Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kemps, 1% Lo...
Food 1
Food 1
• KEMPS LLC
Kemps, 1% Low Fat Cottage Cheese
|
9.7 | 71 | 4.4 | 2.7 | — | 1.3 | 11.5 |
|
Creamy Goat ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Creamy Goat Brie
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Basil Chedda...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Basil Cheddar Cheese, Basil Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Uncured Baco...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Uncured Bacon Asiago Cheese Dip, Uncured Bacon Asiago Cheese
|
1.9 | 400 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | 36.7 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Melt'n Dip P...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Melt'n Dip Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
|
3.7 | 286 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 21.4 | 17.9 |
|
Boursin, Gou...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOCIETE COMMERCIALE BOURSIN
Boursin, Gourmet Spreadable Cheese, Garlic & Herb, Garlic & Herb
|
1.9 | 348 | 4.4 | — | — | 34.8 | 8.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shredded Piz...
Food 1
Food 1
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Shredded Pizza Cheese
|
3.7 | 357 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
|
Roasted Garl...
Food 2
Food 2
• AMALTHEIA DAIRY, LLC
Roasted Garlic & Chive Chevre Organic Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic & Chive Chevre
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chunk Low Mo...
Food 1
Food 1
• STATER BROS. MARKETS INC.
Chunk Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, Chunk Mozzarella
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
|
Gourmet Spre...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOCIETE COMMERCIALE BOURSIN
Gourmet Spreadable Cheese, Monterey Jack & Spicy Cheese
|
1.9 | 261 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 26.1 | 13.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Specialty, F...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Specialty, Feta Cheese, Feta
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 |
|
Thick Cut Lo...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Thick Cut Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella
|
3.7 | 286 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Double Cream...
Food 1
Food 1
• HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN GOAT DAIRY
Double Cream Baby Brie
|
9.5 | 318 | 17.9 | 17.9 | — | 21.4 | 7.1 |
|
Medium Chedd...
Food 2
Food 2
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Medium Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Feta Crumble...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Feta Crumbled Cheese, Feta
|
1.9 | 286 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 21.4 | 14.3 |
|
Minimum Smal...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Minimum Small Curd Cottage Cheese
|
9.7 | 97 | 4.4 | 3.5 | — | 4.4 | 10.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tropical, Ex...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Tropical, Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Smoked Gouda...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Smoked Gouda Cheese Shreds, Smoked Gouda
|
1.8 | 357 | 7.1 | — | 3.6 | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Imitation Me...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLYDE'S BEEF JERKY
Imitation Mexican Blend Cheese
|
13.5 | 267 | 23.3 | 3.3 | — | 20.0 | 3.3 |
|
Cheese Lover...
Food 2
Food 2
• TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC.
Cheese Lover's Snack Cup, Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar & Ja...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Cheddar & Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread, Cheddar & Jalapeno
|
3.8 | 300 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 26.7 | 3.3 |
|
Chicago Chee...
Food 2
Food 2
• ZB IMPORTING INC.
Chicago Cheese, Chicago
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gourmet Piem...
Food 1
Food 1
• ISOLA IMPORTS, INC.
Gourmet Piemonte Tomini With Hot Peppers, Hot Peppers
|
3.9 | 205 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 16.7 | 8.3 |
|
Pimento Chee...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Pimento Cheese Spread, Pimento Cheese
|
1.8 | 450 | 2.5 | — | — | 45.0 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Kryssos ...
Food 1
Food 1
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
The Kryssos Co., Feta With Tomato & Basil
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | — | — | 14.3 | 17.9 |
|
Mozzarella, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Mozzarella, Parmesan Shredded Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese And Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ghost Pepper...
Food 1
Food 1
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Ghost Pepper Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno, Habanero And Ghost Peppers Sliced Cheese Blend, Ghost Pepper
|
1.8 | 353 | 5.9 | — | — | 29.4 | 23.5 |
|
Roasted Garl...
Food 2
Food 2
• ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
Roasted Garlic & Basil Prairie Jack Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 32.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Chile ...
Food 1
Food 1
• FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC
Green Chile Queso Blanco, Medium
|
5.9 | 125 | 9.4 | 3.1 | — | 9.4 | 3.1 |
|
1% Milkfat S...
Food 2
Food 2
• HP HOOD LLC
1% Milkfat Smallcurd Lowfat Cottage Cheese
|
9.3 | 80 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 11.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sliced 25% R...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALPINE LACE BRANDS, INC.
Sliced 25% Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese
|
1.8 | 304 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 19.6 | 26.1 |
|
Wisconsin Ex...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Wisconsin Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Wisconsin Extra Sharp Cheddar
|
3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thick Cut Mi...
Food 1
Food 1
• DUTCH FARMS INC.
Thick Cut Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild
|
3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Traditional ...
Food 2
Food 2
• NDR INC.
Traditional Italian Style Mascarpone, Traditional Italian Style
|
3.7 | 393 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 39.3 | 7.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Xxx Sharp Ch...
Food 1
Food 1
• YANCEY'S FANCY INC.
Xxx Sharp Cheddar New York State Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Grated Parme...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Grated Parmesan Cheese, Hot Pepper Trio
|
1.8 | 417 | 16.7 | — | — | 25.0 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Western Fami...
Food 1
Food 1
• WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
Western Family, Large Curd Cottage Cheese
|
9.7 | 97 | 4.4 | 3.5 | — | 4.4 | 11.5 |
|
Classic Ched...
Food 2
Food 2
• SWISS-AMERICAN, INC.
Classic Cheddar Cheese Curds, Classic Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
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.