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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Original Dutch Mini Pancakes, Original Dutch vs Gluten Free Golden Waffle

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
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • SAM TELL & SON, INC Gluten Free Golden Waffle	50g	49.5	460	52.0	30.0	—	24.0	6.0

Honey Waffle, Honey vs Original Sweet Belgian Waffles, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Waffle Food 1 Food 1 • EN-R-G FOODS LLC Honey Waffle	30g	38.4	500	70.0	36.7	3.3	23.3	3.3
Original Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • JULIAN'S RECIPE, LLC. Original Sweet Belgian Waffles	55g	51.6	400	50.9	23.6	1.8	20.0	7.3

Pancakes, Original vs Blueberry Pancakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pancakes, Or... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Pancakes, Original	117g	73.6	231	39.3	10.3	1.7	5.1	6.8
Blueberry Pa... Food 2 Food 2 • SUNNEEN BAKERY & HEALTH FOODS Blueberry Pancakes	62g	47.6	194	40.3	24.2	1.6	1.6	3.2

Stroopwafels vs Crunchy Crepes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stroopwafels Food 1 Food 1 • THE BRAND PASSPORT, INC. Stroopwafels	29g	38.7	448	69.0	34.5	—	17.2	3.5
Crunchy Crepes Food 2 Food 2 • BAKERLY LLC Crunchy Crepes	32g	36.7	406	62.5	34.4	3.1	15.6	6.3

Traditional Belgian Waffles, Traditional vs Baking Mix Crepe, Savory Or Sweet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Traditional Belgian Waffles	70g	95.2	443	51.4	22.9	1.4	22.9	7.1
Baking Mix C... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNDS INC Baking Mix Crepe, Savory Or Sweet	34g	32.3	353	58.8	11.8	8.8	5.9	20.6

Sweet Cheese vs Honey Stinger, Strawberry Waffle, Strawberry, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • CREPINI CAFE Sweet Cheese	73g	33.0	178	24.7	12.3	1.4	5.5	9.6
Honey Stinge... Food 2 Food 2 • EN-R-G FOODS LLC Honey Stinger, Strawberry Waffle, Strawberry, Strawberry	30g	38.6	533	70.0	46.7	3.3	23.3	—

Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Crepes, Chocolate Hazelnut vs Mini Pancake Snacker

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ha... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKERLY LLC Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Crepes	32g	36.1	469	59.4	34.4	—	25.0	6.3
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

French Toast Bread, French Toast vs Chocolate & Hazelnut Rolled Crepes, Chocolate & Hazelnut

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Toast... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. French Toast Bread	37g	35.3	270	51.4	2.7	2.7	2.7	8.1
Chocolate & ... Food 2 Food 2 • BENDINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Chocolate & Hazelnut Rolled Crepes	32g	32.5	469	56.3	43.8	3.1	21.9	6.3

Berry French Toast vs Crispy Crepe Dark Milk Chocolate, Crispy Crepe

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Berry French... Food 1 Food 1 • BREAKFAST TO GO Berry French Toast	170g	100.0	229	31.8	23.5	1.2	8.2	2.9
Crispy Crepe... Food 2 Food 2 • CHASE CHARTS Crispy Crepe Dark Milk Chocolate	30g	38.3	500	70.0	46.7	3.3	20.0	6.7

Chocolate Stroopwafels, Chocolate vs Oasis, French Toast Bread

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate St... Food 1 Food 1 • THE BRAND PASSPORT, INC. Chocolate Stroopwafels	36g	100.0	411	63.0	38.4	2.7	16.4	2.7
Oasis, Frenc... Food 2 Food 2 • HEALTHBREADS, INC. Oasis, French Toast Bread	75g	74.5	267	52.0	4.0	1.3	2.7	8.0

Sam's Choice, Waffle Cookies, Cinnamon, Honey, Cinnamon, Honey vs Authentic Belgian Waffle, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sam's Choice... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Sam's Choice, Waffle Cookies, Cinnamon, Honey, Cinnamon, Honey	32g	38.6	438	62.5	34.4	—	18.8	3.1
Authentic Be... Food 2 Food 2 • BENDINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Authentic Belgian Waffle, Cinnamon	90g	100.0	444	55.6	28.9	2.2	22.2	5.6

Chocolate Hazelnut Filled With Crispy Cereal Balls, Chocolate Hazelnut vs Brioche Waffles With Butter And Belgian Chocolate Chips

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Ha... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKERLY LLC Chocolate Hazelnut Filled With Crispy Cereal Balls	32g	32.5	469	56.3	31.3	3.1	21.9	6.3
Brioche Waff... Food 2 Food 2 • BENDINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Brioche Waffles With Butter And Belgian Chocolate Chips	50g	49.5	460	56.0	32.0	4.0	24.0	6.0

Original Belgian Waffle, Original vs Sweet Cheese Blintzes, Sweet Cheese

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
Sweet Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • OLD FASHIONED KITCHEN, INC. Sweet Cheese Blintzes	61g	54.3	213	27.9	13.1	—	8.2	6.6

Mini Pancake Snacker vs French Crepe, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Pancake... Food 1 Food 1 • RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Mini Pancake Snacker	170g	86.7	153	26.5	8.8	0.6	3.5	4.7
French Crepe... Food 2 Food 2 • JDH ENTERPRISES LLC French Crepe, Strawberry	32g	37.3	312	62.5	40.6	3.1	4.7	6.3

Belgian Vanilla Waffle vs Banana Belgian Style Gourmet Bites Pancake Puffs, Banana Belgian Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Belgian Vani... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Belgian Vanilla Waffle	85g	100.0	494	67.1	28.2	2.4	22.4	8.2
Banana Belgi... Food 2 Food 2 • GOOD FOOD MADE SIMPLE Banana Belgian Style Gourmet Bites Pancake Puffs	51g	33.2	333	35.3	11.8	1.5	17.7	5.9

Belgian Choc Chip Waffle vs Pearl Sugar Waffles, Vanilla

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Belgian Choc... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Belgian Choc Chip Waffle	85g	100.0	506	68.2	29.4	2.4	22.4	8.2
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

All Natural Mini Pancakes vs Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Crepes, Chocolate Hazelnut

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
Chocolate Ha... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKERLY LLC Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Crepes	32g	36.1	469	59.4	34.4	—	25.0	6.3

Buttermilk Pancakes, Buttermilk vs Tops, Blueberry Pancakes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttermilk P... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Buttermilk Pancakes	117g	96.7	205	42.7	10.3	0.9	2.6	4.3
Tops, Bluebe... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Tops, Blueberry Pancakes	117g	94.2	231	41.9	12.0	0.9	5.1	5.1

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 • SAFEWAY, INC. Buttermilk Pancakes	97g	78.7	227	42.3	15.5	1.0	3.1	6.2

French Toast Bread, French Toast vs Traditional Belgian Waffles, Traditional

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Toast... Food 1 Food 1 • BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. French Toast Bread	37g	35.3	270	51.4	2.7	2.7	2.7	8.1
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Traditional Belgian Waffles	70g	95.2	443	51.4	22.9	1.4	22.9	7.1

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