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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Organic Hulled Barley vs 365 Everyday Value, Organic, Garbanzo Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Hull... Food 1 Food 1 • GRAIN PLACE FOODS, INC. Organic Hulled Barley	60.6	354	77.1	—	12.5	1.0	10.4
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

Food Lion, Cranberry Beans vs Red Kidney Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Food Lion, C... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, Cranberry Beans	30.5	273	59.1	2.3	22.7	1.1	22.7
Red Kidney B... Food 2 Food 2 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Red Kidney Beans	43.9	333	60.8	2.0	15.7	1.0	21.6

Gluten Free Pinto Beans vs Superfoods Tri Color Organic Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Gluten Free Pinto Beans	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5
Superfoods T... Food 2 Food 2 • H2OH!, LLC. Superfoods Tri Color Organic Quinoa	54.1	365	64.6	—	6.2	6.3	12.5

Giant Eagle, Cranberry Beans vs Large Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Giant Eagle,... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Cranberry Beans	28.6	341	59.1	—	25.0	1.1	22.7
Large Lima B... Food 2 Food 2 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. Large Lima Beans	46.0	340	64.2	9.4	18.9	—	20.8

Superfoods Tri Color Organic Quinoa vs 100% Natural Tri Color Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Superfoods T... Food 1 Food 1 • H2OH!, LLC. Superfoods Tri Color Organic Quinoa	54.1	365	64.6	—	6.2	6.3	12.5
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

Baby Lima Beans vs Navy Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Lima Beans Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Baby Lima Beans	23.0	229	62.9	2.9	28.6	1.4	20.0
Navy Beans Food 2 Food 2 • GULF RICE MILLING, INC. Navy Beans	45.6	346	61.5	3.9	15.4	1.9	23.1

French Green Lentils, French Green vs Whole Foods Market, Organic Green Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Green... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES French Green Lentils, French Green	38.1	342	63.2	2.6	10.5	—	23.7
Whole Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • AURORA PRODUCTS Whole Foods Market, Organic Green Lentils	43.4	378	62.2	—	11.1	2.2	26.7

Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, Roasted & Salted Edamame vs Organic Red Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harmons Neig... Food 1 Food 1 • HARMONS INC Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, Roasted & Salted Edamame	22.1	590	43.3	33.3	3.3	43.3	6.7
Organic Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic Red Lentils	43.3	360	60.0	2.0	14.0	2.0	28.0

Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzo vs Falafel With Quinoa, Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garbanzo Bea... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzo	26.6	286	62.9	2.9	22.9	5.7	20.0
Falafel With... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Falafel With Quinoa, Roasted Garlic	34.4	349	60.5	4.7	18.6	2.3	20.9

Pinto Beans vs Wild Oats, Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans Food 1 Food 1 • N'AP BOULE Pinto Beans	15.4	158	57.9	2.6	36.8	—	18.4
Wild Oats, L... Food 2 Food 2 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Wild Oats, Lentils	28.4	360	60.0	2.0	30.0	1.0	26.0

Bob's Red Mill, Premium Quality Navy Beans vs Instant Refried Pinto Beans

Food	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, Premium Quality Navy Beans	40.2	312	58.3	2.1	14.6	1.0	20.8
Instant Refr... Food 2 Food 2 • TEASDALE FOODS, INC. Instant Refried Pinto Beans	29.6	100	19.2	0.8	7.7	0.4	6.9

Bob's Red Mill, Red Kidney Beans vs Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz

Food	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, Red Kidney Beans	32.4	326	60.9	2.2	23.9	—	23.9
Gefen Pearl ... Food 2 Food 2 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Gefen Pearl Barley, 16 Oz	37.3	303	72.7	—	15.2	—	9.1

Black Organic Beans, Black vs Giant Peruvian Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Black Organic Beans, Black	15.2	184	60.5	2.6	39.5	—	23.7
Giant Peruvi... Food 2 Food 2 • WOODLAND FOODS Giant Peruvian Lima Beans	28.6	343	62.9	8.6	20.0	—	22.9

Prunotto, Black Eye Beans vs Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Prunotto, Bl... Food 1 Food 1 Prunotto, Black Eye Beans	100.0	341	62.4	2.1	14.9	1.6	21.7
Light Red Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney	40.1	333	62.2	2.2	15.6	—	22.2

Ham Flavored 16 Beans Soup Mix, Ham vs Mixed Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham Flavored... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Ham Flavored 16 Beans Soup Mix, Ham	26.8	257	62.9	2.9	22.9	1.4	20.0
Mixed Beans Food 2 Food 2 • TRINIDAD/BENHAM CORP. Mixed Beans	15.3	194	61.1	2.8	38.9	—	22.2

Pinto Beans, Pinto vs Baby Lima Beans, Baby Lima

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Pinto Beans, Pinto	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5
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

Great Northern Beans vs Great Northern Beans, Great Northern

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
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Great Northern Beans, Great Northern	28.6	343	62.9	2.9	20.0	—	22.9

Whole Grain Quinoa vs Giant Eagle, Baby Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • COAST TO COAST PRODUCE Whole Grain Quinoa	46.2	371	64.3	4.8	7.1	6.0	14.3
Giant Eagle,... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Baby Lima Beans	40.2	333	62.8	7.8	21.6	—	21.6

Black Beans vs Whole Mung Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Black Beans	15.2	184	60.5	2.6	39.5	—	23.7
Whole Mung B... Food 2 Food 2 • PAMANA FOOD INDUSTRIES INC. Whole Mung Beans	87.3	358	61.1	—	12.6	2.1	24.2

Organic Red Lentils vs Barley Groats With Vegetables

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Organic Red Lentils	34.2	371	62.9	2.9	11.4	2.9	22.9
Barley Groat... Food 2 Food 2 • THOMAS BROTHERS HAM COMPANY Barley Groats With Vegetables	80.5	336	75.2	8.0	9.6	1.6	8.0

Smooth Ride Food Comparisons For Diabetics