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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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

Sweet Corn Freeze Dried Vegetables, Sweet vs Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Jalapeno Cheddar, Jalapeno Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Corn F... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Sweet Corn Freeze Dried Vegetables, Sweet	32.6	429	71.4	39.3	10.7	8.9	14.3
Idahoan, Hom... Food 2 Food 2 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Jalapeno Cheddar, Jalapeno Cheddar	37.3	357	75.0	—	7.1	3.6	7.1

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

White Hominy vs Medium Barley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Hominy Food 1 Food 1 • SABOR DI TERRA White Hominy	74.6	360	78.0	—	2.0	2.0	8.0
Medium Barley Food 2 Food 2 • BASCOMS FOOD PRODUCTS Medium Barley	64.9	356	77.8	2.2	4.4	—	8.9

Peppered Bacon & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar vs Toasted Sesame Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peppered Bac... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Peppered Bacon & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar	35.2	357	71.4	3.6	7.1	5.4	7.1
Toasted Sesa... Food 2 Food 2 • ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC. Toasted Sesame Seeds	1.8	571	28.6	—	14.3	50.0	14.3

Homestyle Scalloped Potatoes, Homestyle vs Organic Puffed Kamut Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Sc... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Homestyle Scalloped Potatoes, Homestyle	37.5	357	75.0	7.1	7.1	—	7.1
Organic Puff... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Organic Puffed Kamut Cereal	19.5	333	73.3	6.7	6.7	—	13.3

Pink Beans vs Loaded Red Potato Salad With Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Chives & Imitation Bacon Chips Potato Salad, Loaded

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pink Beans Food 1 Food 1 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Pink Beans	15.1	184	60.5	5.3	39.5	9.2	21.1
Loaded Red P... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Loaded Red Potato Salad With Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Chives & Imitation Bacon Chips Potato Salad, Loaded	45.0	333	75.8	3.0	6.1	1.5	9.1

Fully Loaded Microwavable Mashed Potatoes vs Organic Tri Color Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fully Loaded... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Fully Loaded Microwavable Mashed Potatoes	37.1	357	71.4	7.1	3.6	5.4	7.1
Organic Tri ... Food 2 Food 2 • SIDEAWAY FOODS Organic Tri Color Quinoa	50.2	378	64.4	—	6.7	5.6	13.3

Superfoods Organic Chia Seeds vs Porcini Dried Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Superfoods O... Food 1 Food 1 • H2OH!, LLC. Superfoods Organic Chia Seeds	0.0	500	41.7	—	41.7	25.0	25.0
Porcini Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Porcini Dried Mushrooms	7.6	357	50.0	7.1	21.4	—	28.6

Au Gratin Potatoes In A Rich, Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes vs Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Au Gratin Po... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Au Gratin Potatoes In A Rich, Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes	37.5	357	75.0	3.6	7.1	—	7.1
Triple Clean... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans	21.1	216	62.2	—	32.4	1.4	18.9

Sweet Freeze Dried Corn, Sweet vs 365 Everyday Value, Black Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Freeze... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDFARE INC. Sweet Freeze Dried Corn, Sweet	21.3	333	77.8	27.8	16.7	—	16.7
365 Everyday... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. 365 Everyday Value, Black Lentils	39.4	395	69.8	—	20.9	1.2	30.2

Weis Quality, Roasted Garlic Potato Classic vs Baby Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Weis Quality... Food 1 Food 1 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Weis Quality, Roasted Garlic Potato Classic	33.4	348	78.3	4.4	4.3	—	8.7
Baby Lima Beans Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Baby Lima Beans	32.7	229	62.5	2.1	27.1	1.0	18.8

Organic Navy Beans vs Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Navy... Food 1 Food 1 • HARVEST RIDGE PROCESSING, LLC Organic Navy Beans	22.9	257	60.0	2.9	25.7	—	22.9
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic	31.4	333	81.0	4.8	4.8	—	9.5

Homestyle Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Homestyle Butter & Herb vs Four Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Bu... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Homestyle Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Homestyle Butter & Herb	31.4	348	73.9	4.4	4.3	2.2	8.7
Four Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Four Cheese Instant Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese	29.4	333	76.2	9.5	4.8	—	9.5

Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic vs Alwadi, Quinoa Falafel

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	37.3	357	75.0	7.1	7.1	3.6	7.1
Alwadi, Quin... Food 2 Food 2 • THE DOVE CORPORATION S.A. Alwadi, Quinoa Falafel	44.9	220	33.0	3.0	10.0	6.0	8.0

Trader Joe's, Small Whole Grain Lentils vs Morels Dried Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Trader Joe's... Food 1 Food 1 • WAYMART KNITTING CO. Trader Joe's, Small Whole Grain Lentils	30.5	340	60.0	4.0	28.0	—	24.0
Morels Dried... Food 2 Food 2 • CF FRESH, LLC Morels Dried Mushrooms	7.4	90	50.0	—	10.0	10.0	30.0

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

Cannelini Dry Beans vs Au Gratin Potatoes With A Traditional Savory Sauce, Au Gratin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cannelini Dr... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL DELICACIES INC. Cannelini Dry Beans	36.1	333	57.8	2.2	15.6	—	24.4
Au Gratin Po... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Au Gratin Potatoes With A Traditional Savory Sauce, Au Gratin	45.4	355	77.4	3.2	3.2	—	6.5

Medium Granulation 100% Pure Roasted Buckwheat Kasha vs Organic Lentil Trio

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Granu... Food 1 Food 1 • BIRKETT MILLS Medium Granulation 100% Pure Roasted Buckwheat Kasha	70.5	333	84.4	—	4.4	2.2	8.9
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

Sliced Potatoes With A Smooth Cheese & Smoked Bacon Flavored Sauce, Cheddar & Bacon vs Mixed Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sliced Potat... Food 1 Food 1 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Sliced Potatoes With A Smooth Cheese & Smoked Bacon Flavored Sauce, Cheddar & Bacon	41.4	333	76.7	3.3	6.7	—	6.7
Mixed Beans Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Mixed Beans	30.5	261	60.9	2.2	26.1	2.2	21.7

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