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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Gefen Cranberry Beans, 16 Oz vs Julienne Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gefen Cranbe... Food 1 Food 1 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Gefen Cranberry Beans, 16 Oz	32.4	232	60.7	1.8	30.4	1.8	21.4
Julienne Pot... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Julienne Potatoes	35.2	357	71.4	3.6	7.1	5.4	7.1

Roasted Salted Soybeans, Roasted Salted vs Wylwood, Blackeye Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Salt... Food 1 Food 1 • FOX POINT SPORTSWEAR, INC. Roasted Salted Soybeans, Roasted Salted	7.2	457	30.0	3.3	16.7	25.0	33.3
Wylwood, Bla... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Wylwood, Blackeye Peas	43.8	340	59.6	6.4	10.6	1.1	23.4

Chulent Mix vs Spicy Seaweed Sprinkle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chulent Mix Food 1 Food 1 • QUALITY FROZEN FOODS INC. Chulent Mix	19.2	184	60.5	2.6	34.2	—	21.1
Spicy Seawee... Food 2 Food 2 • OCEAN'S BALANCE Spicy Seaweed Sprinkle	0.0	500	50.0	—	50.0	25.0	—

Black Beans, Black vs Green Split Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Black Beans, Black	45.9	333	62.8	2.0	15.7	1.0	21.6
Green Split ... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Green Split Peas	34.2	347	61.2	8.2	24.5	1.0	24.5

Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb vs Hulled Hemp Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter & Her... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb	37.0	393	71.4	7.1	3.6	7.1	7.1
Hulled Hemp ... Food 2 Food 2 • BADIA SPICES INC. Hulled Hemp Seeds	0.0	581	6.5	—	6.5	58.1	32.3

Loaded Baked Homestyle Casserole, Loaded Baked vs La Cena Chick Peas, 16 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Baked... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Loaded Baked Homestyle Casserole, Loaded Baked	37.4	357	75.0	3.6	7.1	1.8	7.1
La Cena Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena Chick Peas, 16 Oz	39.9	360	60.0	—	18.0	6.0	20.0

Instant Butternut Squash With Carrots, Carrots vs La Nuestra, Red Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Instant Butt... Food 1 Food 1 • BADIA SPICES INC. Instant Butternut Squash With Carrots, Carrots	35.4	357	78.6	14.3	14.3	1.8	7.1
La Nuestra, ... Food 2 Food 2 • MONTALVAN'S SALES La Nuestra, Red Beans	13.4	139	63.9	2.8	44.4	—	22.2

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

Mama Tere, White Hominy vs Pinto Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mama Tere, W... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Mama Tere, White Hominy	61.1	376	82.4	2.4	9.4	3.5	4.7
Pinto Beans Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Pinto Beans	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5

Lentils vs Sushi Nori Full Seaweed Sheets, Sushi Nori

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lentils Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Lentils	19.0	219	59.4	—	28.1	—	25.0
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

Baby Lima Beans vs Dried Lima 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
Dried Lima B... Food 2 Food 2 • CHINA DOLL RICE AND BEANS INC. Dried Lima Beans	15.3	189	62.2	2.7	40.5	—	21.6

Rich In Fiber Pink Beans vs Mushroom Instant Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rich In Fibe... Food 1 Food 1 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Rich In Fiber Pink Beans	21.1	257	62.9	2.9	31.4	1.4	20.0
Mushroom Ins... Food 2 Food 2 • ERBA FOOD PRODUCTS INC Mushroom Instant Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom	9.6	255	10.9	1.8	1.8	25.5	1.8

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

A Fat Free Food Blackeye Peas vs La Cena, Lentejas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
A Fat Free F... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. A Fat Free Food Blackeye Peas	32.5	286	60.0	5.7	11.4	—	22.9
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

Inca's Food Peeled Wheat, 15 Oz vs Green Split Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Inca's Food ... Food 1 Food 1 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Inca's Food Peeled Wheat, 15 Oz	60.6	369	75.3	—	2.4	2.4	9.4
Green Split ... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Green Split Peas	32.3	347	59.2	8.2	24.5	1.0	24.5

Loaded Baked Potato Mashed Potatoes, Loaded Baked Potato vs Whole Foods Market, Green Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loaded Baked... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Loaded Baked Potato Mashed Potatoes, Loaded Baked Potato	37.3	357	75.0	3.6	7.1	3.6	7.1
Whole Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOODS, INC. Whole Foods Market, Green Lentils	28.5	343	60.0	2.9	17.1	2.9	22.9

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

Green Organic Split Peas, Green vs High Fiber Green Split Peas

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
High Fiber G... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC High Fiber Green Split Peas	26.6	286	60.0	2.9	20.0	2.9	22.9

Black Lentils vs Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic

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
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

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

Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Comparisons For Diabetics