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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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

Vegetables Quinoa vs La Cena, Lentejas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetables Q... Food 1 Food 1 • COAST TO COAST PRODUCE Vegetables Quinoa	50.4	349	67.4	7.0	7.0	4.7	11.6
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

Golden Quinoa vs Green Split Peas, Green

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL FOODSOURCE Golden Quinoa	40.7	311	53.3	4.4	6.7	5.6	11.1
Green Split ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Green Split Peas, Green	32.3	340	60.0	8.0	26.0	1.0	24.0

Pinto Beans vs Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Beans Food 1 Food 1 • WALBAK INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LTD. Pinto Beans	28.8	224	63.3	—	32.7	2.0	18.4
Triple Clean... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Triple Cleaned Pinto Beans	17.2	229	60.0	2.9	34.3	2.9	20.0

Roasted Organic Seaweed, Roasted vs Seasoned Kelp With Mushrooms

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC. Roasted Organic Seaweed, Roasted	0.0	625	25.0	—	25.0	37.5	25.0
Seasoned Kel... Food 2 Food 2 • OGURAYA YANAGIMOTO CO., LTD Seasoned Kelp With Mushrooms	21.9	150	36.7	23.3	—	—	3.3

Hannaford, Large Lima Beans vs Dried Corn Chulpe

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hannaford, L... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Hannaford, Large Lima Beans	28.6	261	60.9	4.4	28.3	1.1	21.7
Dried Corn C... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Dried Corn Chulpe	57.0	340	75.0	—	2.5	5.0	5.0

Wylwood, Black Eye Peas vs Loaded Baked Homestyle Casserole Potato Slices, Homestyle Casserole

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wylwood, Bla... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Wylwood, Black Eye Peas	41.8	333	60.0	6.7	11.1	1.1	24.4
Loaded Baked... Food 2 Food 2 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Loaded Baked Homestyle Casserole Potato Slices, Homestyle Casserole	43.3	393	85.7	3.6	7.1	1.8	7.1

Scalloped Potatoes vs Salted Black Bean Spiced

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Scalloped Po... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Scalloped Potatoes	37.2	370	77.8	3.7	7.4	3.7	7.4
Salted Black... Food 2 Food 2 • KOON CHUN HING KEE SOY & SAUCE Salted Black Bean Spiced	1.9	267	13.3	6.7	6.7	10.0	26.7

Kings, Organic Navy Beans vs Red Kidney Beans, Red Kidney

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kings, Organ... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGS SUPER MARKETS INC Kings, Organic Navy Beans	22.9	343	60.0	2.9	25.7	1.4	22.9
Red Kidney B... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Red Kidney Beans, Red Kidney	19.1	229	60.0	2.9	31.4	1.4	22.9

Four Cheese Flavored Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese vs Dehydrated Spinach Flakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Four Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Four Cheese Flavored Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese	37.0	393	71.4	3.6	3.6	7.1	7.1
Dehydrated S... Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Dehydrated Spinach Flakes	1.8	200	40.0	—	20.0	—	40.0

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic vs Frijol Rojo De Seda

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Garl... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic	33.4	348	78.3	4.4	4.3	—	8.7
Frijol Rojo ... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Frijol Rojo De Seda	19.1	229	60.0	2.9	31.4	1.4	22.9

Split Green Peas vs Green Split Peas, Green

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Split Green ... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Split Green Peas	32.3	347	61.2	8.2	26.5	1.0	24.5
Green Split ... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Green Split Peas, Green	49.6	360	64.0	2.0	12.0	1.0	22.0

Organic Green Lentils vs Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Gree... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Organic Green Lentils	43.7	341	63.6	2.3	11.4	—	25.0
Butter & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Butter & Herbs, Butter & Herb	37.0	393	71.4	7.1	3.6	7.1	7.1

Celia's, Chick Peas vs Hannaford, Blackeye Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Celia's, Chi... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGIA PEACH PRODUCTS, INC. Celia's, Chick Peas	39.9	360	60.0	10.0	18.0	6.0	20.0
Hannaford, B... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Hannaford, Blackeye Peas	38.2	273	65.9	2.3	20.5	2.3	20.5

Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Christmas Lima vs Roundy's, Three Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zursun Idaho... Food 1 Food 1 • PULSE RECORDS Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Christmas Lima	28.8	343	62.9	8.6	20.0	—	20.0
Roundy's, Th... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Three Cheese Scalloped Potatoes	37.3	357	75.0	7.1	7.1	3.6	7.1

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

Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes Seasoned With Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic vs Buttery Mashed Potato, Buttery

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
Buttery Mash... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Buttery Mashed Potato, Buttery	54.4	400	70.6	2.4	4.7	9.4	7.1

Original Instant Mashed Potatoes, Original vs Pink Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Ins... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Original Instant Mashed Potatoes, Original	33.4	364	81.8	—	4.5	—	9.1
Pink Beans Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Pink Beans	15.1	184	60.5	5.3	39.5	9.2	21.1

French Green Lentils vs Scalloped Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
French Green... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FRESH MARKET, INC. French Green Lentils	26.6	354	60.4	2.1	31.2	1.0	25.0
Scalloped Po... Food 2 Food 2 • IGA, INC. Scalloped Potatoes	37.5	357	75.0	3.6	7.1	—	7.1

Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Comparisons For Diabetics