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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Jacobo Ps Mozz 6 Lb Avg vs Trenton Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, 6 Lb 10 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Mozz 6 Lb Avg	3.7	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Trenton Farm... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Trenton Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, 6 Lb 10 Oz	9.9	111	7.9	—	—	9.5	—

3"" Battered Mozzarella Sticks 4611 vs Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes 4475

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
3"" Battered... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS 3"" Battered Mozzarella Sticks 4611	43.7	265	24.0	1.0	1.0	12.0	16.0
Pepper Jack ... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes 4475	38.1	265	21.0	2.0	1.0	15.0	12.0

Wgr Mac & Cheese Ls 30# 6 Bags vs Homestyle Orig Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wgr Mac & Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Wgr Mac & Cheese Ls 30# 6 Bags	87.8	179	27.0	2.7	0.8	6.9	2.5
Homestyle Or... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Homestyle Orig Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30#	49.6	181	15.0	2.1	—	9.1	8.6

Land O Lakes American Cheese Slices, White, 160 vs Bongards Reduced Fat Marble Jack Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Land O Lakes... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes American Cheese Slices, White, 160	3.5	357	6.7	4.0	—	30.2	17.8
Bongards Red... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Reduced Fat Marble Jack Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6

Bongards Yellow Reduced Sodium & Fat Process American Slice 160 H 4/5# vs Original Cheese Nuggets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Sodium & Fat Process American Slice 160 H 4/5#	3.7	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Original Che... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Original Cheese Nuggets	47.1	319	26.0	1.0	1.0	17.0	16.0

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 5# vs Bongards Yellow Restricted Melt Process American Slice 160 P 4/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 5#	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Restricted Melt Process American Slice 160 P 4/5#	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9

Chef Mate Que Bueno! Nacho Cheese Sauce Club Pack, 6 Lb 6 Oz Can vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Provolone Slice 160 P 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chef Mate Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Chef Mate Que Bueno! Nacho Cheese Sauce Club Pack, 6 Lb 6 Oz Can	9.7	177	8.1	1.6	—	12.9	6.5
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Provolone Slice 160 P 5#	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	21.4

Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds vs Bongards Marble Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds	37.1	353	14.8	1.4	0.7	23.9	19.0
Bongards Mar... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Marble Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Hmstyl Rf Strt Mac&Cheese 6/5# 30# vs Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz

Food	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#	54.0	175	16.3	4.8	—	7.0	8.6
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce 6/5# 30# vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Fat ... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce 6/5# 30#	9.6	173	9.2	6.7	—	10.3	10.3
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 5#	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Bongards Yellow Process American Cheese Spread Loaf 6/5# vs Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Cheese Spread Loaf 6/5#	3.8	286	7.1	7.1	—	21.4	14.3
Bongards Sup... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5#	1.8	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4

8/50 Count Bags Breaded Italian Mozzarella Sticks vs Land O Lakes Reduced Fat American, Slices, Yellow, 160

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
8/50 Count B... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FATHER'S TABLE 8/50 Count Bags Breaded Italian Mozzarella Sticks	68.9	277	29.9	2.2	3.6	12.4	13.1
Land O Lakes... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes Reduced Fat American, Slices, Yellow, 160	6.8	255	13.0	7.0	—	15.0	19.1

Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Hoagie Slice 486 8/5# vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds

Food	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#	3.7	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Homestyle Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds	14.9	344	11.3	1.3	1.2	23.8	20.0

Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5# vs Bongards Yellow Restricted Melt Process American Slice 160 P 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Sha... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5#	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Restricted Melt Process American Slice 160 P 5#	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9

Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds 4546

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg	3.7	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Homestyle Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds 4546	37.1	353	14.8	1.4	0.7	23.9	19.0

Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium vs Wgr Mac & Cheese Clean Label 6/5# 30#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Fat ... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium	5.7	175	5.3	3.5	—	12.3	12.3
Wgr Mac & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Wgr Mac & Cheese Clean Label 6/5# 30#	50.7	197	16.5	2.0	1.1	10.1	9.2

3"" Battered Mozzarella Sticks 4611 vs Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
3"" Battered... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS 3"" Battered Mozzarella Sticks 4611	43.7	265	24.0	1.0	1.0	12.0	16.0
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 5#	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4

Caprese Style Mozzarella With Tomato Basil 4606 vs Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 5# (K 12)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Caprese Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Caprese Style Mozzarella With Tomato Basil 4606	37.8	288	21.0	2.0	1.0	15.0	16.0
Bongards Mon... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 5# (K 12)	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Fat ... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium	5.7	175	5.3	3.5	—	12.3	12.3
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 5#	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 5# vs Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 5#	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Land O Lakes... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.	6.6	254	12.6	7.0	—	15.0	19.1

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