Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Naturally Fl...
Food 1
Food 1
• VIBE COLA LLC
Naturally Flavored Pecan Root Beer, Pecan Root Beer
|
355g | 90.0 | 48 | 12.7 | 12.4 | — | — | — |
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Farmer's Bre...
Food 2
Food 2
• TWIG'S BEVERAGE INCORPORATED
Farmer's Brew, Root Beer, Butterscotch, Butterscotch
|
240g | 58.0 | 48 | 12.1 | 12.1 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hand Crafted...
Food 1
Food 1
• F. X. MATT BREWING CO.
Hand Crafted Soft Drinks, Orange Cream
|
355g | 90.0 | 51 | 12.7 | 12.7 | — | — | — |
|
Jupina, Pine...
Food 2
Food 2
• CAWY BOTTLING COMPANY INC.
Jupina, Pineapple Soda, Pineapple, Pineapple
|
354g | 100.0 | 56 | 14.1 | 14.1 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cream Soda
Food 1
Food 1
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Cream Soda
|
355g | 88.0 | 45 | 12.4 | 12.4 | — | — | — |
|
Sunkist, Lem...
Food 2
Food 2
• DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC.
Sunkist, Lemonade
|
500g | 98.0 | 38 | 9.8 | 9.6 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Elder Flower...
Food 1
Food 1
• GOODY SNACK CORP.
Elder Flower & Rose Lemonade
|
250g | 53.6 | 44 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — | — |
|
Dragon Fruit...
Food 2
Food 2
• RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Dragon Fruit Flavored Energy Drink
|
250g | 56.0 | 44 | 11.2 | 10.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pepsi Soda, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSI-COLA NORTH AMERICA INC.
Pepsi Soda, 7.5 Fl Oz, 6 Count
|
222g | 52.0 | 45 | 11.7 | 11.7 | — | — | — |
|
Root Beer Soda
Food 2
Food 2
• ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Root Beer Soda
|
360g | 90.0 | 50 | 12.5 | 12.5 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thirst Quenc...
Food 1
Food 1
• DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC.
Thirst Quencher Grapefruit Soda, Grapefruit
|
591g | 100.0 | 41 | 10.8 | 10.7 | — | — | — |
|
Ginger Ale
Food 2
Food 2
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Ginger Ale
|
240g | 50.0 | 42 | 10.4 | 10.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Orange Mango...
Food 1
Food 1
• ENERGY BRANDS INC.-GLACEAU
Orange Mango Flavored Sparkling Energy Beverage
|
340g | 28.0 | 15 | 4.1 | 3.8 | — | — | — |
|
Old Fashione...
Food 2
Food 2
• FAYGO BEVERAGES INC.
Old Fashioned Draft Style Root Beer!
|
355g | 70.0 | 39 | 9.9 | 9.9 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Soda
Food 1
Food 1
• SIERRA MIST
Soda
|
473g | 78.1 | 32 | 8.3 | 8.3 | — | — | — |
|
Milca, Red S...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILCA BOTTLING COMPANY
Milca, Red Soda Pop
|
240g | 70.0 | 58 | 14.6 | 13.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Malt Flavore...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENESIS & BEV LLC
Malt Flavored Energy Drink
|
240g | 71.9 | 62 | 15.0 | 11.7 | — | — | 0.4 |
|
Energy Drink...
Food 2
Food 2
• ENERGY BEVERAGES LLC
Energy Drink, Orange
|
473g | 100.0 | 44 | 11.0 | 10.8 | — | — | 0.2 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Full Flavore...
Food 1
Food 1
• DAY'S BEVERAGES INC.
Full Flavored Old Fashioned Root Beer
|
240g | 60.0 | 50 | 12.5 | 12.5 | — | — | — |
|
Strawberry C...
Food 2
Food 2
• LOUISBURG CIDER MILL, INC.
Strawberry Cream Soda
|
355g | 74.0 | 42 | 10.4 | 10.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Real Sugar Soda
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSI-COLA NORTH AMERICA INC.
Real Sugar Soda
|
355g | 88.0 | 48 | 12.4 | 12.4 | — | — | — |
|
Red Kola Fla...
Food 2
Food 2
• KOLA-COLOMBIANA INC
Red Kola Flavored Soda
|
355g | 82.0 | 45 | 11.6 | 11.6 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tropical Fla...
Food 1
Food 1
• RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Tropical Flavored Energy Drink
|
250g | 58.0 | 48 | 11.6 | 11.2 | — | — | — |
|
Lemonade
Food 2
Food 2
• RITE AID CORPORATION
Lemonade
|
240g | 50.0 | 42 | 10.4 | 10.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mountain Drive
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Mountain Drive
|
360g | 98.0 | 56 | 13.6 | 13.1 | — | — | — |
|
Apple Soda
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSI-COLA NORTH AMERICA INC.
Apple Soda
|
500g | 92.0 | 34 | 9.2 | 9.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Naturally Ca...
Food 1
Food 1
• FAYGO BEVERAGES INC.
Naturally Caffeine Free Soda, Candy Apple
|
240g | 50.0 | 42 | 10.4 | 10.4 | — | — | — |
|
Lime Mint Ju...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Lime Mint Julep Flavored Soda
|
354g | 72.0 | 40 | 10.2 | 10.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Laura Lynn, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• INGLES MARKETS INC.
Laura Lynn, Ginger Ale
|
355g | 74.0 | 39 | 10.4 | 10.4 | — | — | — |
|
Blue Sky, Na...
Food 2
Food 2
• BLUE SKY NATURAL BEVERAGE CO.
Blue Sky, Natural Soda
|
354g | 76.0 | 42 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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White Birch ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
White Birch Caffeine Free Beer Soda
|
355g | 84.0 | 48 | 11.8 | 11.6 | — | — | — |
|
Santa Cruz O...
Food 2
Food 2
• SANTA CRUZ NATURAL
Santa Cruz Organic, Lemonade
|
355g | 64.0 | 37 | 9.0 | 9.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lemonade Juice
Food 1
Food 1
• DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC.
Lemonade Juice
|
355g | 70.0 | 39 | 9.9 | 9.9 | — | — | — |
|
Cherry Flavo...
Food 2
Food 2
• COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS
Cherry Flavored Cola
|
360g | 84.0 | 42 | 11.7 | 11.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mountain Cit...
Food 1
Food 1
• RITE AID CORPORATION
Mountain Citrus Soda
|
355g | 98.0 | 51 | 13.8 | 13.5 | — | — | — |
|
Mandarin Fla...
Food 2
Food 2
• JARRITOS, INC.
Mandarin Flavor Soda
|
500g | 100.0 | 40 | 10.0 | 10.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bomba, Energ...
Food 1
Food 1
• AUTOMATED VIDEO SYSTEMS, LLC
Bomba, Energy Drink, Citrus, Citrus
|
250g | 56.0 | 48 | 11.2 | 11.2 | — | — | — |
|
Watermelon B...
Food 2
Food 2
• DRY SODA CO.
Watermelon Botanical Bubbly Sparkling Beverage
|
355g | 40.0 | 23 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lemon Lime F...
Food 1
Food 1
• INGLES MARKETS INC.
Lemon Lime Flavored Soda
|
355g | 78.0 | 39 | 11.0 | 10.7 | — | — | — |
|
Fiz, Chocola...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRESTO STUDIOS, INC.
Fiz, Chocolate Covered Cherry Soda
|
355g | 92.0 | 52 | 13.0 | 13.0 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.