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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Ghee Roasted Chicken With Basmati Cumin Rice, Ghee Roasted Chicken vs Seasoned Chicken Breast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ghee Roasted... Food 1 Food 1 • ZAIKA FLAVOURS OF INDIA INC. Ghee Roasted Chicken With Basmati Cumin Rice	227g	80.1	159	19.4	1.3	1.3	5.3	8.4
Seasoned Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • RUPRECHT COMPANY Seasoned Chicken Breast	280g	18.3	89	11.8	3.2	2.5	1.3	7.5

Creamy Vegan Mac, Creamy vs Buffalo Tenders Mac & Cheese, Buffalo Tenders Mac & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Vegan... Food 1 Food 1 • KETTLE CUISINE, INC. Creamy Vegan Mac	245g	77.1	118	16.7	0.8	0.8	4.9	2.5
Buffalo Tend... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Buffalo Tenders Mac & Cheese	257g	79.6	163	16.0	1.6	—	7.0	9.3

Four Meat Flatbread Pizza vs Stuffed Red Peppers With A Mixture Of Long Grain Rice, Turkey, Chicken, Spinach & Parmesan Cheese In A Marinara Sauce, Stuffed Red Peppers

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Four Meat Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Four Meat Flatbread Pizza	152g	76.5	276	27.6	2.6	1.3	12.5	12.5
Stuffed Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Stuffed Red Peppers With A Mixture Of Long Grain Rice, Turkey, Chicken, Spinach & Parmesan Cheese In A Marinara Sauce	213g	23.1	99	12.2	2.8	0.5	2.8	5.6

Butter & Cheddar Twice Baked Loaded Potatoes, Butter & Cheddar vs Bacon & Cheddar Quiche, Bacon & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter & Che... Food 1 Food 1 • FINEBERG PACKING CO., INC. Butter & Cheddar Twice Baked Loaded Potatoes	128g	36.7	188	21.1	1.6	2.3	10.2	3.9
Bacon & Ched... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGS SUPER MARKETS INC Bacon & Cheddar Quiche	71g	20.6	394	16.9	—	1.4	32.4	8.5

Roasted Fresh Sweet Potato With Brown Sugar Sauce And Spices vs Ham And Gouda Pinwheels

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Fres... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Roasted Fresh Sweet Potato With Brown Sugar Sauce And Spices	140g	49.8	93	20.0	5.7	2.1	2.1	1.4
Ham And Goud... Food 2 Food 2 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Ham And Gouda Pinwheels	135g	36.5	207	14.8	2.2	0.7	8.9	14.8

Baked Zesty Au Gratin Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, & Jalapenos, Baked Zesty Au Gratin vs Premium Seafood Lasagna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baked Zesty ... Food 1 Food 1 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Baked Zesty Au Gratin Potatoes With Real Milk, Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, & Jalapenos	140g	35.4	136	14.3	1.4	1.4	6.4	5.0
Premium Seaf... Food 2 Food 2 • PULMUONE FOODS USA, INC. Premium Seafood Lasagna	192g	47.7	219	14.6	1.0	1.6	10.9	13.5

Chicken Marsala With Cappelini And Sunshine Carrots, Chicken Marsala vs Sweet And Sour Shrimp Bowl With Basmati Rice, Sweet And Sour Shrimp Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Mars... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Chicken Marsala With Cappelini And Sunshine Carrots	140g	27.4	100	10.7	1.4	0.7	2.1	9.3
Sweet And So... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESHREALM LLC Sweet And Sour Shrimp Bowl With Basmati Rice	445g	100.0	101	19.3	—	0.9	0.7	4.5

Rana Chicken Carbonara Fettuccine, 16 Oz vs Deep Dish Pizza, Ultimate Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rana Chicken... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Rana Chicken Carbonara Fettuccine, 16 Oz	171g	27.3	158	14.6	1.2	0.6	8.2	6.4
Deep Dish Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • UNO RESTAURANTS, INC. Deep Dish Pizza, Ultimate Meat	132g	55.2	280	22.7	1.5	0.8	16.7	10.6

Spiced Apple Chunks Cooked In A Sweet Sauce Of Apple Cider, Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Apples, Spiced vs Citrus Chicken With Mashed Cauliflower And Green Beans Almandine, Citrus Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spiced Apple... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Spiced Apple Chunks Cooked In A Sweet Sauce Of Apple Cider, Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Apples	116g	55.8	103	25.0	21.6	0.9	0.9	—
Citrus Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Citrus Chicken With Mashed Cauliflower And Green Beans Almandine	411g	52.7	129	7.8	4.4	1.2	8.0	7.3

Beef & Short Rib Lasagna vs Cheddar Sour Cream Corn Bake, Cheddar Sour Cream

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef & Short... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Beef & Short Rib Lasagna	200g	21.3	160	12.5	4.0	1.5	7.5	10.0
Cheddar Sour... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Cheddar Sour Cream Corn Bake	340g	30.3	185	16.8	3.8	1.2	10.6	5.9

Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chive vs Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni With Spinach & Ricotta Cheese, Spinach & Ricotta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream &... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes	126g	29.7	87	13.5	1.6	1.6	2.4	2.4
Spinach & Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-PREPARED FOODS DIVISION, INC. Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni With Spinach & Ricotta Cheese	92g	71.7	283	42.4	1.1	2.2	7.6	9.8

Pizza Kit With Pepperoni vs Mozzerella Sticks, Mozzerella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pizza Kit Wi... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Pizza Kit With Pepperoni	183g	94.6	235	28.4	2.7	1.6	8.7	11.5
Mozzerella S... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN COMPANY, INC. (R&M) Mozzerella Sticks	141g	75.9	317	28.2	—	—	15.5	14.1

Herb & Butter Rice & Pasta Blend vs Pizza, Bbq Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Herb & Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Herb & Butter Rice & Pasta Blend	64g	88.8	359	48.4	4.7	3.1	1.6	9.4
Pizza, Bbq C... Food 2 Food 2 • PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Pizza, Bbq Chicken	92g	46.2	239	27.2	6.5	1.1	8.7	12.0

Pork Chile Verde vs Maple Pork With Sweet Potatoes And Brussels Sprouts, Maple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Chile V... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Pork Chile Verde	200g	48.6	140	13.5	1.5	1.0	5.5	9.5
Maple Pork W... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Maple Pork With Sweet Potatoes And Brussels Sprouts	252g	24.6	155	13.5	6.8	0.8	6.4	10.7

Margherita With Fresh Basil Roman Style Pizza Crust, Margherita vs Glazed Apples

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Margherita W... Food 1 Food 1 • VICOLO OPERATIONS, INC. Margherita With Fresh Basil Roman Style Pizza Crust	136g	48.1	235	26.5	2.2	1.5	9.6	11.0
Glazed Apples Food 2 Food 2 • BOB EVANS FARMS INC Glazed Apples	116g	61.8	112	27.6	22.4	0.9	1.3	—

Penne With Meatballs vs Burrito Bowls Starter Kit With Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa, Burrito Bowls With Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Penne With M... Food 1 Food 1 • KETTLE CUISINE, INC. Penne With Meatballs	283g	56.7	131	11.0	2.5	0.7	7.8	5.7
Burrito Bowl... Food 2 Food 2 • PRESTO CHANGO DECOR,INC. Burrito Bowls Starter Kit With Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa, Burrito Bowls With Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa	574g	100.0	164	12.7	1.9	1.2	9.2	6.8

Loaded Mac & Cheese Elbow Pasta In Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Shredded White Meat Chicken And Savory Bacon, Loaded Mac & Cheese vs Pollo Deshebrado Shredded Chicken Taco Kit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Mac &... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESHREALM LLC Loaded Mac & Cheese Elbow Pasta In Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Shredded White Meat Chicken And Savory Bacon	207g	51.9	184	14.0	1.0	1.0	8.7	11.6
Pollo Desheb... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL REAL LLC Pollo Deshebrado Shredded Chicken Taco Kit	165g	39.3	103	12.7	1.8	0.6	1.8	7.9

Chicken Alfredo With Fettuccine, Chicken vs Sesame Chicken Sesame Breaded White Meat Chicken With Brown Rice Blend, Asian Inspired Vegetables, And A Sweet Plum Ginger Sauce Complete Family Meal Kit, Sesame Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Alfr... Food 1 Food 1 • MAMAMANCINI'S INC. Chicken Alfredo With Fettuccine	198g	64.8	258	17.2	2.0	—	16.2	11.1
Sesame Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA-FROZEN FOOD DIVISION Sesame Chicken Sesame Breaded White Meat Chicken With Brown Rice Blend, Asian Inspired Vegetables, And A Sweet Plum Ginger Sauce Complete Family Meal Kit	334g	100.0	117	17.1	4.5	1.5	3.0	5.7

5 Cheese Breadsticks vs Chicken Biriyani With Basmati Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
5 Cheese Bre... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. 5 Cheese Breadsticks	62g	36.5	274	32.3	1.6	1.6	9.7	12.9
Chicken Biri... Food 2 Food 2 • JAGPREET ENTERPRISES Chicken Biriyani With Basmati Rice	340g	95.9	117	15.0	1.5	0.6	2.7	8.2

Smokey Barbecue Sauce Baby Back Ribs vs Hoisin Pulled Pork With Jasmine Rice Meal Kits, Hoisin Pulled Pork

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smokey Barbe... Food 1 Food 1 • PLUMROSE USA, INC. Smokey Barbecue Sauce Baby Back Ribs	140g	35.6	229	20.0	15.0	1.4	10.0	14.3
Hoisin Pulle... Food 2 Food 2 • RELISH LABS LLC Hoisin Pulled Pork With Jasmine Rice Meal Kits	388g	100.0	175	20.4	5.2	0.8	6.7	8.0

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