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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Loaded Casserole vs Pinto Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Casse... Food 1 Food 1 • MAS SALES INC. Loaded Casserole	39.4	333	77.8	3.7	3.7	—	7.4
Pinto Beans Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Pinto Beans	45.9	353	62.8	2.0	15.7	1.0	21.6

Pre Washed Pinto Beans vs Kroger, Blackeye Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pre Washed P... Food 1 Food 1 • TRINIDAD/BENHAM CORP. Pre Washed Pinto Beans	15.4	167	61.1	2.8	38.9	—	19.4
Kroger, Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Blackeye Peas	32.5	314	60.0	5.7	11.4	—	22.9

Pink Beans vs Original Flavor Mashed Potatoes, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Beans Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Pink Beans	44.1	333	64.4	2.2	13.3	1.1	20.0
Original Fla... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Original Flavor Mashed Potatoes, Original	33.4	364	81.8	—	4.5	—	9.1

Red Kidney Beans, Red Kidney vs Sushi Nori Full Seaweed Sheets, Sushi Nori

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Kidney B... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Red Kidney Beans, Red Kidney	43.9	333	60.8	2.0	15.7	1.0	21.6
Sushi Nori F... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Sushi Nori Full Seaweed Sheets, Sushi Nori	0.0	179	35.7	—	35.7	—	35.7

Fully Loaded Nacho Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Fully Loaded vs Large Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Loaded... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Fully Loaded Nacho Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Fully Loaded	37.0	357	71.4	7.1	3.6	7.1	7.1
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

Dried Vegetables vs Julienne Potatoes, Julienne

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dried Vegeta... Food 1 Food 1 • ROWITA Dried Vegetables	2.0	240	4.0	—	—	—	8.0
Julienne Pot... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Julienne Potatoes, Julienne	33.2	360	72.0	8.0	4.0	6.0	8.0

Mediterranean Lentil Meals vs Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Scalloped, Scalloped

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Mediterranean Lentil Meals	41.6	360	60.0	4.0	16.0	2.0	26.0
Idahoan, Hom... Food 2 Food 2 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Scalloped, Scalloped	37.3	357	75.0	7.1	7.1	3.6	7.1

Easy Sides In Minutes, Au Gratin Real Potatoes With Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Au Gratin vs Roasted Organic Seaweed, Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Easy Sides I... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Easy Sides In Minutes, Au Gratin Real Potatoes With Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Au Gratin	39.5	357	78.6	—	7.1	—	7.1
Roasted Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Roasted Organic Seaweed, Roasted	0.0	625	25.0	—	25.0	37.5	25.0

Mediterranean Style Gourmet Falafel Mix, Mediterranean Style vs Falafel With Quinoa, Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mediterranea... Food 1 Food 1 • UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Mediterranean Style Gourmet Falafel Mix, Mediterranean Style	36.3	333	60.0	4.4	17.8	6.7	17.8
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

Organic Flax Seeds vs Baby Lima Beans, Baby Lima

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Flax... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Organic Flax Seeds	1.8	519	29.6	—	25.9	40.7	18.5
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

Instant Mashed Potato Flakes vs Dried Kelps

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Instant Mash... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Instant Mashed Potato Flakes	27.7	368	79.0	5.3	5.3	1.1	5.3
Dried Kelps Food 2 Food 2 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Dried Kelps	5.9	300	60.0	30.0	30.0	—	10.0

Pintos Beans vs Roasted Unsalted Sunflower Kernels

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pintos Beans Food 1 Food 1 • CEDAR LAKE PRODUCTS INC Pintos Beans	24.9	286	62.9	—	25.7	1.4	20.0
Roasted Unsa... Food 2 Food 2 • PARAMOUNT FOODS, LLC Roasted Unsalted Sunflower Kernels	7.1	464	32.1	—	17.9	25.0	35.7

Vivido, Air Dried Sliced Shiitake vs Yellow Corn Meal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vivido, Air ... Food 1 Food 1 • VIVIDO NATURAL Vivido, Air Dried Sliced Shiitake	17.7	314	78.6	—	14.3	—	7.1
Yellow Corn ... Food 2 Food 2 • MADAME GOUGOUSSE FOODS CORP. Yellow Corn Meal	51.1	400	80.0	—	5.7	—	8.6

Red Lentils vs Scalloped Potato Slices In A Creamy Sauce, Scalloped

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Lentils Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Red Lentils	28.4	360	60.0	2.0	30.0	1.0	26.0
Scalloped Po... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Scalloped Potato Slices In A Creamy Sauce, Scalloped	37.5	357	75.0	7.1	7.1	—	7.1

Green Organic Split Peas, Green vs Hannaford, Large Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Green Organic Split Peas, Green	26.6	286	60.0	2.9	20.0	2.9	22.9
Hannaford, L... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Hannaford, Large Lima Beans	28.6	261	60.9	4.4	28.3	1.1	21.7

Green Split Peas vs Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans, Bacon & Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Split ... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Green Split Peas	30.5	244	60.0	2.2	24.4	—	24.4
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

16 Bean Soup Mix, 16 Bean vs Inca's Food Quinoa, 15 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
16 Bean Soup... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY 16 Bean Soup Mix, 16 Bean	38.1	333	60.4	4.2	18.8	1.0	22.9
Inca's Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Inca's Food Quinoa, 15 Oz	52.2	362	68.2	—	4.7	7.1	11.8

Deluxe Baked Complete Potatoes, Deluxe vs Pereg, Green Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deluxe Baked... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Deluxe Baked Complete Potatoes, Deluxe	31.0	429	64.3	3.6	7.1	12.5	7.1
Pereg, Green... Food 2 Food 2 • COAST TO COAST PRODUCE Pereg, Green Peas	17.8	81	14.0	6.0	5.0	1.0	6.0

Loaded Mashed Potatoes vs Inca's Food, Dried Corn Cancha For Toasting

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Mashe... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Loaded Mashed Potatoes	35.3	370	70.4	3.7	3.7	3.7	7.4
Inca's Food,... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Inca's Food, Dried Corn Cancha For Toasting	63.5	388	80.0	—	4.7	2.4	2.4

Loaded Potato Salad vs Scalloped Potatoes In A Creamy Seasoned Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Potat... Food 1 Food 1 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Loaded Potato Salad	47.3	364	81.8	3.0	9.1	1.5	6.1
Scalloped Po... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Scalloped Potatoes In A Creamy Seasoned Sauce	39.3	370	77.8	7.4	3.7	1.9	7.4

Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Comparisons For Diabetics