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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Brioche Bread Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce vs Vanilla Shake Instant Pudding, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brioche Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • CULINEVO KITCHEN, INC. Brioche Bread Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce	114g	60.1	254	27.2	16.7	—	14.0	4.4
Vanilla Shak... Food 2 Food 2 • THE JEL SERT COMPANY Vanilla Shake Instant Pudding	21g	38.0	381	90.5	76.2	—	—	—

Rice Pudding vs Fudge Brownie Pudding Snacks, Fudge Brownie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Pudding Food 1 Food 1 • EAR DROPS MUSIC Rice Pudding	340g	14.7	47	7.4	6.8	—	1.4	1.5
Fudge Browni... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Fudge Brownie Pudding Snacks	110g	45.8	109	21.8	16.4	0.9	1.4	1.8

Chocolate Licorice Twists, Chocolate vs Pudd'n Pouches Vanilla Pudding

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Li... Food 1 Food 1 • BLOOM PACKAGING CORP. Chocolate Licorice Twists	43g	100.0	349	76.7	41.9	2.3	3.5	2.3
Pudd'n Pouch... Food 2 Food 2 • NEW AGE BEVERAGES CORPORATION Pudd'n Pouches Vanilla Pudding	85g	25.6	106	15.3	11.8	—	2.9	4.7

Chocolate Peanut Butter Instant Pudding, Chocolate Peanut Butter vs Instant Soybean Pudding

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Chocolate Peanut Butter Instant Pudding	36g	48.3	389	69.4	55.6	—	8.3	11.1
Instant Soyb... Food 2 Food 2 • MOUNT ELEPHANT Instant Soybean Pudding	32g	43.4	384	70.0	9.4	0.1	6.0	10.0

Original Recipe Gluten Free Tapioca Pudding, Original Recipe vs Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Strawberry Creme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Rec... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES, INC. Original Recipe Gluten Free Tapioca Pudding	113g	38.6	106	19.5	14.2	—	1.8	2.7
Instant Pudd... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Strawberry Creme	25g	46.0	360	92.0	76.0	—	—	—

Pudding Cups, Strawberry, Banana vs Vanilla Bean Creme Dessert, Vanilla Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pudding Cups... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Pudding Cups, Strawberry, Banana	99g	45.8	111	23.2	18.2	—	1.5	1.0
Vanilla Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • YOPLAIT USA Vanilla Bean Creme Dessert	99g	33.0	222	17.2	15.2	—	15.2	3.0

Vanilla Bean Creamy French Dessert, Vanilla Bean vs Kosto, Pudding & Pie Filling, Chocolate, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Bean... Food 1 Food 1 • PETIT POT Vanilla Bean Creamy French Dessert	100g	29.3	190	15.0	13.0	—	12.0	3.0
Kosto, Puddi... Food 2 Food 2 • MOTLOW FOODS INC. Kosto, Pudding & Pie Filling, Chocolate, Chocolate	28g	45.4	357	85.7	60.7	3.6	3.6	3.6

Arroz Con Leche Traditional Rice Pudding Snack Cups, Arroz Con Leche vs Spanish Flan Style Custard

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arroz Con Le... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES, INC. Arroz Con Leche Traditional Rice Pudding Snack Cups	113g	43.6	106	19.5	13.3	—	1.8	3.5
Spanish Flan... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Spanish Flan Style Custard	19g	100.0	368	89.5	84.2	—	—	—

Instant Pudding, Banana Cream vs Pudd'n Pouches Vanilla Pudding

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Instant Pudd... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Instant Pudding, Banana Cream	24g	46.0	375	95.8	79.2	—	—	—
Pudd'n Pouch... Food 2 Food 2 • NEW AGE BEVERAGES CORPORATION Pudd'n Pouches Vanilla Pudding	85g	25.6	106	15.3	11.8	—	2.9	4.7

Goya, Rice Majarete Pudding vs Tapioca Pudding Snacks, Tapioca

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya, Rice M... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Rice Majarete Pudding	23g	37.4	391	87.0	47.8	4.3	4.4	4.4
Tapioca Pudd... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Tapioca Pudding Snacks	92g	35.7	120	20.7	14.1	1.1	3.3	1.1

Vanilla Tapioca Pudding With Coconut Milk And Chia Seeds vs Instant Chocolate Flavored Pudding & Pie Filling, Instant Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Tapi... Food 1 Food 1 • COMFY HOUSE, INC. Vanilla Tapioca Pudding With Coconut Milk And Chia Seeds	85g	29.6	142	18.8	11.8	1.2	5.9	1.2
Instant Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Instant Chocolate Flavored Pudding & Pie Filling	22g	38.0	356	88.9	66.7	4.4	—	—

Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla vs Coconut Flan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organics, Or... Food 1 Food 1 • EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla	25g	48.0	400	96.0	76.0	—	—	—
Coconut Flan Food 2 Food 2 • REINA MEALS LLC Coconut Flan	100g	59.0	180	30.0	22.0	—	4.0	5.0

Butterscotch Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling, Butterscotch vs Dark Chocolate Truffle Flavor Instant Mousse Mix, Dark Chocolate Truffle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butterscotch... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Butterscotch Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling	25g	100.0	360	96.0	72.0	—	—	—
Dark Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 Dark Chocolate Truffle Flavor Instant Mousse Mix, Dark Chocolate Truffle	22g	100.0	455	72.7	50.0	9.1	11.4	9.1

Tapioca Pudding, Tapioca vs Mint Chocolate Organic French Dessert

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tapioca Pudding Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Tapioca Pudding	128g	49.6	109	19.5	13.3	—	3.1	1.6
Mint Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • PETIT POT Mint Chocolate Organic French Dessert	100g	27.2	190	15.0	14.0	1.0	13.0	4.0

Cornstarch Custard Natilla, Cornstarch Custard vs Junket, Danish Pudding Pie Filling Glaze Dessert, Raspberry, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cornstarch C... Food 1 Food 1 Cornstarch Custard Natilla, Cornstarch Custard	30g	100.0	366	93.3	56.7	—	—	—
Junket, Dani... Food 2 Food 2 • REDCO FOODS, INC. Junket, Danish Pudding Pie Filling Glaze Dessert, Raspberry, Raspberry	34g	66.0	412	97.1	73.5	—	—	—

Brioche Bread Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce vs Chopped Chocolate Flavored Dessert With Dark Chocolate Pieces Colliders

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brioche Brea... Food 1 Food 1 • CULINEVO KITCHEN, INC. Brioche Bread Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce	114g	60.1	254	27.2	16.7	—	14.0	4.4
Chopped Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Chopped Chocolate Flavored Dessert With Dark Chocolate Pieces Colliders	99g	51.4	212	27.3	22.2	1.0	12.1	2.0

Pudding Cups, Chocolate vs S'mores Pudding, S'mores

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pudding Cups... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Pudding Cups, Chocolate	92g	37.9	98	21.7	14.1	1.1	—	1.1
S'mores Pudding Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY S'mores Pudding	93g	40.5	118	21.5	17.2	1.1	3.2	2.2

Hearty Split Pea Soup Mix vs Vanilla Pudding Snacks, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hearty Split... Food 1 Food 1 • ARON STREIT INC. Hearty Split Pea Soup Mix	43g	98.1	349	65.1	9.3	14.0	2.3	18.6
Vanilla Pudd... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Vanilla Pudding Snacks	92g	35.8	109	20.7	14.1	1.1	2.7	—

Coconut Dark Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix, Coconut vs Cookies 'N Creme Edible Snow Instant Pudding And Pie Filling, Cookies 'N Creme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Dark... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Coconut Dark Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix	24g	35.2	375	79.2	50.0	4.2	8.3	4.2
Cookies 'N C... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cookies 'N Creme Edible Snow Instant Pudding And Pie Filling	30g	53.7	367	90.0	66.7	—	3.3	—

Cheesecake Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Cheesecake vs Cookies 'N Creme Mousse Dessert With Chocolate Crumb & Whipped Topping, Cookies 'N Creme

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheesecake I... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cheesecake Instant Pudding & Pie Filling	24g	100.0	375	95.8	75.0	—	—	—
Cookies 'N C... Food 2 Food 2 • RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Cookies 'N Creme Mousse Dessert With Chocolate Crumb & Whipped Topping	70g	53.8	371	41.4	31.4	1.4	22.9	2.9

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