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 White Process American Loaf 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 Loaf 5#	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
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

Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg vs Jalapeno Cheese Sauce 6/5# 30#

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
Jalapeno Che... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Jalapeno Cheese Sauce 6/5# 30#	3.2	218	3.2	1.6	—	16.6	12.6

Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes 4475 vs Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepper Jack ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes 4475	38.1	265	21.0	2.0	1.0	15.0	12.0
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 2 Food 2 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg	3.7	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

Bongards White Process American Loaf 5# vs 8 Oz Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5125

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards White Process American Loaf 5#	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
8 Oz Trivers... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS 8 Oz Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5125	14.2	377	8.0	1.0	0.2	29.0	22.0

Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Snappers 4655 vs Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 4/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Snappers 4655	45.0	177	25.0	1.0	2.0	6.0	6.0
Bongards Mon... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 4/5#	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 5# vs Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 4/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 5#	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Bongards Ita... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 4/5#	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0

Land O Lakes Reduced Fat American, Slices, Yellow, 160 vs Bongards Mozzarella/Provolone Feather Shred 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Land O Lakes... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes Reduced Fat American, Slices, Yellow, 160	6.8	255	13.0	7.0	—	15.0	19.1
Bongards Moz... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Mozzarella/Provolone Feather Shred 5#	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Land O Lakes American Cheese Slices, White, 160 vs Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 4/5#

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 Mon... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 4/5#	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

White Queso Cheese Sauce Shelf Stable Can, 6 Lb 10 Oz vs Original Cheese Nuggets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Queso ... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. White Queso Cheese Sauce Shelf Stable Can, 6 Lb 10 Oz	7.8	159	6.4	—	—	12.7	3.2
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 Provolone Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5# vs Wgr Mac & Cheese 10/3# 30#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Provolone Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	21.4
Wgr Mac & Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Wgr Mac & Cheese 10/3# 30#	49.5	186	16.2	2.0	1.2	9.3	9.0

Bongards Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Feather Shred 5# (K 12) vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Slice 160 P 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Low... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Feather Shred 5# (K 12)	3.7	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Slice 160 P 5#	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Cheddar Cheese Sauce 6/5# 30# vs Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Hoagie Slice 486 8/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • JTM FOOD GROUP Cheddar Cheese Sauce 6/5# 30#	3.2	218	3.2	1.6	—	16.6	12.6
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

8/2.25 Lb. Cheesy Lil Bites vs Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
8/2.25 Lb. C... Food 1 Food 1 • THE FATHER'S TABLE 8/2.25 Lb. Cheesy Lil Bites	51.1	301	26.6	1.8	2.7	15.9	14.2
Reduced Fat ... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium	5.7	175	5.3	3.5	—	12.3	12.3

Premium Ham & Cheese Bites 4625 vs 25/6.4 Oz Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5122

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Ham ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Premium Ham & Cheese Bites 4625	46.3	233	25.0	2.0	1.0	9.0	11.0
25/6.4 Oz Tr... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS 25/6.4 Oz Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5122	14.2	377	8.0	1.0	0.2	29.0	22.0

White Queso Cheese Sauce Shelf Stable Can, 6 Lb 10 Oz vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds 4532

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Queso ... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. White Queso Cheese Sauce Shelf Stable Can, 6 Lb 10 Oz	7.8	159	6.4	—	—	12.7	3.2
Homestyle Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds 4532	14.9	344	11.3	1.3	1.2	23.8	20.0

2.5 Lb Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5130 vs Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
2.5 Lb Trive... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS 2.5 Lb Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5130	14.2	337	8.0	1.0	0.2	29.0	22.0
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

Breaded White Cheddar 4410 vs Land O Lakes American Cheese, 184 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breaded Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Breaded White Cheddar 4410	33.8	316	19.0	1.0	1.0	19.0	16.0
Land O Lakes... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes American Cheese, 184 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.	3.0	357	6.5	3.7	—	30.2	18.5

Land O Lakes American Cheese Slices, White, 160 vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds

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
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 Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz vs Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 6/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Red... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 6/5#	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4

Land O Lakes 25% Rs, 50% Rf American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb. vs Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 4/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Land O Lakes... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes 25% Rs, 50% Rf American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.	6.7	255	12.8	7.0	—	15.1	19.2
Bongards Mon... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 4/5#	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

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