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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Quesito Colombiano Colombian Style Fresh Cheese vs Food Lion, White American Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quesito Colo... Food 1 Food 1 • WISCONSIN CHEESE GROUP INC. Quesito Colombiano Colombian Style Fresh Cheese	1.8	321	3.6	3.6	—	25.0	21.4
Food Lion, W... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, White American Cheese	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	33.3	19.1

American Singles vs Darigold, Shredded Cheese, Mexican Blend, Mexican Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
American Sin... Food 1 Food 1 • BORDEN, INC. American Singles	3.8	333	9.5	4.8	—	21.4	14.3
Darigold, Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • DARIGOLD, INC. Darigold, Shredded Cheese, Mexican Blend, Mexican Blend	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

2% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese vs Jilbert, Sharp Colby

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
2% Low Fat S... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. 2% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese	7.8	80	3.5	2.7	—	2.2	11.5
Jilbert, Sha... Food 2 Food 2 • DEAN FOODS COMPANY Jilbert, Sharp Colby	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Three Cheese Shredded Parmesan,Romano,And Asiago Cheeses, Three Cheese vs Garlic Herb Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Three Cheese Shredded Parmesan,Romano,And Asiago Cheeses, Three Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	32.1
Garlic Herb ... Food 2 Food 2 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Garlic Herb Cream Cheese	3.8	243	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	7.1

Goat Cheese, Honey Almond vs 3 Cheese Mexican Lactose Free A Blend Of Cheddar, Monterey Jack & Colby Shredded Cheeses, 3 Cheese Mexican

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goat Cheese,... Food 1 Food 1 • KLK FORTE INDUSTRY INC. Goat Cheese, Honey Almond	7.5	286	14.3	10.7	—	21.4	14.3
3 Cheese Mex... Food 2 Food 2 • REDWOOD HILL FARM & CREAMERY, LLC 3 Cheese Mexican Lactose Free A Blend Of Cheddar, Monterey Jack & Colby Shredded Cheeses, 3 Cheese Mexican	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Queso Blanco, Monterey Jack Cheese vs Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Natural Cheese, Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Blanco... Food 1 Food 1 • L & J GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Queso Blanco, Monterey Jack Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Mozzarella L... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Natural Cheese, Mozzarella	1.8	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0

Smoked Halibut Mousse vs Oaxaca Natural Cheese, Oaxaca

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Halib... Food 1 Food 1 • SEABEAR COMPANY Smoked Halibut Mousse	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	25.0	10.7
Oaxaca Natur... Food 2 Food 2 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Oaxaca Natural Cheese, Oaxaca	3.7	321	7.1	3.6	—	25.0	21.4

Monterey Jack Organic Sliced Cheese, Monterey Jack vs Cotija Queso Traditional Mexican Hard Cheese, Cotija Queso

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Monterey Jac... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Monterey Jack Organic Sliced Cheese, Monterey Jack	1.8	382	2.9	—	—	32.4	23.5
Cotija Queso... Food 2 Food 2 • JVM SALES CORP. Cotija Queso Traditional Mexican Hard Cheese, Cotija Queso	3.7	393	7.1	—	—	14.6	28.6

Garden Vegetable & Sweet Basil vs Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garden Veget... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Garden Vegetable & Sweet Basil	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Fresh Mozzar... Food 2 Food 2 • BIAZZO DAIRY PRODUCTS INC. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese	1.9	250	3.6	—	—	17.9	17.9

Copper Kettle Cheese, Copper Kettle vs Sea Salt + Black Pepper Bagel Crisps, Sea Salt + Black Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Copper Kettl... Food 1 Food 1 • ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC. Copper Kettle Cheese, Copper Kettle	1.8	400	3.3	—	—	26.7	33.3
Sea Salt + B... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Sea Salt + Black Pepper Bagel Crisps, Sea Salt + Black Pepper	32.4	429	64.3	3.6	3.6	16.1	10.7

Old Europe Cheese, Reny Picot Soft Ripened Triple Cream Layered Brie Cheese, Peppercorns, Peppercorns vs Hot Kentuckty Beer Cheese, Hot Kentuckty Beer

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old Europe C... Food 1 Food 1 • OLD EUROPE CHEESE, INC. Old Europe Cheese, Reny Picot Soft Ripened Triple Cream Layered Brie Cheese, Peppercorns, Peppercorns	1.8	454	3.6	—	—	42.9	17.9
Hot Kentuckt... Food 2 Food 2 • EVANS GOURMET FOODS, LLC Hot Kentuckty Beer Cheese, Hot Kentuckty Beer	20.1	286	10.7	—	—	21.4	14.3

Queso Blanco With Jalapenos Meltin' Cheese, Queso Blanco vs Dip, Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Blanco... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Queso Blanco With Jalapenos Meltin' Cheese, Queso Blanco	5.7	250	10.7	7.1	—	17.9	14.3
Dip, Cheddar... Food 2 Food 2 • MISSION FOODS INC Dip, Cheddar Cheese	7.8	132	11.8	—	—	8.8	2.9

Sharp Cheddar Pasteurized Cheese Snack, Sharp Cheddar vs Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Sharp Cheddar Pasteurized Cheese Snack, Sharp Cheddar	7.6	267	13.3	10.0	—	20.0	10.0
Blueberry Va... Food 2 Food 2 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese	7.6	286	14.3	10.7	—	17.9	14.3

Chipotle Cheddar Cheese vs Farmhouse Cheddar Cultured Vegan Cheese Shreds, Farmhouse Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chipotle Che... Food 1 Food 1 • ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Chipotle Cheddar Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Farmhouse Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • PRESTO CHANGO DECOR,INC. Farmhouse Cheddar Cultured Vegan Cheese Shreds, Farmhouse Cheddar	9.6	250	17.9	—	—	14.3	10.7

Gourmet Powdered Cheese Blend Mac Over Pizza, Gourmet Powdered Cheese Blend vs Queso Blanco

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Powd... Food 1 Food 1 • HIDE-N-SNACK LLC Gourmet Powdered Cheese Blend Mac Over Pizza, Gourmet Powdered Cheese Blend	9.2	438	37.5	25.0	6.2	21.9	25.0
Queso Blanco Food 2 Food 2 • COCINA SELECTA Queso Blanco	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Feta Style Cheese vs Mexican Blend A Blend Of Monterey Jack, Cheddar. Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Feta Style C... Food 1 Food 1 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Feta Style Cheese	1.9	250	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	10.7
Mexican Blen... Food 2 Food 2 • HARMONS INC Mexican Blend A Blend Of Monterey Jack, Cheddar. Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Mozzarella Low Moisture Cheese, Mozzarella vs Greek Style Feta Premium Cheese, Greek Style Feta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella L... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Mozzarella Low Moisture Cheese, Mozzarella	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	21.4
Greek Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • FANTIS FOODS INC. Greek Style Feta Premium Cheese, Greek Style Feta	1.9	214	3.6	—	—	17.9	14.3

Traditional Feta Crumbles, Traditional vs Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony Flavor Originals Goat Cheese, Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • JVM SALES CORP. Traditional Feta Crumbles, Traditional	1.8	500	20.0	—	—	30.0	20.0
Creamy With ... Food 2 Food 2 • DIETZ & WATSON INC. Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony Flavor Originals Goat Cheese, Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony	1.9	267	3.3	—	—	20.0	16.7

Finely Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend vs Extra Thin Natural Colby Jack Sliced Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Finely Shred... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Finely Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend	3.6	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Extra Thin N... Food 2 Food 2 • DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY Extra Thin Natural Colby Jack Sliced Cheese	1.8	375	3.1	—	—	31.3	25.0

Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Gourmet Nacho Cheddar vs Orange Blossom Honey Fresh Goat Cheese, Orange Blossom Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Nach... Food 1 Food 1 • LIBERTO SPECIALTY COMPANY INC. Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Gourmet Nacho Cheddar	11.8	113	9.7	3.2	—	7.3	1.6
Orange Bloss... Food 2 Food 2 • LAURA CHENEL'S CHEVRE, INC. Orange Blossom Honey Fresh Goat Cheese, Orange Blossom Honey	7.6	250	14.3	14.3	—	16.1	14.3

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