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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Rice vs Bourbon Chicken Flavored Rice, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Rice	144g	71.2	139	26.4	1.4	1.4	2.4	3.5
Bourbon Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Bourbon Chicken Flavored Rice, Chicken	45g	100.0	356	80.0	11.1	2.2	1.1	8.9

Hatch Green Chile Macaroni & Cheese vs Elbow Tomato Marinara, Tomato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hatch Green ... Food 1 Food 1 • RESER'S FINE FOODS, INC. Hatch Green Chile Macaroni & Cheese	340g	82.2	129	13.2	2.1	0.9	6.2	5.9
Elbow Tomato... Food 2 Food 2 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Elbow Tomato Marinara, Tomato	250g	98.9	120	21.6	2.8	1.6	1.6	4.4

Hormel, Compleats, Cheesy Potatoes & Ham vs Quick Cook Cheese Risotto, Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hormel, Comp... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Compleats, Cheesy Potatoes & Ham	213g	47.5	75	11.7	0.9	0.5	1.9	2.8
Quick Cook C... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Quick Cook Cheese Risotto, Cheese	87g	100.0	356	74.7	1.2	1.1	3.5	8.1

Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta vs Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hormel, Comp... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Compleats, Cafe Creations Three Cheese Chicken Pasta	255g	52.5	141	11.4	0.4	0.8	7.1	8.2
Old El Paso,... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Old El Paso, Tortilla Stuffers Meal Starter	55g	23.5	164	23.6	3.6	1.8	3.6	7.3

Patak's, Medium Chickpea Curry With Rice, Chana Masala, Chana Masala vs Patak's, Potato & Spinach Curry With Rice, Mild, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Patak's, Med... Food 1 Food 1 • AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Patak's, Medium Chickpea Curry With Rice, Chana Masala, Chana Masala	283g	95.2	110	19.8	3.9	2.8	1.8	3.5
Patak's, Pot... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Patak's, Potato & Spinach Curry With Rice, Mild, Mild	283g	84.8	113	16.3	0.4	1.1	4.2	2.1

Rice & Pasta Blend In A Sweet Soy Sauce With Ginger & Sesame vs Southwest Chili Mix

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice & Pasta... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Rice & Pasta Blend In A Sweet Soy Sauce With Ginger & Sesame	73g	100.0	356	75.3	6.9	2.7	1.4	8.2
Southwest Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Southwest Chili Mix	49g	44.5	327	63.3	8.2	16.3	—	16.3

Carbonara Penne Pasta, Carbonara vs Pepperoni Pizza Kit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carbonara Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • VIVA LA MAMMA U.S.A. , INC. Carbonara Penne Pasta	300g	100.0	253	26.7	1.7	1.7	12.7	7.3
Pepperoni Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • CHAMPION FOODS, LLC Pepperoni Pizza Kit	180g	96.2	244	29.4	2.2	1.7	8.9	11.7

Chicken Marsala vs Double Cheeseburger Dinner

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Marsala Food 1 Food 1 • CULINEVO KITCHEN, INC. Chicken Marsala	368g	93.9	117	13.9	1.4	0.8	2.5	9.8
Double Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Double Cheeseburger Dinner	29g	39.2	345	72.4	3.5	3.4	—	10.3

Patak's, Potato & Spinach Curry With Rice, Mild, Mild vs Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen, Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Patak's, Pot... Food 1 Food 1 • AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Patak's, Potato & Spinach Curry With Rice, Mild, Mild	283g	84.8	113	16.3	0.4	1.1	4.2	2.1
Roasted Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • PALMETTO GOURMET FOODS, INC Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen, Chicken	71g	69.6	451	40.9	4.2	2.8	19.7	28.2

Uncured Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza Crusts, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce Pizza Lunch Kit, Uncured Pepperoni & Cheese vs Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Uncured Pepp... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Uncured Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza Crusts, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce Pizza Lunch Kit	118g	51.7	280	28.8	3.4	1.7	12.7	13.6
Thai Style P... Food 2 Food 2 • CJ FOODS USA INC Thai Style Pad Thai Noodle Bowl	231g	68.8	212	37.7	9.1	2.6	3.9	6.5

Chicken Flavor Rice, Chicken vs Cheeseburger Seasoned Ground Beef With Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread & Potato Bites, Cheeseburger

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Chicken Flavor Rice	56g	100.0	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	8.9
Cheeseburger... Food 2 Food 2 • COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC Cheeseburger Seasoned Ground Beef With Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread & Potato Bites	142g	13.5	183	7.8	2.1	0.7	12.0	12.0

Chicken Pad Thai Kit vs Pizza Crust Thin & Crispy Mix, Pizza Crust

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pad ... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ SAUCES & FROZEN Chicken Pad Thai Kit	70g	61.1	229	47.1	10.0	2.9	2.9	4.3
Pizza Crust ... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Pizza Crust Thin & Crispy Mix	46g	62.4	370	71.7	2.2	2.2	2.2	10.9

Chicken Pad Thai vs Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Pad ... Food 1 Food 1 • MIES PRODUCTS INC Chicken Pad Thai	285g	33.5	154	18.3	4.2	1.1	6.0	6.7
Fettuccini A... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC. Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken	106g	65.1	255	34.0	11.3	1.9	5.7	17.0

Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Ultimate Rice,Seasoned Coating & Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki vs Country Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits Creamy Gravy Flavored With White Meat Chicken, Biscuit Mix & Potato Mix Homestyle Bakes, Country Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Ultimate Rice,Seasoned Coating & Teriyaki Sauce	49g	63.1	306	67.4	16.3	2.0	2.0	6.1
Country Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Country Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits Creamy Gravy Flavored With White Meat Chicken, Biscuit Mix & Potato Mix Homestyle Bakes, Country Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits	170g	60.7	171	18.8	1.2	0.6	8.8	3.5

Farro & Porcini Mushrooms Organic Italian Meals, Farro & Porcini Mushrooms vs Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Farro & Porc... Food 1 Food 1 • ISOLA IMPORTS, INC. Farro & Porcini Mushrooms Organic Italian Meals	100g	96.9	300	58.0	4.0	8.0	2.0	14.0
Roasted Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • PALMETTO GOURMET FOODS, INC Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen	71g	69.6	451	40.9	4.2	2.8	19.7	28.2

Spanish Rice Creole Rice Dinner Mix vs Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

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
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

Comfort Seafood Wild Salmon With Pasta And Mushrooms vs Classic Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits Creamy Gravy Flavored With White Meat Chicken, Potato Mix & Biscuit Mix Homestyle Bakes, Classic Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Comfort Seaf... Food 1 Food 1 • FISHPEOPLE, INC Comfort Seafood Wild Salmon With Pasta And Mushrooms	283g	64.3	170	12.4	1.1	0.7	10.6	5.7
Classic Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Classic Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits Creamy Gravy Flavored With White Meat Chicken, Potato Mix & Biscuit Mix Homestyle Bakes, Classic Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Biscuits	170g	72.5	176	22.9	3.5	1.2	7.7	4.1

Crunchy Taco Ultimate Skillet Meal, Crunchy Taco vs Angel Hair Pasta, Butter & Parmesan

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Taco... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Crunchy Taco Ultimate Skillet Meal	40g	100.0	375	72.5	5.0	2.5	8.8	5.0
Angel Hair P... Food 2 Food 2 • FARMHOUSE FOODS, INC. Angel Hair Pasta, Butter & Parmesan	57g	100.0	368	71.9	5.3	3.5	2.6	14.0

Hormel, Compleats, Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes vs Original Chicken & Biscuits Hearty Vegetable And White Meat Chicken Stew & Biscuit Mix Homestyle Bakes, Original Chicken & Biscuits

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hormel, Comp... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel, Compleats, Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes	369g	67.4	73	9.8	0.3	0.5	1.4	5.7
Original Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Original Chicken & Biscuits Hearty Vegetable And White Meat Chicken Stew & Biscuit Mix Homestyle Bakes	241g	95.8	174	22.0	2.1	1.7	7.5	4.6

Gluten Free Brownie Mix vs Mother India, Punjabi Chhole

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Gluten Free Brownie Mix	30g	100.0	400	90.0	63.3	3.3	—	3.3
Mother India... Food 2 Food 2 • GREAT EASTERN SUN TRADING CO. Mother India, Punjabi Chhole	150g	35.4	133	18.0	—	6.0	5.3	4.0

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