Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEDIACOM TECHNOLOGY
Cheddar Style Plant Based Slices, Cheddar Style
|
7.6 | 318 | 18.2 | — | — | 22.7 | 9.1 |
|
Reduced Fat ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Reduced Fat Colby Jack Cheese Finely Shredded
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caramelized ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SOCIETE COMMERCIALE BOURSIN
Caramelized Onion & Herbs Gournay Cheese, Onion; Herbs
|
3.7 | 414 | 6.9 | 6.9 | — | 37.9 | 6.9 |
|
Kosher Slice...
Food 2
Food 2
• WORLD CHEESE CO. INC.
Kosher Sliced Natural Mozzarella Cheese
|
1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grated Parme...
Food 1
Food 1
• GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC.
Grated Parmesan Style Topping Cheesy Bliss
|
3.7 | 400 | 40.0 | — | — | 20.0 | 20.0 |
|
Parmela Crea...
Food 2
Food 2
• CLAN NA GAEL
Parmela Creamery, Aged Nutcheese, Shredded Mozzarella Style
|
11.6 | 293 | 21.4 | — | — | 25.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoked Mozza...
Food 1
Food 1
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Smoked Mozzarella
|
1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 28.6 |
|
Mozzarella L...
Food 2
Food 2
• STATER BROS. MARKETS INC.
Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim String Cheese, Mozzarella
|
1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quesito Colo...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Quesito Colombiano Colombian Style Cheese, Quesito Colombiano
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
|
Pasteurized ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Sharp Cheddar
|
3.7 | 286 | 9.5 | 9.5 | — | 19.1 | 19.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Reduce...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
White Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product 2% Milk Singles, White
|
3.8 | 238 | 9.5 | 4.8 | — | 14.3 | 19.1 |
|
Snyder's Of ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC.
Snyder's Of Hanover, Salsa Con Queso, Medium, Medium
|
5.9 | 118 | 8.8 | 2.9 | — | 8.8 | 2.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sandwich Moz...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Sandwich Mozzarella Cheese Slices
|
5.8 | 235 | 17.7 | 5.9 | — | 17.7 | — |
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Mild Cheddar Cheese Sliced, Mild Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 409 | 4.6 | — | — | 36.4 | 22.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Muenster New...
Food 1
Food 1
• AGRI-MARK, INC.
Muenster New York Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Organics Sha...
Food 2
Food 2
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Organics Sharp Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chive & Onio...
Food 1
Food 1
• OATLY, INC.
Chive & Onion Cream Cheese, Chive & Onion
|
5.8 | 200 | 10.0 | 3.3 | — | 16.7 | 3.3 |
|
Smoked Swiss
Food 2
Food 2
• SMOKY PARK
Smoked Swiss
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotija Cheese
Food 1
Food 1
• V & V SUPREMO FOODS INC
Cotija Cheese
|
1.8 | 429 | 3.6 | — | — | 35.7 | 25.0 |
|
Chipotle Bol...
Food 2
Food 2
• BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC.
Chipotle Bold Savory Gouda Cheese
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Parmesan Pow...
Food 1
Food 1
• BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC.
Parmesan Power Full Snack Cheese, Parmesan
|
1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | — | — | 28.6 | 33.3 |
|
Pizzeria Nat...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Pizzeria Natural Cheese, Pizzeria
|
3.7 | 321 | 7.1 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Parmesan Fan...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Parmesan Fancy Shredded Cheese, Parmesan
|
1.8 | 429 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 35.7 |
|
President, R...
Food 2
Food 2
• LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.
President, Rondele, Gourmet Spreadable Cheese, Spinach & Garlic
|
3.3 | 261 | 8.7 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 19.6 | 8.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ricotta Cheese
Food 1
Food 1
• MANCUSCO CHEESE CO.
Ricotta Cheese
|
3.7 | 250 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 12.5 | 25.0 |
|
Queso Blanco...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Queso Blanco Pasteurized Process Cheese Product, Queso Blanco
|
5.7 | 286 | 10.7 | 7.1 | — | 17.9 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Picnic, Herb...
Food 1
Food 1
• M & P PLASTICS, INC.
Picnic, Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
|
3.8 | 273 | 6.1 | 3.0 | — | 21.2 | 9.1 |
|
Natural Verm...
Food 2
Food 2
• AGRI-MARK, INC.
Natural Vermont Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 250 | 3.6 | — | — | 16.1 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mozzarella L...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Reduced Fat Finely Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella
|
5.5 | 250 | 10.7 | — | — | 14.3 | 28.6 |
|
Pizza Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPS MARKETS, LLC
Pizza Cheese Blend Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella And Cheddar Shredded Cheeses, Pizza Cheese Blend
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Breakfast Ch...
Food 1
Food 1
• FROMAGERIE BELLE CHEVRE, INC.
Breakfast Cheese Spreadable Goat Cheese
|
9.1 | 429 | 17.9 | 17.9 | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Just Jack Cr...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUGAR MOUNTAIN CAPITAL, LLC
Just Jack Creamy, Rich, Cow's Milk Cheese, Just Jack
|
1.8 | 429 | 3.6 | — | — | 35.7 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shredded Imi...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNIFIED GROCERS, INC.
Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella
|
13.5 | 286 | 25.0 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 3.6 |
|
Clover Valle...
Food 2
Food 2
• BERNER FOOD & BEVERAGE INC.
Clover Valley, Cheese Dip
|
7.1 | 281 | 12.5 | 6.3 | 0.8 | 21.9 | 9.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Heartland Ag...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Heartland Aged Swiss Cheese Slices, Heartland Aged Swiss
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Scallion Cre...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS
Scallion Cream Cheese, Scallion
|
3.8 | 321 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 28.6 | 7.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cabot, Hand ...
Food 1
Food 1
• AGRI-MARK, INC.
Cabot, Hand Selected Premium Cheddar Cheese, Hot Habanero, Hot Habanero
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Cheddar Port...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCOTT'S
Cheddar Port Wine
|
7.3 | 387 | 12.9 | 12.9 | — | 29.0 | 19.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fresh White ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Fresh White For Pandebonos Cheese
|
3.8 | 250 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
|
Colby Jack C...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Colby Jack Cubed Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
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.