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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Smokey Balsamic Sprouted Protein Snack, Smokey Balsamic vs Puffed Curls, Real Cheddar Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smokey Balsa... Food 1 Food 1 • CRUNCHSTERS, INC. Smokey Balsamic Sprouted Protein Snack	37g	22.1	500	46.0	2.7	13.5	27.0	18.9
Puffed Curls... Food 2 Food 2 • UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC Puffed Curls, Real Cheddar Cheese	28g	30.0	536	57.1	7.1	—	32.1	7.1

Cheese Flavored Snacks vs Southwestern Mix, Southwestern

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Flavo... Food 1 Food 1 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Cheese Flavored Snacks	28g	26.1	571	53.6	3.6	3.6	35.7	7.1
Southwestern... Food 2 Food 2 • EILLIEN'S CANDIES INC. Southwestern Mix	32g	20.1	531	40.6	3.1	6.2	37.5	15.6

Classic Baked Snack Crackers, Classic vs Apple Harvest

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Bake... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNSHINE BISCUITS, INC. Classic Baked Snack Crackers	21g	26.8	429	66.7	—	—	16.7	9.5
Apple Harvest Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Apple Harvest	28g	26.2	500	57.1	35.7	7.1	28.6	10.7

Minis Dipped Rice Cakes, Organic Dark Chocolate vs Nabisco Savory Cracker Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Minis Dipped... Food 1 Food 1 • ELEMENT SNACKS, INC. Minis Dipped Rice Cakes, Organic Dark Chocolate	24g	24.8	500	58.3	25.0	4.2	25.0	4.2
Nabisco Savo... Food 2 Food 2 Nabisco Savory Cracker Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs	28g	100.0	464	64.3	10.7	—	21.4	7.1

Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Snack Mix, Sweet & Salty vs Cajun Corn Sticks Snacks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Salt... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Snack Mix	30g	36.4	500	66.7	46.7	3.3	20.0	6.7
Cajun Corn S... Food 2 Food 2 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Cajun Corn Sticks Snacks	30g	34.2	467	66.7	—	6.7	23.3	6.7

Snack Mix, Japanese Crunch, Japanese Crunch vs Cheese Crunchy Curls Snacks, Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snack Mix, J... Food 1 Food 1 • JING COMPANY, INC. Snack Mix, Japanese Crunch, Japanese Crunch	30g	40.6	433	73.3	16.7	3.3	10.0	10.0
Cheese Crunc... Food 2 Food 2 • BRIMHALL FOODS CO. INC. Cheese Crunchy Curls Snacks	28g	30.6	464	57.1	—	—	25.0	3.6

Breakfast Pack Cereal vs S'mores Snack Mix, Milk Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breakfast Pa... Food 1 Food 1 Breakfast Pack Cereal	33g	100.0	394	81.8	33.3	6.1	4.6	9.1
S'mores Snac... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRY LONDON'S CANDIES INC S'mores Snack Mix, Milk Chocolate	45g	55.4	489	66.7	53.3	2.2	24.4	4.4

Crunchy Cheese Sticks, Cheese vs Wheat Snack, Hot Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Crunchy Cheese Sticks, Cheese	28g	26.2	536	53.6	3.6	3.6	32.1	7.1
Wheat Snack,... Food 2 Food 2 • GS1 MEXICO Wheat Snack, Hot Chili	24g	24.4	500	58.3	4.2	4.2	29.2	8.3

Peppered Classic Beef Jerky, Peppered vs Johnvince Foods, Toasted Chili Picante Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peppered Cla... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERMOUNTAIN NATURAL, LLC Peppered Classic Beef Jerky	28g	22.4	321	42.9	39.3	—	1.8	32.1
Johnvince Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • JO-LEE FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Johnvince Foods, Toasted Chili Picante Corn	50g	63.4	460	70.0	—	4.0	16.0	8.0

Snyder's Of Hanover, Korn Krunchers, Corn Snack, Barbeque, Barbeque vs Cheese Flavored Curls Snack, Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snyder's Of ... Food 1 Food 1 • SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC. Snyder's Of Hanover, Korn Krunchers, Corn Snack, Barbeque, Barbeque	28g	30.3	500	60.7	10.7	3.6	25.0	7.1
Cheese Flavo... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cheese Flavored Curls Snack	28g	26.0	607	50.0	3.6	—	42.9	3.6

Snack Mix vs Cheddar Cheese Crunchy Fries Corn Snacks, Cheddar Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snack Mix Food 1 Food 1 • GALAXY GLOBE INC. Snack Mix	35g	48.3	429	74.3	2.9	2.9	11.4	8.6
Cheddar Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC Cheddar Cheese Crunchy Fries Corn Snacks	28g	28.4	500	57.1	3.6	3.6	25.0	7.1

Valu Time, Crunchy Cheese Curls vs Pecan Pie Raisins With Cinnamon Yogurt Flavored Coating, Caramel Bits, Praline Pecans And Pie Crust Pieces Snack Mix, Pecan Pie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Valu Time, C... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Valu Time, Crunchy Cheese Curls	28g	28.0	571	53.6	7.1	—	35.7	7.1
Pecan Pie Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Pecan Pie Raisins With Cinnamon Yogurt Flavored Coating, Caramel Bits, Praline Pecans And Pie Crust Pieces Snack Mix	40g	100.0	475	70.0	55.0	2.5	20.0	2.5

Holiday Munch Mix, Holiday vs Sea Salt Pita Chips, Sea Salt

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Holiday Munc... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Holiday Munch Mix	30g	40.7	467	70.0	56.7	—	16.7	3.3
Sea Salt Pit... Food 2 Food 2 • BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC Sea Salt Pita Chips	35g	100.0	457	74.3	2.9	2.9	10.0	14.3

S'mores White Confection Coated Flavored Marshmallows, Pretzels, Milk Chocolate Chunks And Graham Cookie Squares Snack Mix, S'mores vs Cacao Goji Organic Power Snacks, Cacao Goji

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
S'mores Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES S'mores White Confection Coated Flavored Marshmallows, Pretzels, Milk Chocolate Chunks And Graham Cookie Squares Snack Mix	28g	100.0	464	75.0	39.3	3.6	16.1	7.1
Cacao Goji O... Food 2 Food 2 • NAVITAS, LLC Cacao Goji Organic Power Snacks	20g	100.0	400	65.0	40.0	10.0	12.5	10.0

Milk Chocolate Minis Dipped Rice Cakes vs Salted Caramel Bites, Salted Caramel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • ELEMENT SNACKS, INC. Milk Chocolate Minis Dipped Rice Cakes	20g	23.0	480	65.0	30.0	5.0	21.0	5.0
Salted Caram... Food 2 Food 2 • SNACK INNOVATIONS INC. Salted Caramel Bites	21g	100.0	429	71.4	19.1	—	11.9	4.8

Peanut Bellies vs Mini Snacks With Salt And Lemon, With Salt And Lemon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peanut Bellies Food 1 Food 1 • RB. CONFECTIONS, LC. Peanut Bellies	40g	57.5	600	90.0	70.0	7.5	52.5	25.0
Mini Snacks ... Food 2 Food 2 • TUFFTEK Mini Snacks With Salt And Lemon, With Salt And Lemon	30g	21.1	367	40.0	—	3.3	20.0	6.7

Sweet & Spicy Beef Jerky, Sweet & Spicy vs Twist Snack, Honey

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBA INT'L INC. Sweet & Spicy Beef Jerky	45g	88.9	356	48.9	42.2	—	4.4	42.2
Twist Snack,... Food 2 Food 2 • NONG SHIM CO., LTD. Twist Snack, Honey	28g	36.7	464	71.4	21.4	3.6	17.9	3.6

Parmesan Garlic & Herb Pita Chips, Parmesan Garlic & Herb vs White Cheddar Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks, White Cheddar Crunchy Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Gar... Food 1 Food 1 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Parmesan Garlic & Herb Pita Chips	28g	100.0	464	64.3	3.6	3.6	17.9	14.3
White Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY White Cheddar Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks	28g	93.2	571	53.6	3.6	3.6	35.7	7.1

Burnin' Hot Cheese Flavored Crunchy Snacks, Burnin' Hot Cheese vs Pub Spicy Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Burnin' Hot ... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Burnin' Hot Cheese Flavored Crunchy Snacks	28g	24.4	500	50.0	3.6	3.6	35.7	3.6
Pub Spicy Blend Food 2 Food 2 • AURORA PRODUCTS Pub Spicy Blend	30g	32.1	467	60.0	10.0	3.3	20.0	13.3

Chipotle Ranch Cheese Flavored Crunchy Snacks, Chipotle Ranch vs Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems, Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chipotle Ran... Food 1 Food 1 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Chipotle Ranch Cheese Flavored Crunchy Snacks	28g	25.9	607	53.6	3.6	3.6	39.3	7.1
Dark Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • UNREAL BRANDS INC Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems	30g	100.0	467	63.3	50.0	6.7	26.7	6.7

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