What are Low Key Load food comparisons?

Low Key Load 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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Original Mexican Style Sour Cream, Original vs Fresh Half & Half

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Mex... Food 1 Food 1 • REYSONS FOOD PROCESSING Original Mexican Style Sour Cream, Original	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	20.0	3.3
Fresh Half &... Food 2 Food 2 • KLEINPETER FARMS DAIRY INC. Fresh Half & Half	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3

Organic Lite Unsweetened Coconut Milk vs Unsweet Almondmilk

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Lite... Food 1 Food 1 • PRANA IMPORTS, INC. Organic Lite Unsweetened Coconut Milk	5.9	75	3.8	1.3	—	6.3	—
Unsweet Almo... Food 2 Food 2 • DANONE US, LLC Unsweet Almondmilk	2.0	12	0.4	—	—	1.3	0.4

Salvadorian Cream, Salvadorian vs Heavy Whipping Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salvadorian ... Food 1 Food 1 • QUESOS LA RICURA Salvadorian Cream, Salvadorian	1.9	400	3.3	3.3	—	40.0	3.3
Heavy Whippi... Food 2 Food 2 • STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Heavy Whipping Cream	1.9	333	3.3	3.3	—	33.3	3.3

Crema De Oriente vs Sour Cream, Light

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crema De Ori... Food 1 Food 1 • GOTERA, INC. Crema De Oriente	3.9	200	6.7	—	—	16.7	3.3
Sour Cream, ... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLC Sour Cream, Light	3.9	133	6.7	6.7	—	8.3	6.7

Mexican Cream vs Original Unsweet Almondmilk

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Cream Food 1 Food 1 • QUEESOS LA RICURA Mexican Cream	1.9	357	3.6	3.6	—	39.3	3.6
Original Uns... Food 2 Food 2 • DANONE US, LLC Original Unsweet Almondmilk	2.0	12	0.4	—	—	1.3	0.4

Lite Sour Cream, Lite vs Organic Half & Half Milk

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lite Sour Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • BELFONTE ICE CREAM Lite Sour Cream, Lite	3.9	117	6.7	6.7	—	8.3	3.3
Organic Half... Food 2 Food 2 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Organic Half & Half Milk	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3

Half N Half Milk vs Crema Mexicana Agria Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Half N Half ... Food 1 Food 1 • PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. Half N Half Milk	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Crema Mexica... Food 2 Food 2 • CACIQUE INC. Crema Mexicana Agria Sour Cream	1.9	200	3.3	3.3	—	20.0	3.3

Ranch Dip With Real Sour Cream vs Light Ultra Pasteurized Cream, Light

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ranch Dip Wi... Food 1 Food 1 • HYGEIA DAIRY COMPANY Ranch Dip With Real Sour Cream	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Light Ultra ... Food 2 Food 2 • OAKHURST DAIRY Light Ultra Pasteurized Cream, Light	2.0	200	6.7	6.7	—	16.7	—

Squeezable Sour Cream vs Weis Quality, Grade A Light Cream Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized, Light, Light

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Squeezable S... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Squeezable Sour Cream	3.9	192	7.7	3.9	—	19.2	3.9
Weis Quality... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis Quality, Grade A Light Cream Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized, Light, Light	2.0	200	6.7	6.7	—	16.7	—

Crema Natural Acidified Sour Cream vs Mexican Style Crema Mexicana

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crema Natura... Food 1 Food 1 • MEXICAN CHEESE PRODUCERS, LLC Crema Natural Acidified Sour Cream	3.9	200	6.7	—	—	20.0	3.3
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • DELORI PRODUCTS, INC. Mexican Style Crema Mexicana	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3

Light Sour Cream vs Regular Sour Cream, Regular

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Sour C... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Light Sour Cream	3.9	100	6.7	6.7	—	8.3	3.3
Regular Sour... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Regular Sour Cream, Regular	3.9	207	6.9	3.5	—	20.7	3.5

Sour Cream, Sour vs Fat Free Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Sour Cream, Sour	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Fat Free Sou... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Fat Free Sour Cream	5.9	89	10.7	7.1	—	—	7.1

Reduced Fat Sour Cream vs Weis Quality, Grade A Original Half & Half Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized, Light, Light

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Fat ... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Reduced Fat Sour Cream	3.9	150	6.7	3.3	—	13.3	3.3
Weis Quality... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis Quality, Grade A Original Half & Half Ultra Pasteurized Homogenized, Light, Light	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3

Perla, Grade A Salvadorean Cream vs Grade A Ultra Pasteurized Half & Half

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Perla, Grade... Food 1 Food 1 • AD-VISOR Perla, Grade A Salvadorean Cream	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3
Grade A Ultr... Food 2 Food 2 • DUTCH FARMS INC. Grade A Ultra Pasteurized Half & Half	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	11.7	3.3

Tuscan, Dairypure, Ultra Pasteurized Half & Half vs Reduced Fat Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuscan, Dair... Food 1 Food 1 • JOHANNA DAIRIES, INC. Tuscan, Dairypure, Ultra Pasteurized Half & Half	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Reduced Fat ... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Reduced Fat Sour Cream	3.9	150	6.7	3.3	—	13.3	3.3

Ahold, Half & Half vs Regular Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ahold, Half ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Ahold, Half & Half	2.0	133	3.3	3.3	—	10.0	3.3
Regular Sour... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Regular Sour Cream	3.9	207	6.9	3.5	—	20.7	3.5

Regular Whipping Cream vs Crema Mexicana Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Regular Whip... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Regular Whipping Cream	1.9	300	6.7	6.7	—	30.0	—
Crema Mexica... Food 2 Food 2 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Crema Mexicana Sour Cream	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	20.0	3.3

Sour Cream, Light vs Grade A Pasteurized Mexican Style Cultured Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES Sour Cream, Light	3.9	113	6.5	3.2	—	8.1	3.2
Grade A Past... Food 2 Food 2 • V & V SUPREMO FOODS INC Grade A Pasteurized Mexican Style Cultured Sour Cream	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	20.0	3.3

Sour Cream, Light vs Kraft, Simply Reduced Fat Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream, ... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLC Sour Cream, Light	3.9	133	6.7	6.7	—	8.3	6.7
Kraft, Simpl... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Kraft, Simply Reduced Fat Sour Cream	3.9	129	6.5	6.5	—	9.7	3.2

Creme De Leite Table Cream, Creme De Leite vs Crema Salvadorea Soft Blend Dairy Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creme De Lei... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Creme De Leite Table Cream, Creme De Leite	1.9	267	6.7	—	—	26.7	—
Crema Salvad... Food 2 Food 2 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Crema Salvadorea Soft Blend Dairy Spread	2.0	194	3.2	—	—	16.1	—

Low Key Load Food Comparisons For Diabetics