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 Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli, 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 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 Cheese Ravioli, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	249g	39.7	120	20.9	3.2	0.8	2.0	4.4

Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl vs Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Healthy Choi... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	269g	30.2	100	16.0	4.8	0.7	1.5	5.2
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli, Family Size Skillet Meal, Frozen Meal, 40 Oz.	249g	39.7	120	20.9	3.2	0.8	2.0	4.4

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box vs La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 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
La Choy Chow... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz.	28g	100.0	464	67.9	—	3.6	17.9	10.7

Chef Boyardee Cheeseburger Maxx Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Sfs Twin Marquis Ww Yakisoba Noodles Net Wt 30 Lbs

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Cheeseburger Maxx Pasta, 7.25 Oz	205g	23.2	73	13.2	3.4	1.5	0.7	3.4
Sfs Twin Mar... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banquet Spag... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Banquet Spaghetti And Meatballs Mega Meal, 13.2 Oz	374g	19.4	115	11.8	2.9	1.9	4.8	5.9
Chef Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chicken Alfredo Pasta, 15 Oz	234g	20.2	81	11.1	1.3	0.9	2.6	3.4

Pasta Roni Angel Hair Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box vs Pasta Roni Angel Hair Primavera 4.7 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 Pasta With Herbs 4.8 Ounce Paper Box	56g	70.1	344	67.6	3.7	3.1	3.8	12.1
Pasta Roni A... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Marie Callenders Tortel Romano Dinner, 13 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count

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 Beefaroni, Microwave Meal, 7.5 Oz. 4 Count	212g	24.4	90	13.2	2.8	0.9	2.8	2.8

Wg Square Ravioli vs Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wg Square Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • TASTY BRANDS LLC Wg Square Ravioli	123g	49.0	187	27.6	3.3	2.4	2.4	13.0
Marie Callen... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Marie Callenders Garlic Chicken Dinner	369g	25.4	138	15.2	1.4	2.2	5.7	6.8

Chef Boyardee Microwavable Macaroni And Cheese, 7.5 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 Microwavable Macaroni And Cheese, 7.5 Oz	212g	23.3	75	12.3	0.9	0.5	1.9	2.4
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

Pasta Roni Four Cheese Corkscrew Pasta 6 Ounce Paper Box vs Marzetti Frozen Pasta Tortellini Cheese Filled Tri Color Plain

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
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 Cheeseburger Maxx Pasta, 7.25 Oz vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Merlot, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Cheeseburger Maxx Pasta, 7.25 Oz	205g	23.2	73	13.2	3.4	1.5	0.7	3.4
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 Easy Open Spaghetti And Meatballs, 7 Oz vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 15 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • 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 Boyarde... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 15 Oz.	425g	21.4	82	11.3	1.9	0.5	3.1	2.4

Chef Boyardee Chili Macaroni, 15 Oz vs Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Boyarde... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS INC Chef Boyardee Chili Macaroni, 15 Oz	250g	18.1	108	10.4	1.6	1.2	5.6	3.6
Healthy Choi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC Healthy Choice Caf Steamers Beef Teriyaki, Frozen Meal, 9.5 Oz. Bowl	269g	30.2	100	16.0	4.8	0.7	1.5	5.2

Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese 5.1 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 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 Cheesy Burger Macaroni, 15 Oz, 15 Oz	253g	18.8	71	10.7	1.2	1.2	1.6	3.2

Pasta Roni Chicken & Broccoli Linguine 4.7 Ounce Paper Box vs Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta, 7.5 Oz.

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Roni C... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Pasta Roni Chicken & Broccoli Linguine 4.7 Ounce Paper Box	56g	68.6	341	67.1	2.5	3.8	3.4	13.2
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

Nestle Professional Custom Non Exclusive Macaroni And Cheese 4 X 96 Oz Pouch vs Hot Meal Break Lasagna With Veggie Crumbles

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
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

La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, 12 Oz. vs La Choy Rice Noodles, 3 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 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

Pioneer 2/2.5 Lb. Dumpling Dough With Seasoning Packets vs Whole Grain Mini Cheese Ravioli

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
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 Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 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 Overstuffed Beef Ravioli, 15 Oz	251g	23.0	72	12.0	1.2	0.4	1.8	2.0
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 Beefaroni, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 15 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 Beefaroni, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 15 Oz.	425g	21.4	82	11.3	1.9	0.5	3.1	2.4
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

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