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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Pasta & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce Made With Pork, Chicken And Beef & Penne Pasta Homestyle Bakes, Pasta & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce vs Chipotle Rosa Rotini Pasta In A Creamy Chipotle Tomato Sauce, Chipotle Rosa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta & Meat... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Pasta & Meatballs In Marinara Sauce Made With Pork, Chicken And Beef & Penne Pasta Homestyle Bakes	207g	78.9	140	20.8	4.4	1.4	3.9	5.3
Chipotle Ros... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Chipotle Rosa Rotini Pasta In A Creamy Chipotle Tomato Sauce	63g	81.4	365	69.8	6.4	3.2	3.2	12.7

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Mix vs Creamy Cajun Style Pasta Seasoned Grilled White Chicken And Rotini Pasta In A Savory, Creamy, Cajun Style Sauce, Creamy Cajun Style Pasta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & C... Food 1 Food 1 • IGA, INC. Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Mix	70g	93.5	343	71.4	8.6	2.9	1.4	11.4
Creamy Cajun... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Creamy Cajun Style Pasta Seasoned Grilled White Chicken And Rotini Pasta In A Savory, Creamy, Cajun Style Sauce	297g	89.8	141	16.2	3.7	0.7	5.4	7.1

Giovanni Rana Gnocchi Skillet Kit, 21.8 Oz vs Pasta & Creamy Sauce Mix Skillet Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giovanni Ran... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Giovanni Rana Gnocchi Skillet Kit, 21.8 Oz	120g	41.1	158	21.7	2.5	0.8	5.8	3.3
Pasta & Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • NOT A BRANDED ITEM Pasta & Creamy Sauce Mix Skillet Dinner	31g	42.9	355	71.0	6.5	—	—	12.9

Buffalo Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Buffalo Cheddar vs Alfredo Flavored Gourmet Side Pasta, Alfredo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Ched... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Buffalo Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	70g	91.0	371	70.0	8.6	2.9	3.6	12.9
Alfredo Flav... Food 2 Food 2 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Alfredo Flavored Gourmet Side Pasta	59g	78.1	356	71.2	3.4	3.4	2.5	10.2

Cheddar Broccoli Bean Pasta + Veggie Kit vs Cheesy Chicken Alfredo, Deluxe Skillet Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Cheddar Broccoli Bean Pasta + Veggie Kit	87g	87.5	356	60.9	4.6	8.0	2.3	23.0
Cheesy Chick... Food 2 Food 2 • INGLES MARKETS INC. Cheesy Chicken Alfredo, Deluxe Skillet Dinner	70g	63.7	329	48.6	7.1	1.4	10.0	10.0

Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Original vs Beer & Cheese With Mafalda Pasta And A Creamy Blend Of Cheese And Vibrant Beer Flavor Grown Up Mac & Cheese, Beer & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shell Pasta ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Original	68g	55.6	324	44.1	4.4	1.5	11.8	11.8
Beer & Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Beer & Cheese With Mafalda Pasta And A Creamy Blend Of Cheese And Vibrant Beer Flavor Grown Up Mac & Cheese	71g	91.0	380	67.6	5.6	1.4	6.3	11.3

Family Size Mac & Cheese vs Lundberg, Organic Brown Rice Pasta And Sauce Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Family Size ... Food 1 Food 1 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Family Size Mac & Cheese	85g	100.0	353	72.9	4.7	3.5	2.4	11.8
Lundberg, Or... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Lundberg, Organic Brown Rice Pasta And Sauce Mix	64g	82.1	344	71.9	3.1	6.2	5.5	7.8

Non Dairy Macaroni & Cheese Dinner vs Beef Lasagna Pasta & Tomato Sauce Skillet Mix, Beef Lasagna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Non Dairy Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • EXOTIC SAUCE PACKAGING, INC. Non Dairy Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	107g	92.4	234	45.8	3.7	1.9	2.3	6.5
Beef Lasagna... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Beef Lasagna Pasta & Tomato Sauce Skillet Mix	34g	41.0	353	67.7	11.8	5.9	—	11.8

Goldfish, Mac & Cheese vs Classic Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goldfish, Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC. Goldfish, Mac & Cheese	70g	90.9	357	68.6	7.1	1.4	3.6	14.3
Classic Maca... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Classic Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	71g	94.7	352	70.4	7.0	1.4	3.5	14.1

Italian Sides Garlic & Olive Oil vs Classic Cheddar Style Vegan Mac, Classic Cheddar Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Side... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Italian Sides Garlic & Olive Oil	64g	85.5	359	71.9	3.1	3.1	2.3	12.5
Classic Ched... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Classic Cheddar Style Vegan Mac	84g	95.8	357	64.3	1.2	4.8	3.6	17.9

Original Mac 'N Cheese Macaroni And Cheese, Original vs Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese Pasta, Cheddar, Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Original Mac 'N Cheese Macaroni And Cheese	71g	85.1	352	64.8	8.5	2.8	3.5	14.1
Earth Balanc... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese Pasta, Cheddar, Cheddar	70g	95.2	371	72.9	2.9	2.9	3.6	11.4

Macaroni & White Cheddar vs Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Mac And Cheese Shell Pasta With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & W... Food 1 Food 1 • TREE OF LIFE, INC. Macaroni & White Cheddar	66g	96.6	348	77.3	4.6	3.0	1.5	6.1
Shells & Che... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Mac And Cheese Shell Pasta With A Creamy Cheese Sauce	113g	94.3	327	45.1	4.4	1.8	10.6	10.6

Mac & Cheese vs Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta, Cheesy Jalapeno

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mac & Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • NUTRISYSTEM, INC. Mac & Cheese	58g	56.4	431	58.6	5.2	6.9	12.1	20.7
Cheesy Jalap... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Cheesy Jalapeno Mac'n Cheese Pasta	66g	100.0	364	68.2	4.6	3.0	4.6	12.1

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni Dinner With Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Deluxe Shells & Cheese vs Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deluxe Shell... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni Dinner With Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce	113g	94.3	319	45.1	3.5	1.8	10.6	10.6
Mac & Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • HAGGEN INC. Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original	70g	93.5	343	71.4	7.1	2.9	1.4	11.4

Twirls Macaroni & Cheese, Twirls vs Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Mac And Cheese Shell Pasta With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Twirls Macar... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Twirls Macaroni & Cheese	70g	95.5	357	71.4	12.9	1.4	2.1	11.4
Shells & Che... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Shells & Cheddar Deluxe Mac And Cheese Shell Pasta With A Creamy Cheese Sauce	113g	94.3	327	45.1	4.4	1.8	10.6	10.6

Creamy Jalapeno Bacon Artisan Crafted Enriched Macaroni Product With Cheese Sauce, Creamy Jalapeno Bacon vs Breaded Chicken Bites With Macaroni & Cheese, Breaded With Macaroni & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Jalap... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Creamy Jalapeno Bacon Artisan Crafted Enriched Macaroni Product With Cheese Sauce	85g	83.7	329	45.9	7.1	2.4	10.6	10.6
Breaded Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Breaded Chicken Bites With Macaroni & Cheese, Breaded With Macaroni & Cheese	340g	98.6	153	15.9	1.5	0.9	4.7	12.4

Italian Herb Rigatoni Pasta & Dressing Mix, Italian Herb vs Macaroni & Cheese With Whole Wheat Breaded Chicken Nuggets Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat And Broccoli Dinner, Macaroni & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Herb... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Italian Herb Rigatoni Pasta & Dressing Mix	56g	69.8	339	67.9	3.6	3.6	3.6	12.5
Macaroni & C... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Macaroni & Cheese With Whole Wheat Breaded Chicken Nuggets Shaped Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat And Broccoli Dinner	241g	68.3	145	16.2	2.1	1.7	5.4	6.6

Creamy Vegetable Pasta vs Butter Pasta & Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Veget... Food 1 Food 1 • WISE COMPANY, INC. Creamy Vegetable Pasta	51g	63.7	392	68.6	7.8	3.9	7.8	11.8
Butter Pasta... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Butter Pasta & Sauce	63g	79.2	397	66.7	3.2	1.6	7.9	11.1

Chicken Alfredo Creamy Alfredo Sauce Over Penne Pasta, Grilled Chicken Strips & Broccoli, Chicken Alfredo vs Pasta Sides Butter & Herb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Alfr... Food 1 Food 1 • B. ROBERT'S FOODS, INC. Chicken Alfredo Creamy Alfredo Sauce Over Penne Pasta, Grilled Chicken Strips & Broccoli	340g	82.4	215	13.5	1.8	0.9	13.2	10.3
Pasta Sides ... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Pasta Sides Butter & Herb	63g	85.7	365	73.0	4.8	3.2	2.4	11.1

Lasagna Dinner Mix Pasta & Italian Style Sauce Mix vs Skillet Classics, Beef Pasta With Seasoned Beef Sauce Mix, Beef

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna Dinn... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Lasagna Dinner Mix Pasta & Italian Style Sauce Mix	34g	43.2	353	70.6	11.8	5.9	—	8.8
Skillet Clas... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Skillet Classics, Beef Pasta With Seasoned Beef Sauce Mix, Beef	32g	41.0	344	68.8	—	3.1	—	12.5

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