What are Cheese/Cheese Substitutes food comparisons?

Cheese/Cheese Substitutes 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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Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slices 160 P 4/5# vs Hmstyl Rf Elbo Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pro... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slices 160 P 4/5#	28g	13.2	357	7.1	3.6	—	28.6	17.9
Hmstyl Rf El... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Hmstyl Rf Elbo Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#	170g	32.2	168	17.1	4.6	0.5	6.9	8.7

Breaded Yellow Cheese Curds 4513 vs Bongards Mozzarella/Provolone Feather Shred 5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Yell... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Breaded Yellow Cheese Curds 4513	100g	45.3	314	25.0	1.0	1.0	17.0	15.0
Bongards Moz... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Mozzarella/Provolone Feather Shred 5#	28g	6.5	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags vs Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slices 160 P 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 30# 6 Bags	170g	34.2	168	17.6	4.5	—	6.7	9.1
Bongards Pro... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slices 160 P 4/5#	28g	13.2	357	7.1	3.6	—	28.6	17.9

Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb. vs White Queso Cheese Sauce Shelf Stable Can, 6 Lb 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Land O Lakes... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.	28g	23.7	254	12.6	7.0	—	15.0	19.1
White Queso ... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. White Queso Cheese Sauce Shelf Stable Can, 6 Lb 10 Oz	63g	12.4	159	6.4	—	—	12.7	3.2

Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Hoagie Slice 486 8/5# vs Philadelphia Plant Based Dairy Free Original Cream Cheese Spread, 8 Oz Tub

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Hoagie Slice 486 8/5#	28g	13.1	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Philadelphia... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT FOODS INC. Philadelphia Plant Based Dairy Free Original Cream Cheese Spread, 8 Oz Tub	28g	13.8	214	7.1	—	—	21.4	—

Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds vs Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds	80g	14.9	344	11.3	1.3	1.2	23.8	20.0
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Hmstyl Rf Strt Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30# vs Land O Lakes American, Slices, Yellow, 160

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hmstyl Rf St... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Hmstyl Rf Strt Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#	170g	31.7	175	16.3	4.8	—	7.0	8.6
Land O Lakes... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes American, Slices, Yellow, 160	28g	11.9	357	6.5	3.7	—	30.2	18.5

Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 4/5# vs Trenton Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, 6 Lb 10 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 4/5#	28g	13.1	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Trenton Farm... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Trenton Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, 6 Lb 10 Oz	63g	15.7	111	7.9	—	—	9.5	—

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Yellow Cheddar Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5# vs Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Feather Shred 6/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Yellow Cheddar Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	28g	6.4	357	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Bongards Sha... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Feather Shred 6/5#	28g	6.5	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 4/5# vs Premium Reuben Bites 4626

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Ita... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 4/5#	28g	6.6	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0
Premium Reub... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Premium Reuben Bites 4626	99g	48.6	207	26.3	1.0	1.0	6.1	10.1

Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5# vs Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Slice 160 H 5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Ita... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 5#	28g	6.6	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Slice 160 H 5#	28g	13.3	250	7.1	3.6	—	14.3	25.0

Bongards Marble Cheese Stick 1 Oz vs Wgr Mac & Cheese Clean Label 6/5# 30#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Mar... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Marble Cheese Stick 1 Oz	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Wgr Mac & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Wgr Mac & Cheese Clean Label 6/5# 30#	170g	29.8	197	16.5	2.0	1.1	10.1	9.2

Bongards Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5# (K 12) vs 2.5 Lb Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5130

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5# (K 12)	28g	6.5	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
2.5 Lb Trive... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS 2.5 Lb Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5130	100g	14.2	337	8.0	1.0	0.2	29.0	22.0

Bongards Yellow Restricted Melt Process American Slice 160 P 5# vs Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Restricted Melt Process American Slice 160 P 5#	28g	13.1	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

8/50 Ct Whole Grain Reduced Sodium Breaded Mozzarella Sticks vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
8/50 Ct Whol... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FATHER'S TABLE 8/50 Ct Whole Grain Reduced Sodium Breaded Mozzarella Sticks	130g	48.2	285	28.5	2.3	3.1	12.3	16.2
Homestyle Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds	142g	37.1	353	14.8	1.4	0.7	23.9	19.0

Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Feather Shred 6/5# vs Cream Cheese Jalapeno Snappers 4660

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Sha... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Feather Shred 6/5#	28g	6.5	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Cream Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Cream Cheese Jalapeno Snappers 4660	80g	37.2	196	26.3	1.3	2.5	8.8	3.8

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Provolone Slice 160 P 5# vs 8/2.25 Lb. Cheesy Lil Bites

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Provolone Slice 160 P 5#	28g	6.6	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	21.4
8/2.25 Lb. C... Food 2 Food 2 • THE FATHER'S TABLE 8/2.25 Lb. Cheesy Lil Bites	113g	45.2	301	26.6	1.8	2.7	15.9	14.2

Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium vs Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Fat ... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium	57g	10.1	175	5.3	3.5	—	12.3	12.3
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 2 Food 2 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg	28g	13.1	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Slice 160 P 5# vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Slice 160 P 5#	28g	6.6	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0
Homestyle Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds	80g	14.9	344	11.3	1.3	1.2	23.8	20.0

Italian Crusted White Cheddar 4549 vs Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Hoagie Slice 486 8/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Crus... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Italian Crusted White Cheddar 4549	100g	37.5	338	21.0	2.0	1.0	21.0	16.0
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Hoagie Slice 486 8/5#	28g	13.1	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

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