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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100% Italiani Pomodorini vs Nina, Crushed Tomatoes With Tomato Puree

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Italian... Food 1 Food 1 • DIVELLA 100% Italiani Pomodorini	7.8	25	3.9	—	—	0.2	1.1
Nina, Crushe... Food 2 Food 2 • JOSEPH RUTIGLIANO & SONS INC Nina, Crushed Tomatoes With Tomato Puree	6.0	33	6.6	3.3	1.6	—	1.6

Lowes Foods, Tomato Sauce vs San Marzano Tomato Of Agro Sarnese Nocerino Area With Basil Leaf

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lowes Foods,... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Tomato Sauce	8.1	33	8.2	3.3	1.6	—	—
San Marzano ... Food 2 Food 2 • PASTENE & COMPANY INC. San Marzano Tomato Of Agro Sarnese Nocerino Area With Basil Leaf	3.9	17	2.6	1.7	0.9	—	0.9

Southwestern Style Petite Diced Tomatoes, Southwestern Style vs Chili Ready With Onions Diced Tomatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwestern... Food 1 Food 1 • DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY Southwestern Style Petite Diced Tomatoes, Southwestern Style	8.1	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Chili Ready ... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Chili Ready With Onions Diced Tomatoes	8.1	24	4.9	2.4	1.6	—	0.8

Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro Diced Tomatoes With Lime Juice & Cilantro, Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro vs Cento Chef's Cut Tomato Strips, 6 Lb 10 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • GAMECHANGER PRODUCTS LLC Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro Diced Tomatoes With Lime Juice & Cilantro, Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro	10.0	24	4.8	2.4	0.8	—	0.8
Cento Chef's... Food 2 Food 2 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Cento Chef's Cut Tomato Strips, 6 Lb 10 Oz	6.0	30	6.6	4.9	1.6	—	1.6

Spartan, Tomato Puree vs Chili Ready Diced Tomatoes, Chili

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Tom... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Tomato Puree	8.0	40	7.9	4.8	1.6	—	1.6
Chili Ready ... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Chili Ready Diced Tomatoes, Chili	6.1	20	4.1	2.4	1.6	—	0.8

Crushed Tomatoes vs Unpeeled Salad Ready Tomato Wedges

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crushed Toma... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Crushed Tomatoes	9.9	25	5.9	4.2	1.7	—	1.7
Unpeeled Sal... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Unpeeled Salad Ready Tomato Wedges	4.0	36	2.7	1.8	0.9	2.7	0.9

Tomato Paste, Tomato vs Mexican Fiesta Tomatoes Diced With Lime Juice & Cilantro

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Paste... Food 1 Food 1 • REDPACK Tomato Paste, Tomato	7.9	91	18.2	12.1	6.1	—	3.0
Mexican Fies... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Mexican Fiesta Tomatoes Diced With Lime Juice & Cilantro	8.1	21	4.1	3.3	0.8	—	0.8

Southwestern Style Petite Diced Tomatoes, Southwestern Style vs San Marzano Region Diced Tomatoes, Fire Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwestern... Food 1 Food 1 • DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY Southwestern Style Petite Diced Tomatoes, Southwestern Style	8.1	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
San Marzano ... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. San Marzano Region Diced Tomatoes, Fire Roasted	7.9	50	6.0	4.0	2.0	2.0	2.0

Fresh Finds, Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies vs Mexican Style Diced Tomatoes With Lime Juice, Cilantro & Green Chilies, Mexican Style Diced With Lime Juice, Cilantro & Green Chilies

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Finds,... Food 1 Food 1 • RED GOLD INC. Fresh Finds, Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies	6.1	17	3.3	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Mexican Style Diced Tomatoes With Lime Juice, Cilantro & Green Chilies, Mexican Style Diced With Lime Juice, Cilantro & Green Chilies	8.1	21	4.1	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Diced Tomatoes With Basil, Garlic And Oregano, Basil, Garlic And Oregano vs Tomato Sauce, Hot

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Diced Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Diced Tomatoes With Basil, Garlic And Oregano, Basil, Garlic And Oregano	8.0	20	4.0	2.4	0.8	—	0.8
Tomato Sauce... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Tomato Sauce, Hot	6.0	30	6.0	3.0	1.5	—	1.5

Tomato Sauce, Tomato vs My Essentials, 100% Natural Tomato Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Sauce... Food 1 Food 1 • BASHAS' MARKETS Tomato Sauce, Tomato	10.0	40	9.5	4.8	1.6	—	1.6
My Essential... Food 2 Food 2 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. My Essentials, 100% Natural Tomato Sauce	8.1	33	8.2	3.3	1.6	—	—

Cherry Tomatoes vs Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies With Lime Juice & Cilantro, Lime Juice & Cilantro

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Tomatoes Food 1 Food 1 • JOSEPH RUTIGLIANO & SONS INC Cherry Tomatoes	8.1	26	4.9	3.3	1.6	—	1.6
Diced Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies With Lime Juice & Cilantro, Lime Juice & Cilantro	10.1	25	5.0	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Crushed Tomatoes vs Organic Crushed Tomatoes With Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crushed Toma... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Crushed Tomatoes	9.9	25	5.9	4.2	1.7	—	1.7
Organic Crus... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Crushed Tomatoes With Basil	4.0	33	6.6	3.3	3.3	—	1.6

Cento, Crushed Tomatoes vs Roundy's, Organics, Tomato Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cento, Crush... Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Cento, Crushed Tomatoes	9.9	57	11.5	6.6	3.3	—	3.3
Roundy's, Or... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Organics, Tomato Sauce	8.0	33	8.2	3.3	1.6	—	1.6

Crushed Tomatillos vs Tomatoes Petite Diced With Green Chilies

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crushed Toma... Food 1 Food 1 • EMPACADORA DEL BAJIO S.A. Crushed Tomatillos	0.0	16	3.2	1.6	3.2	—	—
Tomatoes Pet... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Tomatoes Petite Diced With Green Chilies	6.1	17	3.3	2.5	0.8	—	0.8

Steam Peeled Diced Tomatoes With Roasted Garlic & Onion, Roasted Garlic & Onion vs Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro Diced Tomatoes With Lime Juice & Cilantro, Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Steam Peeled... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Steam Peeled Diced Tomatoes With Roasted Garlic & Onion, Roasted Garlic & Onion	10.0	24	4.8	2.4	0.8	—	0.8
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro Diced Tomatoes With Lime Juice & Cilantro, Mexican Style Lime & Cilantro	8.0	24	4.8	2.4	1.6	—	0.8

Roasted Garlic Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic vs Southwestern Style Diced Tomatoes With Green Chiles, Jalapenos, And Lime Juice, Southwestern Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Garl... Food 1 Food 1 • RED GOLD INC. Roasted Garlic Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic	6.0	33	6.6	4.9	1.6	—	1.6
Southwestern... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Southwestern Style Diced Tomatoes With Green Chiles, Jalapenos, And Lime Juice, Southwestern Style	8.1	21	4.1	3.3	0.8	—	0.8

No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice vs Chili Starter Seasoned & Diced Tomatoes, Chili Starter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
No Salt Adde... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice	8.1	21	4.2	2.5	0.8	—	0.8
Chili Starte... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chili Starter Seasoned & Diced Tomatoes, Chili Starter	8.0	40	8.1	3.2	1.6	—	1.6

Crushed Tomatoes vs Mexican Style With Peppers, Garlic & Spices Tomato Sauce, Mexican Style With Peppers, Garlic & Spices

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crushed Toma... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Crushed Tomatoes	6.0	25	5.0	3.3	—	—	1.7
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Mexican Style With Peppers, Garlic & Spices Tomato Sauce, Mexican Style With Peppers, Garlic & Spices	10.0	40	9.5	4.8	1.6	—	1.6

Fancy Tomato Puree vs Muir Glen, Diced Tomatoes Fire Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Tomato... Food 1 Food 1 • RED GOLD INC. Fancy Tomato Puree	10.0	48	9.5	4.8	1.6	—	1.6
Muir Glen, D... Food 2 Food 2 • SIERRA QUALITY CANNERS Muir Glen, Diced Tomatoes Fire Roasted	7.9	22	4.3	2.6	0.9	—	0.9

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