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 Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz. vs Wg Double Stuffed Pasta Rolls

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
Wg Double St... Food 2 Food 2 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Double Stuffed Pasta Rolls	122g	43.1	180	23.8	4.1	1.6	2.9	12.3

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz. vs Pasta Roni Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 4.7 Ounce Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
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

Pasta Roni Rustic Recipes Olive Oil &Italian Herbs 4.6 Ounce Box vs Chef Boyardee Paw Patrol Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce, 7.5 Oz. Microwavable Bowl, 7.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni R... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Rustic Recipes Olive Oil &Italian Herbs 4.6 Ounce Box	56g	67.8	339	66.1	1.8	3.6	4.5	12.5
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Paw Patrol Pasta Shapes In Tomato Sauce, 7.5 Oz. Microwavable Bowl, 7.5 Oz	212g	30.0	75	15.6	4.7	0.5	0.5	1.9

Chef Boyardee Pasta In Butter Sauce, 15 Oz. vs Chef Boyardee Pizza Twist, 7.25 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Pasta In Butter Sauce, 15 Oz.	425g	20.9	85	11.1	0.9	0.5	3.8	1.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Pizza Twist, 7.25 Oz	205g	23.2	93	14.2	3.4	2.4	2.4	3.9

Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice vs Pasta Roni Butter And Herb Italiano 5.5 Ounce Paper Box

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetarian C... Food 1 Food 1 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	269g	28.8	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1
Pasta Roni B... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Butter And Herb Italiano 5.5 Ounce Paper Box	56g	69.1	339	67.2	3.6	3.6	3.7	12.1

Pasta Roni Butter And Herb Italiano 5.5 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Abc's & 123's Pasta With Meatballs, 7.5 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni B... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Butter And Herb Italiano 5.5 Ounce Paper Box	56g	69.1	339	67.2	3.6	3.6	3.7	12.1
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Chef Boyardee Chicken Ravioli, 15 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Ravioli, 15 Oz	246g	24.3	69	13.4	2.4	1.2	0.6	2.4
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz	198g	21.9	101	12.1	3.0	1.0	4.6	4.0

Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz vs Libbys Spaghetti And Meatballs, 14.75 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Big Beefaroni, 14.75 Oz	253g	19.5	83	11.5	2.8	1.6	2.4	3.6
Libbys Spagh... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Libbys Spaghetti And Meatballs, 14.75 Oz	250g	22.1	104	12.4	3.2	1.2	4.4	3.6

Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Tri Color Plain vs Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 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 Tri Color Plain	140g	57.9	214	31.6	0.8	1.8	4.8	9.8
Bertolli Mea... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Bertolli Meatball Marinara, 48 Oz	170g	11.6	94	8.8	3.5	2.9	3.5	6.5

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti And Meatballs Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 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 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
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

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, 40 Oz. vs Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, 40 Oz.	249g	20.7	80	10.8	2.0	0.4	2.8	2.4
Vegetarian C... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Vegetarian Chili W/Spanish Rice	269g	28.8	93	17.8	1.5	3.3	0.7	4.1

Chef Boyardee Chicken Bacon Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 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 Chicken Bacon Cheddar Pasta, 7.25 Oz	205g	23.0	112	12.7	2.0	1.0	4.9	4.4
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

Pasta Roni Four Cheese Corkscrew Pasta 6 Ounce Paper Box vs Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni F... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz	369g	30.3	141	17.6	3.5	2.2	5.2	5.7

Stouffer's Penne Alfredo, Case Of 4 X64 Oz Pouches vs Whole Grain Mini Cheese Ravioli

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stouffer's P... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
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 Microwave Pasta In Tomato Sauce With Meatballs Super Hero, 7.5 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 Microwave Pasta In Tomato Sauce With Meatballs Super Hero, 7.5 Oz	212g	24.3	104	13.2	4.3	0.9	4.3	3.3
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

Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizzazarolli, 15 Oz vs La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 5 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
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

Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 5.1 Ounce Paper Box vs Hot Meal Break Lasagna With Veggie Crumbles

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
Hot Meal Bre... Food 2 Food 2 • ES FOODS, INC. Hot Meal Break Lasagna With Veggie Crumbles	245g	22.1	171	13.1	2.0	1.6	9.0	10.2

Beef Ravioli #10 Can vs Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Beefaroni, 14.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Ravioli... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Beef Ravioli #10 Can	257g	24.6	105	13.6	2.0	1.2	3.9	2.7
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

Chef Boyardee Mini Bites Mini Pasta Shells & Meatballs, 7.5 Oz. vs Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 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 S... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar 6.2 Ounce Paper Box	56g	67.1	359	65.1	4.8	3.1	6.7	12.0

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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
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

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