What are Other Grains & Seeds food comparisons?

Other Grains & Seeds 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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Pearled Barley vs Flax Seed

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pearled Barley Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Pearled Barley	60.7	356	75.6	—	6.7	2.2	8.9
Flax Seed Food 2 Food 2 • JO-LEE FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Flax Seed	3.6	500	33.3	—	26.7	33.3	20.0

Organic Naturally Nutritious Quinoa vs La Flor, Whole Flax Seed

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Natu... Food 1 Food 1 • FIRST INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FOODS LTD. Organic Naturally Nutritious Quinoa	52.0	372	69.8	—	7.0	5.8	14.0
La Flor, Who... Food 2 Food 2 • LA FLOR PRODUCTS CO INC La Flor, Whole Flax Seed	1.8	500	35.7	—	28.6	35.7	21.4

Cracked Wheat Medium Burghul #2 vs Bulghur #2 Medium

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cracked Whea... Food 1 Food 1 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Cracked Wheat Medium Burghul #2	39.1	357	75.0	—	3.6	—	10.7
Bulghur #2 M... Food 2 Food 2 • SOOFER CO. INC. Bulghur #2 Medium	44.7	342	79.0	—	18.4	1.3	13.2

Delicious Nutty Shelled Hemp Hearts Seeds, Delicious Nutty vs Herb Chicken Quinoa Blend, Herb Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Delicious Nu... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HARRELL SISTERS Delicious Nutty Shelled Hemp Hearts Seeds, Delicious Nutty	0.0	600	3.3	3.3	3.3	50.0	33.3
Herb Chicken... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Herb Chicken Quinoa Blend, Herb Chicken	58.3	356	71.1	4.4	4.4	4.4	11.1

Chia Seeds vs Woodstock, Organic Flax Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chia Seeds Food 1 Food 1 • HOUSE DELIGHTS Chia Seeds	3.7	500	43.8	—	37.5	31.3	15.6
Woodstock, O... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Woodstock, Organic Flax Seeds	3.6	500	35.7	—	28.6	35.7	17.9

Bulgur #4 vs Flaxseed Ground

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bulgur #4 Food 1 Food 1 • TASK INC Bulgur #4	100.0	360	74.0	—	13.0	1.5	12.0
Flaxseed Ground Food 2 Food 2 • THOMAS BROTHERS HAM COMPANY Flaxseed Ground	0.0	610	—	1.6	34.4	42.4	24.0

Black Chia Seed Organic Superfood vs Premium Chia

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Chia S... Food 1 Food 1 • NUTIVA, INC. Black Chia Seed Organic Superfood	0.0	500	41.7	—	41.7	25.0	25.0
Premium Chia Food 2 Food 2 • CHIA CUQUIO Premium Chia	3.7	500	43.8	—	37.5	31.3	15.6

Organic Golden Flax Seed vs Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Gold... Food 1 Food 1 • BERGIN NUT COMPANY, INC. Organic Golden Flax Seed	0.0	524	28.6	—	28.6	42.9	19.1
Hulled Hemp ... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts	0.0	571	10.7	3.6	10.7	42.9	35.7

Organic Flax Seeds vs Chia Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Flax... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Organic Flax Seeds	0.0	357	21.4	—	21.4	42.9	14.3
Chia Seeds Food 2 Food 2 • ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC. Chia Seeds	1.8	489	42.9	—	39.3	32.1	14.3

Harvest Grains Blend vs Whole Grain Medley, Whole Grain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harvest Grai... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER ICE CO. INC. Harvest Grains Blend	62.1	378	75.6	4.4	4.4	2.2	13.3
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Whole Grain Medley, Whole Grain	72.3	380	78.0	2.0	4.0	2.0	10.0

Bob's Red Mill, Wheat Bran vs Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bob's Red Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Wheat Bran	7.8	333	66.7	—	40.0	3.3	13.3
Raw Shelled ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HARRELL SISTERS Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds	1.7	560	12.0	4.0	8.0	44.0	32.0

Organic Quinoa vs Vega, Savi Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOODS, INC. Organic Quinoa	32.7	367	63.3	—	6.7	6.7	13.3
Vega, Savi S... Food 2 Food 2 • THE DAILY RECORD Vega, Savi Seeds	0.0	607	17.9	3.6	17.9	46.4	32.1

Organic Buckwheat Groats vs Italian Classics Whole Wheat Organic Durum Semolina Pasta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Buck... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Organic Buckwheat Groats	50.6	357	71.4	—	9.5	2.4	11.9
Italian Clas... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Italian Classics Whole Wheat Organic Durum Semolina Pasta	70.3	357	75.0	3.6	10.7	1.8	10.7

Chia Seed, Super Antioxidant vs Organic Ground Flax Seed

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chia Seed, S... Food 1 Food 1 • BARLEAN'S ORGANIC OILS LLC Chia Seed, Super Antioxidant	1.9	500	41.7	—	33.3	29.2	16.7
Organic Grou... Food 2 Food 2 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Ground Flax Seed	0.0	538	30.8	—	30.8	38.5	15.4

Pearl Barley vs Ground Chia Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pearl Barley Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Pearl Barley	43.2	343	77.1	—	14.3	—	8.6
Ground Chia ... Food 2 Food 2 • BADIA SPICES INC. Ground Chia Seeds	5.6	40	43.3	—	33.3	30.0	16.7

Organic Light Brown Rice Plus Quinoa vs Peru Food, Whole Roasted Barley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Ligh... Food 1 Food 1 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Organic Light Brown Rice Plus Quinoa	66.6	378	77.8	—	2.2	2.2	8.9
Peru Food, W... Food 2 Food 2 • PERU FOOD IMPORTS INC. Peru Food, Whole Roasted Barley	5.5	500	34.1	—	27.3	34.1	18.2

Delicious Nutty Flavor Hemp Hearts Shelled Hemp Seeds, Delicious Nutty vs Organic Premium Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Delicious Nu... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HARRELL SISTERS Delicious Nutty Flavor Hemp Hearts Shelled Hemp Seeds, Delicious Nutty	0.0	600	3.3	3.3	3.3	50.0	33.3
Organic Prem... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Organic Premium Quinoa	46.2	372	62.8	4.7	7.0	5.8	14.0

Organic Red Quinoa, Red vs Pureg, Quinoa With Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED PACIFIC COMPANY INC. Organic Red Quinoa, Red	54.7	373	71.1	—	8.2	4.4	13.3
Pureg, Quino... Food 2 Food 2 • COAST TO COAST PRODUCE Pureg, Quinoa With Mushrooms	60.7	524	92.9	7.1	16.7	8.3	19.1

Pearled Farro vs Ziggy Marley's, Hemp Rules, Roasted Hempseeds, Sea Salt & Pepper, Sea Salt & Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pearled Farro Food 1 Food 1 • BRANDLESS, INC Pearled Farro	50.6	333	64.4	2.2	6.7	2.2	11.1
Ziggy Marley... Food 2 Food 2 • LUCHIANO VISCONTI Ziggy Marley's, Hemp Rules, Roasted Hempseeds, Sea Salt & Pepper, Sea Salt & Pepper	0.0	560	3.3	3.3	3.3	46.7	30.0

Tri Color Quinoa Blend vs Red Winter Wheat Wheat Berries

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tri Color Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Tri Color Quinoa Blend	50.2	378	64.4	4.4	6.7	5.6	13.3
Red Winter W... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Red Winter Wheat Wheat Berries	50.4	349	74.4	—	14.0	1.2	14.0

Other Grains & Seeds Comparisons For Diabetics