Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pepper Jack ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Pepper Jack Cracker Cut Cheese Slices, Pepper Jack
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Gouda Sliced...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPS MARKETS, LLC
Gouda Sliced Cheese, Gouda
|
1.8 | 348 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 26.1 | 26.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shredded Mac...
Food 1
Food 1
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Shredded Mac & Cheese Blend, Mac & Cheese
|
3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Kroger, Mild...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Kroger, Mild Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loleta Chees...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLEAR SPRINGS FOODS, INC.
Loleta Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Curds
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Port Wine Si...
Food 2
Food 2
• BEL BRANDS USA INC.
Port Wine Singles Spreadable Cheese, Port Wine
|
13.1 | 316 | 12.3 | 10.5 | — | 22.8 | 14.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colombian St...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Colombian Style Cheese
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
|
Scott's Of W...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCOTT'S
Scott's Of Wisconsin, Cheddar Habanero With Real Pecans & Almonds
|
7.4 | 323 | 12.9 | 12.9 | — | 25.8 | 19.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Crystal Farm...
Food 1
Food 1
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Crystal Farms, Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Natural Colb...
Food 2
Food 2
• RENARD'S CHEESE
Natural Colby Cheese, Natural Colby
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mascarpone C...
Food 1
Food 1
• DWARIK BACHUE & SONS
Mascarpone Cheese
|
1.9 | 429 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 42.9 | 3.6 |
|
Piccante Pec...
Food 2
Food 2
• AMBRIOLA CO INC
Piccante Pecorino Romano
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Panela Fresh...
Food 1
Food 1
• QUESOS LA RICURA
Panela Fresh Part Skim Milk Cheese
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 21.4 |
|
Low Fat Cott...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC.
Low Fat Cottage Cheese Snack Cups
|
9.8 | 79 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 2.2 | 11.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gorgonzola C...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC
Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles
|
1.8 | 367 | 3.3 | — | — | 30.0 | 20.0 |
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack Cubes, Mild Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sharp Chedda...
Food 1
Food 1
• SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY
Sharp Cheddar Cheese Ball, Sharp Cheddar
|
5.6 | 351 | 5.3 | 1.8 | — | 31.6 | 10.5 |
|
Great Value,...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Great Value, Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
|
1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sharp Chedda...
Food 1
Food 1
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Sharp Cheddar Cracker Cuts
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Double Mille...
Food 2
Food 2
• MAPLE LEAF SALES, INC.
Double Milled Aged Cheddar Cheese, Apple Harvest, Cinnamon
|
1.8 | 393 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deluxe Ameri...
Food 1
Food 1
• LIDL
Deluxe American Pasteurized Process Cheese Slices
|
1.8 | 368 | 5.3 | — | — | 31.6 | 21.1 |
|
Cheddar Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEDIACOM TECHNOLOGY
Cheddar Style Plant Based Slices, Cheddar Style
|
7.6 | 318 | 18.2 | — | — | 22.7 | 9.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sharp Chedda...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE
Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sticks
|
1.8 | 417 | 4.2 | — | — | 33.3 | 25.0 |
|
Mexican Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Mexican Style Queso Quesadilla Melting Cheese, Mexican Style
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reduced Fat ...
Food 1
Food 1
• NASH FINCH COMPANY
Reduced Fat Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 28.6 |
|
Reduced Fat ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild Cheddar
|
1.8 | 348 | 4.4 | — | — | 21.7 | 26.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ricotta Part...
Food 1
Food 1
• B. L. CREAM CO.
Ricotta Part Skim Cheese, Ricotta
|
9.3 | 129 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 8.1 | 11.3 |
|
Extra Sharp ...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Extra Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Extra Sharp Cheddar
|
3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mascarpone C...
Food 1
Food 1
• DWARIK BACHUE & SONS
Mascarpone Cheese
|
1.9 | 429 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 42.9 | 3.6 |
|
Alpine Style...
Food 2
Food 2
• KINGSTON MARKETING CO
Alpine Style Cheddar Cheese With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt, Cheddar With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild Cheddar
|
1.8 | 383 | 2.0 | — | — | 32.3 | 24.2 |
|
Original Asi...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEIJER, INC.
Original Asiago Dip, Original
|
5.6 | 370 | 11.1 | 3.7 | — | 33.3 | 11.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Light String...
Food 1
Food 1
• WORLD CHEESE CO. INC.
Light String Cheese, Light
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | — | — | 10.7 | 25.0 |
|
Hot Pepper P...
Food 2
Food 2
• GOOD PLANET FOODS LLC
Hot Pepper Plant Based Cheese Slices, Hot Pepper
|
9.7 | 261 | 21.7 | — | — | 21.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italian Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC.
Italian Cheese Blend Shredded, Italian Cheese Blend
|
0.0 | 393 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 |
|
Asiago Chees...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS
Asiago Cheese, Asiago
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ambriola Pic...
Food 1
Food 1
• AMBRIOLA CO INC
Ambriola Piccante, Pecorino Romano Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Garlic & Her...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC
Garlic & Herbs Soft Spreadable Cheese, Garlic & Herbs
|
3.8 | 348 | 8.7 | — | — | 30.4 | 4.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Galbani, Pre...
Food 1
Food 1
• SORRENTO LACTALIS INC.
Galbani, Precious, Ricotta Cheese
|
11.7 | 129 | 9.7 | 8.1 | — | 6.5 | 8.1 |
|
String Twist...
Food 2
Food 2
• BI-LO INC.
String Twist Cheese
|
1.9 | 292 | 4.2 | — | — | 20.8 | 20.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.