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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Swiss Chocolate Drink, Swiss Chocolate vs Chai Latte Drink Mix Single Serve Cups, Chai Latte

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Chocol... Food 1 Food 1 • MILKBOY SWISS CHOCOLATES Swiss Chocolate Drink	28g	100.0	393	78.6	78.6	7.1	3.6	3.6
Chai Latte D... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Chai Latte Drink Mix Single Serve Cups	15g	19.2	452	64.5	45.2	—	19.4	6.5

Cocoa Bomb Decorating And Gifting Kit vs Spicy Hot Chocolate Bomb, Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cocoa Bomb D... Food 1 Food 1 • WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Cocoa Bomb Decorating And Gifting Kit	20g	33.6	400	85.0	80.0	—	7.5	—
Spicy Hot Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • FRANKFORD CANDY, LLC Spicy Hot Chocolate Bomb	45g	53.3	511	64.4	60.0	2.2	26.7	4.4

Pumpkin Spice Latte Flavored Specialty Coffee Beverage Packets, Pumpkin Spice Latte vs Cherry Limeade Flavor Caffeine Free Drink Mix, Cherry Limeade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY Pumpkin Spice Latte Flavored Specialty Coffee Beverage Packets	32g	100.0	406	71.9	65.6	—	9.4	15.6
Cherry Limea... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cherry Limeade Flavor Caffeine Free Drink Mix	17g	32.0	353	94.1	94.1	—	—	—

Pink Lemonade Drink Mix, Pink Lemonade vs Chocolate Instant Drink Mix, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Lemonad... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Pink Lemonade Drink Mix	26g	100.0	385	100.0	92.3	—	—	—
Chocolate In... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Chocolate Instant Drink Mix	27g	47.5	370	92.6	85.2	3.7	1.9	3.7

Cola Flavored Drink Mix, Cola vs Pumpkin Spice Latte Cafe Style Beverage Mix, Pumpkin Spice Latte

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cola Flavore... Food 1 Food 1 • NUMEREX CORP Cola Flavored Drink Mix	12g	22.0	333	91.7	83.3	—	—	—
Pumpkin Spic... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Pumpkin Spice Latte Cafe Style Beverage Mix	28g	42.7	429	78.6	53.6	—	14.3	3.6

Cappuccino Specialty Coffee Beverage Blend, Cappuccino vs Milk Tea Inspired Instant Boba Drink Kit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cappuccino S... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cappuccino Specialty Coffee Beverage Blend	25g	100.0	440	72.0	56.0	—	10.0	12.0
Milk Tea Ins... Food 2 Food 2 • BEK FOODS LLC Milk Tea Inspired Instant Boba Drink Kit	65g	92.4	200	47.7	27.7	1.5	—	—

Gingerbread Chocolate Truffle Cocoa Mix, Chocolate Truffle vs Original Hotcocoa Mix, Hotcocoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gingerbread ... Food 1 Food 1 • MCSTEVEN'S INC. Gingerbread Chocolate Truffle Cocoa Mix, Chocolate Truffle	35g	52.9	400	80.0	74.3	2.9	5.7	5.7
Original Hot... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Original Hotcocoa Mix, Hotcocoa	28g	45.4	393	85.7	78.6	3.6	3.6	3.6

Kool Aid, Drink, Trop. Punch Artificially Flavored, Trop. Punch Artificially Flavored vs Strawberry Powder, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kool Aid, Dr... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Kool Aid, Drink, Trop. Punch Artificially Flavored, Trop. Punch Artificially Flavored	473g	78.1	32	8.3	7.8	—	—	—
Strawberry P... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Strawberry Powder	14g	28.0	429	100.0	100.0	—	—	—

Pink Lemonade Drink Mix, Pink Lemonade vs Hot Fudge Sundae Powder, Hot Fudge Sundae

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Lemonad... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Pink Lemonade Drink Mix	18g	34.0	389	94.4	94.4	—	—	—
Hot Fudge Su... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Hot Fudge Sundae Powder	15g	25.6	400	93.3	80.0	6.7	—	6.7

Lemonade Drink Mix, Lively Lemonade vs Hot Cocoa To Go

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemonade Dri... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Lemonade Drink Mix, Lively Lemonade	17g	32.0	353	94.1	94.1	—	—	—
Hot Cocoa To Go Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Hot Cocoa To Go	28g	100.0	393	85.7	67.9	3.6	7.1	3.6

Dunkaccino Hot Chocolate Bomb, Dunkaccino vs Toasted Marshmallow Flavored Hot Cocoa, Toasted Marshmallow

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dunkaccino H... Food 1 Food 1 • FRANKFORD CANDY, LLC Dunkaccino Hot Chocolate Bomb	45g	100.0	511	64.4	60.0	2.2	26.7	4.4
Toasted Mars... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Toasted Marshmallow Flavored Hot Cocoa	35g	54.5	371	82.9	74.3	2.9	2.9	11.4

Wild Drink With Added Vitamin C Poppin' Punch Artificially Flavored vs Rich Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Drink W... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Wild Drink With Added Vitamin C Poppin' Punch Artificially Flavored	17g	32.0	353	94.1	94.1	—	—	—
Rich Milk Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Rich Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix	28g	45.4	393	85.7	78.6	3.6	3.6	3.6

Salted Caramel Candy Spoons, Salted Caramel vs Sunkist, New Sunkist Pink Lemonade, Natural Lemon Flavored Drink With Other Natural Flavors

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salted Caram... Food 1 Food 1 • HILCO LLC Salted Caramel Candy Spoons	12g	24.0	417	100.0	91.7	—	—	—
Sunkist, New... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC. Sunkist, New Sunkist Pink Lemonade, Natural Lemon Flavored Drink With Other Natural Flavors	600g	100.0	37	9.7	9.5	—	—	—

Vegan Drink Mix, Matcha Latte vs Universal, Nectar Mix, Soursop, Soursop

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegan Drink ... Food 1 Food 1 • 360 LABS Vegan Drink Mix, Matcha Latte	30g	48.8	533	90.0	53.3	6.7	11.7	3.3
Universal, N... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL COSMETICS DEVELOPMENT Universal, Nectar Mix, Soursop, Soursop	240g	50.0	42	10.4	10.4	—	—	—

Drink, Slammin' Strawberry Kiwi vs Electric Lemon Lime Sour Jammers Flavored Drink, Electric Lemon Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Drink, Slamm... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Drink, Slammin' Strawberry Kiwi	360g	76.0	42	10.6	10.6	—	—	—
Electric Lem... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Electric Lemon Lime Sour Jammers Flavored Drink	354g	32.0	17	4.5	3.7	—	—	—

Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cafe Style Drink Mix, Salted Caramel vs Spartan, Hot Cocoa Mix With Mini Marshmallows

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salted Caram... Food 1 Food 1 • MASSIMO ZANETTI BEVERAGE USA, INC. Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cafe Style Drink Mix	27g	41.2	444	77.8	55.6	—	13.0	—
Spartan, Hot... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Hot Cocoa Mix With Mini Marshmallows	35g	59.0	400	88.6	80.0	2.9	2.9	5.7

Galerie, Peanuts 2 Mug Gift Set With Chocolate Fudge Cocoa Mix vs Chocolate Flavor Powder, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Galerie, Pea... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Galerie, Peanuts 2 Mug Gift Set With Chocolate Fudge Cocoa Mix	28g	54.0	393	96.4	75.0	—	—	—
Chocolate Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. Chocolate Flavor Powder	15g	25.6	400	93.3	80.0	6.7	—	6.7

Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate vs Orange Strawberry Drink Mix, Orange Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix	39g	65.0	410	87.2	71.8	2.6	6.4	2.6
Orange Straw... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Orange Strawberry Drink Mix	35g	100.0	371	97.1	91.4	—	—	—

Mocha Frothy Coffee Beverage, Mocha vs Mcsteven's, Green Party Punch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mocha Frothy... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE USA INC. Mocha Frothy Coffee Beverage	52g	75.8	423	76.9	44.2	1.9	11.5	5.8
Mcsteven's, ... Food 2 Food 2 • MCSTEVEN'S INC. Mcsteven's, Green Party Punch	28g	52.0	357	92.9	75.0	—	—	—

Coffee, Chai Latte vs Gourmet Hot Cocoa, Chocolate Malt

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coffee, Chai... Food 1 Food 1 • COPPER MOON COFFEE LLC Coffee, Chai Latte	15g	21.5	467	73.3	53.3	—	16.7	—
Gourmet Hot ... Food 2 Food 2 • INDULGENT FOODS, LLC Gourmet Hot Cocoa, Chocolate Malt	36g	56.7	389	83.3	72.2	2.8	6.9	5.6

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