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.

Badlow

Organic Light Red Kidney Beans vs Pinto Beans, Pinto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Ligh... Food 1 Food 1 • TRINIDAD/BENHAM CORP. Organic Light Red Kidney Beans	19.1	229	60.0	2.9	31.4	1.4	22.9
Pinto Beans,... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Pinto Beans, Pinto	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5

Premium Quality Soy Beans vs Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Qual... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Premium Quality Soy Beans	16.1	409	29.6	2.3	9.1	20.5	36.4
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

Moong Dal, Split Moong Beans (Without Skin) vs Organic Garbanzo Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Moong Dal, S... Food 1 Food 1 • MULTICOM PUBLISHING INCORPORATED Moong Dal, Split Moong Beans (Without Skin)	64.4	339	58.0	0.9	27.7	1.3	25.0
Organic Garb... Food 2 Food 2 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Garbanzo Beans	39.9	360	60.0	10.0	18.0	6.0	20.0

Black Beans vs Organic Lentil Trio

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN MIXERS PRODUCE AND NUTS INC. Black Beans	15.1	219	71.9	3.1	46.9	—	28.1
Organic Lent... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Organic Lentil Trio	28.5	361	61.1	2.8	19.4	1.4	25.0

Manitou Trading Company, Wholesome Legumes Cannellini Beans vs Organic Dried Pinto Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Manitou Trad... Food 1 Food 1 • WOODLAND FOODS Manitou Trading Company, Wholesome Legumes Cannellini Beans	30.5	343	60.0	2.9	14.3	—	22.9
Organic Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Organic Dried Pinto Beans	51.8	358	67.9	3.8	17.0	1.9	18.9

Organic Golden Lentils vs Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans, Bacon & Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Gold... Food 1 Food 1 • AURORA PRODUCTS Organic Golden Lentils	26.5	356	60.0	—	28.9	1.1	26.7
Slow Cooker ... Food 2 Food 2 • N.K. HURST COMPANY Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans, Bacon & Beans	30.8	343	62.9	2.9	17.1	—	20.0

Black Lentils vs Inca's Food Lentils, 3 Lb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Lentils Food 1 Food 1 • SORANCO SPECIALTIES INC. Black Lentils	19.0	343	60.0	2.9	31.4	—	25.7
Inca's Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Inca's Food Lentils, 3 Lb	100.0	338	61.0	—	4.0	1.0	5.0

Organic Pearled Barley vs Green Lentils Heritage Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Pear... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Organic Pearled Barley	52.9	341	77.3	—	15.9	1.1	9.1
Green Lentil... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Green Lentils Heritage Beans	26.5	358	60.4	—	34.0	1.9	24.5

Dry Red Beans vs Mung Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dry Red Beans Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE RUNNER FOODS INC. Dry Red Beans	66.6	347	61.3	2.7	14.7	1.3	22.7
Mung Beans Food 2 Food 2 • FERRANTI-PACKARD TRANSFORMERS Mung Beans	39.9	356	62.2	6.7	15.6	—	24.4

Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, Roasted & Salted Edamame vs Small White Beans

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
Small White ... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Small White Beans	32.6	245	59.2	2.0	24.5	2.0	18.4

Navy Beans vs Whole Foods Market, Organic Red Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Navy Beans Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Navy Beans	30.6	333	60.0	4.4	24.4	1.1	22.2
Whole Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • AURORA PRODUCTS Whole Foods Market, Organic Red Lentils	43.4	378	62.2	—	11.1	2.2	26.7

Bob's Red Mill, Black Turtle Beans vs Red 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, Black Turtle Beans	32.5	333	62.2	2.2	24.4	—	22.2
Red Beans Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Red Beans	13.4	167	63.9	2.8	44.4	—	22.2

Organic Mung Bean vs Organic Lentil Trio

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Mung... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. Organic Mung Bean	100.0	349	61.0	—	4.0	1.0	24.0
Organic Lent... Food 2 Food 2 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Organic Lentil Trio	28.5	361	61.1	2.8	19.4	1.4	25.0

Bob's Red Mill, Incredibly Tasty Anasazi Beans vs Great Northern 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, Incredibly Tasty Anasazi Beans	34.3	341	61.4	—	20.5	1.1	22.7
Great Northe... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Great Northern Beans	40.2	348	65.2	6.5	19.6	—	21.7

Bob's Red Mill, Black Turtle Beans vs Red 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, Black Turtle Beans	32.5	333	62.2	2.2	24.4	—	22.2
Red Beans Food 2 Food 2 • JR FRISCO INC. Red Beans	26.7	314	57.1	—	17.1	1.4	22.9

Inca's Food Lentils, 3 Lb vs La Cena, Lentejas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Inca's Food ... Food 1 Food 1 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Inca's Food Lentils, 3 Lb	100.0	338	61.0	—	4.0	1.0	5.0
La Cena, Len... Food 2 Food 2 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena, Lentejas	28.4	360	60.0	2.0	30.0	1.0	26.0

La Cena Pinto Beans, 4 Lb vs Large Lima 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
Large Lima B... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Large Lima Beans	40.2	333	62.5	8.3	18.8	—	20.8

Beans vs Red Small Beans, Red

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beans Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Beans	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5
Red Small Be... Food 2 Food 2 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Red Small Beans, Red	44.0	353	60.8	2.0	15.7	—	21.6

All Natural Lentils vs Pasta E Fagioli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 • ROSA FOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY INC All Natural Lentils	19.0	219	59.4	—	28.1	—	25.0
Pasta E Fagioli Food 2 Food 2 • NANTUCKET TEA TRADERS INC Pasta E Fagioli	42.3	333	66.7	4.2	20.8	1.0	18.8

Light Red Kidney Beans vs Orca

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • GULF RICE MILLING, INC. Light Red Kidney Beans	38.2	341	61.4	2.3	15.9	—	22.7
Orca Food 2 Food 2 • PULSE RECORDS Orca	22.8	343	60.0	2.9	25.7	2.9	22.9

Smooth Ride Food Comparisons For Diabetics

Organic Light Red Kidney Beans vs Pinto Beans, Pinto

Premium Quality Soy Beans vs Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney

Moong Dal, Split Moong Beans (Without Skin) vs Organic Garbanzo Beans

Black Beans vs Organic Lentil Trio

Manitou Trading Company, Wholesome Legumes Cannellini Beans vs Organic Dried Pinto Beans

Organic Golden Lentils vs Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans, Bacon & Beans

Black Lentils vs Inca's Food Lentils, 3 Lb

Organic Pearled Barley vs Green Lentils Heritage Beans

Dry Red Beans vs Mung Beans

Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, Roasted & Salted Edamame vs Small White Beans

Navy Beans vs Whole Foods Market, Organic Red Lentils

Bob's Red Mill, Black Turtle Beans vs Red Beans

Organic Mung Bean vs Organic Lentil Trio

Bob's Red Mill, Incredibly Tasty Anasazi Beans vs Great Northern Beans

Bob's Red Mill, Black Turtle Beans vs Red Beans

Inca's Food Lentils, 3 Lb vs La Cena, Lentejas

La Cena Pinto Beans, 4 Lb vs Large Lima Beans

Beans vs Red Small Beans, Red

All Natural Lentils vs Pasta E Fagioli

Light Red Kidney Beans vs Orca

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Smooth Ride food comparisons?

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Can I create my own food comparisons?

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?