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 Chili Lentils vs Lentils Massor Dal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Chili Le... Food 1 Food 1 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Red Chili Lentils	41.5	360	60.0	4.0	16.0	3.0	26.0
Lentils Mass... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Lentils Massor Dal	45.7	356	64.4	2.2	11.1	—	24.4

Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous vs Kroger, Mayocoba Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Wheat ... Food 1 Food 1 • GALIL IMPORTING CORPORATION Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous	100.0	330	76.0	2.0	9.0	2.0	12.0
Kroger, Mayo... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Mayocoba Beans	24.5	286	60.0	2.9	22.9	2.9	25.7

Great Northern Beans vs Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Northe... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Great Northern Beans	40.1	347	63.3	2.0	20.4	1.0	22.5
Lentils Food 2 Food 2 • PRANA IMPORTS, INC. Lentils	20.0	175	47.5	—	22.5	—	—

Whole Foods Market, Organic Green Lentils vs Productos Maya, Black Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Foods ... Food 1 Food 1 • AURORA PRODUCTS Whole Foods Market, Organic Green Lentils	43.4	378	62.2	—	11.1	2.2	26.7
Productos Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • JR FRISCO INC. Productos Maya, Black Beans	30.5	343	62.9	—	17.1	1.4	22.9

Great Northern Beans vs Navy Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Northe... Food 1 Food 1 • GULF RICE MILLING, INC. Great Northern Beans	40.1	346	61.5	1.9	21.2	1.0	21.2
Navy Beans Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Navy Beans	30.8	250	58.3	2.1	25.0	1.0	18.8

Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans vs Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Triple Clean... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans	21.1	216	62.2	—	32.4	1.4	18.9
Organic Dark... Food 2 Food 2 • SHILOH FARMS INC. Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans	40.1	337	60.9	—	15.2	1.1	21.7

High Fiber Pinto Beans vs Brown Organic Double Steamed Lentils, Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
High Fiber P... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC High Fiber Pinto Beans	17.2	229	60.0	2.9	34.3	2.9	20.0
Brown Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Brown Organic Double Steamed Lentils, Brown	68.1	167	28.0	0.7	4.7	0.7	12.7

Black Beans vs Black Beans, Black

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Black Beans	32.4	348	63.0	6.5	26.1	—	23.9
Black Beans,... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Black Beans, Black	34.5	333	62.5	2.1	25.0	—	20.8

Red Kidney Beans vs Black Organic Lentils, Black

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Kidney B... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Red Kidney Beans	40.1	333	62.2	2.2	15.6	—	22.2
Black Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Black Organic Lentils, Black	41.8	349	62.8	—	11.6	—	25.6

Seasoned Sprouted Lentils, Sea Salt & Vinegar vs 100% Natural Tri Color Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seasoned Spr... Food 1 Food 1 • SIMPLY SUGARFREE SENSATIONS, L.L.C. Seasoned Sprouted Lentils, Sea Salt & Vinegar	26.6	357	64.3	3.6	14.3	5.4	21.4
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • MOUNTAIN COUNTRY PET CARE LLC 100% Natural Tri Color Quinoa	51.9	370	65.2	—	6.5	5.4	15.2

Pinto Beans, Pinto vs Medium #2 Bulgur Wheat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • PAR MARR ASSOCIATES LLC Pinto Beans, Pinto	32.6	325	57.5	2.5	15.0	1.3	20.0
Medium #2 Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • INTERNATIONAL FOODSOURCE Medium #2 Bulgur Wheat	52.6	356	73.3	—	13.3	—	13.3

La Cena, Black Beans vs Baby Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Cena, Bla... Food 1 Food 1 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena, Black Beans	43.9	340	62.0	2.0	16.0	1.0	22.0
Baby Lima Beans Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Baby Lima Beans	40.2	333	62.8	7.8	21.6	—	21.6

Pinto Beans vs Red Lentils, Red

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Pinto Beans	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5
Red Lentils,... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Red Lentils, Red	34.2	314	62.9	—	11.4	2.9	22.9

La Cena Pinto Beans, 4 Lb vs 365 Everyday Value, Organic, Garbanzo Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Cena Pint... Food 1 Food 1 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena Pinto Beans, 4 Lb	40.3	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	—	20.5
365 Everyday... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. 365 Everyday Value, Organic, Garbanzo Beans	39.9	360	60.0	10.0	18.0	6.0	20.0

Tri Color Quinoa vs Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tri Color Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Tri Color Quinoa	48.3	378	66.7	2.2	11.1	5.6	13.3
Garbanzo Bea... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzo	39.9	360	60.0	10.0	18.0	6.0	20.0

Mediterranean Vegetarian Entree Falafel Mix, Mediterranean vs Baby Lima Beans, Baby Lima

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Mediterranean Vegetarian Entree Falafel Mix, Mediterranean	28.4	371	57.1	2.9	14.3	5.7	22.9
Baby Lima Be... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Baby Lima Beans, Baby Lima	28.8	343	62.9	8.6	20.0	—	20.0

Tuscanini Cannellini Beans, 13.4 Oz vs Roland, Green Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuscanini Ca... Food 1 Food 1 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Tuscanini Cannellini Beans, 13.4 Oz	31.7	103	19.1	0.8	6.3	0.8	5.6
Roland, Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Roland, Green Lentils	30.3	286	60.0	—	14.3	1.4	25.7

Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans vs Navy Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cannellini B... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans	22.9	343	60.0	2.9	25.7	—	22.9
Navy Beans Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Navy Beans	30.6	333	60.0	4.4	24.4	1.1	22.2

Cholent Mix vs Black Bean Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cholent Mix Food 1 Food 1 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Cholent Mix	19.2	184	60.5	2.6	34.2	—	21.1
Black Bean Q... Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Black Bean Quinoa	46.1	356	60.0	2.2	6.7	7.8	13.3

Mediterranean Vegetarian Entree Falafel Mix, Mediterranean vs Mung Heritage Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Mediterranean Vegetarian Entree Falafel Mix, Mediterranean	28.4	371	57.1	2.9	14.3	5.7	22.9
Mung Heritag... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Mung Heritage Beans	28.6	341	61.0	2.4	24.4	1.2	22.0

Smooth Ride Food Comparisons For Diabetics