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

Orange Flavored Sports Drink, Orange vs Cascade Crash Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Cascade Crash

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Flavo... Food 1 Food 1 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Orange Flavored Sports Drink	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Cascade Cras... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Cascade Crash Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	591g	72.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Pomegranate Acai Flavor Replenish Electrolyte Hydration Beverage, Pomegranate Acai vs Sport Electrolyte Beverage, Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pomegranate ... Food 1 Food 1 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Pomegranate Acai Flavor Replenish Electrolyte Hydration Beverage	360g	30.0	17	4.2	4.2	—	—	—
Sport Electr... Food 2 Food 2 • COTT CORPORATION Sport Electrolyte Beverage, Berry	355g	44.0	25	6.2	5.9	—	—	—

Aspire, Sports Drink vs Arctic Blitz Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Arctic Blitz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Aspire, Spor... Food 1 Food 1 • SHERIL ANN'S Aspire, Sports Drink	591g	37.9	10	3.2	2.2	—	—	—
Arctic Blitz... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Arctic Blitz Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Citrus Cooler Flavored Thirst Quencher, Citrus Cooler vs Lemonade Thirst Quencher, Lemonade

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Citrus Coole... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Citrus Cooler Flavored Thirst Quencher	591g	72.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Lemonade Thi... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Lemonade Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch vs Muscle Cramps Leg Cramps, Lemon Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Powerade Fru... Food 1 Food 1 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Muscle Cramp... Food 2 Food 2 • Q2O LLC Muscle Cramps Leg Cramps, Lemon Lime	240g	34.0	29	7.1	7.1	—	—	—

Fruit Punch Superdrink vs Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Mixed Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Fruit Punch Superdrink	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—
Powerade Mou... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Mixed Berry	591g	70.0	24	5.9	5.9	—	—	—

Orange Passion Fruit Flavored Hydration With Electrolytes, Orange Passion Fruit vs Blue Cherry Flavored Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher, Blue Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Passi... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Orange Passion Fruit Flavored Hydration With Electrolytes	500g	40.0	16	4.0	3.8	—	—	—
Blue Cherry ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Blue Cherry Flavored Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Arctic Blitz Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Arctic Blitz vs Watermelon Energy Drink, Watermelon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arctic Blitz... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Arctic Blitz Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Watermelon E... Food 2 Food 2 • RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC. Watermelon Energy Drink	250g	56.0	44	11.2	10.8	—	—	—

Natural Sports Drink, Raspberry Lemonade vs Melon Sports Drink, Melon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Spor... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERCHARGED BEVERAGE COMPANY Natural Sports Drink, Raspberry Lemonade	240g	22.0	17	4.6	4.2	—	—	—
Melon Sports... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Melon Sports Drink	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

End Zone Berry Thirst Quencher, Berry vs Cascade Crash Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Cascade Crash

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
End Zone Ber... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP End Zone Berry Thirst Quencher, Berry	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Cascade Cras... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Cascade Crash Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	591g	72.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Good Livin', Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch vs Citrus Cooler Flavored Thirst Quencher, Citrus Cooler

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Good Livin',... Food 1 Food 1 • MAPCO EXPRESS Good Livin', Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch	240g	28.0	25	5.8	5.4	—	—	—
Citrus Coole... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Citrus Cooler Flavored Thirst Quencher	591g	72.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Blue Raspberry Cherry Sports Drink, Blue Raspberry Cherry vs Grape Flavored Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Raspber... Food 1 Food 1 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Blue Raspberry Cherry Sports Drink	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Grape Flavor... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Grape Flavored Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher	355g	44.0	23	6.2	5.9	—	—	—

Orange Mango Sports Drink, Orange Mango vs Icy Charge Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Icy Charge

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Mango... Food 1 Food 1 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Orange Mango Sports Drink	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—
Icy Charge C... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Icy Charge Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch vs Superdrink, Mixed Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Fruit Punch Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Superdrink, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Superdrink, Mixed Berry	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—

Cucumber Mint Electrolyte Hydration Beverage, Cucumber Mint vs Tropical Punch Thirst Quencher, Tropical Punch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cucumber Min... Food 1 Food 1 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Cucumber Mint Electrolyte Hydration Beverage	355g	30.0	17	4.2	4.2	—	—	—
Tropical Pun... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Tropical Punch Thirst Quencher	360g	46.0	25	6.4	5.8	—	—	—

Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch vs Watermelon Mist Flavored Smooth Finish Thirst Quencher, Watermelon Mist

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Powerade Fru... Food 1 Food 1 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Watermelon M... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Watermelon Mist Flavored Smooth Finish Thirst Quencher	355g	42.0	23	5.9	5.9	—	—	—

Summit Storm Thirst Quencher, Summit Storm vs Watermelon Energy Drink, Watermelon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Summit Storm... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Summit Storm Thirst Quencher	355g	42.0	23	5.9	5.9	—	—	—
Watermelon E... Food 2 Food 2 • RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC. Watermelon Energy Drink	250g	56.0	44	11.2	10.8	—	—	—

Glacier Freeze Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Glacier Freeze vs Twisted Blackberry Sports Drink, Blackberry Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Glacier Free... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Glacier Freeze Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Twisted Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Twisted Blackberry Sports Drink, Blackberry Cherry	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Watermelon Energy Drink, Watermelon vs Icy Charge Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Icy Charge

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Watermelon E... Food 1 Food 1 • RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC. Watermelon Energy Drink	250g	56.0	44	11.2	10.8	—	—	—
Icy Charge C... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Icy Charge Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Orange + Tropical Fruit Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher, Orange + Tropical Fruit vs Sports Drink With Vitamins B3, B6 & B12, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange + Tro... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Orange + Tropical Fruit Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher	355g	44.0	23	6.2	5.9	—	—	—
Sports Drink... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Sports Drink With Vitamins B3, B6 & B12, Grape	355g	42.0	23	5.9	5.6	—	—	—

Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons