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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Red 100% Whole Grain Quinoa, Red vs Bulgur & Quinoa Mixture Of Durum Wheat And Quinoa, Bulgur & Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red 100% Who... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Red 100% Whole Grain Quinoa	45g	54.0	356	68.9	22.2	6.7	5.6	13.3
Bulgur & Qui... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Bulgur & Quinoa Mixture Of Durum Wheat And Quinoa	77g	83.4	338	64.9	—	9.1	2.6	13.0

Organic Sprouted Quinoa vs Streit's, Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Spro... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Organic Sprouted Quinoa	51g	100.0	412	74.5	7.8	5.9	7.8	11.8
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

Organic Tricolor Quinoa vs Kroger, Pearled Barley

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Tric... Food 1 Food 1 • I WAS THINKING Organic Tricolor Quinoa	43g	48.2	372	65.1	—	7.0	5.8	14.0
Kroger, Pear... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Pearled Barley	45g	54.9	311	77.8	2.2	15.6	1.1	8.9

Heartland, Bulgur Wheat vs Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heartland, B... Food 1 Food 1 • MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Heartland, Bulgur Wheat	40g	48.7	350	75.0	—	12.5	1.3	12.5
Quinoa Food 2 Food 2 • BRANDLESS, INC Quinoa	43g	48.2	372	65.1	—	7.0	5.8	14.0

Southwest Style Quinoa, Southwest Style vs Tri Color Quinoa, Tri Color

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest St... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Southwest Style Quinoa	142g	25.0	127	16.2	1.4	3.5	5.6	3.5
Tri Color Qu... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESHLY ORGANIC LLC Tri Color Quinoa	43g	100.0	395	67.4	—	11.6	5.8	14.0

Pearl Barley vs Quinoa Black Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pearl Barley Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Pearl Barley	55g	66.6	345	78.2	—	16.4	0.9	9.1
Quinoa Black... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Quinoa Black Bean	45g	46.1	356	60.0	2.2	6.7	7.8	13.3

Tricolor Quinoa, Tricolor vs Red Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tricolor Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Tricolor 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

Organic White Blanc Quinoa vs Farro Perlato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED PACIFIC COMPANY INC. Organic White Blanc Quinoa	45g	53.7	376	68.9	—	7.1	5.6	13.3
Farro Perlato Food 2 Food 2 • OTIS MCALLISTER INC. Farro Perlato	50g	62.4	360	74.0	—	10.0	3.0	10.0

White And Red Quinoa Blend, White And Red vs Mediterranean Style Quinoa Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes & Red Quinoa, Mediterranean Style Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White And Re... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S White And Red Quinoa Blend	140g	62.9	150	25.7	2.1	2.9	2.5	5.7
Mediterranea... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mediterranean Style Quinoa Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes & Red Quinoa	138g	25.5	145	15.2	0.7	2.2	7.3	5.1

White Quinoa vs Garlic And Chive Farro & Whole Wheat Orzo, Garlic And Chive

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • JH BIOTECH, INC. White Quinoa	43g	48.2	372	65.1	—	7.0	5.8	14.0
Garlic And C... Food 2 Food 2 Garlic And Chive Farro & Whole Wheat Orzo, Garlic And Chive	46g	100.0	326	69.6	4.4	8.7	—	13.0

Whole Grain Quinoa vs Traditional Organic Quinoa, Traditional

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Whole Grain Quinoa	227g	51.8	172	29.5	—	3.1	4.4	6.2
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • QUINOA CORPORATION Traditional Organic Quinoa	45g	100.0	378	64.4	—	6.7	5.6	13.3

Red Quinoa vs Sundried Tomato Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • TRUROOTS Red Quinoa	47g	50.3	383	68.1	6.4	12.8	7.5	10.6
Sundried Tom... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Sundried Tomato Quinoa	210g	48.7	167	14.8	2.4	2.9	10.5	3.8

Village Harvest, Premium Whole Grain Quinoa vs Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Village Harv... Food 1 Food 1 • OTIS MCALLISTER INC. Village Harvest, Premium Whole Grain Quinoa	43g	46.2	372	62.8	—	7.0	5.8	14.0
Quinoa Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Quinoa	45g	50.2	378	64.4	4.4	6.7	5.6	13.3

Red Quinoa, Red vs Organic Premium Whole Grain Red Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Red Quinoa	45g	52.2	378	68.9	6.7	8.9	4.4	13.3
Organic Prem... Food 2 Food 2 • GREENFIELD PRODUCTS LLC Organic Premium Whole Grain Red Quinoa	47g	50.3	383	68.1	—	12.8	7.5	10.6

Organic Tricolor Quinoa vs Roasted Buckwheat

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Tric... Food 1 Food 1 • I WAS THINKING Organic Tricolor Quinoa	43g	48.2	372	65.1	—	7.0	5.8	14.0
Roasted Buck... Food 2 Food 2 • KRADJIAN IMPORTING CO., INC. Roasted Buckwheat	45g	54.6	356	71.1	2.2	8.9	2.2	11.1

Organic Premium Whole Grain Black Quinoa vs Roland, Quinoa, Toasted Sesame Ginger

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Prem... Food 1 Food 1 • GREENFIELD PRODUCTS LLC Organic Premium Whole Grain Black Quinoa	44g	54.0	386	68.2	—	4.5	5.7	13.6
Roland, Quin... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, Quinoa, Toasted Sesame Ginger	45g	48.1	378	62.2	2.2	6.7	6.7	13.3

Organic Whole Grain Amaranth vs Organic Black Quinoa, Black

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic Whole Grain Amaranth	52g	51.8	365	65.4	1.9	13.5	6.7	15.4
Organic Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED PACIFIC COMPANY INC. Organic Black Quinoa, Black	45g	54.3	378	71.1	—	8.2	6.7	15.6

Organic Soft White Wheat vs Organic White & Red Quinoa Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Soft... Food 1 Food 1 • SHILOH FARMS INC. Organic Soft White Wheat	42g	52.6	338	76.2	—	11.9	1.2	11.9
Organic Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic White & Red Quinoa Blend	250g	83.3	104	18.4	—	1.6	2.0	2.8

Organic Quinoa vs Hard Red Spring Wheat Berries, Hard Red Spring

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • WAYMOUTH FARMS, INC. Organic Quinoa	48g	53.9	375	64.6	—	6.2	6.3	14.6
Hard Red Spr... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Hard Red Spring Wheat Berries	45g	48.3	378	75.6	2.2	20.0	2.2	15.6

Daybreak Quinoa vs Organic Tri Color Quinoa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Daybreak Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • VAUGHAN FOODS CORPORATION Daybreak Quinoa	100g	70.6	230	40.0	10.0	4.0	5.0	6.0
Organic Tri ... Food 2 Food 2 • CADIA Organic Tri Color Quinoa	42g	42.3	357	59.5	—	7.1	7.1	14.3

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