What are Prepared Meals food comparisons?

Prepared Meals 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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Radix Nutrition Ultra Meal Plant Based Mexican Chilli 134 G vs Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 107 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Ultra Meal Plant Based Mexican Chilli 134 G	53.9	261	13.3	2.9	4.2	19.7	5.9
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 107 G	0.0	171	2.7	1.8	4.6	15.2	4.4

Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Turkish Falafel 125 G vs Hellers Short Cuts Italian Mince 400 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Turkish Falafel 125 G	84.5	165	15.8	2.3	4.3	7.8	5.9
Hellers Shor... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hellers Short Cuts Italian Mince 400 G	20.1	208	10.6	5.8	—	10.9	17.0

Pasta Nostra Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne With Creamy Spinach Bechamel 350 G vs Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Barbecue Beef 120 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Nostra... Food 1 Food 1 • PASTA NOSTRA LIMITED Pasta Nostra Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne With Creamy Spinach Bechamel 350 G	100.0	149	17.3	2.2	—	5.9	5.5
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Barbecue Beef 120 G	76.3	162	13.4	2.8	2.8	7.6	8.7

Radix Nutrition Plant Based Pesto Meal 80 G vs Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 73 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Plant Based Pesto Meal 80 G	42.8	159	12.0	1.5	3.4	9.2	5.6
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 73 G	0.0	162	2.9	1.9	5.0	—	4.7

Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Pesto 115 G vs Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Indian Curry 76 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Pesto 115 G	55.4	166	11.1	1.6	3.3	10.6	5.3
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Indian Curry 76 G	0.0	167	3.3	1.1	4.5	14.5	4.1

Old El Paso Fajita The Kit Roasted Capsicum & Paprika 485 G vs Hellers Short Cuts Mexican Mince 400 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old El Paso ... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Old El Paso Fajita The Kit Roasted Capsicum & Paprika 485 G	47.5	242	41.8	3.9	2.1	4.9	5.7
Hellers Shor... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hellers Short Cuts Mexican Mince 400 G	14.9	212	7.9	2.7	—	11.7	18.6

Hellers Short Cuts Italian Mince 400 G vs Leader Bacon & Cheese Toppa 4 Small Pack 540 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hellers Shor... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hellers Short Cuts Italian Mince 400 G	20.1	208	10.6	5.8	—	10.9	17.0
Leader Bacon... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD PARTNERS LIMITED Leader Bacon & Cheese Toppa 4 Small Pack 540 G	19.8	174	20.3	0.4	12.8	6.4	7.3

Radix Nutrition Ultra Meal Plant Based Mexican Chilli 134 G vs Dumpling Chicken & Mushroom Dumplings 700 G 28 Pieces

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Ultra Meal Plant Based Mexican Chilli 134 G	53.9	261	13.3	2.9	4.2	19.7	5.9
Dumpling Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Dumpling Chicken & Mushroom Dumplings 700 G 28 Pieces	100.0	278	36.0	1.1	0.8	9.6	11.0

Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Barbecue Beef 120 G vs Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Beef Mexican Chilli 119 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Barbecue Beef 120 G	76.3	162	13.4	2.8	2.8	7.6	8.7
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Beef Mexican Chilli 119 G	66.6	163	12.6	2.5	3.3	7.8	8.9

Hellers Short Cuts Meatballs In Sauce 400 G vs Radix Nutrition Ultra Apple, Cinnamon & Turmeric Breakfast 164 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hellers Shor... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hellers Short Cuts Meatballs In Sauce 400 G	25.9	229	13.6	9.4	—	13.5	13.3
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Ultra Apple, Cinnamon & Turmeric Breakfast 164 G	57.8	294	19.6	6.6	8.5	16.8	12.2

Hellers Short Cuts Butter Chicken Curry 400 G vs Berkano Foods Plants Base 'Chicken' Enchiladas 1.2 Kg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hellers Shor... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hellers Short Cuts Butter Chicken Curry 400 G	21.4	116	5.5	3.1	—	6.3	9.5
Berkano Food... Food 2 Food 2 • BERKANO ORGANICS LIMITED Berkano Foods Plants Base 'Chicken' Enchiladas 1.2 Kg	100.0	137	16.0	4.3	—	4.7	5.7

Hellers Short Cuts Mexican Mince 400 G vs Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Mexican Chilli 83 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hellers Shor... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hellers Short Cuts Mexican Mince 400 G	14.9	212	7.9	2.7	—	11.7	18.6
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Mexican Chilli 83 G	56.1	122	12.1	2.6	3.5	5.6	4.2

Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 107 G vs Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Peri Peri 118 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 107 G	0.0	171	2.7	1.8	4.6	15.2	4.4
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Peri Peri 118 G	58.7	164	11.8	3.0	3.6	9.9	5.3

Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Beef Mexican Chilli 119 G vs Radix Nutrition Keto Grass Fed Lamb Mint & Rosemary 107 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Grass Fed Beef Mexican Chilli 119 G	66.6	163	12.6	2.5	3.3	7.8	8.9
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Keto Grass Fed Lamb Mint & Rosemary 107 G	0.0	167	1.4	0.8	3.2	13.6	8.6

Texas Bbq Foods Smoked Pork Belly 200 G vs Radix Nutrition Original Free Range Indian Chicken Curry 126 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Texas Bbq Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Texas Bbq Foods Smoked Pork Belly 200 G	1.8	523	1.0	0.5	—	53.1	9.5
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Free Range Indian Chicken Curry 126 G	100.0	158	16.5	2.3	1.8	5.9	8.6

Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Barbecue 81 G vs Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Peri Peri 80 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Barbecue 81 G	56.4	159	14.8	3.2	3.5	8.0	5.2
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Peri Peri 80 G	55.3	158	14.4	2.8	3.3	8.2	5.1

Hello Seafood Salads Prawn Medley 275 G vs Radix Nutrition Ultra Meal Turkish Falafel 141 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hello Seafoo... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hello Seafood Salads Prawn Medley 275 G	75.3	130	14.0	6.1	—	5.8	6.7
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Ultra Meal Turkish Falafel 141 G	58.1	253	14.2	2.9	4.6	17.9	6.9

Hello Seafood Salads Prawn Medley 275 G vs Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 107 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hello Seafoo... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hello Seafood Salads Prawn Medley 275 G	75.3	130	14.0	6.1	—	5.8	6.7
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Keto Plant Based Mexican Chilli 107 G	0.0	171	2.7	1.8	4.6	15.2	4.4

Hello Seafood Salads Prawn Medley 275 G vs Radix Nutrition Ultra Free Range Indian Chicken Curry 151 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hello Seafoo... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Hello Seafood Salads Prawn Medley 275 G	75.3	130	14.0	6.1	—	5.8	6.7
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Ultra Free Range Indian Chicken Curry 151 G	97.3	246	17.6	2.7	2.0	14.8	9.8

Radix Nutrition Ultra Grass Fed Turkish Lamb 139 G vs Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Peri Peri 118 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Radix Nutrit... Food 1 Food 1 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Ultra Grass Fed Turkish Lamb 139 G	86.0	254	15.8	2.5	1.9	—	8.8
Radix Nutrit... Food 2 Food 2 • RADIX NUTRITION LIMITED Radix Nutrition Original Plant Based Peri Peri 118 G	58.7	164	11.8	3.0	3.6	9.9	5.3

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