Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pineapple De...
Food 1
Food 1
• ARLA FOODS AMBA
Pineapple Decorated Cream Cheese Spread
|
7.6 | 321 | 14.3 | 14.3 | — | 25.0 | 7.1 |
|
Cheddamelt S...
Food 2
Food 2
• ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Cheddamelt Shredded Imitation Cheddar Cheese, Cheddamelt
|
3.7 | 321 | 7.1 | — | — | 28.6 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Double White...
Food 1
Food 1
• PIGGLY WIGGLY COMPANY
Double White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Double White Cheddar Shredded
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Lucerne, Low...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Lucerne, Lowfat 2% Milkfat Cottage Cheese, Strawberry, Strawberry
|
35.2 | 106 | 12.7 | 9.9 | — | 1.8 | 9.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shredded Piz...
Food 1
Food 1
• FESTIVE FINER FOODS
Shredded Pizza Blend Of Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella And Provolone Cheese, Pizza Blend
|
3.7 | 321 | 7.1 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
|
Cotija Cheese
Food 2
Food 2
• JVM SALES CORP.
Cotija Cheese
|
1.8 | 500 | 20.0 | — | — | 30.0 | 20.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gourmet Spre...
Food 1
Food 1
• LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.
Gourmet Spreadable Cheese
|
1.9 | 304 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 30.4 | 8.7 |
|
Gouda Wiscon...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Gouda Wisconsin Fresh Creamy Snacking Cheese, Gouda
|
1.8 | 375 | 4.2 | — | — | 29.2 | 20.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pimento Spread
Food 1
Food 1
• MRS. STRATTON'S SALADS, INC.
Pimento Spread
|
3.8 | 250 | 9.4 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 18.8 | 9.4 |
|
Cinnamon Rai...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRESTO CHANGO DECOR,INC.
Cinnamon Raisin Plant Milk Cream Cheese, Cinnamon Raisin
|
11.4 | 321 | 25.0 | 14.3 | 3.6 | 21.4 | 7.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joan Of Arc,...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.
Joan Of Arc, Goat Brie Cheese
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
|
Medium Chedd...
Food 2
Food 2
• PROMOTIONAL ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC
Medium Cheddar Style Block, Medium Cheddar Style
|
13.5 | 286 | 25.0 | — | — | 21.4 | 3.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Goat Cheese ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SPECIALTIES AGRO-ALIMENTATION
Goat Cheese Covered With Fragrant Rosemary, Extra Creamy & Mild
|
1.8 | 386 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Buffalo Blue...
Food 2
Food 2
• BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC.
Buffalo Blue Cheese Ball
|
5.6 | 290 | 9.7 | — | — | 22.6 | 16.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bay Blue Che...
Food 1
Food 1
• POINT REYES FARMSTEAD CHEESE CO.
Bay Blue Cheese, Bay Blue
|
0.9 | 357 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 25.0 | 21.4 |
|
Pine River, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• PINE RIVER PRE-PACK, INC.
Pine River, Cols Pack Cheese Spread, Pepper Jack, Pepper Jack
|
5.1 | 321 | 10.7 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 25.0 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Barle Cheddar
Food 1
Food 1
• FAMILY FRESH FOODS
Barle Cheddar
|
7.4 | 357 | 14.3 | 10.7 | — | 25.0 | 17.9 |
|
Pimiento Che...
Food 2
Food 2
• FREEGROVE FOODS INC.
Pimiento Cheese, Hickory Smoked Cheddar
|
5.6 | 333 | 10.0 | 3.3 | — | 30.0 | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colby Jack A...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby And Monterey Jack Shredded Cheeses, Colby Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Mozzarella L...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella
|
3.7 | 286 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mexican Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEXICAN CHEESE PRODUCERS, LLC
Mexican Style Crumbling Cheese, Mexican Style
|
5.6 | 286 | 10.7 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 17.9 |
|
Cheddar Plan...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Cheddar Plant Based Shredded Cheese Alternative, Cheddar
|
11.6 | 321 | 21.4 | — | — | 25.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Feta...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Organic Feta Cheese Crumbles, Feta
|
0.0 | 286 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 21.4 | 17.9 |
|
2% Small Cur...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUPERVALU, INC.
2% Small Curd Lowfat Cottage Cheese
|
11.7 | 80 | 5.3 | 3.5 | — | 2.2 | 10.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spreadable C...
Food 1
Food 1
• LIBERTO SPECIALTY COMPANY INC.
Spreadable Cheddar Cheese
|
7.7 | 300 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | 23.3 | 3.3 |
|
Split Colby ...
Food 2
Food 2
• BRANCH CHEESE COMPANY, INC.
Split Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby And Monterey Jack Cheese, Split Colby Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Slices Jalap...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Slices Jalapeo Cheese
|
5.7 | 190 | 14.3 | 9.5 | — | 9.5 | 14.3 |
|
Freshly Shre...
Food 2
Food 2
• LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.
Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
|
1.8 | 400 | 3.3 | — | — | 26.7 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheese Cella...
Food 1
Food 1
• STONERIDGE
Cheese Cellar, Muenster Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Kroger, Ques...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Kroger, Queso Quesadilla Finely Shredded Cheese
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extra Sharp ...
Food 1
Food 1
• AGRI-MARK, INC.
Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices
|
1.8 | 391 | 4.4 | — | — | 30.4 | 26.1 |
|
American Pas...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
American Pasteurized Process Deluxe Cheese Slices, American
|
1.8 | 368 | 5.3 | — | — | 31.6 | 15.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whipped Orig...
Food 1
Food 1
• SHURFINE
Whipped Original Cream Cheese Spread, Original
|
3.8 | 238 | 9.5 | 4.8 | — | 21.4 | 4.8 |
|
Cheddar Jack...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Classic Cheeses, Cheddar Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4% Small Cur...
Food 1
Food 1
• BIG Y FOODS, INC.
4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese With Pineapple, Pineapple
|
29.3 | 115 | 13.3 | 11.5 | — | 3.1 | 8.9 |
|
Smoke Flavor...
Food 2
Food 2
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Smoke Flavored Gouda Style Slices, Smoke
|
7.7 | 300 | 20.0 | — | — | 25.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheese & Cra...
Food 1
Food 1
• RB SUPPLIES
Cheese & Cranberries Yorkshire Wensleydale
|
5.5 | 393 | 10.7 | 7.1 | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Pepperoni & ...
Food 2
Food 2
• COMSTOCK CREAMERY LLC
Pepperoni & Marinara
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colby And Mo...
Food 1
Food 1
• S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC.
Colby And Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby And Monterey Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
New York Ext...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
|
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.