What are Rocket Fuel food comparisons?

Rocket Fuel 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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Limoncello Almonds Chocolate Confections, Limoncello vs Tender Bananas Organic Dark Chocolate Snack Bites, Tender Bananas

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Limoncello A... Food 1 Food 1 • WILBUR'S OF MAINE CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONS Limoncello Almonds Chocolate Confections	43g	36.7	581	48.8	44.2	2.3	39.5	11.6
Tender Banan... Food 2 Food 2 • MOUNT FRANKLIN FOODS LLC Tender Bananas Organic Dark Chocolate Snack Bites	28g	28.8	429	60.7	39.3	7.1	21.4	3.6

Great Skott!, Holiday Pecans Halves, Cinnamon Spiced, Cinnamon Spiced vs Cheesy Caramel Flavored Popcorn Mix, Cheesy Caramel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Skott!... Food 1 Food 1 • OHIO BAKING CO INC Great Skott!, Holiday Pecans Halves, Cinnamon Spiced, Cinnamon Spiced	30g	21.9	633	43.3	40.0	3.3	50.0	6.7
Cheesy Caram... Food 2 Food 2 • JAYS FOODS INC. Cheesy Caramel Flavored Popcorn Mix	30g	36.6	467	70.0	36.7	6.7	20.0	3.3

Good & Delish, Milk Chocolate Cashews vs Japanese Style Peanut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Good & Delis... Food 1 Food 1 • WALGREENS CO. Good & Delish, Milk Chocolate Cashews	71g	63.0	535	49.3	35.2	1.4	38.0	8.5
Japanese Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • CANDIES TOLTECA CO. Japanese Style Peanut	29g	24.0	483	44.8	10.3	—	24.1	20.7

Nuts About Berries Blend Of Raw Almonds, Raisins, Cranberries, Walnuts, Cashews, Blueberries, Cherries And Pumpkin Seeds, Nuts About Berries vs Nature's Eats, Inc., Chocolate Pretzels

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nuts About B... Food 1 Food 1 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Nuts About Berries Blend Of Raw Almonds, Raisins, Cranberries, Walnuts, Cashews, Blueberries, Cherries And Pumpkin Seeds	43g	35.6	442	51.2	37.2	7.0	25.6	11.6
Nature's Eat... Food 2 Food 2 • TEXAS STAR NUT & FOOD COMPANY, INC. Nature's Eats, Inc., Chocolate Pretzels	30g	36.4	467	66.7	36.7	3.3	20.0	6.7

Terrafina, Natural Berri Nutti Oxidant Fruit & Nut Mix vs Double Dipped Almonds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Terrafina, N... Food 1 Food 1 • TERRAFINA LLC Terrafina, Natural Berri Nutti Oxidant Fruit & Nut Mix	30g	28.2	467	60.0	40.0	10.0	26.7	10.0
Double Dippe... Food 2 Food 2 • PATHWAY VALLEY SNACKS, LLC Double Dipped Almonds	40g	29.4	550	47.5	37.5	7.5	40.0	10.0

Fruit & Nut Clusters, Cherry Plum vs Antioxidant Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, Blueberries, Cranberries With A Touch Of Sea Salt Mix, Antioxidant

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit & Nut ... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC. Fruit & Nut Clusters, Cherry Plum	28g	20.7	429	50.0	25.0	10.7	25.0	10.7
Antioxidant ... Food 2 Food 2 • NABISCO FOOD COMPANY Antioxidant Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, Blueberries, Cranberries With A Touch Of Sea Salt Mix	49g	25.5	551	38.8	22.5	10.2	40.8	14.3

Delicious Gourmet Popcorn, Cheddar & Sour Cream vs Orchard Blend Almonds, Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Sea Salt, Orchard Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Delicious Go... Food 1 Food 1 • LIVE LOVE POP Delicious Gourmet Popcorn, Cheddar & Sour Cream	28g	24.7	500	57.1	—	10.7	25.0	7.1
Orchard Blen... Food 2 Food 2 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Orchard Blend Almonds, Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Sea Salt	30g	81.9	433	53.3	40.0	10.0	23.3	10.0

Garlic Parmesan Thin Crisps Pretzels, Garlic Parmesan vs Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Corn Clusters, Cinnamon Pecan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Parme... Food 1 Food 1 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Garlic Parmesan Thin Crisps Pretzels	28g	40.9	429	78.6	3.6	3.6	7.1	7.1
Cinnamon Pec... Food 2 Food 2 Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Corn Clusters, Cinnamon Pecan	32g	100.0	438	75.0	25.0	6.2	12.5	6.3

Street Corn Trail Mix With Street Corn Seasoned Peanuts, Roasted Salted Corn Kernels, Street Corn Seasoned Corn Sticks, Chili Crackers, Street Corn Seasoned Corn Chips & Roasted Unsalted Pepitas, Street Corn vs Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels With Peppermint Candy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Street Corn ... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Street Corn Trail Mix With Street Corn Seasoned Peanuts, Roasted Salted Corn Kernels, Street Corn Seasoned Corn Sticks, Chili Crackers, Street Corn Seasoned Corn Chips & Roasted Unsalted Pepitas	34g	75.9	529	47.1	2.9	5.9	32.4	14.7
Dark Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels With Peppermint Candy	42g	55.5	457	71.4	35.7	2.4	19.1	7.1

Cherry Trail Mix, Cherry vs Spicy Citrus Organic Seaweed Popcorn, Spicy Citrus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Trail... Food 1 Food 1 • CHERRYLAND BEVERAGES Cherry Trail Mix	28g	28.4	482	57.1	42.9	3.6	25.0	7.1
Spicy Citrus... Food 2 Food 2 • PREMIUM OCEANIC, LLC Spicy Citrus Organic Seaweed Popcorn	28g	28.6	429	64.3	—	10.7	17.9	10.7

Milk Chocolate Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, Milk Chocolate vs Vanilla Roast Almonds, Vanilla Roast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRY AND DAVID Milk Chocolate Moose Munch Premium Popcorn	70g	89.9	500	71.4	42.9	4.3	21.4	5.7
Vanilla Roas... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Vanilla Roast Almonds	30g	81.4	467	50.0	40.0	6.7	26.7	10.0

Dark Chocolate Pretzels, Dark Chocolate vs Strawberry Greek Yogurt Raisins, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Dark Chocolate Pretzels	30g	100.0	433	73.3	30.0	3.3	16.7	6.7
Strawberry G... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN-MAID GROWERS OF CALIFORNIA Strawberry Greek Yogurt Raisins	30g	39.0	400	70.0	63.3	3.3	13.3	3.3

Milk Chocolate Pretzels, Milk Chocolate vs Garlic Parmesan Flavor Pretzel Thins, Garlic Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN MIXERS PRODUCE AND NUTS INC. Milk Chocolate Pretzels	80g	37.5	175	25.0	15.0	1.2	8.8	1.3
Garlic Parme... Food 2 Food 2 • BASHAS' MARKETS Garlic Parmesan Flavor Pretzel Thins	28g	37.2	357	71.4	3.6	3.6	3.6	7.1

Caramel Popcorn And Popcorn Tub vs Sea Salt Caramel Bavarian Style Pretzels, Sea Salt Caramel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caramel Popc... Food 1 Food 1 • MSRF, INC. Caramel Popcorn And Popcorn Tub	28g	41.2	357	78.6	53.6	3.6	7.1	3.6
Sea Salt Car... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Sea Salt Caramel Bavarian Style Pretzels	43g	100.0	465	65.1	32.6	4.7	23.3	7.0

Chipotle Clementine Flavored Kettle Cooked Cashews, Chipotle Clementine vs Milk Chocolate & White Fudge Covered Pretzel Trees & Stars

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chipotle Cle... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Chipotle Clementine Flavored Kettle Cooked Cashews	30g	26.3	467	50.0	30.0	3.3	26.7	10.0
Milk Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Milk Chocolate & White Fudge Covered Pretzel Trees & Stars	30g	40.2	500	70.0	43.3	—	20.0	6.7

Too Good Gourmet, Pretzels Dark Chocolate Peanut Bit Caramel vs Golden Boy, Milk Chocolate, Whole Almonds, Whole Almonds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Too Good Gou... Food 1 Food 1 • TOO GOOD GOURMET, INC. Too Good Gourmet, Pretzels Dark Chocolate Peanut Bit Caramel	28g	28.6	429	57.1	32.1	3.6	21.4	7.1
Golden Boy, ... Food 2 Food 2 • MO-GAME ENTERTAINMENT Golden Boy, Milk Chocolate, Whole Almonds, Whole Almonds	30g	28.0	533	53.3	46.7	3.3	36.7	6.7

Pak O Snax vs Deaf Man's, Trail Mix, Honey, Honey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pak O Snax Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Pak O Snax	37g	37.7	432	56.8	51.4	2.7	24.3	10.8
Deaf Man's, ... Food 2 Food 2 • CATHY CROCE Deaf Man's, Trail Mix, Honey, Honey	31g	20.1	548	38.7	12.9	3.2	41.9	12.9

Kroger, Popcorn, Caramel And White Cheddar Mix, Caramel And White Cheddar Mix vs Ahold, Heat & Eat Almonds, Butter Rum Toffee, Butter Rum Toffee

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Popc... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Popcorn, Caramel And White Cheddar Mix, Caramel And White Cheddar Mix	28g	32.3	464	64.3	32.1	3.6	28.6	3.6
Ahold, Heat ... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Ahold, Heat & Eat Almonds, Butter Rum Toffee, Butter Rum Toffee	36g	35.7	472	58.3	50.0	5.6	25.0	11.1

Tropical Raisins, Peanuts, Chocolate Gems, Pineapple, Banana Chips, Papaya, Cranberries, Cashews And Almonds Trail Mix, Tropical vs Crazy About Antioxidants Snacks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropical Rai... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Tropical Raisins, Peanuts, Chocolate Gems, Pineapple, Banana Chips, Papaya, Cranberries, Cashews And Almonds Trail Mix	28g	28.4	429	60.7	39.3	7.1	21.4	10.7
Crazy About ... Food 2 Food 2 • CIBO VITA INC Crazy About Antioxidants Snacks	28g	30.9	393	64.3	46.4	7.1	14.3	7.1

North Star, Trail Mix vs Japanese Style Peanuts, Japanese Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
North Star, ... Food 1 Food 1 • NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND North Star, Trail Mix	26g	20.4	500	50.0	3.9	7.7	26.9	15.4
Japanese Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • LA FIESTA FOOD PRODUCTS INC. Japanese Style Peanuts	42g	74.2	500	45.2	9.5	4.8	26.2	21.4

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