What are Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar food comparisons?

Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar 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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Organic Light Brown Sugar vs La Perruche Pure Cane Rough Cubes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Ligh... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic Light Brown Sugar	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
La Perruche ... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. La Perruche Pure Cane Rough Cubes	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Light Brown Sugar vs Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone, Piloncillo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Brown ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Brown Sugar	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Piloncillo B... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone, Piloncillo	18.0	400	90.0	90.0	—	—	—

Pure Natural Sugar vs Blonde Organic Coconut Sugar, Blonde

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pure Natural... Food 1 Food 1 • COWRIND STUDIOS, INC. Pure Natural Sugar	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Blonde Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • JORDAN EYEWEAR, INC. Blonde Organic Coconut Sugar, Blonde	10.0	380	100.0	80.0	—	—	—

Fast Acting Glucose, Raspberry vs Organic Light Raw Agave Nectar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fast Acting ... Food 1 Food 1 • PERRIGO COMPANY Fast Acting Glucose, Raspberry	8.0	444	88.9	88.9	—	—	—
Organic Ligh... Food 2 Food 2 • CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. Organic Light Raw Agave Nectar	30.0	286	76.2	76.2	4.8	—	—

Colored Sugars vs Granulated White Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Colored Sugars Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Colored Sugars	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Granulated W... Food 2 Food 2 • VALOR ENTERPRISES INC. Granulated White Sugar	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Agave Sweetener vs Fructose Sweetener, Fructose

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Agav... Food 1 Food 1 • BRITTANY RECORDS Organic Agave Sweetener	14.0	294	82.4	70.6	—	—	—
Fructose Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Fructose Sweetener, Fructose	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Quick Dissolve Superfine Pure Cane Sugar vs Light Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quick Dissol... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Quick Dissolve Superfine Pure Cane Sugar	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Light Brown ... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Light Brown Sugar	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Date Sugar vs Pure Cane Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Date Sugar Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Date Sugar	8.0	333	88.9	66.7	—	—	—
Pure Cane Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pure Cane Sugar	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Brown Sugar Blend, Brown Sugar vs Panela

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Brown Sugar Blend, Brown Sugar	4.0	500	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Panela Food 2 Food 2 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. Panela	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Dark Brown Pure Sugar vs Coconut Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Brown P... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Dark Brown Pure Sugar	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Coconut Sugar Food 2 Food 2 • MEMENTA INC. Coconut Sugar	10.0	400	100.0	80.0	—	—	—

Fruta Whole Sugar Cane vs Organic Superfood Unrefined Coconut Sugar, Light Caramel

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruta Whole ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Fruta Whole Sugar Cane	58.0	85	20.4	20.4	—	—	—
Organic Supe... Food 2 Food 2 • NUTIVA, INC. Organic Superfood Unrefined Coconut Sugar, Light Caramel	10.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Stevia Extract Baking Blend, Stevia Extract vs Organic Pure Cane Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stevia Extra... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Stevia Extract Baking Blend, Stevia Extract	4.0	250	100.0	50.0	—	—	—
Organic Pure... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic Pure Cane Sugar	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Granulated Cane Sugar vs Turbinado Raw Cane Sugar, Turbinado

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Granulated C... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Granulated Cane Sugar	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Turbinado Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Turbinado Raw Cane Sugar, Turbinado	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Date Sugar, Date vs 100% Natural Cane Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Date... Food 1 Food 1 • DATE LADY, INC. Organic Date Sugar, Date	10.0	333	83.3	83.3	—	—	—
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • NATSUCAR 100% Natural Cane Sugar	20.0	400	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Concentrated Fruit Juice Blend For Baking And Cooking vs Organic Turbinado Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Concentrated... Food 1 Food 1 • NUMBER 9 FOODS, LLC Concentrated Fruit Juice Blend For Baking And Cooking	20.0	280	66.7	66.7	—	—	—
Organic Turb... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic Turbinado Sugar	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Dark Brown Organic Sugar, Dark Brown vs Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Brown O... Food 1 Food 1 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Dark Brown Organic Sugar, Dark Brown	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Extra Fine G... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED SUGARS CORPORATION Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Organic Vermont Maple Granulated Sugar, Maple vs Confectioner's Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Verm... Food 1 Food 1 • BUTTERNUT MOUNTAIN FARM Organic Vermont Maple Granulated Sugar, Maple	8.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Confectioner... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Confectioner's Sugar	60.0	400	100.0	96.7	—	—	—

Premium Pure Cane Sugar Cubes vs Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone, Piloncillo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Pure... Food 1 Food 1 • DOMINO FOODS, INC. Premium Pure Cane Sugar Cubes	4.0	400	80.0	80.0	—	—	—
Piloncillo B... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Piloncillo Brown Sugar Cone, Piloncillo	18.0	400	90.0	90.0	—	—	—

Powdered Pure Cane Sugar, Powdered vs Fructose Sweetener, Fructose

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Powdered Pur... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Powdered Pure Cane Sugar, Powdered	59.8	400	100.0	100.0	—	2.2	—
Fructose Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Fructose Sweetener, Fructose	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Sanding Sugar, Blue vs Pure Dark Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sanding Suga... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Sanding Sugar, Blue	100.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—
Pure Dark Br... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Pure Dark Brown Sugar	16.0	375	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Comparisons For Diabetics