What are Other Deli food comparisons?

Other Deli 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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Rana Chicken Carbonara Fettuccine, 16 Oz vs Deep Dish Pizza, Ultimate Meat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rana Chicken... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Rana Chicken Carbonara Fettuccine, 16 Oz	46.7	158	14.6	1.2	0.6	8.2	6.4
Deep Dish Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • UNO RESTAURANTS, INC. Deep Dish Pizza, Ultimate Meat	55.2	280	22.7	1.5	0.8	16.7	10.6

Spiced Apple Chunks Cooked In A Sweet Sauce Of Apple Cider, Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Apples, Spiced vs Citrus Chicken With Mashed Cauliflower And Green Beans Almandine, Citrus Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spiced Apple... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Spiced Apple Chunks Cooked In A Sweet Sauce Of Apple Cider, Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Apples, Spiced	55.8	103	25.0	21.6	0.9	0.9	—
Citrus Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Citrus Chicken With Mashed Cauliflower And Green Beans Almandine, Citrus Chicken	52.7	129	7.8	4.4	1.2	8.0	7.3

Falafel Seasoned Chicken & Quinoa Balls With Spinach, Feta Cheese & Roasted Green Garbanzo Beans, Falafel Seasoned vs Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs, Rustic Marinara Sauce & Parmesan Cheese, Meatballs

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Falafel Seas... Food 1 Food 1 • AIDELLS SAUSAGE COMPANY Falafel Seasoned Chicken & Quinoa Balls With Spinach, Feta Cheese & Roasted Green Garbanzo Beans, Falafel Seasoned	11.5	165	8.2	1.2	1.2	9.4	12.9
Spaghetti Sq... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs, Rustic Marinara Sauce & Parmesan Cheese, Meatballs	43.1	128	9.0	3.9	1.9	8.0	5.8

Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowl vs Sunday Braised Beef With Burgundy Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, And Carrots, Sunday Braised Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Peanut ... Food 1 Food 1 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowl	100.0	191	24.5	4.3	1.5	5.6	11.7
Sunday Brais... Food 2 Food 2 • RELISH LABS LLC Sunday Braised Beef With Burgundy Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, And Carrots, Sunday Braised Beef	16.6	124	9.4	2.1	0.9	6.8	7.4

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese vs Green Beans, Onions, Parmesan Cheese And Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lobster Maca... Food 1 Food 1 • HEARTHSIDE USA, LLC Lobster Macaroni & Cheese	91.9	138	14.4	0.6	0.6	6.2	6.2
Green Beans,... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Green Beans, Onions, Parmesan Cheese And Garlic	11.9	60	8.0	3.0	2.0	1.5	3.0

Beef & Short Rib Lasagna vs Cheddar Sour Cream Corn Bake, Cheddar Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef & Short... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Beef & Short Rib Lasagna	42.6	160	12.5	4.0	1.5	7.5	10.0
Cheddar Sour... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Cheddar Sour Cream Corn Bake, Cheddar Sour Cream	100.0	185	16.8	3.8	1.2	10.6	5.9

Chicken Parmesan With Whole Wheat Spaghetti vs Asparagus With Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Parm... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Chicken Parmesan With Whole Wheat Spaghetti	44.7	164	17.9	2.1	1.4	5.7	10.7
Asparagus Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Asparagus With Butter	3.9	62	3.5	1.8	1.8	4.4	1.8

Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chive vs Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni With Spinach & Ricotta Cheese, Spinach & Ricotta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream &... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chive	29.7	87	13.5	1.6	1.6	2.4	2.4
Spinach & Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-PREPARED FOODS DIVISION, INC. Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni With Spinach & Ricotta Cheese, Spinach & Ricotta	71.7	283	42.4	1.1	2.2	7.6	9.8

Garlic Mashed Potatoes With A Twist Of Cauliflower, Garlic vs Bacon Wrapeed Jalapeno Stuffed Brisket Cream Cheese, Jalapeno Stuffed Brisket Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Mashe... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Garlic Mashed Potatoes With A Twist Of Cauliflower, Garlic	29.6	103	13.5	0.8	1.6	4.0	2.4
Bacon Wrapee... Food 2 Food 2 • U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Bacon Wrapeed Jalapeno Stuffed Brisket Cream Cheese, Jalapeno Stuffed Brisket Cream Cheese	1.8	316	3.5	1.8	1.8	24.6	17.5

Tamales Pork In Red Sauce, Pork vs Calzone, Chicken And Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tamales Pork... Food 1 Food 1 • DEL REAL LLC Tamales Pork In Red Sauce, Pork	31.0	177	15.9	0.9	1.8	8.9	8.0
Calzone, Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Calzone, Chicken And Bacon	97.8	246	22.1	1.7	0.8	10.8	13.3

Chicken Piccata With Capellini Pasta, Chicken With Capellini Pasta vs Grilled Chicken With Yellow And Green Squash

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Picc... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Chicken Piccata With Capellini Pasta, Chicken With Capellini Pasta	31.4	126	15.8	0.8	3.1	3.2	8.7
Grilled Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Grilled Chicken With Yellow And Green Squash	19.6	68	2.9	2.1	—	2.1	9.4

Curry Bowl With White Meat Chicken vs Tuscan Style Portabella Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Curry Bowl W... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Curry Bowl With White Meat Chicken	100.0	277	39.0	8.5	2.3	8.5	13.0
Tuscan Style... Food 2 Food 2 • RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Tuscan Style Portabella Mushrooms	17.6	105	9.7	2.6	1.8	4.4	6.1

Family Style Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas With Tex Mex Style Rice, Family Style Green Chile Chicken vs Pasta Primavera With Marinara Family Meal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Family Style... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Family Style Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas With Tex Mex Style Rice, Family Style Green Chile Chicken	45.8	271	30.6	3.5	2.4	9.4	15.3
Pasta Primav... Food 2 Food 2 • WINTER GARDENS QUALITY FOODS, INC. Pasta Primavera With Marinara Family Meal	100.0	233	47.1	6.3	5.8	1.5	8.8

Roasted Butternut Squash & Rainbow Chard Quinoa vs Cilantro Lime Steak Meal Kit, Cilantro Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Butt... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Roasted Butternut Squash & Rainbow Chard Quinoa	67.4	98	16.9	2.0	3.5	2.4	3.9
Cilantro Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • CAL CHEFS, LLC Cilantro Lime Steak Meal Kit, Cilantro Lime	27.2	129	10.7	0.7	0.7	5.7	10.0

Homemade Tomato Soup With Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese vs Brussels Sprouts With Maple Butter & Cayenne

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homemade Tom... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Homemade Tomato Soup With Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese	100.0	188	23.6	7.9	2.7	7.2	7.9
Brussels Spr... Food 2 Food 2 • RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Brussels Sprouts With Maple Butter & Cayenne	9.9	82	9.4	2.4	3.5	4.7	3.5

Pizza Kit With Pepperoni vs Mozzerella Sticks, Mozzerella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pizza Kit Wi... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Pizza Kit With Pepperoni	94.6	235	28.4	2.7	1.6	8.7	11.5
Mozzerella S... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN COMPANY, INC. (R&M) Mozzerella Sticks, Mozzerella	75.9	317	28.2	—	—	15.5	14.1

Chicken Piccata vs Thumann's Sauerkraut, 16 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Piccata Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Chicken Piccata	68.1	134	12.4	1.3	1.0	4.3	9.8
Thumann's Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • THUMANN INC. Thumann's Sauerkraut, 16 Oz	2.0	17	3.3	3.3	—	—	—

Pesto Zucchini Spirals With Grape Tomatoes, Cremini Mushrooms And Basil Pesto Sauce, Pesto vs Cheese Stuffed Shells, Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pesto Zucchi... Food 1 Food 1 • COUNTRY FRESH INC. Pesto Zucchini Spirals With Grape Tomatoes, Cremini Mushrooms And Basil Pesto Sauce, Pesto	5.9	82	3.6	1.8	0.9	7.3	1.8
Cheese Stuff... Food 2 Food 2 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Cheese Stuffed Shells, Cheese	24.8	153	14.7	2.8	2.0	7.3	6.2

Herb & Butter Rice & Pasta Blend vs Pizza, Bbq Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Herb & Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Herb & Butter Rice & Pasta Blend	56.8	359	48.4	4.7	3.1	1.6	9.4
Pizza, Bbq C... Food 2 Food 2 • PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Pizza, Bbq Chicken	46.2	239	27.2	6.5	1.1	8.7	12.0

Pork Chile Verde vs Maple Pork With Sweet Potatoes And Brussels Sprouts, Maple

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Chile V... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Pork Chile Verde	48.6	140	13.5	1.5	1.0	5.5	9.5
Maple Pork W... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Maple Pork With Sweet Potatoes And Brussels Sprouts, Maple	62.0	155	13.5	6.8	0.8	6.4	10.7

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