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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Breaded White Cheddar 4410 vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Yellow Cheddar Slice 160 P 5#

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
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Yellow Cheddar Slice 160 P 5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Slice 160 P 5# vs Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Slice 160 P 5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0
Bongards Sha... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Sharp Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5#	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 6/5# vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Slice 160 P 5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 6/5#	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Slice 160 P 5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz vs Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 5# (K 12)

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 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

8/50 Ct Whole Grain Reduced Sodium Breaded Mozzarella Sticks vs 2.5 Lb Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5130

Food	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	62.6	285	28.5	2.3	3.1	12.3	16.2
2.5 Lb Trive... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

25/6.4 Oz Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5122 vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Pepper Jack Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
25/6.4 Oz Tr... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Pepper Jack Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 6/5# vs Philadelphia Plant Based Dairy Free Original Cream Cheese Spread, 8 Oz Tub

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 6/5#	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
Philadelphia... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT FOODS INC. Philadelphia Plant Based Dairy Free Original Cream Cheese Spread, 8 Oz Tub	3.9	214	7.1	—	—	21.4	—

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5# vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat & Sodium Process American Hoagie Slice 486 8/5# vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Slice 160 P 5#

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
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Slice 160 P 5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Trenton Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, 6 Lb 10 Oz vs Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Trenton Farm... Food 1 Food 1 • SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. Trenton Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, 6 Lb 10 Oz	9.9	111	7.9	—	—	9.5	—
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5# vs Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 4/5#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Sup... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5#	1.8	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
Bongards Whi... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 4/5#	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9

Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 6/5# vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds 4546

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 6/5#	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
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

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

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
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Slice 160 P 5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slices 120 H 4/5# vs Original Cheese Nuggets

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pro... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slices 120 H 4/5#	1.8	368	5.3	5.3	—	31.6	15.8
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 Pepper Jack Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5# vs Rs Queso Blanco 6/5# 30#

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Pepper Jack Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Rs Queso Bla... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Rs Queso Blanco 6/5# 30#	1.4	210	1.4	0.2	0.1	16.6	11.6

Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium vs Trenton Farms Nacho Cheese Sauce, 6 Lb 10 Oz

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
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	—

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Slice 160 P 5# vs Bongards Monterey Jack And Cheddar Fancy Shred 4/5#

Food	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#	1.8	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0
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

Breaded White Cheddar 4410 vs 8 Oz Trivers' Half Naked White Cheese Curds 5125

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
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

Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 6/5# vs Homestyle White Cheddar Cheese Curds 4532

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Slice 160 V 6/5#	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
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

Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5# vs Trivers' Half Naked Yellow Cheese Curds 5102

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Sup... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5#	1.8	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
Trivers' Hal... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVERSIDE FOODS Trivers' Half Naked Yellow Cheese Curds 5102	14.3	378	8.0	—	0.2	28.0	22.0

Cheese/Cheese Substitutes Comparisons For Diabetics