What are Health Care food comparisons?

Health Care 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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Eucalyptus Menthol Drops With Sweeteners vs Electrolyte Solution Chilled Cherry Pomegranate, Chilled Cherry Pomegranate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eucalyptus M... Food 1 Food 1 • EM-EUKAL Eucalyptus Menthol Drops With Sweeteners	100.0	235	97.0	0.5	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • WALGREENS CO. Electrolyte Solution Chilled Cherry Pomegranate, Chilled Cherry Pomegranate	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Berry Frost Electrolyte Solution, Berry Frost vs Electrolyte Solution Chilled Cherry Pomegranate, Chilled Cherry Pomegranate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Berry Frost ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Berry Frost Electrolyte Solution, Berry Frost	17.9	10	2.8	1.9	0.3	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • WALGREENS CO. Electrolyte Solution Chilled Cherry Pomegranate, Chilled Cherry Pomegranate	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Advantage Care, Berry Frost Electrolyte Solution For Adults & Kids, Berry Frost vs Cherry Punch Advantage Care Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advantage Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Advantage Care, Berry Frost Electrolyte Solution For Adults & Kids, Berry Frost	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Cherry Punch... Food 2 Food 2 • PERRIGO COMPANY Cherry Punch Advantage Care Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist vs Cherry Effervescent Electrolyte Powder, Cherry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advanced Car... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Cherry Effer... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Cherry Effervescent Electrolyte Powder, Cherry	26.0	265	76.5	47.1	—	—	—

Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade vs Pediatric Electrolyte Solution

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Electrolyte ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade	12.0	278	66.7	66.7	—	—	—
Pediatric El... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pediatric Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch vs Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Electrolyte ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade	12.0	278	66.7	66.7	—	—	—

Orange Breeze Electrolyte Solution, Orange Breeze vs Electrolyte Solution

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Breez... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Orange Breeze Electrolyte Solution, Orange Breeze	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • WALGREENS CO. Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Electrolyte Solution, Mixed Fruit vs Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Electrolyte ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Solution, Mixed Fruit	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Advanced Car... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Coconut Plant Based Electrolyte Solution, Coconut vs Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Plan... Food 1 Food 1 • BERRI PRO INC. Coconut Plant Based Electrolyte Solution, Coconut	12.0	10	2.4	1.6	—	—	—
Advanced Car... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Eucalyptus Menthol Drops With Sweeteners vs Orange Breeze Electrolyte Powder Packets, Orange Breeze

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eucalyptus M... Food 1 Food 1 • EM-EUKAL Eucalyptus Menthol Drops With Sweeteners	100.0	235	97.0	0.5	—	—	—
Orange Breez... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Orange Breeze Electrolyte Powder Packets, Orange Breeze	24.0	294	70.6	70.6	—	—	—

Peach Mango With Immune Support Electrolyte Solution, Peach; Mango vs Orange Breeze Electrolyte Solution, Orange Breeze

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Mango ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Peach Mango With Immune Support Electrolyte Solution, Peach; Mango	17.9	10	2.8	1.9	0.3	—	—
Orange Breez... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Orange Breeze Electrolyte Solution, Orange Breeze	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist vs Strawberry Electrolyte Solution

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advanced Car... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Strawberry E... Food 2 Food 2 • RITE AID CORPORATION Strawberry Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry vs Strawberry Electrolyte Solution

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pediatric El... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Strawberry E... Food 2 Food 2 • RITE AID CORPORATION Strawberry Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist vs Blue Raspberry Advantage Care Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Blue Raspberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advanced Car... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Blue Raspber... Food 2 Food 2 • PERRIGO COMPANY Blue Raspberry Advantage Care Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Blue Raspberry	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Apple Orange Organic Electrolyte Solution, Apple Orange vs Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Orange... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Apple Orange Organic Electrolyte Solution, Apple Orange	18.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Berry Frost ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost	16.0	176	47.1	47.1	—	—	—

Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry Lemonade vs Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advantage Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry Lemonade	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Berry Frost ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost	16.0	176	47.1	47.1	—	—	—

Cherry Punch Advantage Care Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch vs Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Punch... Food 1 Food 1 • PERRIGO COMPANY Cherry Punch Advantage Care Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry Lemonade vs Strawberry Lemonade On The Go Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advantage Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry Lemonade	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Strawberry L... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Strawberry Lemonade On The Go Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade	24.0	294	70.6	70.6	—	—	—

Electrolyte Solution vs Electrolyte Solution, Unflavored, Unflavored

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Electrolyte ... Food 1 Food 1 • WALGREENS CO. Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Electrolyte Solution, Unflavored, Unflavored	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Electrolyte Powder, Cherry vs Electrolyte Solution Chilled Cherry Pomegranate, Chilled Cherry Pomegranate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Electrolyte ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Powder, Cherry	12.0	278	66.7	66.7	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • WALGREENS CO. Electrolyte Solution Chilled Cherry Pomegranate, Chilled Cherry Pomegranate	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Health Care Comparisons For Diabetics