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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Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. vs Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	264g	27.3	140	14.8	1.9	0.8	6.1	6.4
Near East Ro... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce Box	70g	95.4	386	75.7	1.4	5.7	2.9	11.4

Banquet Mega Bowls Frozen Meal, Sesame Chicken Lo Mein, 13.5 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beefaroni, 14.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Mega... Food 1 Food 1 • 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 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

Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch vs Marie Callenders Meatball Sausage Marinara Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nestle Profe... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch	268g	30.0	142	16.0	1.5	0.7	6.0	6.0
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

Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.

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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count

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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count	212g	24.4	90	13.2	2.8	0.9	2.8	2.8

Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box vs Marie Callenders Penne Picata Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni C... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Penne Picata Dinner, 13 Oz	369g	24.9	117	14.1	0.8	1.4	3.3	7.3

La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz. vs La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 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
La Choy Chow... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 Oz.	28g	100.0	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli Mini Bites, 7.5 Oz vs Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch

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
Nestle Profe... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch	268g	30.0	142	16.0	1.5	0.7	6.0	6.0

Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 5.1 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni P... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Abc's & 123's Pasta With Meatballs, 7.5 Oz. vs Lasagna, Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Tff 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 Bites Abc's & 123's Pasta With Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.	212g	24.3	104	13.2	4.3	0.9	4.3	3.3
Lasagna, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box vs Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni A... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Dino Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz	259g	26.0	73	14.3	5.0	1.2	1.0	1.9

Chef Boyardee Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz vs Pasta Roni Tomato Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 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 Mini Os In Sauce, 15 Oz	252g	25.3	67	13.9	4.4	1.2	0.4	2.0
Pasta Roni T... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Beef Ravioli Chef Special, #10 Can vs Chef Boyardee Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 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 Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	253g	18.8	71	10.7	1.2	1.2	1.6	3.2

Chow Mein Noodles, 24 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz

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
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz	258g	24.5	81	14.0	3.9	1.6	1.6	2.7

Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Plain vs Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Abc And 123 With Meatballs, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marzetti Fro... Food 1 Food 1 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Plain	140g	61.1	214	31.7	1.1	0.3	4.8	9.7
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

Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Lasagna, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Buffalo Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz

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
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 Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Jumbo Meatballs, 14.5 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 Spaghetti And Jumbo Meatballs, 14.5 Oz	255g	20.0	110	11.4	3.1	1.2	5.1	4.3

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Rice With Chicken And Vegetables Mini Bites, 7.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz	247g	22.5	89	12.2	1.6	0.8	3.2	2.8
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 Ounce Paper Box vs Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz

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
Dino Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Dino Cheese Sauce #10 Can, 108 Oz	259g	26.0	73	14.3	5.0	1.2	1.0	1.9

Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Mini Abc's And 123's, 15 Oz, 15 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, 15 Oz	253g	27.6	67	14.2	4.0	0.4	0.4	1.6
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Mini Abc's And 123's, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	253g	28.3	71	15.0	5.1	0.8	0.2	2.0

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