Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics
| 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 |
|
Colby & Mont...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Bars, Colby & Monterey Jack
|
1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | — | — | 33.3 | 23.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Part Skim Mo...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Part Skim Mozzarella
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 8.9 | 25.0 |
|
Whole Milk M...
Food 2
Food 2
• S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC.
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, Whole Milk Mozzarella
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Onion ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WILLIAMS CHEESE COMPANY
Green Onion Ranch
|
3.7 | 357 | 7.1 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
|
Gouda Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Gouda Cheese Shreds, Gouda
|
1.8 | 357 | 7.1 | — | 3.6 | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| 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 |
|
Creamy Origi...
Food 2
Food 2
• LAURA CHENEL'S CHEVRE, INC.
Creamy Original Spreadable Goat Cheese, Creamy Original
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tipsy Brit, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• MORRIS FLAMINGO - STEPHAN, INC.
Tipsy Brit, English Cheddar With Mustard & Ale
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | 7.1 | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Organic Fres...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Organic Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar Plan...
Food 1
Food 1
• PRESTO CHANGO DECOR,INC.
Cheddar Plant Milk Cheese Sticks, Cheddar
|
5.7 | 286 | 19.1 | — | 4.8 | 19.1 | 9.5 |
|
Artisanal Ch...
Food 2
Food 2
• ARTISAN MADE FOODS LLC
Artisanal Cheese Spread, Mild Smoked Gouda
|
1.8 | 400 | 6.7 | — | — | 33.3 | 20.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italian Blue...
Food 1
Food 1
• BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC.
Italian Blue Cheese Crumbled Gorgonzola, Italian Blue Cheese
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Lowfat Cotta...
Food 2
Food 2
• HP HOOD LLC
Lowfat Cottage Cheese
|
11.7 | 80 | 5.3 | 4.4 | — | 0.9 | 11.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cayambe Ques...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEBLON FOODS, INC.
Cayambe Queso Pura Crema, Soft Cheese
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 21.4 |
|
Mexican Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• GLENCOURT INC.
Mexican Style Blend Organic Colby Jack (Colby And Monterey Jack Cheeses), Cheddar Cheese, And Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheese, Mexican Style Blend
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Turkish Labn...
Food 1
Food 1
• BESNIER S.A.
Turkish Labneh, Turkish
|
1.9 | 179 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 3.6 |
|
Feta Crumble...
Food 2
Food 2
• KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY
Feta Crumbled Cheese, Traditional
|
3.7 | 250 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 14.3 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ghost Pepper...
Food 1
Food 1
• STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC
Ghost Pepper Cheese Curds, Ghost Pepper
|
1.8 | 333 | 3.3 | — | — | 26.7 | 23.3 |
|
Classic Plai...
Food 2
Food 2
• GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC.
Classic Plain Cream Cheese Alternative
|
1.9 | 270 | 2.7 | — | — | 29.7 | 5.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mozzarella S...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Mozzarella Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Finely Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella
|
1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
|
American Pas...
Food 2
Food 2
• ARKK FOOD COMPANY INC
American Pasteurized Process American Cheese Deluxe Slices, American
|
1.9 | 381 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 28.6 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoked Gouda...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Smoked Gouda Pasteurized Process Deli Sliced Cheese Product, Smoked Gouda
|
3.7 | 304 | 8.7 | 4.4 | — | 21.7 | 17.4 |
|
Greek Style ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY
Greek Style Feta Cheese, Blueberry
|
7.5 | 250 | 14.3 | 7.1 | — | 14.3 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 Cheese Mex...
Food 1
Food 1
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend Of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Cheeses, 4 Cheese Mexican
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Monterey Jac...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALL STAR, LTD.
Monterey Jack Cheese With Salsa
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| 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 |
|
Mozzarella L...
Food 2
Food 2
• STATER BROS. MARKETS INC.
Mozzarella Light Low Moisture Part Skim String Cheese, Mozzarella
|
1.9 | 208 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 10.4 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Garlic & Dil...
Food 1
Food 1
• HENNING'S CHEESE
Garlic & Dill Cheddar Cheese, Garlic & Dill
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Chipotle Gou...
Food 2
Food 2
• BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC.
Chipotle Gouda Cheese, Chipotle Gouda
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Garlic & Her...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Garlic & Herbs Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herbs
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 |
|
Honduran Sty...
Food 2
Food 2
• GOTERA, INC.
Honduran Style Cheese, Honduran Style
|
1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pepper Jack ...
Food 1
Food 1
• COBLENTZ DISTRIBUTING, INC.
Pepper Jack A Blend Of Monterey Jack And Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cubes, Pepper Jack
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Provolone Ch...
Food 2
Food 2
• DUTCH FARMS INC.
Provolone Cheese Slices
|
1.8 | 353 | 2.9 | — | — | 26.5 | 26.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Natural Ched...
Food 1
Food 1
• CACHE VALLEY DAIRY ASSOCIATION
Natural Cheddar Cheese, Medium
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Classic Mild...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS
Classic Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Classic Mild Cheddar
|
3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 1
Food 1
• LAND O'LAKES, INC.
Mild Cheddar Natural Cheese Bars, Mild Cheddar
|
1.8 | 429 | 4.8 | — | — | 33.3 | 23.8 |
|
Centroameric...
Food 2
Food 2
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Centroamericano Queso Fresco
|
3.8 | 286 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chive Chedda...
Food 1
Food 1
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Chive Cheddar Cheese, Chive Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Part Skim Ri...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Part Skim Ricotta Cheese, Ricotta
|
9.7 | 161 | 8.1 | 4.8 | — | 9.7 | 8.1 |
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.