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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Organic Asiago Fresh Cheese vs Mac & Cheese Recipe Blends Of New York Extra Sharp Cheddar, American, & Swiss Cheeses, Mac & Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Asia... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Organic Asiago Fresh Cheese	0.9	393	3.6	3.6	1.8	32.1	21.4
Mac & Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • DUTCH FARMS INC. Mac & Cheese Recipe Blends Of New York Extra Sharp Cheddar, American, & Swiss Cheeses, Mac & Cheese	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4

Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cuts vs Fiery Habanero Cheddar & Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese, Fiery Jack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Sharp ... Food 1 Food 1 • AGRI-MARK, INC. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cuts	1.8	387	3.2	—	—	29.0	22.6
Fiery Habane... Food 2 Food 2 • AGRI-MARK, INC. Fiery Habanero Cheddar & Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese, Fiery Jack	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Mild Cheddar Reduced Fat Finely Shredded Cheese, Mild Cheddar vs Cotija Molido Grated Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Cheddar... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Mild Cheddar Reduced Fat Finely Shredded Cheese, Mild Cheddar	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0
Cotija Molid... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC Cotija Molido Grated Cheese	3.7	357	7.1	—	—	25.0	21.4

Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Whole Milk Mozzarella vs Taco Blend Of Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese & Taco Seasoning Shredded Cheese, Taco Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Milk M... Food 1 Food 1 • P.S.L. FOOD MARKET, INC. Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Whole Milk Mozzarella	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	21.4
Taco Blend O... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Taco Blend Of Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese & Taco Seasoning Shredded Cheese, Taco Blend	3.7	393	7.1	—	—	28.6	21.4

Fancy Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Fancy Shredded vs Nacho Cheese Dip, Nacho Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fancy Shredd... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Fancy Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Fancy Shredded	3.7	286	7.1	—	—	17.9	21.4
Nacho Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • WISE FOODS, INC. Nacho Cheese Dip, Nacho Cheese	5.9	145	9.7	3.2	—	11.3	—

Cheese Curds, Garlic & Dill vs Cheddar Creamery Shredded Natural Cheese, Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Curds... Food 1 Food 1 • THE DELI SOURCE, INC. Cheese Curds, Garlic & Dill	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Cheddar Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • SARGENTO FOODS INC Cheddar Creamery Shredded Natural Cheese, Cheddar	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	35.7	17.9

Original Fondue With Gruyere Aop & Emmentaler Aop Cheeses, Original vs Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Fon... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Original Fondue With Gruyere Aop & Emmentaler Aop Cheeses, Original	3.8	228	3.5	—	—	15.8	14.0
Freshly Shre... Food 2 Food 2 • LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC. Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese	1.8	400	3.3	—	—	26.7	33.3

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan vs Ricotta Part Skim Cheese, Ricotta

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grated Cotij... Food 1 Food 1 • RIZO LOPEZ FOODS, INC. Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0
Ricotta Part... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Ricotta Part Skim Cheese, Ricotta	9.8	109	9.1	7.3	—	5.5	7.3

Cajun Cheese Cellar Curds, Cajun vs Cheddar Jack Farmstyle Thick Cut Shredded Monterey Jack And Cheddar Cheeses, Cheddar Jack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cajun Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Cajun Cheese Cellar Curds, Cajun	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Cheddar Jack... Food 2 Food 2 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Cheddar Jack Farmstyle Thick Cut Shredded Monterey Jack And Cheddar Cheeses, Cheddar Jack	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4

Mild Cheddar Cheese Slices, Mild Cheddar vs Hot Pepper Pasteurized Process Cheese Food With Jalapeno Peppers, Hot Pepper

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Cheddar... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mild Cheddar Cheese Slices, Mild Cheddar	1.8	375	4.2	—	—	33.3	25.0
Hot Pepper P... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Hot Pepper Pasteurized Process Cheese Food With Jalapeno Peppers, Hot Pepper	3.7	357	7.1	3.6	—	28.6	21.4

Finely Shredded Colby Jack Cheese vs Red Wine & White Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Finely Shred... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Finely Shredded Colby Jack Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Red Wine & W... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Red Wine & White Cheddar Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	25.0

Parmesan Cheese vs Smoky Bacon Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Smoky Bacon Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC. Parmesan Cheese	1.8	400	3.3	—	—	30.0	30.0
Smoky Bacon ... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Smoky Bacon Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Smoky Bacon Cheddar	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4

Cheddar Style Singles, Cheesy Bliss vs Creme Curd, Banana

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC. Cheddar Style Singles, Cheesy Bliss	1.9	235	5.9	—	—	17.7	17.7
Creme Curd, ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Creme Curd, Banana	25.7	300	65.0	60.0	—	7.5	—

Salsa Con Queso, Medium vs Shredded Smoked Gouda, Shredded Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salsa Con Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Salsa Con Queso, Medium	7.6	273	12.1	9.1	—	21.2	9.1
Shredded Smo... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Shredded Smoked Gouda, Shredded Smoked	3.9	321	7.1	7.1	—	21.4	—

Havarti Cheese Slices, Havarti vs Scott's Of Wisconsin, Cheese Dip, Habanero

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Havarti Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Havarti Cheese Slices, Havarti	1.8	348	4.4	—	—	26.1	21.7
Scott's Of W... Food 2 Food 2 • SCOTT'S Scott's Of Wisconsin, Cheese Dip, Habanero	7.6	258	12.9	9.7	—	16.1	12.9

White Rose, Muenster Cheese Sticks vs Sunny Acres, Jalapeno Pasteurized Processed Sandwich Slices

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Rose, ... Food 1 Food 1 • WHITE ROSE FOOD CORP. White Rose, Muenster Cheese Sticks	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Sunny Acres,... Food 2 Food 2 • SMARTPRICE SALES AND MARKETING, INC Sunny Acres, Jalapeno Pasteurized Processed Sandwich Slices	5.9	176	17.7	—	—	11.8	—

Swiss Thick Sliced Cheese, Swiss vs Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack/ Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Thick ... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Swiss Thick Sliced Cheese, Swiss	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	28.6
Fancy Shredd... Food 2 Food 2 • SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack/ Cheddar Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Wensleydale Cheese With Autumn, Autumn Fruits vs Bacon, Cheddar & Pecan Cheese Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wensleydale ... Food 1 Food 1 • ILCHESTER Wensleydale Cheese With Autumn, Autumn Fruits	8.8	357	17.9	14.3	0.9	25.0	17.9
Bacon, Chedd... Food 2 Food 2 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Bacon, Cheddar & Pecan Cheese Spread	1.8	471	3.6	—	—	42.9	14.3

Pizza Recipe Blends Of Cheddar & Mozzarella Fancy Shredded Cheeses, Pizza vs Mild Cheddar Cracker Cut Cheese, Mild Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pizza Recipe... Food 1 Food 1 • DUTCH FARMS INC. Pizza Recipe Blends Of Cheddar & Mozzarella Fancy Shredded Cheeses, Pizza	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0
Mild Cheddar... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Mild Cheddar Cracker Cut Cheese, Mild Cheddar	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Romano Cheese, Romano vs Honey Sriracha Gouda Cheese, Honey Sriracha

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Romano Chees... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Romano Cheese, Romano	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	28.6
Honey Srirac... Food 2 Food 2 • RED APPLE CHEESE LLC Honey Sriracha Gouda Cheese, Honey Sriracha	5.4	396	10.7	7.1	—	28.6	25.0

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