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.

Logo

Honey Sriracha Beef Bar, Honey Sriracha vs Brownie Batter Protein Bar Puffs, Brownie Batter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Srirac... Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTHVERVE FOOD MANUFACTURING USA, INC. Honey Sriracha Beef Bar	43g	47.3	279	25.6	25.6	—	7.0	32.6
Brownie Batt... Food 2 Food 2 • BUILT BRANDS Brownie Batter Protein Bar Puffs	40g	63.4	350	35.0	—	—	6.3	42.5

Nutrition Bars, Dark Chocolate Strawberry vs Dark Mocha Chocolate Protein Bar, Dark Mocha Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nutrition Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Nutrition Bars, Dark Chocolate Strawberry	45g	39.1	400	48.9	31.1	2.2	11.1	26.7
Dark Mocha C... Food 2 Food 2 • LIFESTYLE EVOLUTION, INC. Dark Mocha Chocolate Protein Bar	50g	89.8	400	52.0	28.0	4.0	14.0	22.0

Peanut Butter Whey Protein Baked Bars, Peanut Butter vs Chocolate Strawberry Dark Chocolate Strawberries, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds, Whole Grain Oats Organic Granola Bar, Chocolate Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • PERVINE FOODS LLC Peanut Butter Whey Protein Baked Bars	88g	51.3	432	30.7	6.8	2.3	18.2	34.1
Chocolate St... Food 2 Food 2 • 18 RABBITS, INC. Chocolate Strawberry Dark Chocolate Strawberries, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds, Whole Grain Oats Organic Granola Bar	30g	32.7	407	63.3	20.0	6.7	16.7	6.7

Mixed Berry Flavored Organic Fruit & Grain Bars, Mixed Berry vs Rocky Road Protein Bar, Rocky Road

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mixed Berry ... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Mixed Berry Flavored Organic Fruit & Grain Bars	37g	46.8	378	67.6	32.4	2.7	9.5	5.4
Rocky Road P... Food 2 Food 2 Rocky Road Protein Bar, Rocky Road	47g	92.1	404	55.3	29.8	6.4	10.6	21.3

Organic Chewys Fruit Chews, Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Cherry vs Protein Bar, Lemon Bliss

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Chew... Food 1 Food 1 • YUMMYEARTH INC. Organic Chewys Fruit Chews, Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Cherry	30g	45.4	367	76.7	53.3	—	8.3	—
Protein Bar,... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT) Protein Bar, Lemon Bliss	50g	33.3	380	46.0	18.0	10.0	10.0	30.0

Sweet Lemon Bars, Sweet Lemon vs Chocolate Fudge High Protein Bars, Chocolate Fudge

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Lemon ... Food 1 Food 1 • OLLY PBC Sweet Lemon Bars	45g	31.4	400	44.4	13.3	6.7	15.6	26.7
Chocolate Fu... Food 2 Food 2 • THINKTHIN, LLC Chocolate Fudge High Protein Bars	60g	42.0	383	40.0	—	1.7	13.3	33.3

Protein Ball Birthday Cake vs Original Red Velvet Protein Energy Bar, Red Velvet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein Ball... Food 1 Food 1 • SWEETS GONE RAW Protein Ball Birthday Cake	36g	24.3	444	41.7	30.6	5.6	25.0	13.9
Original Red... Food 2 Food 2 • BIONUTRITIONAL RESEARCH GROUP, INC. Original Red Velvet Protein Energy Bar, Red Velvet	40g	53.5	538	32.5	20.0	2.5	32.5	30.0

Chunky Peanut Butter High Protein Bars, Chunky Peanut Butter vs Life Choice, High Protein Bar, Naturally, Naturally

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chunky Peanu... Food 1 Food 1 • THINKTHIN, LLC Chunky Peanut Butter High Protein Bars	60g	66.5	400	38.3	—	1.7	16.7	33.3
Life Choice,... Food 2 Food 2 • BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC Life Choice, High Protein Bar, Naturally, Naturally	50g	25.3	380	32.0	16.0	4.0	9.0	42.0

Peanut Flavored Sweet & Salty Granola Bars, Peanut vs Cashew & Ginger Spice Nuts & Spices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Flavo... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Peanut Flavored Sweet & Salty Granola Bars	35g	35.8	486	60.0	20.0	5.7	22.9	11.4
Cashew & Gin... Food 2 Food 2 • KIND INC. Cashew & Ginger Spice Nuts & Spices	40g	20.2	500	40.0	10.0	12.5	35.0	15.0

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Bar, Chocolate Peanut Butter vs Spearmint Energy Chews, Spearmint

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • THE DAILY RECORD Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Bar	45g	29.7	422	44.4	24.4	8.9	17.8	22.2
Spearmint En... Food 2 Food 2 • CLIF BAR AND COMPANY Spearmint Energy Chews	30g	100.0	333	80.0	40.0	—	—	—

Cookies & Creme Toasted Oats & Crunchy Cookie Pieces Dipped & Drizzled In White Confection Snack Bites, Cookies & Creme vs Organic Superfood Snack Bar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cookies & Cr... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cookies & Creme Toasted Oats & Crunchy Cookie Pieces Dipped & Drizzled In White Confection Snack Bites	40g	100.0	400	70.0	27.5	—	12.5	5.0
Organic Supe... Food 2 Food 2 • NATURE'S PATH FOODS INC. Organic Superfood Snack Bar	38g	26.1	500	47.4	18.4	10.5	29.0	13.2

Black Truffle Almond & Sea Salt Bars vs Chewy Yogurt Granola Bar, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Truffl... Food 1 Food 1 • KIND INC. Black Truffle Almond & Sea Salt Bars	40g	45.7	500	37.5	10.0	12.5	37.5	15.0
Chewy Yogurt... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Chewy Yogurt Granola Bar, Strawberry	35g	48.6	429	74.3	40.0	2.9	11.4	5.7

Superfruit + Greens Organic Energy Bars, Superfruit + Greens vs Chocolatey Peanut Butter Pie Flavored Bake Shop Meal Replacement Bars, Chocolatey Peanut Butter Pie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Superfruit +... Food 1 Food 1 • PROBAR LLC Superfruit + Greens Organic Energy Bars	46g	45.7	413	58.7	21.7	6.5	15.2	13.0
Chocolatey P... Food 2 Food 2 • KSF ACQUISITION CORPORATION Chocolatey Peanut Butter Pie Flavored Bake Shop Meal Replacement Bars	45g	23.8	400	40.0	2.2	11.1	13.3	33.3

Almond Fruit Nut Protein Bar, Almond Fruit Nut vs Chocolate Black Cherry Flavored Protein Bars, Chocolate Black Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Fruit... Food 1 Food 1 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Almond Fruit Nut Protein Bar	70g	38.6	426	35.7	21.4	5.7	20.0	25.7
Chocolate Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • LIFESTYLE EVOLUTION, INC. Chocolate Black Cherry Flavored Protein Bars	50g	29.4	300	44.0	—	12.0	6.0	36.0

Nugo, Free, Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar vs Trail Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nugo, Free, ... Food 1 Food 1 • LIFESTYLE EVOLUTION, INC. Nugo, Free, Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar	45g	43.4	422	60.0	26.7	8.9	11.1	20.0
Trail Mix Food 2 Food 2 • ONE BRANDS, LLC Trail Mix	45g	32.9	378	42.2	22.2	2.2	15.6	31.1

All Natural Whole Food Energy Bar vs Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • DAKOTA DAIRY SPECIALTIES All Natural Whole Food Energy Bar	64g	54.2	459	51.7	3.0	6.9	23.3	10.3
Fruit & Grai... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars	37g	43.2	324	67.6	29.7	8.1	8.1	2.7

Peanut & Almond Nut Bars With Cocoa Drizzle & Peanut Butter, Peanut & Almond vs Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Probiotics Breakfast Bars, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut & Alm... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Peanut & Almond Nut Bars With Cocoa Drizzle & Peanut Butter	40g	45.6	475	40.0	20.0	15.0	32.5	20.0
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • KIND INC. Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Probiotics Breakfast Bars	50g	43.6	440	54.0	20.0	8.0	22.0	10.0

Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bar, Chocolate Brownie vs Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Br... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIVERSAL LABORATORIES INC. Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bar	56g	33.9	335	37.0	—	4.4	7.1	37.0
Chocolate Br... Food 2 Food 2 • SMALL PLANET FOODS, INC. Chocolate Brownies	27g	29.0	444	63.0	37.0	7.4	18.5	3.7

Kona Punch Flavor Performance Energy Gel, Kona Punch vs Blueberry Blitz Flavored Soft Baked Mini Bars, Blueberry Blitz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kona Punch F... Food 1 Food 1 • PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION Kona Punch Flavor Performance Energy Gel	41g	54.0	268	65.9	24.4	—	—	—
Blueberry Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Blueberry Blitz Flavored Soft Baked Mini Bars	43g	54.7	372	72.1	—	7.0	9.3	4.7

Peanut Butter + Fudge Whole Nutrition Bars, Peanut Butter; Fudge vs Atkinson's, Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • CLIF BAR AND COMPANY Peanut Butter + Fudge Whole Nutrition Bars, Peanut Butter; Fudge	48g	86.4	417	54.2	16.7	8.3	16.7	16.7
Atkinson's, ... Food 2 Food 2 • ATKINSON CANDY COMPANY Atkinson's, Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars	13g	21.3	385	84.6	53.9	—	11.5	7.7

Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons