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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Hot Honey Cheese Puffs Corn Snack, Hot Honey vs Shoprite, Pita Chips, Garlic Parmesan, Garlic Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Honey Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Hot Honey Cheese Puffs Corn Snack	28g	100.0	536	57.1	10.7	—	32.1	3.6
Shoprite, Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Pita Chips, Garlic Parmesan, Garlic Parmesan	28g	30.1	500	60.7	3.6	3.6	25.0	10.7

Organic Rice Cakes, Salted Caramel vs Cherry Delite Snack Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Rice Cakes, Salted Caramel	22g	33.6	364	81.8	13.6	4.5	2.3	4.6
Cherry Delit... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL FOODSOURCE Cherry Delite Snack Mix	28g	36.2	500	78.6	53.6	10.7	21.4	7.1

Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix vs Spartan, Rice Cakes, Caramel Corn, Caramel Corn

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Milk Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • FERRIS COFFEE & NUT CO. Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix	30g	33.9	500	63.3	53.3	3.3	30.0	6.7
Spartan, Ric... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Rice Cakes, Caramel Corn, Caramel Corn	13g	100.0	385	84.6	23.1	—	—	7.7

Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Pita Crackers, Roasted Red Pepper vs Crunchy Cheese Sticks Zesty Cheese Snack, Crunchy Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMPLE MILLS Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Pita Crackers	30g	100.0	467	66.7	10.0	6.7	20.0	6.7
Crunchy Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Crunchy Cheese Sticks Zesty Cheese Snack	28g	26.2	536	53.6	3.6	3.6	32.1	7.1

The Fresh Market, Merry Christmas Sweet Selection Tray vs Guacamole Ranch Snack Mix Of Pretzel Twists, Avocado Ranch Tortilla Chips, Parmesan Cheddar Cheese Curls And Spicy Guacamole Corn Chips, Guacamole Ranch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Fresh Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FRESH MARKET, INC. The Fresh Market, Merry Christmas Sweet Selection Tray	30g	27.9	500	53.3	36.7	3.3	33.3	10.0
Guacamole Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • PRETZEL PERFECTION Guacamole Ranch Snack Mix Of Pretzel Twists, Avocado Ranch Tortilla Chips, Parmesan Cheddar Cheese Curls And Spicy Guacamole Corn Chips	28g	30.2	536	60.7	3.6	3.6	28.6	7.1

Boulder Canyon, Black Beans Bites, Zesty Cheddar, Zesty Cheddar vs Caramel Popcorn & Cheddar Baked Snack Crackers & Popcorn, Caramel Popcorn & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boulder Cany... Food 1 Food 1 • UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC Boulder Canyon, Black Beans Bites, Zesty Cheddar, Zesty Cheddar	28g	28.4	429	60.7	3.6	7.1	21.4	10.7
Caramel Popc... Food 2 Food 2 • SUNSHINE BISCUITS, INC. Caramel Popcorn & Cheddar Baked Snack Crackers & Popcorn	42g	51.5	476	66.7	19.1	2.4	21.4	7.1

Khatta Meetha Snacks vs Bold Mix Snacks

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Khatta Meeth... Food 1 Food 1 • MO'PLLEEZ Khatta Meetha Snacks	50g	48.5	540	54.0	4.0	2.0	32.0	10.0
Bold Mix Snacks Food 2 Food 2 Bold Mix Snacks	28g	100.0	536	64.3	3.6	3.6	25.0	7.1

Dark Chocolate Salted Nut Crunchy Bites, Dark Chocolate Salted Nut vs Honey Twist Snack, Honey & Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Dark Chocolate Salted Nut Crunchy Bites	30g	30.2	50	60.0	23.3	6.7	23.3	10.0
Honey Twist ... Food 2 Food 2 • NONG SHIM CO., LTD. Honey Twist Snack, Honey & Apple	28g	40.6	643	75.0	21.4	—	17.9	3.6

Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks, Cheese vs Peanut Butter Pretzel Crunchy Pretzels Filled With Creamy Peanut Butter, Coated In Milk Chocolate Snack Mix, Peanut Butter Pretzel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Flamin' Hot ... Food 1 Food 1 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks, Cheese	28g	93.3	607	53.6	—	3.6	39.3	3.6
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • FANNIE MAY CONFECTIONS, INC. Peanut Butter Pretzel Crunchy Pretzels Filled With Creamy Peanut Butter, Coated In Milk Chocolate Snack Mix	28g	100.0	500	60.7	35.7	3.6	28.6	7.1

Savory Snack Mix, Traditional vs Flamin' Hot Flavored Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Savory Snack... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Savory Snack Mix, Traditional	49g	67.6	429	75.5	6.1	4.1	12.2	8.2
Flamin' Hot ... Food 2 Food 2 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Flamin' Hot Flavored Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks	28g	26.1	607	53.6	—	3.6	39.3	3.6

Vegan White Cheddar Chickpea Puffs, Vegan White Cheddar vs Extra Crunchy Corn Snacks, Queso Habanero Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegan White ... Food 1 Food 1 • PHYSICIAN ENDORSED, LLC Vegan White Cheddar Chickpea Puffs	28g	100.0	464	67.9	3.6	10.7	16.1	14.3
Extra Crunch... Food 2 Food 2 • WISE FOODS, INC. Extra Crunchy Corn Snacks, Queso Habanero Cheese	42g	37.6	548	50.0	2.4	2.4	33.3	4.8

Organic Brown Crunchy Rice Rollers, Brown Rice vs Heart Healthy Mix, Fruits & Nuts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • CHEF BOBO BRAND INC. Organic Brown Crunchy Rice Rollers, Brown Rice	12g	21.7	400	88.0	24.0	—	—	8.0
Heart Health... Food 2 Food 2 • JAKPAN ENTERPRISES INC. Heart Healthy Mix, Fruits & Nuts	35g	34.3	429	57.1	40.0	5.7	20.0	8.6

Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks, Honey vs Oatsnack, Cookies 'N' Dreams

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Roaste... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE J. HOWE COMPANY Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks	30g	93.7	533	53.3	10.0	3.3	33.3	6.7
Oatsnack, Co... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDERSON TRAIL, INC. Oatsnack, Cookies 'N' Dreams	30g	28.8	400	56.7	30.0	6.7	16.7	6.7

Clam Chowder, Clam vs Spicy Tomato Vegetable & Kale Soupe, Spicy Tomato Vegetable & Kale

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Clam Chowder Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD MARKETS NORTHWEST, INC. Clam Chowder	245g	13.6	122	6.9	1.6	—	9.0	2.9
Spicy Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • LA MADELEINE INC. Spicy Tomato Vegetable & Kale Soupe	245g	29.8	45	6.1	2.9	—	1.4	1.6

Noodle Soup, Beef vs Hearty Minestrone Soup Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Noodle Soup,... Food 1 Food 1 • NISSIN FOODS USA CO INC Noodle Soup, Beef	42g	47.5	452	64.3	—	4.8	16.7	11.9
Hearty Mines... Food 2 Food 2 • ARON STREIT INC. Hearty Minestrone Soup Mix	43g	100.0	349	65.1	9.3	11.6	2.3	18.6

Yellow Carrot, Corn And Yellow Bell Pepper Soup, Yellow vs Sausage & Pepper Rigatoni Soup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Carro... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Yellow Carrot, Corn And Yellow Bell Pepper Soup	247g	8.9	40	5.7	2.0	1.2	0.8	1.2
Sausage & Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Sausage & Pepper Rigatoni Soup	240g	41.7	83	9.6	3.8	0.8	3.3	3.3

Roasted Corn Poblano Chowder vs Soup, Carrot + Parsnip With Ginger & Yogurt

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Corn... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Roasted Corn Poblano Chowder	227g	60.5	185	17.2	2.6	3.5	12.8	3.5
Soup, Carrot... Food 2 Food 2 • CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Soup, Carrot + Parsnip With Ginger & Yogurt	245g	37.9	61	9.0	4.9	1.2	2.5	0.8

Organic Chicken Noodle Soup vs Fiesta Chicken Tortilla Soup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Chicken Noodle Soup	245g	21.9	41	4.9	0.8	0.4	1.0	2.5
Fiesta Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Fiesta Chicken Tortilla Soup	245g	24.0	45	6.1	2.5	1.2	0.8	2.5

Super Reds Organic Creamy Soup, Super Reds vs Hearty Vegetable Soup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Reds O... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Super Reds Organic Creamy Soup	240g	26.2	38	6.7	2.9	1.2	1.0	1.3
Hearty Veget... Food 2 Food 2 • BOUDIN INTERNATIONAL INC Hearty Vegetable Soup	245g	28.1	45	7.4	2.0	1.6	1.2	1.2

Miso Savory Japanese Miso With Fresh Asian Vegetables, Fresh Ramen Noodles & Mushrooms Meal, Miso vs Broccoli Cheddar Organic Ready To Eat Soup, Broccoli Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Miso Savory ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEARSON FOODS CORPORATION Miso Savory Japanese Miso With Fresh Asian Vegetables, Fresh Ramen Noodles & Mushrooms Meal	107g	55.0	178	29.0	4.7	2.8	4.2	5.6
Broccoli Che... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Broccoli Cheddar Organic Ready To Eat Soup	245g	25.8	61	6.1	0.4	0.8	3.3	2.0

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