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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Shasta, Caffeine Free Soda, Tiki Punch vs Cranberry Craft Ginger Ale, Cranberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shasta, Caff... Food 1 Food 1 • SHASTA BEVERAGES Shasta, Caffeine Free Soda, Tiki Punch	240g	52.0	42	10.8	10.8	—	—	—
Cranberry Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • THE UNKNOWN BREWING COMPANY LLC Cranberry Craft Ginger Ale	340g	61.3	35	9.1	8.2	0.1	—	—

Original Baja Blast Soda vs Crush, Soda, Grape, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Baj... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSI-COLA NORTH AMERICA INC. Original Baja Blast Soda	500g	100.0	46	12.4	12.4	—	—	—
Crush, Soda,... Food 2 Food 2 • DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC. Crush, Soda, Grape, Grape	355g	86.0	45	12.1	12.1	—	—	—

Pink Lemonade Lemon Juice, Pink Lemonade vs Strawberry Cream Soda, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Lemonad... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MINUTE MAID COMPANY Pink Lemonade Lemon Juice	240g	56.0	42	11.7	11.3	—	—	—
Strawberry C... Food 2 Food 2 • LOUISBURG CIDER MILL, INC. Strawberry Cream Soda	355g	74.0	42	10.4	10.4	—	—	—

Root Beer Soda vs Soda, Blackberry Citrus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Root Beer Soda Food 1 Food 1 • LA BOTTLEWORKS, INC. Root Beer Soda	300g	50.0	33	8.3	8.3	—	—	—
Soda, Blackb... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Soda, Blackberry Citrus	354g	82.0	45	11.6	11.6	—	—	—

Big Red, Terminator Genisys Vintage Reset Soda vs Shoprite, Italian Soda, Lemon, Lemon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Big Red, Ter... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG RED, INC. Big Red, Terminator Genisys Vintage Reset Soda	473g	100.0	42	10.8	10.8	—	—	—
Shoprite, It... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Italian Soda, Lemon, Lemon	240g	60.0	50	12.5	12.5	—	—	—

Stewart's, Fountain Classics, Soda, Root Beer, Root Beer vs Watermelon Cucumber Flavored Lemonade From Organic Concentrate, Watermelon Cucumber

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stewart's, F... Food 1 Food 1 • STEWART'S ROOTBEER Stewart's, Fountain Classics, Soda, Root Beer, Root Beer	355g	76.0	42	10.7	10.7	—	—	—
Watermelon C... Food 2 Food 2 • OLD ORCHARD BRANDS LLC. Watermelon Cucumber Flavored Lemonade From Organic Concentrate	240g	54.0	54	11.3	10.4	—	—	—

Passionfruit Hibiscus Ginger Ale, Passionfruit Hibiscus vs Ultimate Creations +Xp Flavored Cola

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Passionfruit... Food 1 Food 1 • PETAL BEVERAGE, LLC Passionfruit Hibiscus Ginger Ale	355g	20.0	14	2.8	2.8	—	—	—
Ultimate Cre... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Ultimate Creations +Xp Flavored Cola	591g	100.0	41	11.0	11.0	—	—	—

Orange Flavored Soda, Orange vs Flavored Soda

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Flavo... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Orange Flavored Soda	355g	98.0	51	13.8	13.5	—	—	—
Flavored Soda Food 2 Food 2 • CIA. TOPO CHICO, S.A. Flavored Soda	240g	54.0	42	11.3	11.3	—	—	—

Very Low Sodium Dr. Real Soda, Dr. Real vs Raspberry Lemonade Flavored Juice, Raspberry Lemonade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Very Low Sod... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES Very Low Sodium Dr. Real Soda, Dr. Real	355g	82.0	42	11.6	11.6	—	—	—
Raspberry Le... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Raspberry Lemonade Flavored Juice	240g	56.0	46	11.7	11.3	—	—	—

Organic Light Lemonade vs Caffeine Free Peach Soda, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Ligh... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Light Lemonade	240g	20.0	17	4.2	3.8	—	—	—
Caffeine Fre... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Caffeine Free Peach Soda, Peach	354g	98.0	56	13.8	13.8	—	—	—

Mango Carbonated Beverage, Mango vs Arizona, Natural Energy Drink, Watermelon, Watermelon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mango Carbon... Food 1 Food 1 • JOSEPH CHARLES BOTTLING WORKS Mango Carbonated Beverage	590g	100.0	54	13.6	13.6	—	—	—
Arizona, Nat... Food 2 Food 2 • FEROLITO VULTAGGIO & SONS Arizona, Natural Energy Drink, Watermelon, Watermelon	240g	36.0	29	7.5	7.1	—	—	—

Soda, Blackberry vs Ahold, Limoncello Craft Brewed Soda

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soda, Blackb... Food 1 Food 1 • UTMOST BRANDS, INC Soda, Blackberry	355g	48.0	27	6.8	6.8	—	—	—
Ahold, Limon... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Ahold, Limoncello Craft Brewed Soda	355g	76.0	45	10.7	8.7	—	—	—

Blackberry Blast Chia Energy Beverage, Blackberry Blast vs Lemonade Flavored From Concentrate, Lemonade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blackberry B... Food 1 Food 1 • MAMMA CHIA, LLC Blackberry Blast Chia Energy Beverage	296g	30.0	37	7.1	1.0	2.0	1.7	1.0
Lemonade Fla... Food 2 Food 2 • JOHANNA FOODS, INC. Lemonade Flavored From Concentrate	240g	58.0	50	12.1	12.1	—	—	—

Energy Drink, Black Cherry Kiwi vs Clover Valley, Red Mtn Explosion Soda, Cherry Citrus, Cherry Citrus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Energy Drink... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC. Energy Drink, Black Cherry Kiwi	473g	100.0	47	12.1	11.4	—	—	—
Clover Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • SHASTA BEVERAGES Clover Valley, Red Mtn Explosion Soda, Cherry Citrus, Cherry Citrus	355g	90.0	51	12.7	12.7	—	—	—

Red Creme Soda, Red Creme vs Lemonade With Ginger, Ginger

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Creme Soda Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Red Creme Soda	354g	92.0	51	13.0	12.7	—	—	—
Lemonade Wit... Food 2 Food 2 • MIKAILA & THE BEES, LLC Lemonade With Ginger, Ginger	237g	54.0	42	11.4	10.1	—	—	—

Fruit Punch Soda Beverages, Fruit Punch vs Vintage Cream Soda

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • DAY'S BEVERAGES INC. Fruit Punch Soda Beverages	240g	58.0	50	12.1	12.1	—	—	—
Vintage Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Vintage Cream Soda	355g	88.0	51	12.4	12.4	—	—	—

Orange Soda, Orange vs Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Soda Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Orange Soda	240g	60.0	46	12.5	12.5	—	—	—
Watermelon L... Food 2 Food 2 • TURKEY HILL DAIRY INC. Watermelon Lemonade	355g	78.0	45	11.0	10.7	—	—	—

Go Bananas Soda, Banana vs Mt. M, Citrus Soda, Citrus, Citrus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Go Bananas S... Food 1 Food 1 • S. M. JALEEL & CO. LTD. Go Bananas Soda, Banana	250g	36.0	28	7.2	7.2	—	—	—
Mt. M, Citru... Food 2 Food 2 • SANTA FE PRO MUSICA, INC. Mt. M, Citrus Soda, Citrus, Citrus	240g	64.0	50	13.3	13.3	—	—	—

Tropical Lemon Lime Flavored Soda, Tropical vs Chubby, Reggae Red Soda

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropical Lem... Food 1 Food 1 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Tropical Lemon Lime Flavored Soda	360g	78.0	39	10.8	10.3	—	—	—
Chubby, Regg... Food 2 Food 2 • S. M. JALEEL & CO. LTD. Chubby, Reggae Red Soda	250g	66.0	52	13.2	13.2	—	—	—

Teddy's, Old Fashioned Ginger Beer vs Flavored Energy Drink With Other Natural Flavors, Mango

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teddy's, Old... Food 1 Food 1 • A&W BOTTLING COMPANY, INC. Teddy's, Old Fashioned Ginger Beer	240g	44.0	38	9.2	9.2	—	—	—
Flavored Ene... Food 2 Food 2 • SANTA FE PRO MUSICA, INC. Flavored Energy Drink With Other Natural Flavors, Mango	240g	60.0	50	12.5	12.5	—	—	—

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