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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Stouffer's Swedish Meatballs 11.5 Oz Box vs Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Chicken Enchilada Suiza, Comfort Cravings Microwave Meal, Frozen Chicken And Rice Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stouffer's S... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Swedish Meatballs 11.5 Oz Box	326g	26.9	163	14.7	1.5	0.9	7.7	8.3
Lean Cuisine... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Chicken Enchilada Suiza, Comfort Cravings Microwave Meal, Frozen Chicken And Rice Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One	255g	40.3	118	21.2	2.4	0.8	1.8	4.7

Lean Cuisine Sesame Chicken Tray Frozen Entre 9 Oz Box vs Banquet Cheesy Potato Bake, 8.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lean Cuisine... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Sesame Chicken Tray Frozen Entre 9 Oz Box	255g	42.3	149	22.4	5.9	0.8	3.9	5.9
Banquet Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Cheesy Potato Bake, 8.5 Oz	241g	19.7	79	11.6	2.1	1.7	2.5	2.5

Banquet Mega Meals Creamy Provolone Salisbury Steak, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz. vs Kid Cuisine Reduced Fat Pepperoni Double Stuffed Crust Pizza With Corn & Chocolate Pudding, 7.15 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Mega... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Meals Creamy Provolone Salisbury Steak, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.	368g	13.7	133	8.4	1.1	1.4	8.7	5.7
Kid Cuisine ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Kid Cuisine Reduced Fat Pepperoni Double Stuffed Crust Pizza With Corn & Chocolate Pudding, 7.15 Oz.	203g	50.3	172	28.1	8.4	2.5	4.4	4.9

Marie Callenders Honey Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz vs Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Honey Roasted Chicken Dinners, 14 Oz	397g	16.0	78	9.6	1.8	1.5	2.5	4.0
Banquet Basi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Basic Fish Sticks With Mac And Cheese, 6.2 Oz	176g	34.6	148	18.8	2.3	1.1	5.1	6.3

Marie Callenders Swedish Meatballs Dinners, 13 Oz vs Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Chicken Parmesan, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Parmesan Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Swedish Meatballs Dinners, 13 Oz	369g	20.6	122	11.9	0.8	1.4	5.4	6.0
Lean Cuisine... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Chicken Parmesan, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Parmesan Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One	308g	25.5	123	14.3	2.6	1.3	4.2	6.8

Lean Cuisine Features Chicken Club Panini Frozen Meal vs Stouffer's Large Family Size Grandma Chicken And Vegetable Rice Bake Frozen Entre 55 Oz Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lean Cuisine... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Features Chicken Club Panini Frozen Meal	170g	44.6	176	24.7	3.5	1.8	4.1	10.6
Stouffer's L... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Large Family Size Grandma Chicken And Vegetable Rice Bake Frozen Entre 55 Oz Box	236g	33.2	148	17.4	2.1	0.4	5.9	6.8

Healthy Choice Country Herb Chicken Complete Meal, 11.35 Oz vs Lunchables Single Serve Convenience Meals Ham And American Cracker Stackers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Country Herb Chicken Complete Meal, 11.35 Oz	321g	20.8	87	12.2	4.7	1.6	1.6	5.6
Lunchables S... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT FOODS INC. Lunchables Single Serve Convenience Meals Ham And American Cracker Stackers	258g	28.2	124	14.7	6.6	0.4	5.4	3.9

Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Spaghetti With Meat Sauce, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Spaghetti Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One vs Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Korean Style Beef And Vegetables, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Beef Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lean Cuisine... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Spaghetti With Meat Sauce, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Spaghetti Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One	326g	29.8	95	16.3	2.5	1.2	1.2	4.6
Lean Cuisine... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Korean Style Beef And Vegetables, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Beef Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One	248g	42.9	145	22.6	6.1	0.8	3.6	5.2

Stouffer's Lasagna With Meat & Sauce, 96 Oz Tray vs Banquet Mega Meals Salisbury Steak, Frozen Meal, 16.95 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stouffer's L... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Lasagna With Meat & Sauce, 96 Oz Tray	227g	28.5	115	15.4	4.0	0.9	2.6	7.5
Banquet Mega... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Meals Salisbury Steak, Frozen Meal, 16.95 Oz.	480g	14.6	165	8.8	1.0	1.2	11.5	6.7

Banquet Fried Chicken Meal, 9 Oz vs Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Chicken Parmesan, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Parmesan Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Frie... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Fried Chicken Meal, 9 Oz	255g	22.0	173	12.6	—	1.2	9.8	8.2
Lean Cuisine... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Chicken Parmesan, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Parmesan Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One	308g	25.5	123	14.3	2.6	1.3	4.2	6.8

Stouffer's Party Size Macaroni And Cheese 76 Oz Box vs Marie Callenders Country Fried Chicken And Gravy Dinners, 16 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stouffer's P... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Party Size Macaroni And Cheese 76 Oz Box	225g	31.4	147	16.4	1.8	0.4	6.2	6.2
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Country Fried Chicken And Gravy Dinners, 16 Oz	454g	23.9	123	13.4	0.7	1.3	6.0	4.4

Banquet Southwestern Style Patty Meal, 8 Oz vs Vital Pursuit By Life Cuisine Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken Bowl 9.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Sout... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Southwestern Style Patty Meal, 8 Oz	227g	19.8	132	11.0	0.4	0.9	7.9	4.0
Vital Pursui... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Vital Pursuit By Life Cuisine Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken Bowl 9.5 Oz	269g	20.3	126	11.5	1.1	1.1	5.2	8.2

Banquet Chicken Nuggets With Fries, Frozen Meal, 4.85 Oz. vs Banquet Meatloaf Dinner, 12.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Chicken Nuggets With Fries, Frozen Meal, 4.85 Oz.	137g	38.4	182	22.6	0.7	2.9	6.6	8.0
Banquet Meat... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Meatloaf Dinner, 12.5 Oz	354g	12.2	107	7.6	0.6	1.4	5.9	5.9

Banquet Turkey Meal, 9.25 Oz vs Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Herb Roasted Chicken, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Turk... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Turkey Meal, 9.25 Oz	262g	19.6	88	11.8	1.2	1.9	2.3	5.0
Lean Cuisine... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Herb Roasted Chicken, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One	226g	12.1	80	7.1	1.8	0.9	2.0	8.0

Stouffer's Baked White Mac And Cheese Frozen Meal vs Lean Cuisine Steak Portabella Frozen Entre 7.5 Oz Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stouffer's B... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Baked White Mac And Cheese Frozen Meal	283g	33.7	177	18.0	2.1	0.7	8.8	6.4
Lean Cuisine... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Steak Portabella Frozen Entre 7.5 Oz Box	212g	9.3	90	6.1	0.9	1.4	4.3	6.6

Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Herb Roasted Chicken, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One vs Healthy Choice Chicken Parmigianino Complete Meal, 11.6 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lean Cuisine... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal Herb Roasted Chicken, Protein Kick Microwave Meal, Microwave Chicken Dinner, Frozen Dinner For One	226g	12.1	80	7.1	1.8	0.9	2.0	8.0
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Chicken Parmigianino Complete Meal, 11.6 Oz	328g	23.5	98	13.4	3.4	1.5	2.7	4.9

Banquet Basic Orange Chicken, 8 Oz vs Marie Callenders Ham Egg Cheese, 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Basi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Basic Orange Chicken, 8 Oz	227g	41.7	137	22.9	7.1	1.8	3.1	4.0
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Ham Egg Cheese, 10 Oz	283g	41.6	261	23.7	1.4	2.1	15.9	5.7

Marie Callenders Chunky Chicken And Noodles Dinners, 13 Oz vs Healthy Choice Home Style Salisbury Steak Dinner, 11.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Chunky Chicken And Noodles Dinners, 13 Oz	369g	22.8	122	12.7	1.1	1.1	4.9	6.8
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Healthy Choice Home Style Salisbury Steak Dinner, 11.5 Oz	326g	18.2	86	10.7	3.1	1.5	2.5	4.9

Life Cuisine Frozen Meal Bbq Chicken 10 X6 Oz vs Tsmb Wg Crustless Sunbutter Grape & Jelly Sandwich

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Life Cuisine... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Life Cuisine Frozen Meal Bbq Chicken 10 X6 Oz	170g	11.1	253	15.3	2.9	9.4	12.9	18.2
Tsmb Wg Crus... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Tsmb Wg Crustless Sunbutter Grape & Jelly Sandwich	348g	33.4	141	18.4	10.6	1.4	5.2	4.6

Banquet Salisbury Steak Meal, 9.5 Oz vs Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Bowl Frozen Entre 10 Oz Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Sali... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Salisbury Steak Meal, 9.5 Oz	269g	16.9	86	9.7	—	1.1	3.4	3.7
Lean Cuisine... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Bowl Frozen Entre 10 Oz Box	283g	21.0	74	12.0	2.1	1.4	0.9	4.6

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