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.

Badlow

Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup vs Chef Boyardee Microwave Lasagna Big Bowl, 14.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna, Che... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	121g	43.2	174	24.0	4.1	1.7	2.9	12.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwave Lasagna Big Bowl, 14.5 Oz	249g	23.0	96	13.3	4.0	1.6	3.2	3.6

Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 Oz vs Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Baco... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 Oz	213g	25.9	117	14.6	2.4	1.4	4.7	4.7
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz	369g	27.4	154	16.3	2.4	2.2	7.1	6.8

Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup vs Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Tri Color Plain

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna, Che... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	121g	43.2	174	24.0	4.1	1.7	2.9	12.4
Marzetti Fro... Food 2 Food 2 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Tri Color Plain	140g	57.9	214	31.6	0.8	1.8	4.8	9.8

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Abc And 123 With Meatballs, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz	205g	26.0	112	13.7	1.0	0.5	4.9	2.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Abc And 123 With Meatballs, 15 Oz	247g	22.4	105	13.0	3.6	1.6	4.5	3.6

Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marie Callen... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz	369g	27.4	154	16.3	2.4	2.2	7.1	6.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	251g	23.0	72	12.0	1.2	0.4	1.8	2.0

Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 4.9 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni T... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 4.9 Ounce Paper Box	56g	66.5	348	65.1	7.0	3.6	5.2	12.7
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz	253g	19.5	83	11.5	2.8	1.6	2.4	3.6

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz. vs Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce Microwave Cups, 7.5 Oz.	212g	24.5	66	13.2	3.3	0.9	0.5	1.9
Lasagna, Tur... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Lasagna, Turkey & Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Cooked Frozen Bulk Rollup	123g	35.9	203	20.3	—	1.6	7.3	13.8

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 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 Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz	212g	23.5	85	12.7	4.3	0.9	2.4	2.8
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 Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	253g	18.8	71	10.7	1.2	1.2	1.6	3.2
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	247g	30.3	130	16.6	3.2	1.2	4.5	5.3

Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz

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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Pasta, 90 Oz	246g	22.6	89	12.6	2.0	1.2	2.9	2.9

Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz vs Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz.

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
Banquet Mega... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz.	382g	48.0	149	25.4	8.1	1.0	2.9	5.5

Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz. vs Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.	212g	21.5	99	11.8	3.3	0.9	4.3	3.3
Pasta Roni A... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box	56g	70.1	344	67.6	3.7	3.1	3.8	12.1

Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Beefaroni, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Beefaroni, 15 Oz	249g	20.6	100	12.1	2.4	1.6	4.0	3.6
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz	247g	23.2	105	13.0	3.6	1.2	4.5	3.6

Pioneer 2/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough With Seasoning Packets vs Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pioneer 2/2.... Food 1 Food 1 • C. H. GUENTHER AND SON INC. Pioneer 2/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough With Seasoning Packets	43g	81.3	302	44.2	2.3	2.3	10.5	7.0
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Dinos With Meatballs Mini Bites, 15 Oz	247g	23.2	105	13.0	3.6	1.2	4.5	3.6

Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Jalapeno Alfredo Pasta, 7.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz	258g	24.5	81	14.0	3.9	1.6	1.6	2.7
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

Chef Boyardee Kickin Sloppy Joe Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Beef Ravioli #10 Can

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Kickin Sloppy Joe Pasta, 7.25 Oz	205g	23.1	78	13.7	3.4	2.0	1.0	3.9
Beef Ravioli... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli #10 Can	257g	24.6	105	13.6	2.0	1.2	3.9	2.7

La Choy Rice Noodles, 3 Oz. vs Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Choy Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Rice Noodles, 3 Oz.	28g	100.0	464	75.0	7.1	3.6	14.3	7.1
Libbys Beef ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Libbys Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	246g	22.6	89	12.6	2.0	1.2	2.9	2.9

Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz

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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Penne Pasta, 15 Oz	252g	18.9	67	11.5	2.8	2.0	0.8	3.2

Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce With Meatballs, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beefaroni, 14.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce With Meatballs, 15 Oz	247g	23.2	105	13.0	3.6	1.2	4.5	3.6
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beefaroni, 14.5 Oz	249g	23.0	96	12.9	2.4	1.2	3.2	3.6

Beef Ravioli Chef Special, #10 Can vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta, 7.5 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Ravioli... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli Chef Special, #10 Can	255g	26.4	86	14.1	2.0	0.8	2.4	2.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta, 7.5 Oz.	212g	24.4	90	13.2	2.8	0.9	2.8	2.8

Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons