower, Broccoli & Cheese Chef Crafted Vegetables With Premium Cheese Blend 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
Mashed Cauli... Food 1 Food 1 • LUNDS INC Mashed Cauliflower, Broccoli & Cheese Chef Crafted Vegetables With Premium Cheese Blend	13.8	80	8.0	2.7	1.8	3.6	3.6
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

Organic Sweet Potato Croutions, Sweet Potato vs Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Swee... Food 1 Food 1 • TRINITY FROZEN FOODS, LLC Organic Sweet Potato Croutions, Sweet Potato	29.6	153	22.4	8.2	4.7	5.9	2.4
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

Homestyle Mashed Cauliflower, Homestyle 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
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 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

Brussels Sprouts & Applewood Bacon With Honey Butter Glaze, Honey Butter Glaze vs Eggs Creamy Cheese Sauce & Potatoes Frozen Meal Crispy Bacon Scramble

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brussels Spr... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PERFECT BITE COMPANY Brussels Sprouts & Applewood Bacon With Honey Butter Glaze, Honey Butter Glaze	2.0	159	4.4	3.5	3.5	10.6	8.0
Eggs Creamy ... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Eggs Creamy Cheese Sauce & Potatoes Frozen Meal Crispy Bacon Scramble	29.2	125	9.2	0.5	1.1	5.4	9.2

Kale & Quinoa Veggie Cakes, Kale & Quinoa vs Sonic Tots, 28 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kale & Quino... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Kale & Quinoa Veggie Cakes, Kale & Quinoa	13.7	158	14.0	3.5	1.8	8.8	3.5
Sonic Tots, ... Food 2 Food 2 • LAMB WESTON SALES, INC. Sonic Tots, 28 Oz	35.2	214	23.8	1.2	2.4	11.9	2.4

Edamame, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Riced Medley, Edamame, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato vs Buttery Roasted Garlic Smash In Bag Fresh Red Potatoes With Chef Inspired Seasonings, Buttery Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Edamame, Cau... Food 1 Food 1 • SEAPOINT FARMS, LLC Edamame, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Riced Medley, Edamame, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato	7.9	71	8.2	2.4	3.5	2.4	5.9
Buttery Roas... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Chicken Fried Rice With Seasoned Chicken, Scrambled Eggs And A Medley Of Vegetables, Chicken vs Macaroni And Cheese, Classics

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Frie... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Chicken Fried Rice With Seasoned Chicken, Scrambled Eggs And A Medley Of Vegetables, Chicken	78.7	149	25.0	2.4	1.2	2.4	6.0
Macaroni And... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Macaroni And Cheese, Classics	86.6	118	18.0	1.6	0.8	2.0	6.3

Macaroni & Cheese vs Cheddar Broccoli Topped With A Cheddar Parmesan Sauce And Panko Bread Crumbs Bake, Cheddar Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & C... Food 1 Food 1 • H.J. HEINZ COMPANY Macaroni & Cheese	95.1	102	19.6	2.4	0.8	0.8	3.5
Cheddar Broc... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cheddar Broccoli Topped With A Cheddar Parmesan Sauce And Panko Bread Crumbs Bake, Cheddar Broccoli	9.7	91	5.8	1.7	1.7	5.8	4.1

Cherry Blintzes, Cherry vs Indian Style With Brown Rice, Red And White Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Lentils, & Carrots In A Curry Sauce Vegetable Blends, Indian Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Blint... Food 1 Food 1 • MILMAR FOOD GROUP, LLC Cherry Blintzes, Cherry	37.5	194	32.3	12.9	1.6	5.7	3.2
Indian Style... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Indian Style With Brown Rice, Red And White Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Lentils, & Carrots In A Curry Sauce Vegetable Blends, Indian Style	41.6	127	23.6	1.8	4.5	1.8	4.6

Frozen Prepared Sides Comparisons For Diabetics