What are Smooth Ride food comparisons?

Smooth Ride 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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Easy Quinoa Blends vs Toasted Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Easy Quinoa ... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Easy Quinoa Blends	44g	48.2	364	63.6	2.3	6.8	5.7	13.6
Toasted Quinoa Food 2 Food 2 • PRE-COLUMBIAN PRODUCTIONS LLC Toasted Quinoa	46g	100.0	370	67.4	6.5	6.5	5.4	13.0

Freekeh Foods, Organic Roasted Green Wheat, Cracked Whole Grains, Rosemary Sage, Rosemary Sage vs Zesty Lemon Flavor Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend, Zesty Lemon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Freekeh Food... Food 1 Food 1 • PARADISE EXIMPORT, INC. Freekeh Foods, Organic Roasted Green Wheat, Cracked Whole Grains, Rosemary Sage, Rosemary Sage	40g	46.4	325	70.0	—	10.0	2.5	15.0
Zesty Lemon ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Zesty Lemon Flavor Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend	56g	67.8	357	67.9	1.8	5.4	6.3	10.7

Bob's Red Mill, Organic Red Quinoa vs Tomato Basil With Quinoa Veggie Bowl, Tomato Basil

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bob's Red Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Organic Red Quinoa	47g	58.5	362	74.5	2.1	10.6	3.2	10.6
Tomato Basil... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL MONTE FOODS INC. Tomato Basil With Quinoa Veggie Bowl	210g	59.5	95	16.2	4.8	1.9	1.9	3.3

Bulgur & Quinoa vs Organic Sprouted Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bulgur & Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL DELICACIES INC. Bulgur & Quinoa	70g	79.7	400	74.3	—	15.7	2.1	12.9
Organic Spro... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Organic Sprouted Quinoa	51g	100.0	412	74.5	7.8	5.9	7.8	11.8

100% Whole Grain Red Quinoa vs Organic Black Heirloom Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Whole G... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. 100% Whole Grain Red Quinoa	43g	46.2	372	67.4	2.3	11.6	7.0	14.0
Organic Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • ALTER ECO AMERICAS INC. Organic Black Heirloom Quinoa	50g	60.1	380	70.0	6.0	8.0	5.0	12.0

All Natural, Italian Farro vs White Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural,... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. All Natural, Italian Farro	83g	100.0	349	71.1	1.2	6.0	1.8	12.1
White Quinoa Food 2 Food 2 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC White Quinoa	47g	51.9	368	63.8	—	6.4	6.4	14.9

Bulgar Wheat vs Alter Eco, Organic Royal Pearl Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bulgar Wheat Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Bulgar Wheat	50g	56.5	340	76.0	—	18.0	1.0	12.0
Alter Eco, O... Food 2 Food 2 • ALTER ECO AMERICAS INC. Alter Eco, Organic Royal Pearl Quinoa	43g	50.1	372	67.4	—	7.0	5.8	14.0

White Quinoa vs Whole Wheat Penne With Garlic Herb Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • TADIN HERB & TEA CO. White Quinoa	44g	50.0	386	65.9	4.6	6.8	8.0	13.6
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Whole Wheat Penne With Garlic Herb Sauce	75g	69.0	373	56.0	9.3	8.0	8.0	14.7

Zesty Margherita Fusion Grain Blends, Zesty Margherita vs Streit's, Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zesty Marghe... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Zesty Margherita Fusion Grain Blends	118g	96.3	237	49.2	8.5	7.6	2.1	7.6
Streit's, Qu... Food 2 Food 2 • ARON STREIT INC. Streit's, Quinoa	75g	99.6	509	85.2	4.0	14.7	9.2	22.1

White Quinoa, White vs Tri Color Quinoa, Tri Color

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. White Quinoa	45g	100.0	378	64.4	—	6.7	5.6	13.3
Tri Color Qu... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Tri Color Quinoa	45g	50.3	378	66.7	4.4	8.9	6.7	11.1

Organic Pearl Heirloom Quinoa vs Green Lentil Brown Rice Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Pear... Food 1 Food 1 • ALTER ECO AMERICAS INC. Organic Pearl Heirloom Quinoa	49g	59.8	388	67.4	8.2	4.1	7.1	12.2
Green Lentil... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Green Lentil Brown Rice Blend	45g	58.5	378	75.6	—	8.9	2.2	11.1

White Organic Quinoa, White vs Pearl Barley

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. White Organic Quinoa	43g	48.2	372	65.1	—	7.0	5.8	14.0
Pearl Barley Food 2 Food 2 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Pearl Barley	33g	37.3	303	72.7	—	15.2	—	9.1

Toasted Quinoa vs Medium Pearled Barley, Medium

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toasted Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • PRE-COLUMBIAN PRODUCTIONS LLC Toasted Quinoa	46g	54.1	370	67.4	6.5	6.5	5.4	13.0
Medium Pearl... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY Medium Pearled Barley	48g	62.6	354	77.1	—	10.4	1.0	10.4

Sundried Tomato Quinoa vs Garlic & Herb Quinoa Blend Rice & Seasoning Mix, Garlic & Herb

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sundried Tom... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Sundried Tomato Quinoa	210g	48.7	167	14.8	2.4	2.9	10.5	3.8
Garlic & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Garlic & Herb Quinoa Blend Rice & Seasoning Mix	70g	91.4	371	75.7	2.9	8.6	2.9	11.4

Garden Vegetable vs Organic Whole Grain Kamut Khorasan Wheat, Whole Grain

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garden Veget... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Garden Vegetable	43g	40.2	395	55.8	2.3	7.0	5.8	16.3
Organic Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic Whole Grain Kamut Khorasan Wheat, Whole Grain	45g	100.0	378	73.3	—	11.1	1.1	15.6

Tr Color Quinoa vs Red Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tr Color Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • KINGS SUPER MARKETS INC Tr Color Quinoa	45g	50.2	378	64.4	4.4	6.7	5.6	13.3
Red Quinoa Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Red Quinoa	45g	50.2	378	64.4	—	6.7	5.6	13.3

Amazonas Rainforest Product, Andean Quinoa vs Lunds & Byerlys, Organic Ground Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Amazonas Rai... Food 1 Food 1 • AMAZONAS IMPORTS, INC. Amazonas Rainforest Product, Andean Quinoa	40g	40.5	350	62.5	—	10.0	7.3	12.5
Lunds & Byer... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNDS INC Lunds & Byerlys, Organic Ground Quinoa	42g	52.0	381	71.4	—	7.1	6.0	14.3

Garden Vegetable vs Whole Grain Golden Bulgur

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garden Veget... Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Garden Vegetable	43g	40.2	395	55.8	2.3	7.0	5.8	16.3
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Whole Grain Golden Bulgur	43g	50.7	349	72.1	—	11.6	1.2	11.6

Golden Quinoa vs Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Golden Quinoa	45g	52.1	378	71.1	4.4	11.1	5.6	13.3
Quinoa Food 2 Food 2 • BRANDLESS, INC Quinoa	43g	48.2	372	65.1	—	7.0	5.8	14.0

Zesty Lemon Flavor Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend, Zesty Lemon vs Organic Italian Pearled Farro

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zesty Lemon ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Zesty Lemon Flavor Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend	56g	67.8	357	67.9	1.8	5.4	6.3	10.7
Organic Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Organic Italian Pearled Farro	43g	100.0	395	81.4	—	11.6	2.3	16.3

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