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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Cascadian Farm Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy Granola Bar vs Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Strawberry Crisp, 1.3 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cascadian Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy Granola Bar	40g	45.6	475	65.0	22.5	5.0	20.0	10.0
Zee Zees Sof... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Strawberry Crisp, 1.3 Oz.	36g	100.0	417	66.7	25.0	2.8	13.9	5.6

Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal 31 Oz 4 Ct vs Nature Valley Lunchbox S'mores Bar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal 31 Oz 4 Ct	39g	62.7	374	87.5	31.3	5.7	3.8	5.7
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Lunchbox S'mores Bar	26g	100.0	431	71.6	22.9	18.0	13.6	5.8

Kellogg's Low Fat Granola Cereal Without Raisins 37.5 Lb 1 Ct vs Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 12.5 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Lo... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Low Fat Granola Cereal Without Raisins 37.5 Lb 1 Ct	60g	100.0	374	81.8	26.5	9.7	4.7	8.4
Cap'n Crunch... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 12.5 Ounce Paper Box	27g	21.0	417	42.7	33.4	2.7	9.2	7.1

Honey Nut Cheerios Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size vs Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Caramel Pretzel Cashew 1.23 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Nut Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size	37g	100.0	380	81.2	33.6	7.7	4.8	8.8
Kellogg's Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Caramel Pretzel Cashew 1.23 Oz	35g	69.5	440	47.7	25.6	10.1	19.8	23.3

Banana Split Dippin' Dots Cereal vs Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Apple Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Split... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Banana Split Dippin' Dots Cereal	33g	50.8	394	81.8	33.3	3.0	7.6	6.1
Appleways Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • DARLINGTON COOKIE COMPANY Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Apple Bar, Individually Wrapped Each	33g	100.0	417	68.5	26.8	3.0	13.4	6.0

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal vs Cinnamon Toast Crunch Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal	35g	100.0	325	79.7	28.6	12.3	1.9	7.9
Cinnamon Toa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal	41g	100.0	404	80.2	30.0	7.3	9.2	5.7

Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Maple Brown Sugar 15.5 Oz vs Quaker Chewy Yogurt Strawberry Granola Bars(7 1.230 Z)8.6 Ounce Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Maple Brown Sugar 15.5 Oz	55g	79.9	350	84.5	22.7	10.4	1.5	8.8
Quaker Chewy... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Chewy Yogurt Strawberry Granola Bars(7 1.230 Z)8.6 Ounce Box	35g	45.9	420	71.2	32.4	3.5	13.0	6.7

Nature Valley Cranberry Raisin Almond Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal vs Nature Valley Roasted Nut Crunch Bar, Almond Crunch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Cranberry Raisin Almond Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal	28g	36.9	429	75.0	28.6	7.1	10.7	7.1
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Roasted Nut Crunch Bar, Almond Crunch	35g	21.9	543	40.0	22.9	5.7	37.1	17.1

Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Roasted Mixed Nut Granola Bar vs Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal 12.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Roasted Mixed Nut Granola Bar	34g	100.0	469	62.2	25.8	4.2	20.7	8.6
Kellogg's Co... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal 12.5 Oz	40g	100.0	384	90.2	30.2	0.8	1.2	4.0

Cheerios Honey Oat Cereal vs Cheerios Veggie Blends Blueberry Banana Breakfast Cereal

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheerios Hon... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Honey Oat Cereal	42g	100.0	380	78.3	21.8	8.7	5.7	10.5
Cheerios Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Veggie Blends Blueberry Banana Breakfast Cereal	44g	100.0	384	81.0	19.0	6.4	4.8	8.1

Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal 26 Oz vs Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Chocolate Strawberry .84 Z

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal 26 Oz	39g	100.0	374	87.5	31.3	5.7	3.8	5.7
Quaker Chewy... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Chocolate Strawberry .84 Z	24g	33.5	399	75.9	32.6	4.3	9.6	5.3

Nature Valley Crunchy Oats & Dark Chocolate Granola vs Breakfast Kit Cinnamon Pop Tart

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Crunchy Oats & Dark Chocolate Granola	27g	100.0	454	68.6	28.0	6.1	18.3	8.1
Breakfast Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Breakfast Kit Cinnamon Pop Tart	188g	69.7	176	37.2	18.1	2.1	3.2	1.6

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Berries & Peaches 15.5 Oz vs Nature Valley Banana Bread & Dark Chocolate Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Special K Cereal Berries & Peaches 15.5 Oz	42g	63.7	380	84.4	30.4	7.0	4.2	7.1
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Banana Bread & Dark Chocolate Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares	35g	100.0	442	69.1	29.4	7.8	15.6	6.3

Kashi Chewy Bars Chocolate Trail Mix 1.23 Oz vs Cascadian Farm Organic Strawberry Granola

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kashi Chewy ... Food 1 Food 1 • KASHI US Kashi Chewy Bars Chocolate Trail Mix 1.23 Oz	35g	34.6	415	62.7	27.1	11.0	17.7	9.3
Cascadian Fa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Strawberry Granola	32g	38.5	438	68.8	18.8	6.2	12.5	9.4

Breakfast Kit Trix Cereal Bar vs Kellogg's Special K Cereal .81 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breakfast Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC Breakfast Kit Trix Cereal Bar	179g	64.3	179	34.6	16.2	2.2	3.6	1.7
Kellogg's Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Special K Cereal .81 Oz	23g	100.0	380	73.6	12.2	1.4	1.9	18.4

Lucky Charms Chocolatey Chocolate Breakfast Cereal vs Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal .95 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lucky Charms... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Lucky Charms Chocolatey Chocolate Breakfast Cereal	36g	100.0	384	85.9	34.6	4.8	4.0	5.4
Kellogg's Co... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal .95 Oz	27g	100.0	384	90.5	38.0	0.8	1.1	3.8

Gmills Cinn Tst Crnch Sweetened Whl Wht Rice Cereal Gnt Sz vs Nature Valley Lunchbox Double Chocolate Bar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gmills Cinn ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Gmills Cinn Tst Crnch Sweetened Whl Wht Rice Cereal Gnt Sz	31g	45.0	419	80.7	29.0	6.5	9.7	3.2
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Lunchbox Double Chocolate Bar	26g	100.0	418	72.7	20.4	19.0	11.5	6.1

Cheerios Cereal Pouch vs Quaker Chewy 25% Less Sugar Variety Pack Granola Bars (18 0.84 Ounce) 15.2 Ounce 18 Count Plastic Bag

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheerios Cer... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Cereal Pouch	39g	100.0	366	73.7	4.6	10.8	6.7	13.0
Quaker Chewy... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Chewy 25% Less Sugar Variety Pack Granola Bars (18 0.84 Ounce) 15.2 Ounce 18 Count Plastic Bag	24g	27.0	415	69.4	21.3	11.2	15.8	5.1

Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Vanilla Celebration Bars, Individually Wrapped 216 Ct vs Kashi Chewy Bars Chocolate Trail Mix 1.23 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Appleways Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • DARLINGTON COOKIE COMPANY Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Vanilla Celebration Bars, Individually Wrapped 216 Ct	33g	100.0	417	68.5	26.8	3.0	13.4	6.0
Kashi Chewy ... Food 2 Food 2 • KASHI US Kashi Chewy Bars Chocolate Trail Mix 1.23 Oz	35g	34.6	415	62.7	27.1	11.0	17.7	9.3

Bear Naked Cereal Granola All Natural Fit Vanilla Almond 12 Oz vs Nature Valley Crunchy Dipped Chocolate Granola Squares 6 Count

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bear Naked C... Food 1 Food 1 • BEAR NAKED FOODS Bear Naked Cereal Granola All Natural Fit Vanilla Almond 12 Oz	52g	100.0	422	68.4	13.9	9.9	14.6	12.4
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Crunchy Dipped Chocolate Granola Squares 6 Count	22g	100.0	500	68.3	35.9	4.7	22.5	6.2

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