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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Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Merlot, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bertolli Mea... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz	170g	11.6	94	8.8	3.5	2.9	3.5	6.5
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Merlot, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	269g	14.7	67	8.9	2.2	1.5	1.3	4.8

Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 Oz vs Stouffer's Penne Alfredo, Case Of 4 X64 Oz Pouches

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 Oz	249g	22.2	100	12.9	3.6	1.6	3.6	3.6
Stouffer's P... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Stouffer's Penne Alfredo, Case Of 4 X64 Oz Pouches	204g	25.6	206	13.7	2.9	0.5	14.7	5.4

Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz vs Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz	252g	25.3	67	13.9	4.4	1.2	0.4	2.0
Lasagna, Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	120g	42.1	158	23.3	3.3	1.7	2.5	10.0

Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz vs Whole Grain Mini Cheese Ravioli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz	198g	24.0	101	13.1	2.5	1.0	3.5	3.5
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Whole Grain Mini Cheese Ravioli	60g	44.7	197	24.7	1.7	1.6	4.1	13.2

Chef Boyardee Sports Forkables, 14.75 Oz vs La Choy Rice Noodles, 3 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Sports Forkables, 14.75 Oz	251g	26.8	96	15.1	2.4	1.6	2.4	3.2
La Choy Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Rice Noodles, 3 Oz.	28g	100.0	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1

La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Buffalo Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chow... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz.	28g	100.0	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Buffalo Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz	205g	22.1	102	12.2	2.0	1.0	3.9	3.9

Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz vs Pasta Roni Four Cheese Corkscrew Pasta 6 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz	246g	18.6	61	10.6	3.3	1.2	0.6	2.9
Pasta Roni F... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Four Cheese Corkscrew Pasta 6 Ounce Paper Box	56g	67.3	358	65.4	4.7	3.2	6.2	12.5

Sfs Twin Marquis Ww Yakisoba Noodles Net Wt 30 Lbs vs Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sfs Twin Mar... Food 1 Food 1 • TWIN MARQUIS INC. Sfs Twin Marquis Ww Yakisoba Noodles Net Wt 30 Lbs	92g	89.0	272	50.0	—	4.3	2.7	10.9
Pasta Roni C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box	56g	68.8	338	66.8	2.9	3.4	3.3	12.8

Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz. vs Mini Ravioli #10 Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Mac And Cheese, 15 Oz.	232g	23.1	82	12.1	0.9	0.4	2.6	2.6
Mini Ravioli... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Mini Ravioli #10 Can	255g	23.2	90	12.9	2.0	1.2	3.1	2.8

Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz vs Pasta Roni Fettuccine Alfredo 4.7 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz	369g	30.3	141	17.6	3.5	2.2	5.2	5.7
Pasta Roni F... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Fettuccine Alfredo 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	65.9	362	63.8	3.2	2.8	7.2	12.6

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box vs Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 5.1 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni A... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	64.2	362	63.0	4.3	3.4	7.7	12.7
Pasta Roni P... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 5.1 Ounce Paper Box	56g	67.2	356	64.9	4.3	2.8	6.1	12.4

Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz vs Wg Square Ravioli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chow Mein No... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz	28g	100.0	464	64.3	—	7.1	21.4	10.7
Wg Square Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Square Ravioli	123g	49.0	187	27.6	3.3	2.4	2.4	13.0

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta, 7.5 Oz. vs Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta, 7.5 Oz.	212g	24.4	90	13.2	2.8	0.9	2.8	2.8
Near East Qu... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	56g	68.8	353	68.7	1.0	5.5	4.4	10.9

Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz. vs Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Mega... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Bowls, Chicken Bacon Alfredo Bowl, Frozen Meal, 13 Oz.	368g	30.9	133	16.3	1.1	0.5	4.9	6.8
Beef Ravioli... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli, Cn #10 Can	254g	20.1	102	11.8	2.4	1.6	3.2	6.3

Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Jalapeno Alfredo Pasta, 7.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Near East Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	56g	68.8	353	68.7	1.0	5.5	4.4	10.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Jalapeno Alfredo Pasta, 7.25 Oz	205g	24.1	83	13.2	2.4	1.0	2.0	3.4

Wg Stuffed Rigatoni vs Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Stuffed R... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Stuffed Rigatoni	123g	49.0	187	27.6	4.1	2.4	2.4	13.0
Lachoy Chow ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Lachoy Chow Mein Noodles, 3 Oz	28g	100.0	464	67.9	—	7.1	17.9	10.7

Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz vs Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Tomato Chicken Pasta, 14 Oz	246g	18.6	61	10.6	3.3	1.2	0.6	2.9
Lasagna, Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Vegetable & Cheese 51% Whole Grain Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	120g	42.1	158	23.3	3.3	1.7	2.5	10.0

Rice Noodles, 24 Oz vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Merlot, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Noodles... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Rice Noodles, 24 Oz	28g	100.0	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Merlot, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	269g	14.7	67	8.9	2.2	1.5	1.3	4.8

Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Near East Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	56g	68.8	353	68.7	1.0	5.5	4.4	10.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Beef Ravioli, 7 Oz	198g	24.0	101	13.1	2.5	1.0	3.5	3.5

La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Extra Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Chow... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz.	28g	100.0	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Extra Spicy Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	239g	22.3	84	13.0	2.5	1.7	2.1	2.9

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