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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Apple Pie Filling, Apple vs Pie Filling, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Pie Fi... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Apple Pie Filling	85g	55.8	141	34.1	23.5	1.2	—	1.2
Pie Filling,... Food 2 Food 2 • TROYER DIST. CO. Pie Filling, Apple	151g	100.0	152	37.8	29.8	0.7	—	—

Cherry & Blueberry Premium Fruit Filling Or Topping, Cherry & Blueberry vs Spartan, Pie Filling, Peach, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry & Blu... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Cherry & Blueberry Premium Fruit Filling Or Topping	85g	48.0	118	29.4	27.1	1.2	—	—
Spartan, Pie... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Pie Filling, Peach, Peach	85g	50.0	129	30.6	17.7	1.2	—	—

Original Royal Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping, Original Royal Blueberry vs Dessert Cups

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Roy... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Royal Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping	89g	44.0	101	25.8	20.2	1.1	—	—
Dessert Cups Food 2 Food 2 • OLSON'S BAKING COMPANY, LLC Dessert Cups	48g	45.2	271	47.9	27.1	—	6.3	4.2

Cherry Pie Filling, Cherry vs Duff Goldman, Cake & Cupcake Filling, Lemon, Lemon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Pie F... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cherry Pie Filling	87g	55.2	115	27.6	21.8	—	—	—
Duff Goldman... Food 2 Food 2 • GARTNER STUDIOS, INC. Duff Goldman, Cake & Cupcake Filling, Lemon, Lemon	85g	51.8	141	30.6	23.5	—	2.4	—

Instant Pudding & Pie Filling vs Pie Filling Or Topping, Cherry

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	—	—	—
Pie Filling ... Food 2 Food 2 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Pie Filling Or Topping, Cherry	85g	42.0	94	24.7	20.0	—	—	—

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

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	—	—
Pie Filling ... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Pie Filling Or Topping, Light Cherry	85g	30.0	82	18.8	14.1	1.2	—	—

Blueberry Pie Filling, Blueberry vs Premium Cherry Pie Filling, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. Blueberry Pie Filling	85g	54.1	118	28.2	21.2	1.2	—	—
Premium Cher... Food 2 Food 2 Premium Cherry Pie Filling, Cherry	85g	54.1	106	27.1	22.4	—	—	—

Lemon Cheese Tarts vs Cherry Topping & Pie Filling, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • UKROP'S HOMESTYLE FOODS, LLC Lemon Cheese Tarts	82g	78.9	390	52.4	30.5	2.4	19.5	4.9
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

Vanilla Dessert Shells, Vanilla vs Apple Pie Filling & Topping, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Dess... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Vanilla Dessert Shells	24g	100.0	250	58.3	33.3	—	—	4.2
Apple Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Apple Pie Filling & Topping	90g	42.0	100	24.4	20.0	1.1	—	—

Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple vs Michigan Cherry Premium Pie Filling & Topping, Michigan Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pie Filling ... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple	85g	44.0	106	27.1	23.5	1.2	—	—
Michigan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • MILO'S WHOLE WORLD GOURMET, LLC Michigan Cherry Premium Pie Filling & Topping	85g	60.0	141	36.5	30.6	1.2	—	—

Specialty Bakers, Red Velvet Dessert Shells vs Apple Pie Filling Or Topping With Cinnamon!, Apple With Cinnamon!

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Specialty Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • SPECIALTY BAKERS, LLC Specialty Bakers, Red Velvet Dessert Shells	24g	29.6	333	66.7	41.7	4.2	2.1	4.2
Apple Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • BURNETTE FOODS, INC. Apple Pie Filling Or Topping With Cinnamon!, Apple With Cinnamon!	85g	51.7	106	27.1	20.0	1.2	—	—

Cherry Pie Filling & Dessert Topping, Cherry vs Apple Filling Pie, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Pie F... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Cherry Pie Filling & Dessert Topping	140g	74.0	114	27.1	18.6	0.7	—	—
Apple Fillin... Food 2 Food 2 • DUNDEE BRANDIED FRUIT COMPANY Apple Filling Pie	136g	44.0	88	23.5	19.9	1.5	—	0.7

Original Red Ruby Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Red Ruby Cherry vs Simply Raspberry Pie Filling & Topping, Simply Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Red... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Red Ruby Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Red Ruby Cherry	89g	40.1	90	23.6	20.2	1.1	—	—
Simply Raspb... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Simply Raspberry Pie Filling & Topping	90g	52.0	111	31.1	21.1	2.2	—	—

Strawberry Fruit Filling Topping Glaze & Dip, Strawberry vs Fillo Phyllo Pastry Sheets

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry F... Food 1 Food 1 • CORNABY'S LLC Strawberry Fruit Filling Topping Glaze & Dip	38g	34.0	184	44.7	36.8	—	—	—
Fillo Phyllo... Food 2 Food 2 • ATHENS PASTRIES & FROZEN FOODS, INC. Fillo Phyllo Pastry Sheets	48g	48.9	271	54.2	2.1	2.1	3.1	8.3

Cherries Jubilee Topping, Cherries Jubilee vs Pineapple Pie Filling, Pineapple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherries Jub... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Cherries Jubilee Topping	65g	38.1	123	30.8	20.0	1.5	—	—
Pineapple Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Pineapple Pie Filling	87g	48.4	103	25.3	19.5	1.1	—	—

Apple Filling & Topping vs Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Fillin... Food 1 Food 1 • DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY Apple Filling & Topping	85g	43.9	106	27.1	20.0	1.2	—	1.2
Cherry Pie F... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	89g	42.0	101	24.7	21.4	1.1	—	—

Banana Creme Pie Filling, Banana Creme vs Cherry Organic Fruit Filling Or Topping, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Creme... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Banana Creme Pie Filling	85g	50.0	118	29.4	24.7	—	—	—
Cherry Organ... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Cherry Organic Fruit Filling Or Topping	85g	56.5	118	28.2	22.4	—	—	—

Simply Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping, Simply Blueberry vs Cinnamon 'N Spice Apple, Cinnamon 'N Spice Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Simply Blueb... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Simply Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping	82g	40.0	98	25.6	19.5	1.2	—	—
Cinnamon 'N ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cinnamon 'N Spice Apple	89g	43.9	112	24.7	14.6	—	1.1	—

Cherry Pie Fruit Filling Or Topping, Cherry vs Apple Pie Filling, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Pie F... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Cherry Pie Fruit Filling Or Topping	85g	45.9	118	28.2	23.5	1.2	—	1.2
Apple Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Apple Pie Filling	81g	44.0	111	28.4	21.0	1.2	—	1.2

Apple Pie vs Peach Pie Filling Or Topping Syrup, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Pie Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Apple Pie	85g	48.0	118	29.4	27.1	1.2	—	—
Peach Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Peach Pie Filling Or Topping Syrup	85g	50.0	129	30.6	21.2	1.2	—	—

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