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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Orange Mango Juice Drink, Orange; Mango vs Mocha Cold Brew Coffee, Mocha

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Mango... Food 1 Food 1 • MOTT'S LLP Orange Mango Juice Drink, Orange; Mango	470g	100.0	49	12.6	11.9	—	—	0.2
Mocha Cold B... Food 2 Food 2 • LA COLOMBE TORREFACTION INC. Mocha Cold Brew Coffee	266g	29.9	38	5.6	5.3	—	0.9	1.5

Mocha Cold Brew Coffee With Almondmilk, Mocha vs Strawberry Melon Drink, Strawberry Melon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mocha Cold B... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Mocha Cold Brew Coffee With Almondmilk	360g	41.6	36	6.4	5.0	0.6	1.1	0.8
Strawberry M... Food 2 Food 2 • TROPICANA PRODUCTS, INC. Strawberry Melon Drink	355g	58.0	31	8.2	8.2	—	—	—

Iced Tea & Lemonade Half & Half, Iced Tea & Lemonade vs Horchata Rice Milk Drink With Cinnamon, Horchata With Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Iced Tea & L... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSI-COLA NORTH AMERICA INC. Iced Tea & Lemonade Half & Half	240g	24.0	19	5.0	5.0	—	—	—
Horchata Ric... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL GARLIC INC. Horchata Rice Milk Drink With Cinnamon, Horchata With Cinnamon	490g	100.0	69	14.1	13.7	0.2	1.2	0.6

Stewart's, Fountain Classics, Soda, Birch Beer, Birch Beer vs Mango Ginger Refreshing Premium Hard Jun, Mango Ginger

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stewart's, F... Food 1 Food 1 • STEWART'S ROOTBEER Stewart's, Fountain Classics, Soda, Birch Beer, Birch Beer	355g	80.0	45	11.3	11.3	—	—	—
Mango Ginger... Food 2 Food 2 • GOOD OMEN BOTTLING, LLC Mango Ginger Refreshing Premium Hard Jun	236g	24.0	50	5.1	4.7	—	—	—

Wake N Go Vietnamese High Energy Cold Brew + B Vitamins Coffee Shot, Wake N Go vs Organic Chai Tea Latte, Salted Caramel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wake N Go Vi... Food 1 Food 1 • OMNILICIOUS LLC. Wake N Go Vietnamese High Energy Cold Brew + B Vitamins Coffee Shot	60g	23.9	58	20.0	10.0	—	1.7	1.7
Organic Chai... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON CHAI, INC. Organic Chai Tea Latte, Salted Caramel	120g	40.0	75	16.7	14.2	—	0.4	—

Honey Ginger Tea vs Lemon Rose Uplift Sparkling Herbal Tonic, Lemon Rose

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Ginger... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIQUE PRODUCTS, INC. Honey Ginger Tea	20g	28.0	275	70.0	50.0	—	—	—
Lemon Rose U... Food 2 Food 2 • SUNWINK CORP. Lemon Rose Uplift Sparkling Herbal Tonic	354g	26.0	14	3.7	3.1	—	—	—

Chinotto Sparkling Citrus Flavored Beverage, Chinotto vs Brrr Berry Flavored Snow Day Jammers Drink, Brrr Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chinotto Spa... Food 1 Food 1 • SANPELLEGRINO USA, INC. Chinotto Sparkling Citrus Flavored Beverage	200g	40.0	40	10.0	10.0	—	—	—
Brrr Berry F... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Brrr Berry Flavored Snow Day Jammers Drink	354g	34.0	20	4.8	4.5	—	—	—

Honey Bee, Drink, Sugar Cane, Sugar Cane vs Ginger + Apple Moringa New England Style Ginger Brew, Ginger + Apple Moringa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Bee, D... Food 1 Food 1 • U. S. TRADING COMPANY Honey Bee, Drink, Sugar Cane, Sugar Cane	340g	67.9	41	10.3	10.0	0.3	—	—
Ginger + App... Food 2 Food 2 • ENTERACTIVE, INCORPORATED Ginger + Apple Moringa New England Style Ginger Brew	355g	86.0	48	12.1	12.1	—	—	—

Mango Probiotics Juicedrink From Concentrate, Mango vs Iced Coffee, Premium Vanilla Latte Light

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mango Probio... Food 1 Food 1 • NEXTFOODS LLC Mango Probiotics Juicedrink From Concentrate	240g	44.0	42	9.6	7.9	0.4	—	0.4
Iced Coffee,... Food 2 Food 2 • HOT STOP FOODS Iced Coffee, Premium Vanilla Latte Light	405g	35.8	35	4.4	4.2	—	1.0	2.0

Energy Espresso vs Time, Yogurt Flavored Lychee Drink

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Energy Espresso Food 1 Food 1 • MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY Energy Espresso	250g	43.7	60	8.8	8.8	—	2.0	2.0
Time, Yogurt... Food 2 Food 2 • YAMASA ENTERPRISES INC. Time, Yogurt Flavored Lychee Drink	296g	73.9	54	13.2	11.8	0.7	—	—

Vanilla Bean Cold Brew 100% Arabica Coffee, Vanilla Bean vs Guava Nectar, Guava

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Bean... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Vanilla Bean Cold Brew 100% Arabica Coffee	355g	22.0	13	3.1	2.5	—	—	—
Guava Nectar Food 2 Food 2 • COMERCIALIZADORA ELORO, S.A. Guava Nectar	355g	64.3	39	9.9	9.0	0.8	—	—

Dark Chocolate Mocha Cold Brew Coffee, Dark Chocolate Mocha vs Ciara's, Kombucha, Green Tea, Green Tea

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • HIGH BREW COFFEE, INC. Dark Chocolate Mocha Cold Brew Coffee	237g	30.0	38	6.8	5.9	0.4	0.4	0.8
Ciara's, Kom... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGIA PEACH PRODUCTS, INC. Ciara's, Kombucha, Green Tea, Green Tea	240g	26.0	21	5.4	4.6	—	—	—

Earl Grey Vanilla Drinks, Earl Grey Vanilla vs Caramel Macchiato Coffee Concentrate, Caramel Macchiato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Earl Grey Va... Food 1 Food 1 • TRUE TONICS CO. Earl Grey Vanilla Drinks	30g	38.0	233	63.3	63.3	—	—	—
Caramel Macc... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Caramel Macchiato Coffee Concentrate	120g	34.0	58	14.2	12.5	—	—	—

Nitro Cold Brew Premium Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Drink, Vanilla Sweet Cream vs Brrr Berry Artificially Flavored Drink, Brrr Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nitro Cold B... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSI-COLA NORTH AMERICA INC. Nitro Cold Brew Premium Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Drink, Vanilla Sweet Cream	284g	25.9	25	4.6	3.9	—	0.5	1.1
Brrr Berry A... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Brrr Berry Artificially Flavored Drink	354g	34.0	20	4.8	4.5	—	—	—

Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee & Milk Beverage, Caramel Macchiato vs Pineapple Spirulina Organic Kombucha, Pineapple Spirulina

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caramel Macc... Food 1 Food 1 • DANONE US, LLC Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee & Milk Beverage	443g	77.7	50	8.8	7.9	—	1.1	1.1
Pineapple Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • LAKE VENTURES LLC Pineapple Spirulina Organic Kombucha	473g	24.0	13	2.5	2.1	—	—	—

Dark Chocolate Oatmilk Cold Brew Premium Coffee Beverage, Dark Chocolate vs Root Beer Organic Sparkling Probiotic Drink, Root Beer

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • TROPICANA PRODUCTS, INC. Dark Chocolate Oatmilk Cold Brew Premium Coffee Beverage	360g	35.7	28	5.6	4.2	0.6	0.6	0.3
Root Beer Or... Food 2 Food 2 • CULTURE CLUB LLC Root Beer Organic Sparkling Probiotic Drink	355g	30.0	17	4.2	4.2	—	—	—

Coffee, Caramel Macchiato vs Sweet & Creamy Iced Coffee, Pumpkin Pie Spice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coffee, Cara... Food 1 Food 1 • PEET'S COFFEE AND TEA, INC. Coffee, Caramel Macchiato	240g	37.3	54	7.9	7.1	0.1	1.3	2.5
Sweet & Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • DEAN FOODS COMPANY Sweet & Creamy Iced Coffee, Pumpkin Pie Spice	240g	55.8	62	11.7	8.3	—	1.0	1.3

Cacao Essentials Drink, Cacao vs French Vanilla\ Iced Coffee, French Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cacao Essent... Food 1 Food 1 • JONI JUICE, LLC Cacao Essentials Drink	355g	25.9	59	4.8	2.5	1.1	2.3	4.5
French Vanil... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE USA INC. French Vanilla\ Iced Coffee, French Vanilla	360g	47.7	36	6.9	5.8	0.3	1.1	0.3

Salted Caramel Latte Ready To Drink Coffee Beverage, Salted Caramel vs Cold Brew Coffee, Double Espresso

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salted Caram... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Salted Caramel Latte Ready To Drink Coffee Beverage	266g	27.9	38	5.3	5.3	—	0.9	1.5
Cold Brew Co... Food 2 Food 2 • HIGH BREW COFFEE, INC. Cold Brew Coffee, Double Espresso	240g	20.0	21	4.2	2.9	—	0.2	0.8

Cold Brew Coffee With Milk, Chocolate vs Happiness Organic Tasty & Fizzy Probiotic Tea Kombucha, Happiness

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cold Brew Co... Food 1 Food 1 • STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS INC. Cold Brew Coffee With Milk, Chocolate	240g	35.9	54	7.9	7.1	0.4	2.5	0.8
Happiness Or... Food 2 Food 2 • BREW DR. KOMBUCHA Happiness Organic Tasty & Fizzy Probiotic Tea Kombucha	420g	30.0	14	3.6	3.1	—	—	—

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