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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Black Organic Beans, Black vs Organic Sushi Nori Premium Roasted Seaweed Sheets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Black Organic Beans, Black	15.2	184	60.5	2.6	39.5	—	23.7
Organic Sush... Food 2 Food 2 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Organic Sushi Nori Premium Roasted Seaweed Sheets	0.0	400	40.0	—	40.0	—	40.0

Rich In Fiber Pink Beans vs Trader Joe's, Small Whole Grain Lentils

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
Trader Joe's... Food 2 Food 2 • WAYMART KNITTING CO. Trader Joe's, Small Whole Grain Lentils	30.5	340	60.0	4.0	28.0	—	24.0

Lentils Massor Dal vs Vegetable Stew Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lentils Mass... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Lentils Massor Dal	45.7	356	64.4	2.2	11.1	—	24.4
Vegetable St... Food 2 Food 2 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Vegetable Stew Blend	31.4	348	78.3	17.4	8.7	—	8.7

Organic Light Red Kidney Beans vs Roundy's, Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese, Four Cheese

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
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

La Preferida, Blackeye Peas vs Supreme Baked Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Butter & Chives Mashed Potatoes, Supreme Baked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Preferida... Food 1 Food 1 • LA PREFERIDA INC La Preferida, Blackeye Peas	24.8	243	62.2	2.7	27.0	—	24.3
Supreme Bake... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Supreme Baked Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Butter & Chives Mashed Potatoes, Supreme Baked	34.9	370	70.4	3.7	3.7	5.6	11.1

Seda Red Beans vs White Hominy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Seda Red Beans Food 1 Food 1 • VITARROZ INTERNATIONAL FOODS LLC Seda Red Beans	15.2	184	60.5	2.6	39.5	—	23.7
White Hominy Food 2 Food 2 • SABOR DI TERRA White Hominy	74.6	360	78.0	—	2.0	2.0	8.0

Green Split Peas vs Mediterranean Classics Falafel Snack Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Split ... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Green Split Peas	45.6	288	61.5	1.9	15.4	1.9	23.1
Mediterranea... Food 2 Food 2 • KENOVER MARKETING CORP. Mediterranean Classics Falafel Snack Mix	32.7	333	63.3	6.7	6.7	3.3	16.7

Porcini Dried Mushroom vs Garbanzo Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Porcini Drie... Food 1 Food 1 • JAMPOL LESZEK KAMIENIARZ Porcini Dried Mushroom	23.3	375	60.0	—	—	—	15.0
Garbanzo Beans Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Garbanzo Beans	39.9	360	60.0	10.0	18.0	6.0	20.0

Mashed Potatoes vs Navy Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mashed Potatoes Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Mashed Potatoes	39.0	379	72.4	6.9	3.4	8.6	6.9
Navy Beans Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Navy Beans	30.5	286	60.0	2.9	14.3	1.4	22.9

Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch vs La Cena, Frijoles Carita

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mashed Potat... Food 1 Food 1 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Ranch	33.1	370	70.4	3.7	7.4	7.4	7.4
La Cena, Fri... Food 2 Food 2 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena, Frijoles Carita	43.8	340	59.6	6.4	10.6	1.1	23.4

365 Everyday Value, Pinto Beans vs Organic Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
365 Everyday... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. 365 Everyday Value, Pinto Beans	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5
Organic Lentils Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Organic Lentils	30.5	286	65.7	—	20.0	1.4	22.9

Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Anasazi Beans vs Au Gratin Sliced Potatoes Casserole With A Traditional Savory Sauce, Au Gratin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zursun Idaho... Food 1 Food 1 • GYPSY TRIBE Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Anasazi Beans	30.5	343	60.0	2.9	14.3	—	22.9
Au Gratin Sl... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Au Gratin Sliced Potatoes Casserole With A Traditional Savory Sauce, Au Gratin	41.4	357	78.6	3.6	3.6	—	7.1

Bavarian Potato Pancake Mix vs Organic Dried Tomatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bavarian Pot... Food 1 Food 1 • CPC EXPORT GMBH Bavarian Potato Pancake Mix	21.7	312	75.0	—	6.2	—	6.3
Organic Drie... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, INC. Organic Dried Tomatoes	6.0	300	60.0	40.0	—	—	—

Puffed Corn Cereal vs Manitou, Black Beluga Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Puffed Corn ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Puffed Corn Cereal	19.5	375	75.0	—	12.5	—	12.5
Manitou, Bla... Food 2 Food 2 • WOODLAND FOODS Manitou, Black Beluga Lentils	19.0	343	60.0	2.9	31.4	—	25.7

Spinach Quinoa vs Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spinach Quinoa Food 1 Food 1 • COAST TO COAST PRODUCE Spinach Quinoa	46.3	349	65.1	11.6	9.3	4.7	14.0
Lentils Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Lentils	19.0	219	59.4	—	28.1	—	25.0

High Fiber Great Northern Beans vs Jalapeno Instant Refried Beans, Jalapeno

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
High Fiber G... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC High Fiber Great Northern Beans	17.2	229	60.0	2.9	34.3	1.4	20.0
Jalapeno Ins... Food 2 Food 2 • HERDEZ S.A. Jalapeno Instant Refried Beans, Jalapeno	20.9	400	60.0	2.9	28.6	10.0	17.1

Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes With Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheeses, Four Cheese vs High Fiber Great Northern Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Four Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes With Cheddar, Parmesan, Bleu & Monterey Jack Cheeses, Four Cheese	37.0	393	71.4	3.6	3.6	7.1	7.1
High Fiber G... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC High Fiber Great Northern Beans	17.2	229	60.0	2.9	34.3	1.4	20.0

Light Red Kidney Organic Beans, Light Red Kidney vs Green Split Peas, Green

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Light Red Kidney Organic Beans, Light Red Kidney	19.1	229	60.0	2.9	31.4	1.4	22.9
Green Split ... Food 2 Food 2 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Green Split Peas, Green	38.1	353	64.7	7.8	25.5	1.0	23.5

Organic Chickpeas vs Gluten Free Pinto Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Chic... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. Organic Chickpeas	94.0	350	65.0	8.0	16.0	2.0	19.0
Gluten Free ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Gluten Free Pinto Beans	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5

Barley, Peas & Lentils Grain Mix vs Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Barley, Peas... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Barley, Peas & Lentils Grain Mix	50.2	356	71.1	—	13.3	2.2	15.6
Mashed Potat... Food 2 Food 2 • CHEF'S CUPBOARD Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic & Parsley, Roasted Garlic	34.9	393	67.9	3.6	3.6	10.7	7.1

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