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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Advantage Care, Iced Grape Electrolyte Solution For Adults & Kids, Iced Grape vs Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advantage Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Advantage Care, Iced Grape Electrolyte Solution For Adults & Kids, Iced Grape	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Oral Electro... Food 2 Food 2 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc	8.0	6	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost vs Electrolyte Solution

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Berry Frost ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost	16.0	176	47.1	47.1	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • WALGREENS CO. Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Electrolyte Solution, Unflavored, Unflavored vs Electrolyte Solution, Mixed Fruit

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

Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry vs Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc

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	—	—	—
Oral Electro... Food 2 Food 2 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc	8.0	6	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Electrolyte Powder, Strawberry Lemonade vs Strawberry Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry

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	—	—	—
Strawberry P... Food 2 Food 2 • PERRIGO COMPANY Strawberry Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost vs Strawberry Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Berry Frost ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost	16.0	176	47.1	47.1	—	—	—
Strawberry P... Food 2 Food 2 • PERRIGO COMPANY Strawberry Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Orange Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Orange vs Orange Electrolyte Solution, Orange

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Pedia... Food 1 Food 1 • PERRIGO COMPANY Orange Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Orange	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Orange Elect... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Orange Electrolyte Solution, Orange	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry Lemonade vs Peach Mango With Immune Support Electrolyte Solution, Peach; Mango

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	—	—	—
Peach Mango ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Peach Mango With Immune Support Electrolyte Solution, Peach; Mango	17.9	10	2.8	1.9	0.3	—	—

Advanced Care+ Preactiv Prebiotics Electrolyte Solution, Kiwi Berry Mist vs Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc

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	—	—	—
Oral Electro... Food 2 Food 2 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc	8.0	6	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Electrolyte Powder, Cherry vs Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost

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	—	—	—
Berry Frost ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Berry Frost Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost	16.0	176	47.1	47.1	—	—	—

Strawberry Lemonade Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc Pediatric Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade vs Pediatric Electrolyte Solution

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry L... Food 1 Food 1 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Strawberry Lemonade Oral Electrolyte Solution With Zinc Pediatric Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Pediatric El... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pediatric Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Strawberry Electrolyte Solution vs Eucalyptus Menthol Drops With Sweeteners

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry E... Food 1 Food 1 • RITE AID CORPORATION Strawberry Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Eucalyptus M... Food 2 Food 2 • EM-EUKAL Eucalyptus Menthol Drops With Sweeteners	100.0	235	97.0	0.5	—	—	—

Electrolyte Powder, Cherry vs Strawberry Manuka Honey & Cpl Propolis Npa 10+ Lollipops, Strawberry

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	—	—	—
Strawberry M... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC Strawberry Manuka Honey & Cpl Propolis Npa 10+ Lollipops, Strawberry	20.0	400	100.0	70.0	—	—	—

Lemon Berry Organic Electrolyte Solution, Lemon Berry vs Electrolyte Solution, Iced Grape

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Berry ... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Lemon Berry Organic Electrolyte Solution, Lemon Berry	18.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Solution, Iced Grape	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

Electrolyte Solution, Iced Grape vs Electrolyte Solution, Mixed Fruit

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Electrolyte ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Solution, Iced Grape	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Electrolyte Solution, Mixed Fruit	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Strawberry Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry vs Peach Mango With Immune Support Electrolyte Solution, Peach; Mango

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry P... Food 1 Food 1 • PERRIGO COMPANY Strawberry Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Peach Mango ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Peach Mango With Immune Support Electrolyte Solution, Peach; Mango	17.9	10	2.8	1.9	0.3	—	—

Strawberry Manuka Honey & Cpl Propolis Npa 10+ Lollipops, Strawberry vs Electrolyte Solution, Unflavored, Unflavored

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry M... Food 1 Food 1 • PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC Strawberry Manuka Honey & Cpl Propolis Npa 10+ Lollipops, Strawberry	20.0	400	100.0	70.0	—	—	—
Electrolyte ... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Electrolyte Solution, Unflavored, Unflavored	18.0	10	2.5	2.5	—	—	—

Electrolyte Solution vs Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry Lemonade

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Electrolyte ... Food 1 Food 1 • WALGREENS CO. Electrolyte Solution	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Advantage Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Advantage Care, Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Solution, Strawberry Lemonade	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pediatric El... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Grape	12.0	11	2.5	2.5	—	—	—
Advantage Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Advantage Care, Berry Frost Electrolyte Solution For Adults & Kids, Berry Frost	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

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

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	—	—	—
Cherry Punch... Food 2 Food 2 • PERRIGO COMPANY Cherry Punch Advantage Care Pediatric Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch	12.0	7	1.7	1.7	—	—	—

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