What are Vegetable And Lentil Mixes food comparisons?

Vegetable And Lentil Mixes 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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Medium Barley vs Four Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Barley Food 1 Food 1 • BASCOMS FOOD PRODUCTS Medium Barley	64.9	356	77.8	2.2	4.4	—	8.9
Four Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Four Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese	37.0	393	71.4	3.6	3.6	7.1	7.1

Fine Yellow Corn Meal vs Homestyle Applewood Smoked Bacon Casserole, Applewood Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fine Yellow ... Food 1 Food 1 • N.A.C. FOODS INC. Fine Yellow Corn Meal	45.1	355	77.4	—	3.2	—	9.7
Homestyle Ap... Food 2 Food 2 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Homestyle Applewood Smoked Bacon Casserole, Applewood Smoked	39.3	345	72.4	6.9	3.4	3.5	6.9

Organic Pinto Beans vs Superfoods Tri Color Organic Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Pint... Food 1 Food 1 • CLEARLY ORGANIC Organic Pinto Beans	32.6	343	62.9	2.9	14.3	—	20.0
Superfoods T... Food 2 Food 2 • H2OH!, LLC. Superfoods Tri Color Organic Quinoa	54.1	365	64.6	—	6.2	6.3	12.5

Yellow Corn Meal vs Dried Premium Shiitake Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Corn ... Food 1 Food 1 • MADAME GOUGOUSSE FOODS CORP. Yellow Corn Meal	51.1	400	80.0	—	5.7	—	8.6
Dried Premiu... Food 2 Food 2 • SID WAINER & SON SPECIALTY PRODUCE Dried Premium Shiitake Mushrooms	13.7	300	80.0	—	10.0	—	10.0

High Fiber Lentils vs Mayocoba Canary Beans, Mayocoba

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
High Fiber L... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC High Fiber Lentils	30.5	286	65.7	—	20.0	1.4	22.9
Mayocoba Can... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Mayocoba Canary Beans, Mayocoba	26.8	257	65.7	2.9	25.7	1.4	20.0

Boil In Bag Organic Whole Grain Quinoa vs Mediterranean Style Gourmet Falafel Mix, Mediterranean Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boil In Bag ... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Boil In Bag Organic Whole Grain Quinoa	48.2	372	65.1	4.7	7.0	5.8	14.0
Mediterranea... Food 2 Food 2 • UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Mediterranean Style Gourmet Falafel Mix, Mediterranean Style	36.3	333	60.0	4.4	17.8	6.7	17.8

Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic vs Scalloped Real Russet Potatoes In A Creamy Sauce, Scalloped

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Garl... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic	33.4	348	78.3	4.4	4.3	—	8.7
Scalloped Re... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Scalloped Real Russet Potatoes In A Creamy Sauce, Scalloped	37.5	357	75.0	3.6	7.1	—	7.1

Pinto Beans vs Haricot Dried Beans

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
Haricot Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • PAMANA FOOD INDUSTRIES INC. Haricot Dried Beans	1.9	480	20.0	—	13.3	—	33.3

Organic Sushi Nori Premium Roasted Seaweed Sheets vs Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, Roasted & Salted Edamame

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Sush... Food 1 Food 1 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Organic Sushi Nori Premium Roasted Seaweed Sheets	0.0	400	40.0	—	40.0	—	40.0
Harmons Neig... Food 2 Food 2 • HARMONS INC Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, Roasted & Salted Edamame	22.1	590	43.3	33.3	3.3	43.3	6.7

Potato Classics, Scalloped Potato Slices In A Creamy Sauce vs French Green Lentils, French Green

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Potato Class... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Potato Classics, Scalloped Potato Slices In A Creamy Sauce	37.5	357	75.0	7.1	7.1	—	7.1
French Green... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES French Green Lentils, French Green	19.0	343	60.0	2.9	31.4	—	25.7

Great Northern Beans vs Barley, Peas & Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Great Northe... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Great Northern Beans	40.2	348	65.2	6.5	19.6	—	21.7
Barley, Peas... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Barley, Peas & Lentils	63.7	315	58.9	1.4	13.7	1.4	16.4

Manitou Trading Company, Wholesome Legumes Cannellini Beans vs Inca's Food Peeled Wheat, 15 Oz

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
Inca's Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Inca's Food Peeled Wheat, 15 Oz	60.6	369	75.3	—	2.4	2.4	9.4

Food Lion, Mixed Beans vs Betty Crocker, Real Sliced Potatoes, Rosemary & Olive Oil, Rosemary & Olive Oil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Food Lion, M... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, Mixed Beans	30.5	261	60.9	2.2	26.1	2.2	21.7
Betty Crocke... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Betty Crocker, Real Sliced Potatoes, Rosemary & Olive Oil, Rosemary & Olive Oil	41.7	321	78.6	3.6	3.6	—	3.6

Scalloped Sliced Cheesy Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Scalloped vs Organic Tri Color Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Scalloped Sl... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Scalloped Sliced Cheesy Potatoes With A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Scalloped	38.5	314	43.1	5.9	3.9	11.8	9.8
Organic Tri ... Food 2 Food 2 • SIDEAWAY FOODS Organic Tri Color Quinoa	50.2	378	64.4	—	6.7	5.6	13.3

Fabi Saa, White Hominy Corn vs French Green Lentils, French Green

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fabi Saa, Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • LENOX CORPORATION Fabi Saa, White Hominy Corn	76.8	260	78.0	—	—	—	8.0
French Green... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES French Green Lentils, French Green	38.1	342	63.2	2.6	10.5	—	23.7

La Cena Small Red Beans, 16 Oz vs Roundy's, Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese, Four Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Cena Smal... Food 1 Food 1 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena Small Red Beans, 16 Oz	34.3	333	60.8	2.0	25.5	—	23.5
Roundy's, Ma... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese, Four Cheese	29.3	321	60.7	3.6	7.1	7.1	7.1

Organic Whole Chia Seeds vs Mashed Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • BADIA SPICES INC. Organic Whole Chia Seeds	5.6	500	43.3	—	33.3	30.0	16.7
Mashed Potatoes Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Mashed Potatoes	35.2	370	70.4	7.4	3.7	5.6	7.4

Gourmet Mix vs Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Mix Food 1 Food 1 • TIARE HAWAII, LLC Gourmet Mix	35.2	296	75.0	3.6	10.7	—	10.7
Lentils Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Lentils	30.5	286	65.7	—	20.0	1.4	22.9

Monterey Pepper Jack Mashed Potatoes, Monterey Pepper Jack vs Eden, Kombu Sea Vegetable

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Monterey Pep... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Monterey Pepper Jack Mashed Potatoes, Monterey Pepper Jack	32.1	393	71.4	3.6	3.6	89.3	10.7
Eden, Kombu ... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Eden, Kombu Sea Vegetable	0.0	152	30.3	—	30.3	—	—

Pro Fusion, Black Bean With Green Kernel vs Organic Black Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pro Fusion, ... Food 1 Food 1 • KHONG GUAN CORPORATION Pro Fusion, Black Bean With Green Kernel	12.6	433	33.3	6.7	10.0	16.7	36.7
Organic Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • GREEN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC. Organic Black Beans	15.2	184	60.5	2.6	39.5	—	23.7

Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Comparisons For Diabetics