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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Uncured Pepperoni Cauliflower Crust Topped With Tomato Sauce, A Blend Of Mozzarella Cheese And Uncured Pepperoni Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Uncured Pepperoni vs Lunds & Byerlys, Quiche Lorraine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Pepp... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Uncured Pepperoni Cauliflower Crust Topped With Tomato Sauce, A Blend Of Mozzarella Cheese And Uncured Pepperoni Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust Pizza	159g	51.6	245	17.6	3.8	0.6	13.2	13.2
Lunds & Byer... Food 2 Food 2 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Lunds & Byerlys, Quiche Lorraine	122g	34.2	279	15.6	0.8	0.8	18.9	11.5

Cheese Stuffed Shells, Cheese vs Chicken Vindaloo With Basmati Lemon Rice, Chicken Vindaloo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Stuff... Food 1 Food 1 • BYERLY FOODS INTERNATIONAL Cheese Stuffed Shells	354g	87.7	153	14.7	2.8	2.0	7.3	6.2
Chicken Vind... Food 2 Food 2 • ZAIKA FLAVOURS OF INDIA INC. Chicken Vindaloo With Basmati Lemon Rice	227g	33.7	137	18.5	1.3	1.3	3.5	7.5

Chicken Burrito With Spanish Rice, Chicken With Spanish Rice vs Take & Bake Mozzarella, Parmesan And Italian Seasoned Cheese Blend On A Soft Breadstick Crust, Cheesy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Burr... Food 1 Food 1 • RIMRIDGE Chicken Burrito With Spanish Rice, Chicken With Spanish Rice	482g	60.4	118	7.5	0.6	1.0	3.3	13.7
Take & Bake ... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Take & Bake Mozzarella, Parmesan And Italian Seasoned Cheese Blend On A Soft Breadstick Crust, Cheesy	59g	38.3	288	35.6	1.7	1.7	11.9	11.9

Pot Pie, Beef vs Japanese Ginger Wasabi Grilled Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pot Pie, Beef Food 1 Food 1 • UKROP'S HOMESTYLE FOODS, LLC Pot Pie, Beef	252g	32.4	194	17.1	0.8	0.4	11.9	4.4
Japanese Gin... Food 2 Food 2 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Japanese Ginger Wasabi Grilled Chicken	372g	100.0	119	16.3	3.3	1.1	2.8	7.9

Traditional Meat Loaf vs Mild Thai Red Curry With Jasmine Rice, Thai Red Curry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Traditional Meat Loaf	227g	40.8	150	10.1	1.3	0.9	9.7	6.2
Mild Thai Re... Food 2 Food 2 • JAYDEN, INC. Mild Thai Red Curry With Jasmine Rice, Thai Red Curry	280g	48.0	150	25.7	2.9	1.4	4.3	2.9

Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Strips With Wild Rice vs Sausage Signature Take N Bake Rustic Pizza, Sausage

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grilled Bone... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Strips With Wild Rice	184g	47.0	125	13.6	0.5	0.5	2.5	10.9
Sausage Sign... Food 2 Food 2 • HANSEN FOODS, LLC Sausage Signature Take N Bake Rustic Pizza	131g	45.8	237	25.2	2.3	1.5	10.7	9.2

Rotini Chicken Alfredo Rotini Pasta With Tender White Meat Chicken In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Rotini Chicken Alfredo vs Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes With Tomato Gravy Meal

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rotini Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCES CORPORATION Rotini Chicken Alfredo Rotini Pasta With Tender White Meat Chicken In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce	198g	37.2	111	10.1	0.5	0.5	4.0	8.1
Meatloaf & M... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKKAVOR FOODS USA INC. Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes With Tomato Gravy Meal	340g	67.0	209	11.5	1.5	1.2	12.9	10.6

Meatloaf With Mashed Potatoes And Gravy vs Artisan Style Bbq Sauce & Chicken White Meat Chicken, Red And Green Onions, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses, And Bbq Sauce On A Woodfire Crust Flatbread Pizza, Artisan Style Bbq Sauce & Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meatloaf Wit... Food 1 Food 1 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Meatloaf With Mashed Potatoes And Gravy	318g	77.4	179	13.8	2.5	1.3	10.7	6.6
Artisan Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Artisan Style Bbq Sauce & Chicken White Meat Chicken, Red And Green Onions, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses, And Bbq Sauce On A Woodfire Crust Flatbread Pizza	125g	55.6	240	24.8	5.6	1.6	10.4	12.8

Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza, Pepperoni vs Four Cheese Pasta Melt, Four Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepperoni Or... Food 1 Food 1 • RICHELIEU FOODS, INC. Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza	151g	82.8	265	29.8	2.7	1.3	11.3	10.6
Four Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • B. ROBERT'S FOODS, INC. Four Cheese Pasta Melt	140g	50.3	207	19.3	2.9	0.7	10.7	9.3

Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese, Cheddar vs Balsamic Fig Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Maca... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese	250g	60.7	132	13.2	2.0	0.8	6.4	5.6
Balsamic Fig... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Balsamic Fig Chicken	140g	39.2	129	16.4	3.6	2.1	2.9	10.0

Tomato & Feta Cheese Quiche vs Broccoli Tender Chopped Broccoli And Swiss Cheese Mixed With Eggs And Baked In A Flaky Pie Shell Quiche, Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato & Fet... Food 1 Food 1 • PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Tomato & Feta Cheese Quiche	151g	32.6	219	11.9	1.3	0.7	15.9	7.3
Broccoli Ten... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Broccoli Tender Chopped Broccoli And Swiss Cheese Mixed With Eggs And Baked In A Flaky Pie Shell Quiche	136g	42.0	316	16.9	1.5	0.7	23.5	6.6

Taylor Farms, Baked Macaroni & Cheese vs Sweet & Creamy Corn With Bacon And Green Onion Tender Cooked Corn Kernels With Green Onions And Bacon In A Rich Cheese Sauce, Sweet & Creamy Corn With Bacon And Green Onion

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taylor Farms... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. Taylor Farms, Baked Macaroni & Cheese	232g	64.1	190	14.7	1.7	0.4	10.8	7.8
Sweet & Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Sweet & Creamy Corn With Bacon And Green Onion Tender Cooked Corn Kernels With Green Onions And Bacon In A Rich Cheese Sauce	340g	100.0	162	20.0	6.8	1.8	7.4	3.5

Crab Stuffed Boneless Pork Chop, Crab Stuffed vs Meyer Lemon Chicken Milanesse With Orecchiette Pasta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crab Stuffed... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Crab Stuffed Boneless Pork Chop	397g	73.5	126	10.8	1.8	1.3	4.5	10.8
Meyer Lemon ... Food 2 Food 2 • IBP, INC. Meyer Lemon Chicken Milanesse With Orecchiette Pasta	397g	100.0	146	16.1	1.5	1.3	4.5	10.3

Polenta, White Beans & Greens With Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Tomatoes vs Sesame Organic Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Polenta, Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • AMAZON FULFILLMENT SERVICES, INC. - CONSUMABLES PRIVATE BRANDS Polenta, White Beans & Greens With Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Tomatoes	340g	61.4	97	12.4	1.5	3.2	3.8	3.5
Sesame Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Sesame Organic Chicken	170g	99.8	194	30.0	15.9	—	5.3	7.1

Teriyaki Style Chicken Stir Fry Meal Kit, Teriyaki Style vs Spinach Pie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • CAL CHEFS, LLC Teriyaki Style Chicken Stir Fry Meal Kit	138g	21.6	94	8.7	4.4	0.7	2.9	8.0
Spinach Pie Food 2 Food 2 • OASIS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE Spinach Pie	85g	19.8	118	13.9	0.7	2.0	5.4	4.7

Wegmans, Lorraine Quiche vs Pepperoni Medium Tuscano Crisp Crust Pizza, Pepperoni

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wegmans, Lor... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Wegmans, Lorraine Quiche	141g	44.3	227	17.0	—	0.7	14.2	8.5
Pepperoni Me... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Pepperoni Medium Tuscano Crisp Crust Pizza	147g	49.9	231	19.7	0.7	2.0	12.2	12.2

Butternut Squash Quiche With Apple And Sage vs Chipotle Bbq Chicken With Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower, Chipotle Bbq Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butternut Sq... Food 1 Food 1 • BREAD & CIRCUS INC. Butternut Squash Quiche With Apple And Sage	122g	40.8	197	18.0	—	0.8	11.5	6.6
Chipotle Bbq... Food 2 Food 2 • RELISH LABS LLC Chipotle Bbq Chicken With Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower	441g	52.5	113	7.0	3.4	0.9	4.5	10.9

Iced Coffee, Salted Caramel Mocha vs Unsweetened Organic Rice Drink

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Iced Coffee,... Food 1 Food 1 • DEAN FOODS COMPANY Iced Coffee, Salted Caramel Mocha	240g	55.8	62	11.7	8.3	—	1.0	1.3
Unsweetened ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Unsweetened Organic Rice Drink	240g	26.0	29	5.4	0.4	—	1.0	—

Peach Bellini Organic Kombucha, Peach Bellini vs Half & Half, Tea & Lemonade`

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Bellin... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Peach Bellini Organic Kombucha	473g	32.0	15	3.4	2.1	—	—	—
Half & Half,... Food 2 Food 2 • AP PRODUCTIONS, LLC Half & Half, Tea & Lemonade`	240g	48.0	42	10.0	10.0	—	—	—

Lemon Mint Flavored Juice Blend Drink, Lemon; Mint vs Apearantly Its Love Pear + Rose + Ginger, Apearantly Its Love

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Mint F... Food 1 Food 1 • WRIGHTS OF TEXAS Lemon Mint Flavored Juice Blend Drink, Lemon; Mint	240g	44.0	38	9.2	8.3	—	—	—
Apearantly I... Food 2 Food 2 • MORTAL KOMBUCHA Apearantly Its Love Pear + Rose + Ginger	454g	30.0	13	3.3	3.1	—	—	—

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