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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All Natural Mini Pancakes vs Honey Stinger, Lemon Waffle, Lemon, Lemon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES All Natural Mini Pancakes	75g	44.3	293	32.0	12.0	1.3	16.0	6.7
Honey Stinge... Food 2 Food 2 • EN-R-G FOODS LLC Honey Stinger, Lemon Waffle, Lemon, Lemon	30g	38.6	533	70.0	46.7	3.3	23.3	—

Maple Flavored Authentic Belgian Waffles, Maple vs Crepes, Chocolate & Hazelnut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Maple Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • ASPIRE BAKERIES LLC Maple Flavored Authentic Belgian Waffles	70g	70.8	443	54.3	25.7	1.4	21.4	5.7
Crepes, Choc... Food 2 Food 2 • BENDINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Crepes, Chocolate & Hazelnut	32g	34.4	469	59.4	37.5	3.1	21.9	6.3

Original Dutch Mini Pancakes, Original Dutch vs Mini Stroopwafels, Caramel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Dut... Food 1 Food 1 • BELGIAN BOYS USA LLC Original Dutch Mini Pancakes	75g	74.4	347	40.0	12.0	1.3	17.3	6.7
Mini Stroopw... Food 2 Food 2 • THE BRAND PASSPORT, INC. Mini Stroopwafels, Caramel	32g	37.5	469	62.5	34.4	1.6	21.9	3.1

Whole Wheat Blend Pancake & Waffle Mix, Whole Wheat Blend vs Pearl Sugar Waffles, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • MAPLE GROVE FARMS OF VERMONT INC. Whole Wheat Blend Pancake & Waffle Mix	38g	46.9	342	71.1	7.9	7.9	1.7	10.5
Pearl Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARTYBAKE LLC Pearl Sugar Waffles, Vanilla	65g	68.8	446	56.9	27.7	1.5	21.5	6.2

Daelmans, Stroopwafels vs Vanilla Buttermilk Flavored Protein Waffles, Vanilla Buttermilk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Daelmans, St... Food 1 Food 1 • THE BRAND PASSPORT, INC. Daelmans, Stroopwafels	39g	47.2	462	64.1	35.9	1.3	20.5	2.6
Vanilla Butt... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY Vanilla Buttermilk Flavored Protein Waffles	76g	36.0	289	29.0	9.2	3.9	14.5	17.1

Pumpkin Spice Sweet Cheese vs Original Belgian Waffle, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • CREPINI CAFE Pumpkin Spice Sweet Cheese	73g	35.2	164	26.0	12.3	1.4	4.1	8.2
Original Bel... Food 2 Food 2 • BELGIAN BOYS USA LLC Original Belgian Waffle	55g	100.0	455	54.6	23.6	1.8	23.6	7.3

Cinnamon Rolled Crepe, Cinnamon vs Pancakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Rol... Food 1 Food 1 • BENDINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Cinnamon Rolled Crepe	32g	36.8	406	62.5	31.3	3.1	12.5	6.3
Pancakes Food 2 Food 2 • GOLF HAZARDS, INC. Pancakes	62g	63.0	274	53.2	14.5	1.6	2.4	6.5

Hazelnut Chocolate Banana Organic Crepes, Hazelnut Chocolate Banana vs Strawberry Grab & Go Liege Style Waffles, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hazelnut Cho... Food 1 Food 1 • CREPINI CAFE Hazelnut Chocolate Banana Organic Crepes	73g	46.8	233	35.6	20.6	2.7	8.2	6.9
Strawberry G... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Strawberry Grab & Go Liege Style Waffles	55g	100.0	418	54.6	23.6	1.8	18.2	9.1

Hazelnut Chocolate Filled French Crepes, Hazelnut Chocolate vs Jacquet, Belgian Waffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hazelnut Cho... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKERLY LLC Hazelnut Chocolate Filled French Crepes	32g	36.3	469	62.5	37.5	3.1	21.9	6.3
Jacquet, Bel... Food 2 Food 2 • JDH ENTERPRISES LLC Jacquet, Belgian Waffles	75g	70.0	480	50.7	32.0	1.3	29.3	5.3

Original Belgian Waffle, Original vs Organic Cinnamon Waffle

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Bel... Food 1 Food 1 • BELGIAN BOYS USA LLC Original Belgian Waffle	55g	100.0	455	54.6	23.6	1.8	23.6	7.3
Organic Cinn... Food 2 Food 2 • EN-R-G FOODS LLC Organic Cinnamon Waffle	30g	100.0	467	70.0	33.3	3.3	20.0	3.3

Crispy Crepe Dark Milk Chocolate, Crispy Crepe vs Authentic Belgian Waffles, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crispy Crepe... Food 1 Food 1 • CHASE CHARTS Crispy Crepe Dark Milk Chocolate	30g	38.3	500	70.0	46.7	3.3	20.0	6.7
Authentic Be... Food 2 Food 2 • BENDINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Authentic Belgian Waffles, Cinnamon	90g	91.8	444	55.6	28.9	2.2	22.2	5.6

Cinnamon Authentic Belgian Waffles, Cinnamon vs Liege Belgian Chocolate Chip Waffles, Liege Belgian Chocolate Chip

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Aut... Food 1 Food 1 • ASPIRE BAKERIES LLC Cinnamon Authentic Belgian Waffles	70g	68.8	443	52.9	24.3	1.4	22.9	5.7
Liege Belgia... Food 2 Food 2 • MOUNTAIN WAFFLE CO., LLC Liege Belgian Chocolate Chip Waffles	90g	92.4	433	55.6	26.7	1.7	22.2	6.7

Authentic Liege Belgian Spiced Applesauce Waffle vs Blueberry Flavored Waffles, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Authentic Li... Food 1 Food 1 • GREENFIELD CORPORATION Authentic Liege Belgian Spiced Applesauce Waffle	65g	66.9	431	55.4	26.2	1.5	21.5	6.2
Blueberry Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Blueberry Flavored Waffles	70g	64.7	200	34.3	7.1	1.4	5.0	4.3

De Wafelbakkers, Pancakes, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip vs Buttermilk Pancakes, Buttermilk

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
De Wafelbakk... Food 1 Food 1 • J & P COATS LTD. De Wafelbakkers, Pancakes, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip	117g	92.1	248	41.0	12.8	0.9	6.8	4.3
Buttermilk P... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Buttermilk Pancakes	117g	96.7	205	42.7	10.3	0.9	2.6	4.3

Butter Waffles vs Pearl Sugar Belgian Waffle With Chocolate Chips, Pearl Sugar With Chocolate

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Waffles Food 1 Food 1 • KSD VENTURES, INC. Butter Waffles	25g	100.0	520	64.0	56.0	—	24.0	4.0
Pearl Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE RUN-A-TON GROUP Pearl Sugar Belgian Waffle With Chocolate Chips, Pearl Sugar With Chocolate	90g	100.0	433	54.4	27.8	1.1	21.1	4.4

Honey Stinger, Caramel Waffle, Caramel, Caramel vs Waffle Sandwich Snacks, Salted Caramel

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Stinge... Food 1 Food 1 • EN-R-G FOODS LLC Honey Stinger, Caramel Waffle, Caramel, Caramel	30g	38.6	533	70.0	46.7	3.3	23.3	—
Waffle Sandw... Food 2 Food 2 • HERR FOODS INC. Waffle Sandwich Snacks, Salted Caramel	28g	34.5	464	64.3	17.9	—	17.9	7.1

Camilla's Kitchen, Sweet Belgian Waffles, Original vs Mini Pancake Snacker

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Camilla's Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • JULIAN'S RECIPE, LLC. Camilla's Kitchen, Sweet Belgian Waffles, Original	55g	61.3	436	60.0	29.1	1.8	18.2	7.3
Mini Pancake... Food 2 Food 2 • RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Mini Pancake Snacker	170g	86.7	153	26.5	8.8	0.6	3.5	4.7

Taste Of Belgium Birthday Cake Waffles, Taste Of Belgium vs Light & Fluffy Bite Sized Pancakes, Light & Fluffy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taste Of Bel... Food 1 Food 1 • TOB PROJECTS LLC Taste Of Belgium Birthday Cake Waffles	60g	99.1	417	51.7	25.0	—	18.3	6.7
Light & Fluf... Food 2 Food 2 • BELGIAN BOYS USA LLC Light & Fluffy Bite Sized Pancakes	75g	72.5	293	38.7	8.0	1.3	13.3	5.3

Crepes To Go! Caramel Filled With Crispy Cereal Balls, Caramel vs Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese Filled Crepes, Garlic & Fine Herbs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crepes To Go... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKERLY LLC Crepes To Go! Caramel Filled With Crispy Cereal Balls, Caramel	32g	36.7	406	62.5	34.4	3.1	15.6	6.3
Garlic & Fin... Food 2 Food 2 • ANYTHING BUTT LLC Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese Filled Crepes	30g	25.5	600	46.7	10.0	0.8	40.0	6.7

Oasis, French Toast Bread vs Maple Flavored Authentic Belgian Waffles, Maple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oasis, Frenc... Food 1 Food 1 • HEALTHBREADS, INC. Oasis, French Toast Bread	75g	74.5	267	52.0	4.0	1.3	2.7	8.0
Maple Flavor... Food 2 Food 2 • ASPIRE BAKERIES LLC Maple Flavored Authentic Belgian Waffles	70g	70.8	443	54.3	25.7	1.4	21.4	5.7

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