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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Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives vs Instant Mashed Potato Flakes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream &... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes, Sour Cream & Chives	33.4	348	78.3	4.4	4.3	—	8.7
Instant Mash... Food 2 Food 2 • UNIFIED GROCERS, INC. Instant Mashed Potato Flakes	27.7	368	79.0	5.3	5.3	1.1	5.3

Kings, Organic Navy Beans vs Idahoan, Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole

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
Idahoan, Au ... Food 2 Food 2 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Idahoan, Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole	35.2	357	71.4	3.6	7.1	5.4	7.1

Loaded Mashed Potatoes vs Giant Eagle, Light Red Kidney Beans

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
Giant Eagle,... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Light Red Kidney Beans	30.5	333	60.0	—	24.4	—	24.4

La Cena, Habas De Lima vs Fava Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Cena, Hab... Food 1 Food 1 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena, Habas De Lima	40.2	333	62.5	8.3	18.8	—	20.8
Fava Beans Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Fava Beans	39.7	360	58.0	2.0	16.0	2.0	26.0

Cranberry Heritage Beans vs Red Skinned & Gold Mashed Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cranberry He... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Cranberry Heritage Beans	28.7	333	60.4	2.1	29.2	1.0	20.8
Red Skinned ... Food 2 Food 2 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Red Skinned & Gold Mashed Potatoes	33.4	364	81.8	—	4.5	—	9.1

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes vs 100% Natural Tri Color Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Garl... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes	37.2	370	74.1	3.7	3.7	3.7	7.4
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • MOUNTAIN COUNTRY PET CARE LLC 100% Natural Tri Color Quinoa	51.9	370	65.2	—	6.5	5.4	15.2

Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Homestyle vs Pinto Organic Beans, Pinto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Buttery Home... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Homestyle	36.9	393	71.4	7.1	3.6	8.9	7.1
Pinto Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Pinto Organic Beans, Pinto	15.4	167	61.1	2.8	38.9	—	19.4

Premium Cheddar & Broccoli Red Potatoes Slices, Cheddar & Broccoli vs Bavarian Potato Pancake Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Ched... Food 1 Food 1 • IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC Premium Cheddar & Broccoli Red Potatoes Slices, Cheddar & Broccoli	35.0	379	69.0	—	6.9	8.6	6.9
Bavarian Pot... Food 2 Food 2 • CPC EXPORT GMBH Bavarian Potato Pancake Mix	21.7	312	75.0	—	6.2	—	6.3

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With A Three Cheese Flavored Sauce, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With A Three Cheese vs Large Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheesy Scall... Food 1 Food 1 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With A Three Cheese Flavored Sauce, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With A Three Cheese	45.4	355	77.4	3.2	3.2	—	6.5
Large Lima B... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Large Lima Beans	40.2	333	62.5	8.3	18.8	—	20.8

Kroger, Green Split Peas vs 100% Russet Instant Mashed Potatoes

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Gree... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Green Split Peas	22.8	257	60.0	8.6	25.7	—	25.7
100% Russet ... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. 100% Russet Instant Mashed Potatoes	27.7	368	79.0	5.3	5.3	—	5.3

Lentil Blend vs Giant Eagle, Mayocoba Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lentil Blend Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Lentil Blend	40.0	333	60.0	4.4	13.3	3.3	22.2
Giant Eagle,... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Mayocoba Beans	32.4	340	60.0	—	26.0	3.0	22.0

100% Natural Green Split Peas vs Baby Lima Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Natural... Food 1 Food 1 • METRO COMMODITIES, INC. 100% Natural Green Split Peas	30.5	244	60.0	2.2	24.4	—	24.4
Baby Lima Beans Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Baby Lima Beans	15.3	189	62.2	2.7	40.5	—	21.6

Ham Flaovr Large Lima Beans, Ham vs La Cena Yellow Split Peas, 16 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ham Flaovr L... Food 1 Food 1 • N.K. HURST COMPANY Ham Flaovr Large Lima Beans, Ham	28.6	343	62.9	8.6	20.0	—	22.9
La Cena Yell... Food 2 Food 2 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena Yellow Split Peas, 16 Oz	32.4	340	60.0	—	26.0	—	24.0

Red Chili Lentils vs Lentils Massor Dal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Chili Le... Food 1 Food 1 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Red Chili Lentils	41.5	360	60.0	4.0	16.0	3.0	26.0
Lentils Mass... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Lentils Massor Dal	45.7	356	64.4	2.2	11.1	—	24.4

Shurfine, Great Northern Beans vs Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shurfine, Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Shurfine, Great Northern Beans	24.8	278	61.1	2.8	25.0	1.4	22.2
Butter & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb	37.0	393	71.4	7.1	3.6	7.1	7.1

Vegetable Stew Blend vs Soup Mix Traditional Navy Bean

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable St... Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Vegetable Stew Blend	29.4	286	81.0	19.1	9.5	—	9.5
Soup Mix Tra... Food 2 Food 2 • GENEVA FOODS LLC. Soup Mix Traditional Navy Bean	26.8	308	59.0	5.1	23.1	1.3	20.5

Organic Pacific Wakame vs Light Red Kidney Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Paci... Food 1 Food 1 • NEW FRONTIER FOODS INC. Organic Pacific Wakame	0.0	250	50.0	—	50.0	—	25.0
Light Red Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Light Red Kidney Beans	30.5	333	60.0	—	24.4	—	24.4

Mashed Potato Granules vs Natural Directions, Organic Pinto Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mashed Potat... Food 1 Food 1 • BASIC AMERICAN FOODS, INC. Mashed Potato Granules	35.4	360	80.0	4.0	8.0	—	8.0
Natural Dire... Food 2 Food 2 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Natural Directions, Organic Pinto Beans	40.2	341	63.6	2.3	15.9	1.1	20.5

Baby Limas vs Black Eyed Peas

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Baby Limas Food 1 Food 1 • CACHERE DISTRIBUTING INC. Baby Limas	50.0	300	66.0	2.0	14.0	1.3	18.0
Black Eyed Peas Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Black Eyed Peas	47.5	340	60.0	6.0	10.0	1.0	24.0

Black Turtle Beans vs Potato Classics, Au Gratin Potatoes With A Creamy Sauce Mix, Au Gratin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Turtle... Food 1 Food 1 • BLUE CHIP GROUP INC. Black Turtle Beans	36.4	326	63.0	—	21.7	—	21.7
Potato Class... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Potato Classics, Au Gratin Potatoes With A Creamy Sauce Mix, Au Gratin	39.5	357	78.6	—	7.1	—	7.1

Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Comparisons For Diabetics