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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Original Meal Replacement Shake, Creamy Milk Chocolate vs Meal Replacement Protein Shake, Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Mea... Food 1 Food 1 • KSF ACQUISITION CORPORATION Original Meal Replacement Shake, Creamy Milk Chocolate	325g	39.9	55	7.7	5.9	1.5	1.5	3.1
Meal Replace... Food 2 Food 2 • PREVENTION, LLC Meal Replacement Protein Shake, Chocolate	36g	25.5	361	44.4	22.2	5.6	9.7	36.1

The Original Dried Cranberries vs Lowes Foods, Original Applesauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Original... Food 1 Food 1 • OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES, INC. The Original Dried Cranberries	40g	100.0	325	82.5	72.5	7.5	—	—
Lowes Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Original Applesauce	126g	42.0	71	18.3	14.3	1.6	—	—

Welch's, Fruit Snacks vs Sweet Pineapple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Welch's, Fru... Food 1 Food 1 • THE PROMOTION IN MOTION COMPANIES, INC. Welch's, Fruit Snacks	14g	22.0	321	78.6	50.0	—	—	—
Sweet Pineapple Food 2 Food 2 • NOSHER'S CHOICE Sweet Pineapple	28g	48.0	357	89.3	75.0	3.6	—	—

Deglet Noor Pitted Dates vs Ultimate Berry Seed Fusion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deglet Noor ... Food 1 Food 1 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Deglet Noor Pitted Dates	28g	39.8	357	75.0	53.6	3.6	3.6	—
Ultimate Ber... Food 2 Food 2 • BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC Ultimate Berry Seed Fusion	34g	40.6	382	67.7	52.9	5.9	10.3	8.8

Cinnamon Apple Sauce, Cinnamon vs Unsulfured Diced Pineapple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon App... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Cinnamon Apple Sauce	128g	35.9	78	19.5	16.4	1.6	—	—
Unsulfured D... Food 2 Food 2 • BERGIN NUT COMPANY, INC. Unsulfured Diced Pineapple	40g	68.0	350	87.5	65.0	2.5	—	—

Dried Pineapple Rings vs Roundy's, Banana Chips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Pineap... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERIOR NUT/CANDY DISTRIBUT'G Dried Pineapple Rings	39g	70.0	359	92.3	82.1	2.6	—	—
Roundy's, Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Banana Chips	20g	19.0	500	60.0	35.0	10.0	35.0	—

Sweetened Mango Slices vs Whole Foods Market, Dried Blueerries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET Sweetened Mango Slices	40g	46.0	275	62.5	45.0	5.0	—	—
Whole Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOODS, INC. Whole Foods Market, Dried Blueerries	40g	64.0	325	85.0	75.0	5.0	—	—

Spartan, Applesauce, Cinnamon, Cinnamon vs Dried Kiwi Slices

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, App... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Applesauce, Cinnamon, Cinnamon	128g	45.9	78	19.5	16.4	1.6	—	—
Dried Kiwi S... Food 2 Food 2 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Dried Kiwi Slices	30g	56.0	367	93.3	66.7	—	—	—

Lemon, Grape, Strawberry, Orange Original Fruit Smiles Fruit Flavored Snacks, Lemon, Grape, Strawberry, Orange vs Sweetened Organic Dried Banana Chips, Sweetened

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon, Grape... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Lemon, Grape, Strawberry, Orange Original Fruit Smiles Fruit Flavored Snacks, Lemon, Grape, Strawberry, Orange	26g	39.9	346	76.9	53.9	—	1.9	—
Sweetened Or... Food 2 Food 2 • WAYMOUTH FARMS, INC. Sweetened Organic Dried Banana Chips	30g	100.0	500	70.0	13.3	6.7	23.3	3.3

Sweetened Tart Cherries, Sweetened vs Dried Mango

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Ta... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Sweetened Tart Cherries	40g	100.0	350	82.5	75.0	2.5	1.3	—
Dried Mango Food 2 Food 2 • BE Dried Mango	40g	68.0	350	87.5	77.5	2.5	—	—

Banana Chips, Sweet & Crunchy vs Welch's, Fruit Snacks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Chips... Food 1 Food 1 • SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Banana Chips, Sweet & Crunchy	30g	35.9	567	66.7	16.7	3.3	33.3	3.3
Welch's, Fru... Food 2 Food 2 • THE PROMOTION IN MOTION COMPANIES, INC. Welch's, Fruit Snacks	14g	22.0	321	78.6	50.0	—	—	—

Lemon Ginger Spicy, With Turmeric Seed + Fruit Bar, Lemon Ginger vs Cinnamon Apple Sauce, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Ginger... Food 1 Food 1 • ZEGO, LLC Lemon Ginger Spicy, With Turmeric Seed + Fruit Bar	38g	26.2	421	47.4	31.6	10.5	18.4	18.4
Cinnamon App... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Cinnamon Apple Sauce	126g	31.7	63	16.7	13.5	0.8	—	—

Papaya Chunks, Papaya vs Chunky Apple Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Papaya Chunks Food 1 Food 1 • CIBO VITA INC Papaya Chunks	40g	68.0	350	87.5	72.5	2.5	—	—
Chunky Apple... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FRUIT PRODUCT CO., INC. Chunky Apple Sauce	113g	38.0	71	17.7	14.2	0.9	—	—

Old Fashioned Apple Sauce vs Sweet & Crunchy Banana Chips, Sweet & Crunchy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old Fashione... Food 1 Food 1 • TROYER DIST. CO. Old Fashioned Apple Sauce	122g	44.1	74	19.7	14.8	1.6	—	—
Sweet & Crun... Food 2 Food 2 • WAYMOUTH FARMS, INC. Sweet & Crunchy Banana Chips	30g	34.3	500	66.7	23.3	6.7	26.7	3.3

Crispy Fruit Snack vs Applesauce, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Fruit... Food 1 Food 1 • GREENDAY Crispy Fruit Snack	25g	41.7	360	92.0	76.0	8.0	—	4.0
Applesauce, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Applesauce, Cinnamon	126g	52.0	79	20.6	14.3	—	—	—

Sweetened Dried, Sliced Cranberries, Sweetened vs Organic Applesauce, Maple Syrup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Dr... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Sweetened Dried, Sliced Cranberries	40g	64.0	350	82.5	72.5	2.5	—	—
Organic Appl... Food 2 Food 2 • VILLAGE CANNERY OF VERMONT Organic Applesauce, Maple Syrup	113g	23.9	53	12.4	11.5	1.8	—	0.9

Miravalle, Mango With Chili vs Dried Fruit Medley

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Miravalle, M... Food 1 Food 1 • JOSE MARTINEZ MFG. Miravalle, Mango With Chili	40g	63.8	375	82.5	52.5	2.5	2.5	—
Dried Fruit ... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Dried Fruit Medley	40g	54.8	400	75.0	57.5	5.0	11.3	2.5

Original Premium Sweetened Dried Cranberries vs Wholesome Snacks, Dried Cranberries

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Pre... Food 1 Food 1 • DECAS CRANBERRY SALES, INC. Original Premium Sweetened Dried Cranberries	40g	100.0	350	85.0	70.0	5.0	—	—
Wholesome Sn... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Wholesome Snacks, Dried Cranberries	40g	62.0	325	82.5	65.0	5.0	—	—

Premium Dried Cranberries vs Applesauce, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Drie... Food 1 Food 1 • MARIANI PACKING COMPANY Premium Dried Cranberries	40g	100.0	350	82.5	70.0	5.0	—	—
Applesauce, ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Applesauce, Cinnamon	130g	44.1	77	18.5	13.9	1.5	—	—

Mango Slices, Mango vs Pcc, Sweetened Banana Chips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mango Slices Food 1 Food 1 • LEHI VALLEY TRADING COMPANY, INC. Mango Slices	40g	66.0	350	85.0	67.5	2.5	—	—
Pcc, Sweeten... Food 2 Food 2 • STEVE ROSS ENTERPRISES Pcc, Sweetened Banana Chips	57g	41.7	532	42.1	28.1	3.5	35.1	—

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