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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Pineapple Coconut Superdrink, Pineapple Coconut vs Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Beverage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Co... Food 1 Food 1 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Pineapple Coconut Superdrink	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—
Rapid Rehydr... Food 2 Food 2 Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Beverage	591g	28.0	8	2.4	2.0	—	—	—

Mango Flavored Thirst Quencher, Mango vs Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher Sports Drink, Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mango Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Mango Flavored Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Orange Flavo... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher Sports Drink	591g	76.0	25	6.4	6.1	—	—	—

Aussie Lemonade Style Energy + Juice vs Muscle Cramps Leg Cramps, Ice Punch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Aussie Lemon... Food 1 Food 1 • MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY Aussie Lemonade Style Energy + Juice	473g	100.0	40	10.6	9.7	—	—	—
Muscle Cramp... Food 2 Food 2 • Q2O LLC Muscle Cramps Leg Cramps, Ice Punch	240g	34.0	29	7.1	7.1	—	—	—

Original Energy Drink vs Sports Drink With Vitamins B3, B6 & B12, Mountain Berry Blast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Ene... Food 1 Food 1 Original Energy Drink	473g	100.0	55	13.5	13.3	—	—	—
Sports Drink... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Sports Drink With Vitamins B3, B6 & B12, Mountain Berry Blast	355g	42.0	23	5.9	5.6	—	—	—

Lime Cucumber Electrolyte Beverage, Lime Cucumber vs Fig Apple Energy Drink, Fig; Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lime Cucumbe... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Lime Cucumber Electrolyte Beverage	591g	30.0	8	2.5	2.0	—	—	—
Fig Apple En... Food 2 Food 2 • RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fig Apple Energy Drink, Fig; Apple	355g	80.0	45	11.3	10.7	—	—	—

Venom Black Mamba Energy Drink, 16 Fl Oz vs Superdrink, Lemon Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Venom Black ... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC. Venom Black Mamba Energy Drink, 16 Fl Oz	473g	80.0	34	8.5	8.5	—	—	—
Superdrink, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Superdrink, Lemon Lime	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—

Cool Blue Thirst Quencher, Cool Blue vs Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cool Blue Th... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Cool Blue Thirst Quencher	591g	72.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Protein Spor... Food 2 Food 2 • NEOPRO NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES, LLC Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon	591g	41.9	24	4.1	3.4	0.5	—	2.0

Passion Fruit Maracuya Thirst Quencher, Passion Fruit Maracuya vs Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher, Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Passion Frui... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Passion Fruit Maracuya Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Orange Flavo... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher	355g	44.0	23	6.2	5.9	—	—	—

Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher, Orange vs Cherry Pomegranate Cross Functional Beverage, Cherry Pomegranate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Flavo... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher	500g	62.0	24	6.2	5.8	—	—	—
Cherry Pomeg... Food 2 Food 2 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Cherry Pomegranate Cross Functional Beverage	240g	34.0	25	7.1	6.7	—	—	—

Thirst Quencher, Orange vs Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher, Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thirst Quenc... Food 1 Food 1 • MARKET BASKET INC. Thirst Quencher, Orange	240g	28.0	21	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Orange Flavo... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher	500g	62.0	24	6.2	5.8	—	—	—

Aussie Style Lemonade Juice Energy Drink, Lemonade vs Badger Max, Sports Drink, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Aussie Style... Food 1 Food 1 • MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY Aussie Style Lemonade Juice Energy Drink, Lemonade	500g	100.0	38	10.0	9.2	—	—	—
Badger Max, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BADGER MAX, INC. Badger Max, Sports Drink, Grape	240g	28.0	21	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Fruit Punch Sports Drink, Fruit Punch vs Knockout Punch Super Drink

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • SAM'S CLUB WEST Fruit Punch Sports Drink	591g	68.0	24	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Knockout Pun... Food 2 Food 2 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Knockout Punch Super Drink	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—

Tidal Punch Flavored Smooth Finish Thirst Quencher, Tidal Punch vs Roar, Sport Drink, Orange Citrus, Orange Citrus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tidal Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Tidal Punch Flavored Smooth Finish Thirst Quencher	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Roar, Sport ... Food 2 Food 2 • ROAR BEVERAGES LLC Roar, Sport Drink, Orange Citrus, Orange Citrus	240g	28.0	21	5.8	5.4	—	—	—

Natural Sports Drink, Lemon Lime vs Thirst Quencher

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Spor... Food 1 Food 1 • ALL MARKET INC. Natural Sports Drink, Lemon Lime	236g	24.0	21	5.1	4.2	—	—	—
Thirst Quencher Food 2 Food 2 • GATOTRADE FLOW Thirst Quencher	591g	70.0	24	5.9	5.8	—	—	—

Icy Charge Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher, Icy Charge vs Cucumber Mint Electrolyte Hydration Beverage, Cucumber Mint

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Icy Charge C... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Icy Charge Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher	591g	72.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Cucumber Min... Food 2 Food 2 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Cucumber Mint Electrolyte Hydration Beverage	355g	30.0	17	4.2	4.2	—	—	—

Strawberry Lemonade Premium Sports Drink, Strawberry Lemonade vs Fruit Punch Bottle, Fruit Punch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry L... Food 1 Food 1 • A-GAME BEVERAGES INC Strawberry Lemonade Premium Sports Drink	473g	42.0	19	4.4	4.2	—	—	—
Fruit Punch ... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Fruit Punch Bottle	591g	70.0	24	5.9	5.9	—	—	—

Energize Orange Passion Fruit Sports Drink, Orange Passion Fruit vs Thirst Quencher, Tropical Mango, Strawberry Watermelon, Citrus Cooler

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Energize Ora... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Energize Orange Passion Fruit Sports Drink, Orange Passion Fruit	500g	40.0	16	4.0	3.8	—	—	—
Thirst Quenc... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Thirst Quencher, Tropical Mango, Strawberry Watermelon, Citrus Cooler	591g	68.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Thirst Quencher, Orange, Fruit Punch, Lemon Lime vs Perform, Tropical Blend Flavored Low Calorie Thirst Quencher, Tropical Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thirst Quenc... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Thirst Quencher, Orange, Fruit Punch, Lemon Lime	355g	44.0	23	6.2	5.9	—	—	—
Perform, Tro... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Perform, Tropical Blend Flavored Low Calorie Thirst Quencher, Tropical Blend	591g	24.0	8	2.0	2.0	—	—	—

Badger Max, Sport Drink, Orange vs Golazo, Energy Caffeinated Electrolyte Drink

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Badger Max, ... Food 1 Food 1 • BADGER MAX, INC. Badger Max, Sport Drink, Orange	240g	28.0	21	5.8	5.4	—	—	—
Golazo, Ener... Food 2 Food 2 • OLIVE EMPIRE, LLC Golazo, Energy Caffeinated Electrolyte Drink	355g	50.0	28	7.0	7.0	—	—	—

Cool Blue Thirst Quencher, Cool Blue vs Orange Performance Sports Drink, Orange

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cool Blue Th... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Cool Blue Thirst Quencher	355g	44.0	23	6.2	5.9	—	—	—
Orange Perfo... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Orange Performance Sports Drink	591g	68.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

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