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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Goya Fried Plantain Cups, 12 Oz vs Lightly Sauced Garden Vegetable Medley Sugar Snap Peas, Roasted Potatoes, Red Peppers & Garden Herbs, Lightly Sauced Garden Vegetable Medley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya Fried P... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya Fried Plantain Cups, 12 Oz	71.6	200	42.2	1.1	2.2	2.8	1.1
Lightly Sauc... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Lightly Sauced Garden Vegetable Medley Sugar Snap Peas, Roasted Potatoes, Red Peppers & Garden Herbs, Lightly Sauced Garden Vegetable Medley	29.8	62	13.3	2.3	1.6	0.8	1.6

Lightly Sauced Rice, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Pilaf, Lightly Sauced vs Yellow Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lightly Sauc... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Lightly Sauced Rice, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Pilaf, Lightly Sauced	69.4	71	13.4	1.4	1.1	1.2	1.8
Yellow Potatoes Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Yellow Potatoes	31.7	103	23.9	—	1.4	—	5.6

Organic Riced Broccoli vs Moroccan A Blend Of Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Red Peppers & Spinach, Moroccan Quinoa Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Organic Riced Broccoli	4.0	31	5.2	1.0	3.1	—	3.1
Moroccan A B... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Moroccan A Blend Of Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Red Peppers & Spinach, Moroccan Quinoa Blend	19.9	84	13.0	2.3	5.3	—	6.9

Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes Seasoned With Sea Salt, Black Pepper & Herbs Oven Roasters, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes vs Potatoes & Cheese With Sauteed Onions Homemade Pierogi, Potatoes & Cheese With Sauteed Onions

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
Potatoes & C... Food 2 Food 2 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Potatoes & Cheese With Sauteed Onions Homemade Pierogi, Potatoes & Cheese With Sauteed Onions	51.3	137	26.5	1.7	4.3	2.1	5.1

""World's Best"" Mac & Cheese vs Fire Roasted Sweet Corn Special Blends With Olive Oil And Sea Sait, Fire Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
""World's Be... Food 1 Food 1 • SUGAR MOUNTAIN CAPITAL, LLC ""World's Best"" Mac & Cheese	86.7	222	20.9	2.2	0.9	10.2	10.2
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

Zucchini Veggie Spirals, Zucchini vs Steam In Bag Mediterranean Style Riced Cauliflower

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zucchini Veg... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Zucchini Veggie Spirals, Zucchini	2.0	18	2.4	1.2	1.2	—	1.2
Steam In Bag... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Steam In Bag Mediterranean Style Riced Cauliflower	7.8	44	6.2	2.7	2.7	2.2	1.8

Roasted Yukon Gold & Redskin Potato Blend With Olive Oil, Garlic And Herbs, Roasted Yukon Gold & Redskin vs Scardigno's Eggplant Roll Ups, 16 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Yuko... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Roasted Yukon Gold & Redskin Potato Blend With Olive Oil, Garlic And Herbs, Roasted Yukon Gold & Redskin	75.5	124	23.6	0.6	2.2	2.3	2.8
Scardigno's ... Food 2 Food 2 • SCARDIGNO'S PRIME MEATS & GROCERIES, INC Scardigno's Eggplant Roll Ups, 16 Oz	21.5	111	7.8	2.8	1.7	7.2	3.9

White Long Grain Rice, White vs Long Grain Brown Rice Side Dish, Long Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Long G... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC White Long Grain Rice, White	91.5	145	31.7	—	—	—	2.8
Long Grain B... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Long Grain Brown Rice Side Dish, Long Grain Brown Rice	61.5	140	32.0	—	1.0	1.0	3.0

Deep Roots Quinoa Blend With Root Veggies & Kale, Deep Roots Quinoa Blend vs Asian Classics Udon Noodles

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, Deep Roots Quinoa Blend	39.7	109	15.7	2.0	2.0	4.1	2.7
Asian Classi... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Asian Classics Udon Noodles	100.0	124	28.0	—	0.4	0.4	2.4

Cheesy Potato Bake With Bacon Added Diced Potatoes In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Bacon Added, Cheesy Potato Bake With Bacon vs Deep Roots Quinoa Blend With Root Veggies & Kale, Root Veggies & Kale

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
Deep Roots Q... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Sauced Mushroom & Green Bean Risotto, Sauced vs Broccoli & Rice Casserole

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sauced Mushr... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Sauced Mushroom & Green Bean Risotto, Sauced	100.0	124	23.7	1.8	0.7	1.6	3.2
Broccoli & R... Food 2 Food 2 • PRATER'S FOODS INC. Broccoli & Rice Casserole	70.5	209	33.6	0.9	0.9	5.5	6.4

Thai Jasmine White Rice, Thai Jasmine vs Mediterranean Quinoa Blend With Cherry Tomato, Spinach & Basil, Mediterranean

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
Mediterranea... Food 2 Food 2 • HARVEST FOOD GROUP, INC. Mediterranean Quinoa Blend With Cherry Tomato, Spinach & Basil, Mediterranean	41.4	120	16.0	0.7	2.0	5.3	3.3

Au Gratin Potatoes With Real Cheddar Cheese, Au Gratin vs Vegetable Fried Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Au Gratin Po... Food 1 Food 1 • CAPTAIN KENS FROZEN FOODS Au Gratin Potatoes With Real Cheddar Cheese, Au Gratin	41.4	109	13.5	1.2	1.2	3.5	3.5
Vegetable Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Vegetable Fried Rice	85.2	129	26.5	2.9	1.2	1.2	3.5

Create Meal! Cavatappi Pasta vs Corn Souffle A Simple Recipe Of Corn Baked With Skim Milk & Eggs, Corn Souffle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Create Meal!... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Create Meal! Cavatappi Pasta	73.3	137	28.1	0.7	1.4	0.7	5.0
Corn Souffle... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Corn Souffle A Simple Recipe Of Corn Baked With Skim Milk & Eggs, Corn Souffle	39.5	120	17.6	5.6	1.6	3.6	4.0

Quinoa With Vegetables, Vegetables vs Long Grain White Rice With Mixed Vegetables, Long Grain With Mixed Vegetables

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
Long Grain W... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Long Grain White Rice With Mixed Vegetables, Long Grain With Mixed Vegetables	100.0	99	20.8	1.4	0.7	0.4	2.1

Marinara Made With Zucchini Spirals, Carrots & Yellow Bell Peppers In A Zesty Tomato Sauce Veggie Spiral Skillets, Marinara vs Green Giant, Steamers Teriyaki

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Mad... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Marinara Made With Zucchini Spirals, Carrots & Yellow Bell Peppers In A Zesty Tomato Sauce Veggie Spiral Skillets, Marinara	10.0	36	6.4	2.7	1.8	0.9	0.9
Green Giant,... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Green Giant, Steamers Teriyaki	63.3	88	15.9	3.5	1.8	1.6	3.5

Simple 'N' Creamy Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Simple 'N' Creamy vs Roasted Organic Red Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Simple 'N' C... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Simple 'N' Creamy Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Simple 'N' Creamy	39.2	164	15.0	0.7	0.7	10.7	2.1
Roasted Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Roasted Organic Red Potatoes	41.8	91	20.9	0.9	1.8	—	2.7

Riced Cauliflower Casserole With Green Beans, Fried Onions & Mushroom Sauce Riced Veggies, Riced Cauliflower Casserole vs Cherry Blintzes, Cherry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Riced Caulif... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Riced Cauliflower Casserole With Green Beans, Fried Onions & Mushroom Sauce Riced Veggies, Riced Cauliflower Casserole	15.7	98	8.9	2.7	1.8	6.3	2.7
Cherry Blint... Food 2 Food 2 • MILMAR FOOD GROUP, LLC Cherry Blintzes, Cherry	37.5	194	32.3	12.9	1.6	5.7	3.2

Eggplant Grilled Veggies, Eggplant vs Asparagus Risotto Creamy Cheese Risotto With Asparagus, Asparagus Risotto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eggplant Gri... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Eggplant Grilled Veggies, Eggplant	11.9	51	11.1	6.1	5.1	—	2.0
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

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Russet Potatoes In A Creamy White Sauce Accented With Aged Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Scalloped Potatoes vs Knishes Potato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Scall... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Russet Potatoes In A Creamy White Sauce Accented With Aged Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Scalloped Potatoes	31.4	136	12.9	0.8	0.8	8.3	2.3
Knishes Potato Food 2 Food 2 • NOSHIN GOOD INC. Knishes Potato	68.5	212	33.6	10.6	2.7	6.2	5.3

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