Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pink Lemonad...
Food 1
Food 1
• BIG Y FOODS, INC.
Pink Lemonade Drink Mix
|
18g | 34.0 | 389 | 94.4 | 94.4 | — | — | — |
|
Salted Caram...
Food 2
Food 2
• LAND O LAKES
Salted Caramel & Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
|
41g | 58.2 | 390 | 75.6 | 65.9 | 2.4 | 7.3 | 9.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oranges Spor...
Food 1
Food 1
• SKRATCH LABS INC.
Oranges Sport Hydration Drink Mix
|
22g | 40.0 | 364 | 90.9 | 86.4 | — | — | — |
|
Soursop Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• GRUPO DILCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.
Soursop Flavored Drink Mix
|
22g | 100.0 | 364 | 95.5 | 95.5 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ovaltine Mal...
Food 1
Food 1
Ovaltine Malted Drink, 14.1 Oz
|
20g | 100.0 | 400 | 80.0 | 40.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 |
|
Mocha Jetpac...
Food 2
Food 2
• SANG LABS, INC.
Mocha Jetpack Latte
|
35g | 48.9 | 371 | 80.0 | 45.7 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 8.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Candy Cane C...
Food 1
Food 1
• MCSTEVEN'S INC.
Candy Cane Cocoa Mix
|
35g | 56.8 | 400 | 85.7 | 77.1 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
|
Green Tea Mi...
Food 2
Food 2
• FEROLITO VULTAGGIO & SONS
Green Tea Mixed Flavors Fruit Snacks, Green Tea; Apple; Mandarin; Plum Blueberry
|
30g | 100.0 | 333 | 76.7 | 50.0 | — | — | 3.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cafe Style D...
Food 1
Food 1
• MASSIMO ZANETTI BEVERAGE USA, INC.
Cafe Style Drink Mix, Salted Caramel
|
20g | 29.2 | 450 | 75.0 | 55.0 | — | 17.5 | — |
|
Christmas Co...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCSTEVEN'S INC.
Christmas Cocoa Chocolate
|
35g | 52.9 | 400 | 80.0 | 74.3 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sports Drink...
Food 1
Food 1
• PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION
Sports Drink Mix, Orange
|
24g | 39.0 | 375 | 83.3 | 41.7 | — | — | 12.5 |
|
Distinct Sel...
Food 2
Food 2
• WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
Distinct Selection Gourmet Tea, Latte Drink Mix, Chai Tea
|
15g | 19.2 | 467 | 66.7 | 46.7 | — | 16.7 | 6.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ahold, Hot A...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Ahold, Hot Apple Cider
|
22g | 40.0 | 364 | 95.5 | 77.3 | 4.5 | — | — |
|
Lemon Lime H...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Lemon Lime Hydroboost Rapid Hydration Drink Mix Stick Packs
|
14g | 100.0 | 357 | 92.9 | 64.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Milk Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Milk Chocolate Flavored Hot Cocoa
|
28g | 45.4 | 393 | 85.7 | 78.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
|
Mcsteven's, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCSTEVEN'S INC.
Mcsteven's, Panic Stricken Purple Party Punch
|
28g | 50.0 | 357 | 89.3 | 75.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rich Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Rich Chocolate Flavored Instant Hot Cocoa Mix
|
35g | 57.1 | 400 | 85.7 | 80.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 5.7 |
|
Spartan, Hot...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCILHENNY COMPANY
Spartan, Hot Cocoa Mix, Mini Marshmallows, Mini Marshmallows
|
28g | 47.4 | 393 | 89.3 | 78.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Flavored Ins...
Food 1
Food 1
• MAUD BORUP, INC.
Flavored Instant Drink Mix, Apple Cider
|
21g | 42.0 | 381 | 100.0 | 95.2 | — | — | — |
|
Malted Drink
Food 2
Food 2
• SUN PACIFIC BOUQUET
Malted Drink
|
20g | 29.2 | 400 | 80.0 | 40.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dark Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• NO MANUFACTURER
Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa
|
30g | 38.8 | 400 | 76.7 | 60.0 | 10.0 | 11.7 | 6.7 |
|
Hot Cocoa Mix
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Hot Cocoa Mix
|
31g | 100.0 | 387 | 90.3 | 80.7 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Fl...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE USA INC.
Chocolate Flavored Nutritional Drink Mix
|
23g | 100.0 | 391 | 73.9 | 47.8 | 4.3 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
|
Craving Crus...
Food 2
Food 2
• NUTRISYSTEM, INC.
Craving Crusher Shake Mix Formulated For Men, Chocolate
|
46g | 34.9 | 391 | 47.8 | 19.6 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 34.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cappuccino G...
Food 1
Food 1
• NAPCO INC.
Cappuccino Great Coffee
|
15g | 21.7 | 400 | 73.3 | 53.3 | — | 10.0 | — |
|
Arabic Insta...
Food 2
Food 2
• STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Arabic Instant Coffee Blend With Natural Flavors & Cane Sugar
|
17g | 31.6 | 353 | 94.1 | 76.5 | — | — | 5.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spirited Hot...
Food 1
Food 1
• MCSTEVEN'S INC.
Spirited Hot Chocolate, Double Chocolate Cocoa
|
35g | 52.6 | 400 | 80.0 | 74.3 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 8.6 |
|
Lemon Lime T...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Lemon Lime Thirst Quencher Powder
|
23g | 100.0 | 348 | 95.7 | 91.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Drink Mix, V...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE USA INC.
Drink Mix, Vanilla
|
19g | 36.0 | 368 | 94.7 | 79.0 | — | — | — |
|
French Vanil...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALDI INC.
French Vanilla Cappuccino Drink Mix
|
15g | 19.5 | 400 | 66.7 | 33.3 | — | 16.7 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hydration Dr...
Food 1
Food 1
• SKRATCH LABS INC.
Hydration Drink Mix With Oranges, Oranges
|
22g | 40.0 | 364 | 90.9 | 86.4 | — | — | — |
|
Hot Cocoa Ca...
Food 2
Food 2
• MASSIMO ZANETTI BEVERAGE USA, INC.
Hot Cocoa Cafe Style Drink Mix, Chocolate
|
20g | 27.3 | 400 | 75.0 | 60.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Handmade Hot...
Food 1
Food 1
• KILLER BROWNIE DISTRIBUTING
Handmade Hot Cocoa Mix
|
45g | 66.5 | 378 | 80.0 | 71.1 | 4.4 | 8.9 | 4.4 |
|
Cappuccino B...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY
Cappuccino Beverage Mix, French Vanilla, French Vanilla
|
28g | 39.1 | 429 | 71.4 | 60.7 | — | 10.7 | 3.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dark Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.
Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
|
30g | 100.0 | 400 | 83.3 | 66.7 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 6.7 |
|
Caramel Coco...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCSTEVEN'S INC.
Caramel Cocoa Mix
|
35g | 52.9 | 400 | 80.0 | 74.3 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawberry Q...
Food 1
Food 1
• FRESH GOURMET COMPANY
Strawberry Quick Smoothie Mix
|
17g | 29.7 | 412 | 88.2 | 82.4 | — | — | 5.9 |
|
Flynn's Soda...
Food 2
Food 2
• GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC.
Flynn's Soda Shop, Soda Mix, Root Beer, Root Beer
|
40g | 52.0 | 250 | 65.0 | 65.0 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.