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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Pizzeria Style Italian Sausage, Onions Green Peppers And Mushrooms Special Pizza, Pizzeria Style vs Breakfast Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, And Canadian Style Bacon With Our Alfredo Sauce, Breakfast

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pizzeria Sty... Food 1 Food 1 • PALERMO VILLA INC. Pizzeria Style Italian Sausage, Onions Green Peppers And Mushrooms Special Pizza	132g	54.1	227	22.7	2.3	1.5	11.4	9.1
Breakfast Eg... Food 2 Food 2 • JIMBONITAS LLC Breakfast Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, And Canadian Style Bacon With Our Alfredo Sauce	177g	64.9	245	19.8	1.1	0.6	13.6	11.9

Buffalo Style Chicken Calzones, Buffalo Style Chicken vs Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buffalo Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • FEEL GOOD FOODS I LLC Buffalo Style Chicken Calzones	224g	61.5	103	14.3	0.9	0.4	3.6	3.1
Pizza, Buffa... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Pizza, Buffalo Style Chicken	145g	51.9	207	20.0	1.4	1.4	8.3	12.4

Thin Crust Extra Cheese Pizza, Extra Cheese vs Four Meat Sausage, Pepperoni, Hamburger And Ham Classic Crust Pizza, Four Meat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thin Crust E... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Thin Crust Extra Cheese Pizza, Extra Cheese	145g	69.8	214	25.5	3.5	0.7	8.3	9.0
Four Meat Sa... Food 2 Food 2 • THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Four Meat Sausage, Pepperoni, Hamburger And Ham Classic Crust Pizza	124g	46.7	242	25.8	5.7	1.6	11.3	9.7

Black Beans With Savory Chipotle Beef Seasoning, Spicy Beef vs Lasagna Pasta & Sauce Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Black Beans With Savory Chipotle Beef Seasoning, Spicy Beef	42g	24.8	238	59.5	4.8	28.6	2.4	21.4
Lasagna Past... Food 2 Food 2 • SPARTAN Lasagna Pasta & Sauce Mix	35g	49.0	343	74.3	20.0	2.9	1.4	8.6

3 Cheese Macaroni vs Thai Cashew Curry Vegetables & Cashews Simmered In Coconut Milk, Coriander & Thai Basil Sauce, Thai Cashew Curry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
3 Cheese Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC. 3 Cheese Macaroni	140g	58.2	207	22.9	2.1	1.4	9.3	8.6
Thai Cashew ... Food 2 Food 2 • PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Thai Cashew Curry Vegetables & Cashews Simmered In Coconut Milk, Coriander & Thai Basil Sauce	142g	13.9	98	8.4	2.1	1.4	6.3	2.1

Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen vs Freeze Dried Breakfast Skillet Hash Browns And Scrambled Eggs Mixed With Pork Sausage Patty, Peppers & Onions, Breakfast Skillet

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • PALMETTO GOURMET FOODS, INC Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen	71g	69.6	451	40.9	4.2	2.8	19.7	28.2
Freeze Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Freeze Dried Breakfast Skillet Hash Browns And Scrambled Eggs Mixed With Pork Sausage Patty, Peppers & Onions, Breakfast Skillet	70g	44.1	500	35.7	5.7	1.4	30.0	18.6

Plant Based Chili Lime Bowl, Chili Lime vs Del Monte, New Orleans Style Vegetables

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC. Plant Based Chili Lime Bowl, Chili Lime	71g	68.6	380	62.0	1.4	11.3	8.5	16.9
Del Monte, N... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Del Monte, New Orleans Style Vegetables	123g	24.0	73	12.2	4.9	2.4	1.6	1.6

Strongan Off Meal vs Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strongan Off... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Strongan Off Meal	468g	100.0	167	14.5	2.1	1.1	8.8	7.3
Freeze Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Freeze Dried Rice & Chicken	60g	76.4	450	68.3	1.7	1.7	16.7	10.0

Quinoa Salad, Pistachio Citrus vs Chicken & Mashed Potatoes

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quinoa Salad... Food 1 Food 1 • DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Quinoa Salad, Pistachio Citrus	65g	72.3	446	75.4	4.6	16.9	7.7	18.5
Chicken & Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • OREGON FREEZE DRY FOODS INC. Chicken & Mashed Potatoes	53g	38.0	415	41.5	1.9	1.9	7.6	41.5

Red Curry, Thai Inspired Meal Kit, Medium vs Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Curry, T... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Red Curry, Thai Inspired Meal Kit, Medium	127g	76.9	181	31.5	3.9	0.8	4.7	3.2
Triple Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	116g	100.0	379	68.1	8.6	1.7	6.0	11.2

Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes Savory Meatloaf And Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Gravy, Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes vs Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meatloaf & G... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes Savory Meatloaf And Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Gravy	255g	47.0	110	10.6	0.4	1.2	4.7	5.5
Easy Mac Ori... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	61g	100.0	410	72.1	9.8	1.6	7.4	13.1

Chicken Alfredo vs Smoked Paprika Seasoned Chickpeas With Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion & Spinach, Smoked Paprika

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Alfredo Food 1 Food 1 • SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN SUNLIGHT VINEYARD LLC Chicken Alfredo	226g	64.5	146	15.0	1.8	0.4	5.3	8.9
Smoked Papri... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Smoked Paprika Seasoned Chickpeas With Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion & Spinach	140g	30.9	114	18.6	6.4	2.9	3.2	4.3

Beef Lasagna Italian Style Dinner Kits, Beef Lasagna vs Chicken Helper, Crispy Ranch Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beef Lasagna... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Beef Lasagna Italian Style Dinner Kits	112g	60.9	170	30.4	4.5	2.7	3.1	6.3
Chicken Help... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Chicken Helper, Crispy Ranch Chicken	31g	41.3	355	74.2	3.2	6.5	1.6	6.5

Gluten Free Pizza Kit Includes Sauce, Crust Mix, & Pizza Paper, (Add Cheese & Toppings) vs Chicken Marsala

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • QUALITY KING DISTRIBUTORS Gluten Free Pizza Kit Includes Sauce, Crust Mix, & Pizza Paper, (Add Cheese & Toppings)	78g	63.0	218	44.9	3.9	3.8	1.3	7.7
Chicken Marsala Food 2 Food 2 • CULINEVO KITCHEN, INC. Chicken Marsala	368g	93.9	117	13.9	1.4	0.8	2.5	9.8

Chicken Helper, Pasta With Crumb Coating & Sauce Mix, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Crispy Parmesan Chicken vs Medium Punchin' Potatoes & Beans Chili Mac, Medium Punchin' Potatoes & Beans Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Help... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Chicken Helper, Pasta With Crumb Coating & Sauce Mix, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Crispy Parmesan Chicken	40g	52.6	350	70.0	7.5	2.5	3.8	10.0
Medium Punch... Food 2 Food 2 • WICKED FOODS, INC Medium Punchin' Potatoes & Beans Chili Mac	80g	82.2	400	67.5	12.5	13.8	2.5	20.0

Lo Mein Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit, Lo Mein vs Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lo Mein Dan ... Food 1 Food 1 • LUV YU BAKERY INC. Lo Mein Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit	102g	100.0	412	61.8	8.8	2.9	13.7	9.8
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • BRANDLESS, INC Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix	18g	27.7	333	77.8	—	—	—	5.6

Lasagna With Meat Sauce vs Hormel Compleats Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes With Gravy, 9 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lasagna With... Food 1 Food 1 • FREEZE-DRY FOODS LLC Lasagna With Meat Sauce	54g	46.3	444	51.9	13.0	5.6	14.8	25.9
Hormel Compl... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel Compleats Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes With Gravy, 9 Oz	255g	17.7	86	9.8	0.8	0.8	2.8	5.5

Paneer Makhani With Cumin Basmati Rice vs Pepperoni Pizza Maker Crust Mix, Pizza Sauce With Pepperoni & Grated Parmesan And Romano Cheese Topping, Pepperoni

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paneer Makha... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR, INC. Paneer Makhani With Cumin Basmati Rice	225g	80.0	202	19.6	1.8	1.3	12.0	4.0
Pepperoni Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Pepperoni Pizza Maker Crust Mix, Pizza Sauce With Pepperoni & Grated Parmesan And Romano Cheese Topping	115g	77.9	243	36.5	3.5	1.7	7.0	8.7

Spanish Rice Creole Rice Dinner Mix vs Thin & Crispy Pizza Crust Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS, INC. Spanish Rice Creole Rice Dinner Mix	33g	100.0	364	78.8	3.0	3.0	—	9.1
Thin & Crisp... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Thin & Crispy Pizza Crust Mix	46g	60.2	370	69.6	2.2	2.2	4.4	10.9

Meal Bundle vs Pizza Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Meal Bundle Food 1 Food 1 • REVOLUTION FOODS, INC. Meal Bundle	52g	64.7	327	71.2	9.6	7.7	2.9	7.7
Pizza Mix Food 2 Food 2 • CELISAC LLC Pizza Mix	31g	38.9	387	74.2	—	9.7	4.8	9.7

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