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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Pie Filling Or Topping, Light Cherry vs Cobbler & Pie Filling, Peach Amaretto

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pie Filling ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Pie Filling Or Topping, Light Cherry	85g	30.0	82	18.8	14.1	1.2	—	—
Cobbler & Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • COLUMBIA EMPIRE FARMS, INC. Cobbler & Pie Filling, Peach Amaretto	95g	71.9	147	39.0	25.3	1.1	—	—

Original Lemon Pie Filling & Topping, Original Lemon vs Pie Filling, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Lem... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Lemon Pie Filling & Topping	91g	53.9	132	29.7	22.0	—	1.7	—
Pie Filling,... Food 2 Food 2 • IGA, INC. Pie Filling, Blueberry	85g	48.0	118	29.4	20.0	1.2	—	—

Pie Filling, Cherry vs Key Lime Filling & Topping, Key Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pie Filling,... Food 1 Food 1 • TROYER DIST. CO. Pie Filling, Cherry	151g	100.0	166	41.7	33.1	—	—	0.7
Key Lime Fil... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Key Lime Filling & Topping	85g	54.0	129	31.8	24.7	—	—	—

Lite Cherry Pie Filling Or Topping, Lite Cherry vs Cherry Pie Filling Or Topping Lite, Cherry Pie

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lite Cherry ... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Lite Cherry Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	32.0	71	20.0	15.3	1.2	—	—
Cherry Pie F... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Cherry Pie Filling Or Topping Lite	85g	30.0	82	18.8	14.1	1.2	—	—

Duncan Hines, Wilderness, Premium Pie Filling & Topping, Apricot, Apricot vs Cake & Pastry Filling Dessert, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Duncan Hines... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Duncan Hines, Wilderness, Premium Pie Filling & Topping, Apricot, Apricot	89g	38.0	90	21.4	13.5	—	—	—
Cake & Pastr... Food 2 Food 2 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Cake & Pastry Filling Dessert, Blueberry	35g	32.0	200	48.6	34.3	2.9	—	—

Gluten Free 9"" Pie Shells vs Backyard Cherry Tree Pie Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE RUN-A-TON GROUP Gluten Free 9"" Pie Shells	25g	23.2	360	48.0	4.0	—	18.0	4.0
Backyard Che... Food 2 Food 2 • BEEKMAN 1802, INC. Backyard Cherry Tree Pie Filling	133g	75.9	120	30.1	24.8	1.5	—	0.8

Pie Filling, Chocolate Creme vs Diced Apple & Peach Premium Fruit Filling Or Topping, Diced Apple & Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pie Filling,... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Pie Filling, Chocolate Creme	85g	62.0	141	36.5	29.4	—	—	—
Diced Apple ... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Diced Apple & Peach Premium Fruit Filling Or Topping	85g	52.0	129	31.8	29.4	1.2	—	—

Danish Choice, Apple Pie Filling vs Simply Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping, Simply Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Danish Choic... Food 1 Food 1 • ERGOMAT INC. Danish Choice, Apple Pie Filling	92g	37.9	87	20.7	16.3	—	—	1.1
Simply Blueb... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Simply Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping	82g	40.0	98	25.6	19.5	1.2	—	—

Blueberry Pie Filling Or Topping, Blueberry vs Duncan Hines, Wilderness, Premium Pie Filling & Topping, Apricot, Apricot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Blueberry Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	41.9	118	27.1	21.2	2.4	—	—
Duncan Hines... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Duncan Hines, Wilderness, Premium Pie Filling & Topping, Apricot, Apricot	89g	38.0	90	21.4	13.5	—	—	—

Very Apple Pie Filling Or Topping, Very Apple vs Oven Proof Apricot Pastry Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Very Apple P... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Very Apple Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	44.0	106	27.1	20.0	1.2	—	—
Oven Proof A... Food 2 Food 2 • BACKER'S CHOICE INC Oven Proof Apricot Pastry Filling	40g	51.8	250	65.0	65.0	—	3.3	—

Apple Fruit Filling Topping Glaze & Dip, Apple vs Cake & Pastry Filling, Mixed Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Fruit ... Food 1 Food 1 • CORNABY'S LLC Apple Fruit Filling Topping Glaze & Dip	38g	28.0	158	36.8	31.6	—	—	—
Cake & Pastr... Food 2 Food 2 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Cake & Pastry Filling, Mixed Berry	36g	34.0	194	47.2	33.3	—	—	—

Original Lite Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Original Lite Cherry vs Light Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Light Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Lit... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Lite Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	26.0	71	16.5	11.8	1.2	—	—
Light Cherry... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Light Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	31.9	82	20.0	15.3	1.2	—	1.2

Instant Pudding & Pie Filling vs Duncan Hines, Wilderness, More Fruit Pie Filling & Topping, Peach, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Instant Pudd... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Instant Pudding & Pie Filling	28g	52.0	357	92.9	71.4	—	—	—
Duncan Hines... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Duncan Hines, Wilderness, More Fruit Pie Filling & Topping, Peach, Peach	89g	42.0	101	23.6	15.7	—	—	—

Pumpkin Pie Filling vs Light Cherry Pie Filling Or Topping, Light Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Pie ... Food 1 Food 1 • STONEWALL KITCHEN LTD. Pumpkin Pie Filling	90g	90.0	200	51.1	45.6	1.1	—	—
Light Cherry... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Light Cherry Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	30.0	82	18.8	14.1	1.2	—	—

Danish Choice, Pie Filling, Cherry, Cherry vs Cherry Light Topping & Pie Filling, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Danish Choic... Food 1 Food 1 • ERGOMAT INC. Danish Choice, Pie Filling, Cherry, Cherry	92g	51.9	109	28.3	25.0	—	—	1.1
Cherry Light... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Cherry Light Topping & Pie Filling	85g	31.9	82	20.0	15.3	1.2	—	1.2

Cherry Flavored Pie Filling Or Topping, Cherry vs Premium Pie Filling Or Topping, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Flavo... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Cherry Flavored Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	48.0	118	29.4	23.5	1.2	—	—
Premium Pie ... Food 2 Food 2 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Premium Pie Filling Or Topping, Strawberry	140g	76.1	114	27.9	20.0	0.7	—	—

Pie Filling, Peach vs Pie Filling & Topping, Original Country Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pie Filling,... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Pie Filling, Peach	85g	42.0	106	25.9	21.2	1.2	—	—
Pie Filling ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Pie Filling & Topping, Original Country Peach	89g	49.9	112	29.2	19.1	1.1	—	1.1

Chocolate Mini Tart Shells, Chocolate vs Caramel Apple Premium Fruit Filling & Topping, Caramel Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • GMP GLOBAL MARKETING INC. Chocolate Mini Tart Shells	33g	36.0	515	60.6	18.2	3.0	24.2	9.1
Caramel Appl... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Caramel Apple Premium Fruit Filling & Topping	85g	42.0	106	25.9	22.4	1.2	—	—

Classic Lemon Pie Filling vs Cherry Topping & Pie Filling, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Lemo... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Classic Lemon Pie Filling	85g	53.9	141	32.9	24.7	1.2	1.2	—
Cherry Toppi... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Cherry Topping & Pie Filling	85g	45.9	118	28.2	23.5	1.2	—	1.2

Original Lite Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Original Lite Cherry vs Raspberry Pie Filling & Topping, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Lit... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Lite Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	26.0	71	16.5	11.8	1.2	—	—
Raspberry Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Raspberry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	51.7	118	28.2	21.2	2.4	—	—

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