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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry G... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Strawberry Glaze	87g	62.1	126	31.0	24.1	—	—	—
Cherry Pie F... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Cherry Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	48.0	118	29.4	23.5	1.2	—	—

Cherry Premium Fruit Filing Or Topping, Cherry vs French Lemon Filling, French Lemon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Premi... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Cherry Premium Fruit Filing Or Topping	85g	42.0	106	25.9	20.0	1.2	—	—
French Lemon... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC French Lemon Filling	89g	62.9	135	31.5	24.7	—	0.6	—

Mother's Maid, Filling Or Topping, Cherry, Cherry vs Wild At Heart Blueberry With Lemon Zest Zing Pie Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mother's Mai... Food 1 Food 1 • BURNETTE FOODS, INC. Mother's Maid, Filling Or Topping, Cherry, Cherry	85g	46.0	118	28.2	20.0	1.2	—	—
Wild At Hear... Food 2 Food 2 • BEEKMAN 1802, INC. Wild At Heart Blueberry With Lemon Zest Zing Pie Filling	133g	57.9	90	23.3	18.1	1.5	—	0.8

Marionberry Pie Filling/Dessert Topping/Cobblers, Marionberry vs Very Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Very Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marionberry ... Food 1 Food 1 • DUNDEE BRANDIED FRUIT COMPANY Marionberry Pie Filling/Dessert Topping/Cobblers	133g	89.9	150	36.8	30.1	3.0	—	0.8
Very Cherry ... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Very Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	45.9	118	28.2	23.5	1.2	—	1.2

Cobbler & Pie Filling, Peach Amaretto vs Cobbler & Pie Filling, Cherry Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cobbler & Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • COLUMBIA EMPIRE FARMS, INC. Cobbler & Pie Filling, Peach Amaretto	95g	71.9	147	39.0	25.3	1.1	—	—
Cobbler & Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • COLUMBIA EMPIRE FARMS, INC. Cobbler & Pie Filling, Cherry Berry	95g	81.9	179	44.2	34.7	1.1	—	—

Lucky Leaf, Premium Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple Cranberry, Apple Cranberry vs Spartan, Pie Filling, Very Cherry, Very Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lucky Leaf, ... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Lucky Leaf, Premium Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple Cranberry, Apple Cranberry	85g	50.0	118	30.6	25.9	1.2	—	—
Spartan, Pie... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Pie Filling, Very Cherry, Very Cherry	85g	47.8	129	29.4	22.4	1.2	—	1.2

Strawberry Rhubarb Premium Fruit Filling & Topping, Strawberry Rhubarb vs Pineapple Pie Filling, Pineapple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry R... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Strawberry Rhubarb Premium Fruit Filling & Topping	85g	51.7	106	27.1	21.2	1.2	—	—
Pineapple Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Pineapple Pie Filling	87g	48.4	103	25.3	19.5	1.1	—	—

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

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lite Cherry ... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Lite Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	31.9	82	20.0	15.3	1.2	—	1.2
Pie Filling ... Food 2 Food 2 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Pie Filling Or Topping, Cherry	85g	42.0	94	24.7	20.0	—	—	—

Deep Dish Pie Shells vs Tarts With Pecan Crumble

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deep Dish Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • HANDMADE PIES BY UPPER CRUST Deep Dish Pie Shells	26g	26.8	462	57.7	11.5	3.8	19.2	7.7
Tarts With P... Food 2 Food 2 • TWO-BITE Tarts With Pecan Crumble	90g	71.1	356	42.2	20.0	1.1	18.9	5.6

Organic, Blueberry Pie Filling, Blueberry vs Danish Dessert, Pudding Pie Filling Glaze, Strawberry, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic, Blu... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Blueberry Pie Filling, Blueberry	85g	63.5	129	32.9	25.9	1.2	—	—
Danish Desse... Food 2 Food 2 • REDCO FOODS, INC. Danish Dessert, Pudding Pie Filling Glaze, Strawberry, Strawberry	34g	66.0	412	97.1	73.5	—	—	—

Strawberry Bagpac vs Musselman's, Pie Filling, Strawberry, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry B... Food 1 Food 1 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Strawberry Bagpac	33g	24.0	152	36.4	24.2	—	—	—
Musselman's,... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS, INC/MUSSELMAN DV Musselman's, Pie Filling, Strawberry, Strawberry	85g	44.0	106	27.1	21.2	1.2	—	—

Cherry Lite Pie Filling & Topping, Cherry vs Pie Filling, Strawberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Lite ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Cherry Lite Pie Filling & Topping	85g	28.0	71	17.7	9.4	1.2	—	—
Pie Filling,... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Pie Filling, Strawberry	85g	48.0	129	29.4	21.2	1.2	—	—

Spartan, Pie Filling, Peach, Peach vs Cherry Pie Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spartan, Pie... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Pie Filling, Peach, Peach	85g	50.0	129	30.6	17.7	1.2	—	—
Cherry Pie F... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Cherry Pie Filling	85g	45.9	118	28.2	23.5	1.2	—	1.2

Danish Choice, Apple Pie Filling vs Cinnamon 'N Spice Apple, Cinnamon 'N Spice Apple

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
Cinnamon 'N ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cinnamon 'N Spice Apple	89g	43.9	112	24.7	14.6	—	1.1	—

Raisin Premium Fruit Filling & Topping, Raisin vs Prune Plum

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raisin Premi... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Raisin Premium Fruit Filling & Topping	85g	46.0	106	28.2	18.8	1.2	—	—
Prune Plum Food 2 Food 2 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Prune Plum	36g	100.0	222	55.6	16.7	2.8	—	—

Pineapple Pie Filling, Pineapple vs Blueberry Flavored Pie Filling Or Topping, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Pineapple Pie Filling	87g	48.4	103	25.3	19.5	1.1	—	—
Blueberry Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Blueberry Flavored Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	44.0	106	27.1	21.2	1.2	—	—

Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping, Blueberry vs Peach Pie Filling & Topping, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	40.0	94	24.7	18.8	1.2	—	—
Peach Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Peach Pie Filling & Topping	85g	58.8	129	30.6	21.2	1.2	—	—

Apple Topping & Pie Filling, Apple vs Premium Apple Pie Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Toppin... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Apple Topping & Pie Filling	85g	43.9	106	27.1	20.0	1.2	—	1.2
Premium Appl... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Premium Apple Pie Filling	85g	54.0	129	32.9	28.2	1.2	—	—

Apple Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple vs Washington Apple Pie Filling, Washington Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Pie Fi... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Apple Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	46.0	106	27.1	22.4	—	—	—
Washington A... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Washington Apple Pie Filling	85g	52.0	124	30.6	25.9	—	—	—

Tart Cherry & White Peach Fruit Filling, Tart Cherry & White Peach vs Fruit Filling, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tart Cherry ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Tart Cherry & White Peach Fruit Filling	85g	60.0	141	35.3	28.2	—	—	—
Fruit Fillin... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Fruit Filling, Peach	85g	50.0	129	30.6	17.7	1.2	—	—

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