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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Peach Filling Or Topping, Peach vs Fischer & Wieser, Old Fashioned Cherry Pie Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Fillin... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Peach Filling Or Topping	87g	55.3	115	28.7	23.0	1.1	—	—
Fischer & Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC. Fischer & Wieser, Old Fashioned Cherry Pie Filling	85g	55.8	141	34.1	28.2	1.2	—	1.2

Premium Quality Fuji Apple Pie Filling Or Topping vs Peach Filling Or Topping, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Qual... Food 1 Food 1 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Premium Quality Fuji Apple Pie Filling Or Topping	140g	52.0	80	19.3	7.9	0.7	0.1	0.7
Peach Fillin... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Peach Filling Or Topping	87g	55.3	115	28.7	23.0	1.1	—	—

Apple Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple vs Spartan, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Pie Fi... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Apple Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	56.5	118	28.2	24.7	—	—	—
Spartan, Pie... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry	85g	43.9	118	28.2	20.0	2.4	—	—

Lime Curd, Lime vs Fine Dessert Filling, Pineapple, Pineapple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lime Curd Food 1 Food 1 • ANTHONY'S PIER 4 FOODS Lime Curd	20g	23.8	350	60.0	65.0	—	5.0	1.5
Fine Dessert... Food 2 Food 2 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Fine Dessert Filling, Pineapple, Pineapple	37g	36.0	189	48.7	35.1	—	—	—

Cherry Premium Fruit Filling & Topping, Cherry vs Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Premi... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Cherry Premium Fruit Filling & Topping	85g	44.0	106	27.1	23.5	1.2	—	—
Blueberry Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	51.7	118	28.2	20.0	2.4	—	—

Apple Pie Filling & Topping, Apple vs Treat Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Pie Fi... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Apple Pie Filling & Topping	90g	42.0	100	24.4	20.0	1.1	—	—
Treat Filling Food 2 Food 2 • WILTON ENTERPRISES INC Treat Filling	33g	32.3	515	51.5	51.5	—	33.3	—

French Lemon Filling, French Lemon vs Lite Cherry More Fruit Pie Filling & Topping, Lite Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Lemon... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC French Lemon Filling	89g	62.9	135	31.5	24.7	—	0.6	—
Lite Cherry ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Lite Cherry More Fruit Pie Filling & Topping	83g	26.5	60	14.5	12.1	1.2	—	—

Strawberry Pie Filling , Strawberry vs Peach Pie Filling & Topping, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry P... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Strawberry Pie Filling	85g	48.0	129	29.4	21.2	1.2	—	—
Peach Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Peach Pie Filling & Topping	90g	44.0	122	25.6	21.1	1.1	—	—

Cake & Pastry Filling, Strawberry vs Cake & Pastry Filling, Mixed Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cake & Pastr... Food 1 Food 1 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Cake & Pastry Filling, Strawberry	35g	34.0	200	48.6	31.4	—	—	—
Cake & Pastr... Food 2 Food 2 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Cake & Pastry Filling, Mixed Berry	36g	34.0	194	47.2	33.3	—	—	—

Apple Pie Filling, Apple vs Cherry Pie Filling, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Pie Fi... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Apple Pie Filling	87g	71.4	149	36.8	31.0	1.1	—	—
Cherry Pie F... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS, INC/MUSSELMAN DV Cherry Pie Filling	85g	48.0	118	28.2	23.5	—	—	—

Cherry Pie Filling And Topping, Cherry vs Strawberry Pie Filling Or Topping, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Pie F... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKER'S CORNER Cherry Pie Filling And Topping	85g	46.0	118	28.2	23.5	1.2	—	—
Strawberry P... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Strawberry Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	44.7	94	23.5	17.7	1.2	—	—

Cobbler & Pie Caramel Apple Filling vs Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cup, Dark Chocolate Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cobbler & Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • COLUMBIA EMPIRE FARMS, INC. Cobbler & Pie Caramel Apple Filling	95g	73.9	158	40.0	35.8	1.1	—	—
Dark Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cup	92g	48.4	261	29.4	23.9	2.2	15.2	4.4

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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Pie F... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	89g	42.0	101	24.7	21.4	1.1	—	—
Kroger, Pie ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Pie Filling, Apple, Apple	81g	48.1	123	30.9	18.5	1.2	—	—

Cherry Light Topping & Pie Filling, Cherry vs Cherry & Blueberry Premium Fruit Filling Or Topping, Cherry & Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Light... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Cherry Light Topping & Pie Filling	85g	31.9	82	20.0	15.3	1.2	—	1.2
Cherry & Blu... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Cherry & Blueberry Premium Fruit Filling Or Topping	85g	48.0	118	29.4	27.1	1.2	—	—

Fillo Phyllo Pastry Sheets vs Charm City Cakes, Duff Goldman, Cake & Cupcake Filling, Raspberry, Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fillo Phyllo... Food 1 Food 1 • ATHENS PASTRIES & FROZEN FOODS, INC. Fillo Phyllo Pastry Sheets	48g	48.9	271	54.2	2.1	2.1	3.1	8.3
Charm City C... Food 2 Food 2 • GARTNER STUDIOS, INC. Charm City Cakes, Duff Goldman, Cake & Cupcake Filling, Raspberry, Raspberry	85g	61.5	153	36.5	25.9	0.3	—	—

Fruit Filling, Blueberry vs Peach Pie Filling & Topping

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Fillin... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Fruit Filling, Blueberry	85g	43.9	118	28.2	20.0	2.4	—	—
Peach Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Peach Pie Filling & Topping	85g	42.0	106	25.9	21.2	1.2	—	—

Very Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Very Cherry vs Creme Pie Filling, Chocolate Mint

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Very Cherry ... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Very Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	45.9	118	28.2	23.5	1.2	—	1.2
Creme Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Creme Pie Filling, Chocolate Mint	85g	62.0	141	36.5	29.4	—	—	—

Oven Proof Apricot Pastry Filling vs Chunky Apple Pie Filling & Dessert Topping, Chunky Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oven Proof A... Food 1 Food 1 • BACKER'S CHOICE INC Oven Proof Apricot Pastry Filling	40g	51.8	250	65.0	65.0	—	3.3	—
Chunky Apple... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Chunky Apple Pie Filling & Dessert Topping	140g	76.0	114	27.1	21.4	—	—	—

Lucky Leaf, Supreme Pie Filling, Peaches & Creme, Peaches & Creme vs Mother's Maid, Filling Or Topping, Apple, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lucky Leaf, ... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Lucky Leaf, Supreme Pie Filling, Peaches & Creme, Peaches & Creme	85g	50.0	118	29.4	24.7	—	—	—
Mother's Mai... Food 2 Food 2 • BURNETTE FOODS, INC. Mother's Maid, Filling Or Topping, Apple, Apple	81g	48.1	123	30.9	22.2	1.2	—	—

Cherry Light Topping & Pie Filling, Cherry vs Strawberry Mini Tart With Filling, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Light... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Cherry Light Topping & Pie Filling	85g	31.9	82	20.0	15.3	1.2	—	1.2
Strawberry M... Food 2 Food 2 • GAMESA USA INC. Strawberry Mini Tart With Filling	27g	100.0	444	77.8	33.3	3.7	14.8	3.7

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