What are Gut Gremlin food comparisons?

Gut Gremlin 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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Bob Evans, Country Gravy, Sausage & Potatoes Bowl vs Hand Crated Ice Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bob Evans, C... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB EVANS FARMS INC Bob Evans, Country Gravy, Sausage & Potatoes Bowl	53.1	116	9.3	0.3	0.6	5.5	6.8
Hand Crated ... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. BOB'S OF UPLAND Hand Crated Ice Cream	0.0	278	28.3	26.4	38.7	17.9	3.8

Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X80 Oz Pouch vs Organic Cole Slaw Kit With Dressing

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Custom Non E... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X80 Oz Pouch	72.3	159	15.1	2.8	0.4	8.7	5.2
Organic Cole... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Cole Slaw Kit With Dressing	17.8	100	11.0	9.0	2.0	7.0	1.0

Ice Cream Cake, Vanilla Bean Blondie vs Salmon Delights, Salmon & Herb Cream Cheese Snack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ice Cream Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • WELLS ENTERPRISES, INC. Ice Cream Cake, Vanilla Bean Blondie	84.4	215	31.9	23.7	—	8.2	3.0
Salmon Delig... Food 2 Food 2 • TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP. Salmon Delights, Salmon & Herb Cream Cheese Snack	9.7	162	13.5	2.7	—	8.1	10.8

Chicken Caesar Wrap, Chicken Caesar vs Mint Chocolate Chunk Protein Bars, Mint Chocolate Chunk

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Caes... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Chicken Caesar Wrap, Chicken Caesar	80.3	249	18.7	1.2	2.3	14.0	12.5
Mint Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • QUEST NUTRITION, LLC Mint Chocolate Chunk Protein Bars, Mint Chocolate Chunk	16.5	300	38.3	1.7	23.3	11.7	33.3

Veggies & Ranch vs Flix Candy, Jurassic World Dinosaur Gummies, Orange, Strawberry, Green Apple, Orange, Strawberry, Green Apple

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Veggies & Ranch Food 1 Food 1 • COUNTRY FRESH INC. Veggies & Ranch	11.8	107	6.0	2.7	2.0	8.7	1.3
Flix Candy, ... Food 2 Food 2 • IMAGININGS 3 Flix Candy, Jurassic World Dinosaur Gummies, Orange, Strawberry, Green Apple, Orange, Strawberry, Green Apple	35.7	348	78.3	56.5	—	—	4.4

Artisan Meatballs Oven Fired Creations, Tuscan Style Veal vs Vanilla Cake With Real Vanilla Bean Frosting, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Artisan Meat... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSINA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Artisan Meatballs Oven Fired Creations, Tuscan Style Veal	5.7	246	5.3	1.8	—	15.8	15.8
Vanilla Cake... Food 2 Food 2 Vanilla Cake With Real Vanilla Bean Frosting, Vanilla	100.0	422	62.7	50.6	—	18.1	2.4

Mango Frozen Fruit Bars, Mango vs Triple Chocolate Cake Snack Bar, Triple Chocolate Cake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mango Frozen... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Mango Frozen Fruit Bars, Mango	54.0	97	24.8	23.9	0.9	—	—
Triple Choco... Food 2 Food 2 Triple Chocolate Cake Snack Bar, Triple Chocolate Cake	7.3	425	35.0	2.5	25.0	35.0	20.0

Cheddar Mac & Cheese Zucchini Lentil Cavatappi Pasta In A Cheese Sauce With A Bread Crumb Topping Pasta, Cheddar Mac & Cheese vs Chocolate Dairy Free Frozen Dessert, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Mac ... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cheddar Mac & Cheese Zucchini Lentil Cavatappi Pasta In A Cheese Sauce With A Bread Crumb Topping Pasta, Cheddar Mac & Cheese	60.7	157	16.1	1.4	1.8	6.9	6.9
Chocolate Da... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN CREAMERY LLC Chocolate Dairy Free Frozen Dessert, Chocolate	19.7	109	20.3	6.3	4.7	4.7	4.7

Mushroom Risotto Ready Rice, Mushroom Risotto vs Grain Free Original Tapioca Flour Tortilla Wraps

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom Ris... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Mushroom Risotto Ready Rice, Mushroom Risotto	100.0	179	34.2	0.4	0.4	3.3	3.8
Grain Free O... Food 2 Food 2 • MISSION FOODS INC Grain Free Original Tapioca Flour Tortilla Wraps	49.4	269	51.9	—	3.8	6.7	1.9

Gummi Skulls Candy, Gummi Skulls vs Cheese Tortellini Filled With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gummi Skulls... Food 1 Food 1 • EILLIEN'S CANDIES INC. Gummi Skulls Candy, Gummi Skulls	55.7	343	80.0	57.1	—	—	2.9
Cheese Torte... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Cheese Tortellini Filled With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Cheese	80.3	200	34.4	0.8	1.6	4.0	7.2

7" Gluten Free Pizza Crust vs Nashville Hot Sour Cream Dip, Nashville Hot

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
7" Gluten Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. 7" Gluten Free Pizza Crust	96.7	263	51.5	6.1	2.0	4.0	4.0
Nashville Ho... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO. Nashville Hot Sour Cream Dip, Nashville Hot	3.9	214	7.1	7.1	—	17.9	3.6

Black And White Mini Snack Cake, Black And White vs Triple Chocolate Fudge Protein Bar, Triple Chocolate Fudge

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black And Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Black And White Mini Snack Cake, Black And White	30.6	464	57.1	42.9	—	25.0	3.6
Triple Choco... Food 2 Food 2 • HEALTHSMART FOODS INC. Triple Chocolate Fudge Protein Bar, Triple Chocolate Fudge	7.4	309	47.1	—	35.3	14.7	26.5

Sweet Potato Cream Cake vs Absolute Fruit, Pineapple Desserts

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • LONG COMPANY, THE/VARIETY DIVISION Sweet Potato Cream Cake	79.4	353	49.4	30.6	1.2	16.5	3.5
Absolute Fru... Food 2 Food 2 • ETXEA BAKERY, LLC Absolute Fruit, Pineapple Desserts	50.0	114	28.4	28.4	—	—	—

Gummi Bears Candy vs Strawberry Macadamia Nut Soft Baked Bars, Strawberry Macadamia Nut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gummi Bears ... Food 1 Food 1 • HOLIDAY CANDY CORP, INC. Gummi Bears Candy	59.4	300	75.0	47.5	—	—	5.0
Strawberry M... Food 2 Food 2 • INVENTIVE PRODUCTS LABORATORIES, INC. Strawberry Macadamia Nut Soft Baked Bars, Strawberry Macadamia Nut	16.6	425	40.0	5.0	17.5	35.0	12.5

Flour Burrito Style Tortillas, Flour vs Protein Shake, Banana

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flour Burrit... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Flour Burrito Style Tortillas, Flour	60.7	268	46.5	1.4	2.8	7.0	5.6
Protein Shak... Food 2 Food 2 • LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC. Protein Shake, Banana	7.9	56	1.8	—	1.0	1.8	8.0

Vanilla Milkshake 100% Whey Protein, Vanilla Milkshake vs Ice Cream, Muddy's Sea Salt Slam

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Milk... Food 1 Food 1 • PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION Vanilla Milkshake 100% Whey Protein, Vanilla Milkshake	10.3	383	17.0	6.4	4.3	6.4	63.8
Ice Cream, M... Food 2 Food 2 • TOFT DAIRY INC. Ice Cream, Muddy's Sea Salt Slam	44.8	237	30.3	23.7	—	11.8	4.0

Raspberry Wrapped In White Chocolaty Coating Finest Dessert Snacks Cheesecake Bites, Raspberry Wrapped In White Chocolaty Coating vs Salmon Avocado Plant Based Roll, Salmon Avocado

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry Wr... Food 1 Food 1 • NOOSA YOGHURT, LLC Raspberry Wrapped In White Chocolaty Coating Finest Dessert Snacks Cheesecake Bites, Raspberry Wrapped In White Chocolaty Coating	17.4	381	42.9	38.1	—	16.7	4.8
Salmon Avoca... Food 2 Food 2 • ITO, INC. Salmon Avocado Plant Based Roll, Salmon Avocado	95.4	126	25.8	5.6	1.5	2.0	2.0

Sweet Gefilte Fish vs Shot Cakes, Cookie Dough Ice Cream Fillled Cupcake, Vanilla Ice Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Gefilt... Food 1 Food 1 • KENOVER MARKETING CORP. Sweet Gefilte Fish	15.4	145	12.9	4.8	—	3.2	16.1
Shot Cakes, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BYTELADY PUBLISHING Shot Cakes, Cookie Dough Ice Cream Fillled Cupcake, Vanilla Ice Cream	100.0	336	43.0	29.7	1.6	18.0	3.9

Dark Chocolate Pretzel Premium Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Pretzel vs 3 Cheese Egg Bites, 3 Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • PERRY'S ICE CREAM COMPANY, INC. Dark Chocolate Pretzel Premium Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Pretzel	46.8	241	28.7	23.0	1.1	13.8	3.5
3 Cheese Egg... Food 2 Food 2 • FAIR MARKET, INC. 3 Cheese Egg Bites, 3 Cheese	11.5	177	4.6	1.5	—	12.3	11.5

Crab Spread vs Cranberry Orange Pecan Handcrafted Creme Cake, Cranberry Orange Pecan

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crab Spread Food 1 Food 1 • LAKEVIEW FARMS, LLC Crab Spread	3.8	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	7.1
Cranberry Or... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Cranberry Orange Pecan Handcrafted Creme Cake, Cranberry Orange Pecan	64.5	296	47.9	28.2	1.4	9.9	4.2

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