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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Hannaford, Summer Vegetable vs Asian Beef Tips With Roasted Squash And Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hannaford, S... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Hannaford, Summer Vegetable	141g	34.6	220	13.5	1.4	0.7	17.0	7.1
Asian Beef T... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Asian Beef Tips With Roasted Squash And Rice	140g	50.4	179	19.3	7.1	0.7	6.4	11.4

Pork Promo Potsticker, Pork vs New York Style Crust Pizza, 5 Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pork Promo P... Food 1 Food 1 • SUSHIC, LLC Pork Promo Potsticker	249g	100.0	165	26.9	6.8	1.2	3.2	7.6
New York Sty... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. New York Style Crust Pizza, 5 Cheese	149g	67.2	262	24.8	2.7	1.3	12.8	11.4

Cheese Lasagna, Mozzarella; Ricotta; Fontina; Mascarpone; Parmesan vs Beef Pot Roast Slow Cooker & Multicooker Meal Kit With Red Potatoes, Carrots, And Yellow Onions, Beef Pot Roast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Lasag... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Cheese Lasagna, Mozzarella; Ricotta; Fontina; Mascarpone; Parmesan	200g	22.3	175	13.0	5.0	1.5	10.0	8.0
Beef Pot Roa... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Beef Pot Roast Slow Cooker & Multicooker Meal Kit With Red Potatoes, Carrots, And Yellow Onions	538g	68.7	110	7.6	1.9	1.1	6.0	6.0

Brew Pub, Lotzza Motzza, Taco Grande Pizza vs Grilled Chicken Shawarma With Charred Red Onion, Naan, And Tahini, Charred Red Onion, Naan, And Tahini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brew Pub, Lo... Food 1 Food 1 • BERNATELLO'S PIZZA, INC. Brew Pub, Lotzza Motzza, Taco Grande Pizza	146g	49.7	226	19.9	2.1	2.1	11.0	12.3
Grilled Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • DOMINICK'S FINER FOODS Grilled Chicken Shawarma With Charred Red Onion, Naan, And Tahini, Charred Red Onion, Naan, And Tahini	573g	100.0	154	12.4	1.6	1.0	8.0	9.6

Brown Rice Scooters Snack, Teriyaki Chicken vs Whole Foods Market, Flatbread, Uncured Pepperoni & Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni & Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice S... Food 1 Food 1 • POETIC BRANDS, INC. Brown Rice Scooters Snack, Teriyaki Chicken	71g	37.5	155	26.8	4.2	—	2.1	5.6
Whole Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • ARYZTA, LLC Whole Foods Market, Flatbread, Uncured Pepperoni & Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni & Sausage	150g	45.6	253	18.0	2.7	2.0	12.7	16.0

Sofrito Rice With Vegetables, Sofrito With Vegetables vs Quinoa Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta, Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sofrito Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • COUNTRY FRESH INC. Sofrito Rice With Vegetables, Sofrito With Vegetables	110g	23.6	73	13.6	1.8	1.8	1.4	1.8
Quinoa Sun D... Food 2 Food 2 • PRANA IMPORTS, INC. Quinoa Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta	210g	53.9	262	17.1	3.8	3.8	20.0	4.3

Supreme Mild Italian Sausage, Premium Sliced Pepperoni, Bell Peppers, Black Olives And Onions Extra Large Traditional Crust Pizza, Supreme vs Chicken With Coconut Yellow Curry Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Supreme Mild... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Supreme Mild Italian Sausage, Premium Sliced Pepperoni, Bell Peppers, Black Olives And Onions Extra Large Traditional Crust Pizza	138g	53.0	275	29.0	2.2	1.4	13.0	10.1
Chicken With... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Chicken With Coconut Yellow Curry Sauce	262g	94.3	141	20.2	2.3	1.9	4.2	5.7

Fettuccine With Marinara & Meatballs Fettuccine Pasta With Marinara Sauce, Meatballs, And Parmesan Cheese, Fettuccine With Marinara & Meatballs vs Naples Style Pizza With Salame Calabrese, Naples Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fettuccine W... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH FOOD MANUFACTURING Fettuccine With Marinara & Meatballs Fettuccine Pasta With Marinara Sauce, Meatballs, And Parmesan Cheese	333g	26.3	147	14.7	3.6	1.2	6.0	8.7
Naples Style... Food 2 Food 2 • VERONI USA INC. Naples Style Pizza With Salame Calabrese	132g	75.4	227	31.1	2.3	1.5	6.8	12.1

Spaghetti, Marinara Sauce, Meatballs And Parmesan Cheese Pasta Meal Kit vs Quinoa Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta, Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spaghetti, M... Food 1 Food 1 • COUNTRY FRESH INC. Spaghetti, Marinara Sauce, Meatballs And Parmesan Cheese Pasta Meal Kit	206g	60.5	146	15.5	1.9	0.5	5.8	6.8
Quinoa Sun D... Food 2 Food 2 • PRANA IMPORTS, INC. Quinoa Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta	210g	53.9	262	17.1	3.8	3.8	20.0	4.3

Chicken Street Taco Tray vs Beef Pot Roast Kit, Beef Pot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Stre... Food 1 Food 1 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Chicken Street Taco Tray	92g	27.1	185	16.3	1.1	1.1	8.7	8.7
Beef Pot Roa... Food 2 Food 2 • CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION Beef Pot Roast Kit	140g	19.6	114	8.6	1.4	1.4	5.0	8.6

Homestyle Beef Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Tomato Sauce, Homestyle Beef vs Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Strips With Wild Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Be... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Homestyle Beef Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Tomato Sauce	340g	23.3	185	12.4	3.8	0.3	11.2	9.1
Grilled Bone... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Strips With Wild Rice	184g	47.0	125	13.6	0.5	0.5	2.5	10.9

Ghee Roasted Chicken With Basmati Cumin Rice, Ghee Roasted Chicken vs Chicken And Rice With Teriyaki Sauce With White Meat Chicken, White Rice, And Vegetables, Chicken With Teriyaki Sauce

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
Chicken And ... Food 2 Food 2 • RELISH LABS LLC Chicken And Rice With Teriyaki Sauce With White Meat Chicken, White Rice, And Vegetables, Chicken With Teriyaki Sauce	312g	43.6	119	23.1	8.7	1.0	0.5	5.8

Great Kitchens Buffalo Style Chicken Flatbread, 12.2 Oz, Chicken vs Orange Chicken Asian Recipe Tempura Chicken Breast With Rice, Sweet Orange Sauce & Green Onions, Orange Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Kitche... Food 1 Food 1 • GREAT KITCHENS FOOD COMPANY Great Kitchens Buffalo Style Chicken Flatbread, 12.2 Oz, Chicken	115g	41.8	235	22.6	0.9	0.9	10.4	11.3
Orange Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Orange Chicken Asian Recipe Tempura Chicken Breast With Rice, Sweet Orange Sauce & Green Onions	340g	52.0	165	27.1	5.6	0.6	4.1	5.3

Italian Sausage Spicy, Fresh Mozzarella Pearls, Sauteed Onions, Green Onions, And Garlic Oil When A Creme Sauce On A Crust Italian Style Street Inspired Pizza, Italian Sausage vs Chicken Sausage & Kale Lasagna, Chicken Sausage & Kale

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Saus... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Italian Sausage Spicy, Fresh Mozzarella Pearls, Sauteed Onions, Green Onions, And Garlic Oil When A Creme Sauce On A Crust Italian Style Street Inspired Pizza	145g	70.1	338	26.9	1.4	1.4	20.7	10.3
Chicken Saus... Food 2 Food 2 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Chicken Sausage & Kale Lasagna	227g	18.0	123	10.1	2.2	0.9	5.7	7.9

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Cooked Rice, Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat Broccoli, Carrots, And Sesame Seeds With Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Chicken vs Ready To Cook Chicken Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • FUJI FOOD PRODUCTS INC. Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Cooked Rice, Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat Broccoli, Carrots, And Sesame Seeds With Teriyaki Sauce	340g	100.0	141	25.3	5.9	0.6	1.5	5.6
Ready To Coo... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Ready To Cook Chicken Parmesan	120g	22.9	217	10.8	0.8	0.8	14.2	13.3

Pepperoni Stromboli vs Good & Gather Petite Quiche Collection, 12 Count, 6.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepperoni St... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Pepperoni Stromboli	198g	82.6	323	23.2	2.0	1.0	18.7	16.7
Good & Gathe... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Good & Gather Petite Quiche Collection, 12 Count, 6.25 Oz	59g	38.7	288	22.0	1.7	1.7	17.0	11.9

Chicken Parmesan With Linguine vs Baked Macaroni And Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Parm... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Chicken Parmesan With Linguine	140g	40.9	143	15.7	2.1	0.7	4.3	10.0
Baked Macaro... Food 2 Food 2 • UKROP'S HOMESTYLE FOODS, LLC Baked Macaroni And Cheese	190g	65.5	211	19.0	2.1	1.1	11.1	9.0

Shrimp Linguine In Creamy Garlic Sauce vs Whole Foods Market, Classic Pizza Flavored With Pepperoni

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shrimp Lingu... Food 1 Food 1 • RAVIN CROSSBOWS, LLC Shrimp Linguine In Creamy Garlic Sauce	340g	100.0	153	21.8	2.4	1.5	4.7	5.0
Whole Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD. Whole Foods Market, Classic Pizza Flavored With Pepperoni	142g	69.1	239	26.1	2.1	0.7	9.2	13.4

Seafood Lasagna 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
Seafood Lasagna Food 1 Food 1 • PULMUONE FOODS USA, INC. Seafood Lasagna	192g	17.1	182	9.9	1.6	1.0	10.9	10.4
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

Alfredo Truffle Cavatappi With Spinach Classic Style Meal, Alfredo Truffle vs Orange Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alfredo Truf... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESHREALM LLC Alfredo Truffle Cavatappi With Spinach Classic Style Meal	326g	97.5	172	16.6	0.6	1.2	9.2	6.1
Orange Chicken Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Orange Chicken	170g	86.9	141	26.5	11.2	0.6	1.8	4.7

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