What are Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs food comparisons?

Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs 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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Banquet Cheesy Smothered Patty, 7.1 Oz vs P.F. Chang's Home Menu Chili Garlic Edamame, Frozen Sides, 10 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Cheesy Smothered Patty, 7.1 Oz	35.1	139	10.5	1.5	1.5	8.0	6.0
P.F. Chang's... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Chili Garlic Edamame, Frozen Sides, 10 Oz.	13.6	144	9.4	3.6	4.3	7.2	10.8

Meal Kit Beef Stick Clean Label vs Banquet Homestyle Bakes Creamy Chicken And Biscuits, Meal Kit, 28.1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meal Kit Bee... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Beef Stick Clean Label	100.0	254	27.2	18.1	2.2	13.2	6.0
Banquet Home... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Homestyle Bakes Creamy Chicken And Biscuits, Meal Kit, 28.1 Oz	90.3	174	19.9	1.2	0.8	8.7	3.7

Ihop Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Pancakes, 26.9 Oz vs Meal Kit Chicken Salad

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ihop Rooty T... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Ihop Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Pancakes, 26.9 Oz	100.0	224	40.1	17.8	1.3	4.6	5.3
Meal Kit Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Chicken Salad	100.0	107	16.4	8.8	1.1	2.7	4.5

Marie Callender's Duos, Meatball Marinara & Fettuccini With Chicken & Broccoli, Frozen Meal, 14 Oz. vs Birds Eye Oven Roasters, Seasoned Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes, Frozen Vegetables, 14 Oz Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Duos, Meatball Marinara & Fettuccini With Chicken & Broccoli, Frozen Meal, 14 Oz.	92.0	134	12.9	1.8	1.0	6.1	6.8
Birds Eye Ov... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Oven Roasters, Seasoned Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Potatoes, Frozen Vegetables, 14 Oz Bag	17.8	93	15.1	3.5	4.7	2.9	1.2

Marie Callender's Duos, Meatball Marinara & Fettuccini With Chicken & Broccoli, Frozen Meal, 14 Oz. vs Banquet Ham And Cheese Breadstick

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Marie Callender's Duos, Meatball Marinara & Fettuccini With Chicken & Broccoli, Frozen Meal, 14 Oz.	92.0	134	12.9	1.8	1.0	6.1	6.8
Banquet Ham ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Ham And Cheese Breadstick	0.0	194	26.9	6.0	26.9	6.0	7.5

P.F. Chang's Home Menu Chili Garlic Edamame, Frozen Sides, 10 Oz. vs Kid Cuisine Level Up Mac & Cheese Bites, Frozen Meal, 9.7 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
P.F. Chang's... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Chili Garlic Edamame, Frozen Sides, 10 Oz.	13.6	144	9.4	3.6	4.3	7.2	10.8
Kid Cuisine ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Kid Cuisine Level Up Mac & Cheese Bites, Frozen Meal, 9.7 Oz.	100.0	197	29.6	5.5	1.5	6.9	3.7

Award Cuisine Stuffed Cabbage With Beef In Tomato Sauce, 92 Oz vs Wicked Kitchen Tres Queso Street Enchiladas, 12.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Award Cuisin... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Stuffed Cabbage With Beef In Tomato Sauce, 92 Oz	35.5	78	9.7	2.8	1.4	2.8	4.2
Wicked Kitch... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Wicked Kitchen Tres Queso Street Enchiladas, 12.5 Oz	100.0	164	17.8	1.1	2.3	7.9	5.7

Sysco Imperial White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese vs Wicked Kitchen Tres Queso Street Enchiladas, 12.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sysco Imperi... Food 1 Food 1 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Sysco Imperial White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese	55.2	159	12.3	0.9	0.5	9.6	6.4
Wicked Kitch... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Wicked Kitchen Tres Queso Street Enchiladas, 12.5 Oz	100.0	164	17.8	1.1	2.3	7.9	5.7

Wicked Kitchen Kickin Chicken Szechuan Style, 11 Oz vs Banquet Sausage And Gravy Cornbread, 29.9 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wicked Kitch... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Wicked Kitchen Kickin Chicken Szechuan Style, 11 Oz	100.0	148	21.2	2.9	1.6	3.9	6.8
Banquet Saus... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Sausage And Gravy Cornbread, 29.9 Oz	100.0	203	27.4	11.8	0.9	8.5	3.3

Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz vs Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Vermont Mac And Cheese, 13 Oz	52.3	189	16.7	0.6	1.7	10.6	6.7
Meal Kit Che... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Meal Kit Cheese Stick W/ Marinara Sauce	74.2	145	15.2	6.4	1.8	7.2	5.3

Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals, Chicken With Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz Family Size Bag vs Kid Cuisine Level Up Mac & Cheese Bites, Frozen Meal, 9.7 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals, Chicken With Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Frozen Meal, 31 Oz Family Size Bag	21.5	104	9.7	2.1	2.1	4.2	7.6
Kid Cuisine ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Kid Cuisine Level Up Mac & Cheese Bites, Frozen Meal, 9.7 Oz.	100.0	197	29.6	5.5	1.5	6.9	3.7

Marie Callenders Chicken And Rice Bake, 24 Oz vs Pancakes With Blueberry Glaze, Whole Grain, 2 Pieces, 3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Chicken And Rice Bake, 24 Oz	47.1	115	10.7	0.8	0.8	4.5	7.0
Pancakes Wit... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Pancakes With Blueberry Glaze, Whole Grain, 2 Pieces, 3 Oz	64.9	235	42.4	12.9	3.5	5.3	4.7

La Choy Chicken Sweet & Sour With White Meat Chicken & Asian Style Vegetables, 43.5 Oz. vs La Choy Bean Sprouts, 14 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chicken Sweet & Sour With White Meat Chicken & Asian Style Vegetables, 43.5 Oz.	77.9	73	16.0	12.6	1.1	0.2	1.9
La Choy Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Bean Sprouts, 14 Oz.	2.1	9	1.9	0.9	0.9	—	0.9

P.F. Chang's Home Menu Honey Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz. vs Odom's Tennessee Pride Hot Sausage Patties, 30 Count, 40 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
P.F. Chang's... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Honey Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz.	63.8	190	20.3	11.7	—	6.1	12.3
Odom's Tenne... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Odom's Tennessee Pride Hot Sausage Patties, 30 Count, 40 Oz	1.8	370	1.9	—	—	33.3	18.5

La Choy Beef Pepper Bi Pak, 42 Oz vs Banquet Sloppy Joe Meal Starter, 24 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Beef... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC La Choy Beef Pepper Bi Pak, 42 Oz	19.9	32	4.4	1.6	0.4	0.4	2.8
Banquet Slop... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Sloppy Joe Meal Starter, 24 Oz	7.8	107	10.7	5.4	3.6	3.6	7.1

Banquet Mega Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets, 24 Oz. 6 Count vs Banquet Cheese And Beef Stuffed Quesadillas, Frozen Snack, 26 Oz.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Mega... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets, 24 Oz. 6 Count	38.2	248	18.6	0.9	0.9	13.3	12.4
Banquet Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Cheese And Beef Stuffed Quesadillas, Frozen Snack, 26 Oz.	48.5	244	34.6	5.1	2.6	7.7	9.0

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count vs Birds Eye Oven Roasters, Seasoned Broccoli And Cauliflower, Frozen Vegetables, 14 Oz. Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count	45.6	99	11.8	3.3	0.9	4.3	3.3
Birds Eye Ov... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Oven Roasters, Seasoned Broccoli And Cauliflower, Frozen Vegetables, 14 Oz. Bag	4.0	63	5.1	1.3	2.5	4.4	2.5

P.F. Chang's Home Menu Chili Garlic Edamame, Frozen Sides, 10 Oz. vs Banquet Family Size Salisbury Steaks And Brown Gravy Frozen Meal, 27 Ounce, 27 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
P.F. Chang's... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC P.F. Chang's Home Menu Chili Garlic Edamame, Frozen Sides, 10 Oz.	13.6	144	9.4	3.6	4.3	7.2	10.8
Banquet Fami... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Family Size Salisbury Steaks And Brown Gravy Frozen Meal, 27 Ounce, 27 Oz	13.6	133	6.3	0.8	0.8	9.4	6.3

Birds Eye Oven Roasters, Parmesan Peppercorn Cauliflower, Frozen Vegetables, 14 Oz. Bag vs Award Cuisine Stuffed Cabbage With Beef In Tomato Sauce, 92 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Birds Eye Ov... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Birds Eye Oven Roasters, Parmesan Peppercorn Cauliflower, Frozen Vegetables, 14 Oz. Bag	2.1	61	3.7	1.2	2.4	4.3	1.2
Award Cuisin... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Award Cuisine Stuffed Cabbage With Beef In Tomato Sauce, 92 Oz	35.5	78	9.7	2.8	1.4	2.8	4.2

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count vs Banquet Homestyle Bakes Creamy Chicken And Biscuits, Meal Kit, 28.1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count	45.6	99	11.8	3.3	0.9	4.3	3.3
Banquet Home... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Homestyle Bakes Creamy Chicken And Biscuits, Meal Kit, 28.1 Oz	90.3	174	19.9	1.2	0.8	8.7	3.7

Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs Comparisons For Diabetics