What are Cheese food comparisons?

Cheese 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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Beer Cheese, Mild vs Mozzarella Organic Low Moisture Part Skim Sliced Cheese, Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Beer Cheese,... Food 1 Food 1 • NEW BODY NUTRITION, INC. Beer Cheese, Mild	7.5	321	14.3	10.7	—	21.4	14.3
Mozzarella O... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Mozzarella Organic Low Moisture Part Skim Sliced Cheese, Mozzarella	1.8	324	2.9	—	—	29.4	26.5

Shoprite, Sharp Yellow, Cheddar Cheese vs Spreadable New York Cheddar Cheese, Buffalo Blue

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Sharp Yellow, Cheddar Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Spreadable N... Food 2 Food 2 • ORIGINAL HERKIMER COUNTY CHEESE COMPANY INC Spreadable New York Cheddar Cheese, Buffalo Blue	3.7	321	7.1	—	—	25.0	14.3

Wild Arabian Nights Monterey Jack Cheese With Za'atar Seasoning, Wild Arabian Nights With Za'atar Seasoning vs Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Mild Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Trio Halfmoon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Arabian... Food 1 Food 1 • RUMIANO CHEESE CO. Wild Arabian Nights Monterey Jack Cheese With Za'atar Seasoning, Wild Arabian Nights With Za'atar Seasoning	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Cheese Trio ... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Mild Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Trio Halfmoon	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Blue Cheese Horn, Blue Cheese vs Nibblers Buffalo Seasoned Monterey Jack Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • ROGUE GOLD DAIRY INC. Blue Cheese Horn, Blue Cheese	1.8	367	3.3	—	—	33.3	20.0
Nibblers Buf... Food 2 Food 2 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Nibblers Buffalo Seasoned Monterey Jack Cheese	3.7	357	4.8	—	—	28.6	21.4

Sargento, Colby Jack Cheese Snack vs Monterey Jack Sliced Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, Monterey Jack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sargento, Co... Food 1 Food 1 • SARGENTO FOODS INC Sargento, Colby Jack Cheese Snack	1.8	372	2.3	—	—	30.2	20.9
Monterey Jac... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Monterey Jack Sliced Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, Monterey Jack	1.8	391	4.4	—	—	30.4	26.1

Roundy's, Fancy Shredded Colby Jack Cheeses vs Natural Cheddar Cheese Sticks, Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roundy's, Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Roundy's, Fancy Shredded Colby Jack Cheeses	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Natural Ched... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Natural Cheddar Cheese Sticks, Cheddar Cheese	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8

3 Cheese Shredded Asiago, Romano And Parmesan Blend, 3 Cheese vs Smoked Gouda Light Cheese Wedges, Smoked Gouda

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
3 Cheese Shr... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. 3 Cheese Shredded Asiago, Romano And Parmesan Blend, 3 Cheese	1.8	394	3.0	3.0	—	30.3	30.3
Smoked Gouda... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Smoked Gouda Light Cheese Wedges, Smoked Gouda	1.9	132	5.3	5.3	—	7.9	15.8

Kroger, Sharp Cheddar vs Peppercorn Crumbled Feta Cheese, Peppercorn

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Shar... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Sharp Cheddar	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Peppercorn C... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Peppercorn Crumbled Feta Cheese, Peppercorn	3.7	286	10.7	3.6	3.6	21.4	14.3

Mild Cheddar Dip, Cheddar vs Vanilla, Walnut & Raisin Cream Cheese, Vanilla, Walnut & Raisin Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Cheddar... Food 1 Food 1 • HERR FOODS INC. Mild Cheddar Dip, Cheddar	5.9	113	9.7	3.2	—	8.1	3.2
Vanilla, Wal... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Vanilla, Walnut & Raisin Cream Cheese, Vanilla, Walnut & Raisin Cream	9.4	357	17.9	14.3	—	28.6	7.1

Taco Cheese Blend Monterey Jack And Cheddar Shredded Cheese With Taco Seasoning, Taco Cheese Blend vs Muenster New York Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taco Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Taco Cheese Blend Monterey Jack And Cheddar Shredded Cheese With Taco Seasoning, Taco Cheese Blend	3.7	393	7.1	—	—	28.6	21.4
Muenster New... Food 2 Food 2 • AGRI-MARK, INC. Muenster New York Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Soft Spread Cream Cheese vs Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soft Spread ... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Soft Spread Cream Cheese	3.8	333	6.7	6.7	—	33.3	6.7
Camembert So... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese	3.7	300	6.7	—	—	23.3	16.7

Colby Sliced Cheese, Colby vs Natural Cheese, Hot Habanero Jack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Colby Sliced... Food 1 Food 1 • RUMIANO CHEESE CO. Colby Sliced Cheese, Colby	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Natural Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Natural Cheese, Hot Habanero Jack	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	28.6	19.1

Blue Cheese Crumbles vs Genuine Wisconsin Spreadable Cheese With Almonds, Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • EMMI ROTH USA, INC. Blue Cheese Crumbles	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Genuine Wisc... Food 2 Food 2 • BEL BRANDS USA INC. Genuine Wisconsin Spreadable Cheese With Almonds, Sharp Cheddar Cheese	9.3	357	17.9	14.3	—	25.0	17.9

Ultimate Mac N Cheese Melt Shredded Cheese Blend vs Shredded 4 Quesos Mexican Blend Natural Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ultimate Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC. Ultimate Mac N Cheese Melt Shredded Cheese Blend	0.0	393	3.6	—	3.6	32.1	25.0
Shredded 4 Q... Food 2 Food 2 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Shredded 4 Quesos Mexican Blend Natural Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Sharp Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar vs Cream Cheese Spread, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Sharp Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6
Cream Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Cream Cheese Spread, Strawberry	13.4	300	23.3	20.0	—	23.3	3.3

Kroger, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese vs Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kroger, Part... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese	1.8	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0
Whipped Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese	3.8	238	9.5	4.8	—	21.4	4.8

Onion & Chive Cream Cheese, Onion & Chive vs Real Cheese Nibblers Chipotle Pepper Seasoned Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Onion & Chiv... Food 1 Food 1 • PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Onion & Chive Cream Cheese, Onion & Chive	3.8	333	6.7	—	—	30.0	6.7
Real Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Real Cheese Nibblers Chipotle Pepper Seasoned Cheddar Cheese	3.6	400	5.7	—	—	31.4	22.9

Smoked Gouda Pasteurized Process Cheese, Smoked Gouda vs Dierbergs Kitchen, Holiday Dessert Spread, Cranberry, Cranberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Gouda... Food 1 Food 1 • RED APPLE CHEESE LLC Smoked Gouda Pasteurized Process Cheese, Smoked Gouda	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Dierbergs Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Dierbergs Kitchen, Holiday Dessert Spread, Cranberry, Cranberry	14.6	275	35.4	32.5	7.1	14.3	28.6

Fiesta Pepper Jack + Asadero Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers And Asadero Natural Cheeses, Fiesta Pepper Jack + Asadero vs Shredded Pizza Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fiesta Peppe... Food 1 Food 1 • SARGENTO FOODS INC Fiesta Pepper Jack + Asadero Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers And Asadero Natural Cheeses, Fiesta Pepper Jack + Asadero	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Shredded Piz... Food 2 Food 2 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Shredded Pizza Cheese	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	25.0	21.4

Fresh Mozzarella Big Sliced Cheese, Mozzarella vs 18 Month Aged Cheddar Shredded Natural Cheese, Aged Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Mozzar... Food 1 Food 1 • BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC. Fresh Mozzarella Big Sliced Cheese, Mozzarella	1.9	250	3.6	—	—	17.9	17.9
18 Month A... Food 2 Food 2 • SARGENTO FOODS INC 18 Month Aged Cheddar Shredded Natural Cheese, Aged Cheddar	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

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