What are Cheese Speciality food comparisons?

Cheese Speciality 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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Massimo's Buffalo Mozzarella 125 G vs Massimo's Food Service Range Italian Cheeses Cherry Bocconcini 1 Kg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Massimo's Bu... Food 1 Food 1 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Buffalo Mozzarella 125 G	0.4	239	0.3	0.2	—	19.5	16.0
Massimo's Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Food Service Range Italian Cheeses Cherry Bocconcini 1 Kg	0.2	194	0.3	0.1	—	15.0	14.9

Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Peppered Havarti 150 G vs Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Chilli Havarti 150 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Talbot Fores... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRYWORKS LIMITED Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Peppered Havarti 150 G	1.8	366	4.0	4.0	—	30.0	22.0
Talbot Fores... Food 2 Food 2 • DAIRYWORKS LIMITED Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Chilli Havarti 150 G	1.8	378	4.0	4.0	—	31.6	23.2

Spring Blue Paneer Cottage Cheese 250 G vs Yolo Smoked Cheese Portion 150 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Paneer Cottage Cheese 250 G	2.6	306	5.6	4.8	—	24.4	16.4
Yolo Smoked ... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD INTERNATIONAL NZ LIMITED Yolo Smoked Cheese Portion 150 G	1.3	321	2.9	0.5	—	24.8	21.6

Spring Blue Sheep Gouda Cheese 200 G vs Angel Food Dairy Free Block Smoked Cheddar Alternative 220 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Sheep Gouda Cheese 200 G	0.7	357	1.0	—	—	30.0	25.0
Angel Food D... Food 2 Food 2 • ANGEL FOOD LIMITED Angel Food Dairy Free Block Smoked Cheddar Alternative 220 G	11.5	281	20.0	3.3	—	22.3	3.3

Dairyworks Edam & Rice Crackers 300 G vs Massimo's Food Service Range Stracciatella Italian Cheeses 1 Kg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dairyworks E... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Dairyworks Edam & Rice Crackers 300 G	8.1	357	14.7	3.3	—	23.0	23.3
Massimo's Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Food Service Range Stracciatella Italian Cheeses 1 Kg	3.8	233	4.0	1.5	—	26.3	9.4

Spring Blue Organic Cow Feta 150 G vs Spring Blue Goat Gouda Cheese 200 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Organic Cow Feta 150 G	0.4	293	1.0	1.0	—	24.7	17.0
Spring Blue ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat Gouda Cheese 200 G	0.7	292	1.0	1.0	—	22.5	20.0

Massimo's Italian Cheeses Burrata 1 Kg vs Massimo's Buffalo Mozzarella 125 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Massimo's It... Food 1 Food 1 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Italian Cheeses Burrata 1 Kg	4.7	233	4.0	1.5	—	26.3	9.4
Massimo's Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Buffalo Mozzarella 125 G	0.4	239	0.3	0.2	—	19.5	16.0

Massimo's Italian Cheeses Mozzarella 1 Kg vs Dairyworks Edam & Rice Crackers 300 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Massimo's It... Food 1 Food 1 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Italian Cheeses Mozzarella 1 Kg	0.4	194	0.3	0.1	—	15.0	14.9
Dairyworks E... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Dairyworks Edam & Rice Crackers 300 G	8.1	357	14.7	3.3	—	23.0	23.3

Spring Blue Goat Feta 180 G vs Spring Blue Sheep Gouda Cheese 200 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat Feta 180 G	1.4	227	2.5	2.5	—	16.0	14.0
Spring Blue ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Sheep Gouda Cheese 200 G	0.7	357	1.0	—	—	30.0	25.0

Massimo's Food Service Range Stracciatella Italian Cheeses 1 Kg vs Spring Blue Organic Goat Feta 150 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Massimo's Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Food Service Range Stracciatella Italian Cheeses 1 Kg	3.8	233	4.0	1.5	—	26.3	9.4
Spring Blue ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Organic Goat Feta 150 G	0.4	295	1.0	1.0	—	25.0	17.0

Mainland Cheese & Artisan Crackers 38 G vs Massimo's Burrata 125 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mainland Che... Food 1 Food 1 • FONTERRA BRANDS (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED Mainland Cheese & Artisan Crackers 38 G	14.7	409	21.1	9.7	—	26.6	20.0
Massimo's Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Burrata 125 G	4.7	233	4.0	1.5	—	26.3	9.4

Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Peppered Havarti 70 G vs Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Chilli Havarti 150 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Talbot Fores... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRYWORKS LIMITED Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Peppered Havarti 70 G	1.8	366	4.0	4.0	—	30.0	22.0
Talbot Fores... Food 2 Food 2 • DAIRYWORKS LIMITED Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Chilli Havarti 150 G	1.8	378	4.0	4.0	—	31.6	23.2

Mainland Cheese & Artisan Crackers 38 G vs Spring Blue Paneer Cottage Cheese 250 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mainland Che... Food 1 Food 1 • FONTERRA BRANDS (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED Mainland Cheese & Artisan Crackers 38 G	14.7	409	21.1	9.7	—	26.6	20.0
Spring Blue ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Paneer Cottage Cheese 250 G	2.6	306	5.6	4.8	—	24.4	16.4

Spring Blue Goat Gouda Cheese 200 G vs Massimo's Burrata 125 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat Gouda Cheese 200 G	0.7	292	1.0	1.0	—	22.5	20.0
Massimo's Bu... Food 2 Food 2 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Burrata 125 G	4.7	233	4.0	1.5	—	26.3	9.4

Massimo's Food Service Range Italian Cheeses Bocconcini 1 Kg vs Angel Food Dairy Free Block Smoked Cheddar Alternative 220 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Massimo's Fo... Food 1 Food 1 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Food Service Range Italian Cheeses Bocconcini 1 Kg	0.3	194	0.3	0.1	—	15.0	14.9
Angel Food D... Food 2 Food 2 • ANGEL FOOD LIMITED Angel Food Dairy Free Block Smoked Cheddar Alternative 220 G	11.5	281	20.0	3.3	—	22.3	3.3

Spring Blue Organic Cow Feta 150 G vs Dairyworks Edam & Rice Crackers 300 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Organic Cow Feta 150 G	0.4	293	1.0	1.0	—	24.7	17.0
Dairyworks E... Food 2 Food 2 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Dairyworks Edam & Rice Crackers 300 G	8.1	357	14.7	3.3	—	23.0	23.3

Spring Blue Organic Goat Feta 150 G vs Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Chilli Havarti 150 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Organic Goat Feta 150 G	0.4	295	1.0	1.0	—	25.0	17.0
Talbot Fores... Food 2 Food 2 • DAIRYWORKS LIMITED Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Chilli Havarti 150 G	1.8	378	4.0	4.0	—	31.6	23.2

Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Peppered Havarti 70 G vs Massimo's Italian Cheeses Mozzarella 1 Kg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Talbot Fores... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRYWORKS LIMITED Talbot Forest Cheese Co. Peppered Havarti 70 G	1.8	366	4.0	4.0	—	30.0	22.0
Massimo's It... Food 2 Food 2 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Italian Cheeses Mozzarella 1 Kg	0.4	194	0.3	0.1	—	15.0	14.9

Massimo's Italian Cheeses Mozzarella 1 Kg vs Massimo's Food Service Range Stracciatella Italian Cheeses 1 Kg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Massimo's It... Food 1 Food 1 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Italian Cheeses Mozzarella 1 Kg	0.4	194	0.3	0.1	—	15.0	14.9
Massimo's Fo... Food 2 Food 2 • ITALIAN CHEESES LIMITED Massimo's Food Service Range Stracciatella Italian Cheeses 1 Kg	3.8	233	4.0	1.5	—	26.3	9.4

Spring Blue Goat Feta 180 G vs Spring Blue Goat Gouda Cheese 200 G

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat Feta 180 G	1.4	227	2.5	2.5	—	16.0	14.0
Spring Blue ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat Gouda Cheese 200 G	0.7	292	1.0	1.0	—	22.5	20.0

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