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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Cheeseburger Macaroni Reduced Sodium Pasta & Cheese Sauce Skillet Mix, Cheeseburger Macaroni vs Four Macaroni And Cheese, Four Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheeseburger... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Cheeseburger Macaroni Reduced Sodium Pasta & Cheese Sauce Skillet Mix	37g	46.8	351	67.6	5.4	2.7	2.7	10.8
Four Macaron... Food 2 Food 2 • DELUXE Four Macaroni And Cheese, Four Cheese	112g	87.0	286	41.1	3.6	0.9	8.9	9.8

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Deluxe Cheddar vs Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese, Mild Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deluxe Chedd... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce	78g	63.8	295	42.3	2.6	—	9.0	10.3
Quinoa Super... Food 2 Food 2 • QUINOA CORPORATION Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese, Mild Cheddar	74g	100.0	365	78.4	6.8	2.7	2.7	6.8

Four Cheese Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Four Cheese vs 3 Cheese Macaroni And Cheese, 3 Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Four Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Four Cheese Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	98g	86.7	327	48.0	3.1	2.0	10.2	11.2
3 Cheese Mac... Food 2 Food 2 • GEMINI DESIGN INC. 3 Cheese Macaroni And Cheese	58g	100.0	397	65.5	10.3	1.7	10.3	10.3

Skillet Classics, Cheesy Ultimate Cheeseburger Pasta And Seasoning vs Creamy Tuna Pasta And Creamy Sauce Mix, Creamy Tuna

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Skillet Clas... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Skillet Classics, Cheesy Ultimate Cheeseburger Pasta And Seasoning	70g	55.8	329	42.9	10.0	1.4	12.9	10.0
Creamy Tuna ... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Creamy Tuna Pasta And Creamy Sauce Mix	31g	41.0	355	71.0	—	3.2	3.2	9.7

Pasta Sides Chicken Flavor vs Classic Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Classic Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Sides ... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Pasta Sides Chicken Flavor	63g	81.4	365	69.8	3.2	3.2	3.2	12.7
Classic Ched... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Classic Cheddar Mac & Cheese	95g	100.0	358	67.4	9.5	4.2	1.6	17.9

Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese vs Creamy Beef Stroganoff Cheesy Skillet Dinner Kit, Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deluxe Macar... Food 1 Food 1 • IGA, INC. Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese	58g	75.6	379	69.0	6.9	1.7	6.9	10.3
Creamy Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • REGGANO PASTA KITS Creamy Beef Stroganoff Cheesy Skillet Dinner Kit	70g	61.8	314	47.1	5.7	1.4	11.4	8.6

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original vs Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish, Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deluxe Shell... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original	68g	59.6	338	47.1	5.9	1.5	11.8	10.3
Parmesan Fet... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta In A Creamy Parmesan Sauce Side Dish	60g	80.9	383	73.3	6.7	3.3	5.0	15.0

Spirals Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Mix, Spirals vs Cheeseburger Macaroni Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spirals Maca... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Spirals Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Mix	70g	100.0	357	70.0	10.0	1.4	2.1	12.9
Cheeseburger... Food 2 Food 2 • CLOVER VALLEY Cheeseburger Macaroni Dinner	32g	41.0	344	68.8	3.1	3.1	3.1	9.4

Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian vs Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix, Gumbo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Western Fami... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Western Family, Easy Sides In Minutes, Pasta Salad Classic Italian	54g	74.1	352	74.1	5.6	3.7	1.9	11.1
Gumbo Pasta ... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Gumbo Pasta Dinner Mix	32g	42.8	344	71.9	—	3.1	1.6	12.5

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Macaroni & Cheese vs Skillet Classics, Stroganoff Pasta And Creamy Sauce Mix With Sour Cream, Stroganoff

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Macaroni & C... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	56g	69.7	375	69.6	8.9	5.4	6.3	10.7
Skillet Clas... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Skillet Classics, Stroganoff Pasta And Creamy Sauce Mix With Sour Cream, Stroganoff	28g	35.1	357	67.9	3.6	3.6	1.8	10.7

Beer & Cheese With Mafalda Pasta And A Creamy Blend Of Cheese And Vibrant Beer Flavor Grown Up Mac & Cheese, Beer & Cheese vs Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Mac & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer & Chees... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Macaroni & C... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Mac & Cheese	70g	89.3	400	68.6	8.6	2.9	2.1	12.9

Cheddar Havarti Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Seasoned With Garlic And Chives, Topped With Toasted Breadcrumbs, Cheddar Havarti vs White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Hava... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cheddar Havarti Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Seasoned With Garlic And Chives, Topped With Toasted Breadcrumbs	85g	70.9	329	44.7	3.5	1.2	10.6	12.9
White Chedda... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. White Cheddar Mac & Cheese	90g	100.0	356	66.7	4.4	4.4	1.7	17.8

Shells And Cheddar Dinner, Shells And Cheddar vs Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs Angel Hair Pasta In A Creamy Herb Sauce, Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shells And C... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shells And Cheddar Dinner	70g	100.0	357	71.4	11.4	1.4	2.9	11.4
Angel Hair P... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs Angel Hair Pasta In A Creamy Herb Sauce	56g	71.7	339	67.9	3.6	1.8	3.6	12.5

Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original vs Pasta Sides Cheddar Broccoli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deluxe Shell... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Deluxe Shells & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original	68g	59.6	338	47.1	5.9	1.5	11.8	10.3
Pasta Sides ... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Pasta Sides Cheddar Broccoli	65g	85.4	369	70.8	7.7	3.1	3.1	12.3

Double Cheeseburger, Cheese vs Vegan Sweet Pea & Basil Ravioli, Vegan Sweet Pea & Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Double Chees... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Double Cheeseburger, Cheese	32g	41.0	344	68.8	3.1	3.1	3.1	9.4
Vegan Sweet ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Vegan Sweet Pea & Basil Ravioli	100g	54.8	200	32.0	2.0	4.0	5.0	7.0

Chicken & Broccoli Artisan Crafted Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli & Chicken Flavored Seasoning, Chicken & Broccoli vs Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken & Br... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Chicken & Broccoli Artisan Crafted Orzo Pasta With Creamy Cheese Sauce, Broccoli & Chicken Flavored Seasoning	84g	82.9	333	53.6	8.3	2.4	9.5	10.7
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar	70g	63.1	214	45.7	5.7	—	1.4	5.7

Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Original vs Modern Table, Bean Pasta & Veggie Kit, Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Homestyle Mac & 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
Modern Table... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Modern Table, Bean Pasta & Veggie Kit, Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Homestyle Mac & Cheese	90g	100.0	367	61.1	2.2	7.8	3.3	23.3

Jalapeno Cheeseburger Macaroni, Bold vs Light Deluxe Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Light Deluxe

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jalapeno Che... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Jalapeno Cheeseburger Macaroni, Bold	32g	43.1	344	71.9	6.3	3.1	1.6	9.4
Light Deluxe... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Light Deluxe Macaroni And Cheese Dinner	99g	95.1	303	51.5	5.1	2.0	5.1	11.1

Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar vs Macaroni & Cheese With Cauliflower Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Salad,... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HVR COMPANY Pasta Salad, Spicy Chipotle & Cheddar	41g	54.5	366	70.7	2.4	2.4	2.4	12.2
Macaroni & C... Food 2 Food 2 • CAL CHEFS, LLC Macaroni & Cheese With Cauliflower Pasta	190g	30.7	158	17.4	4.7	1.6	7.4	7.4

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo, Deluxe Skillet Dinner vs Skillet Classics, Hamburger Stroganoff Dinner Mix, Hamburger Stroganoff

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheesy Chick... Food 1 Food 1 • INGLES MARKETS INC. Cheesy Chicken Alfredo, Deluxe Skillet Dinner	70g	63.7	329	48.6	7.1	1.4	10.0	10.0
Skillet Clas... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Skillet Classics, Hamburger Stroganoff Dinner Mix, Hamburger Stroganoff	28g	37.1	357	71.4	3.6	3.6	1.8	10.7

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