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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Sharp Cheddar Organic Cheese, Sharp Cheddar vs Food Lion, Natural Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella, Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Sharp Cheddar Organic Cheese, Sharp Cheddar	0.0	393	3.6	—	3.6	32.1	25.0
Food Lion, N... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, Natural Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella, Mozzarella	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0

Spreadable Cheese, Plum Wine vs Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese String, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spreadable C... Food 1 Food 1 • SHULLSBURG CREAMERY II, LLC Spreadable Cheese, Plum Wine	5.5	393	10.7	10.7	—	32.1	14.3
Low Moisture... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese String, Original	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Mozzarella Organic Cheese Slices, Mozzarella vs Vermont Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella O... Food 1 Food 1 • CADIA Mozzarella Organic Cheese Slices, Mozzarella	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0
Vermont Seri... Food 2 Food 2 • AGRI-MARK, INC. Vermont Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Chipotle Gouda Cheese vs Smoked Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chipotle Gou... Food 1 Food 1 Chipotle Gouda Cheese	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Smoked Low M... Food 2 Food 2 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. Smoked Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese	3.7	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

Pearls Mozzarella Fresh Cheese, Pearls vs Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Flavored, Pasteurized Cheese Snack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pearls Mozza... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Pearls Mozzarella Fresh Cheese, Pearls	1.9	250	3.6	3.6	—	17.9	17.9
Jalapeno Che... Food 2 Food 2 • WINONA FOODS, INC. Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Flavored, Pasteurized Cheese Snack	11.5	279	14.0	7.0	—	23.3	4.7

Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese vs Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread, Smoked Salmon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Farmstyle Cu... Food 1 Food 1 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese	5.5	321	10.7	3.6	—	17.9	25.0
Smoked Salmo... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread, Smoked Salmon	5.7	300	10.0	6.7	—	23.3	6.7

Alpine Style Cheddar Cheese With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt, Cheddar With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt vs Labne Kefir Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alpine Style... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Alpine Style Cheddar Cheese With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt, Cheddar With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Labne Kefir ... Food 2 Food 2 • KAROUN DAIRIES INC. Labne Kefir Cheese	1.9	200	3.3	—	—	20.0	3.3

Natural Shredded Gouda Cheese vs Key Food, Soft Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Shre... Food 1 Food 1 • BORDEN, INC. Natural Shredded Gouda Cheese	3.6	357	7.1	—	—	28.6	25.0
Key Food, So... Food 2 Food 2 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Key Food, Soft Cream Cheese	3.8	333	6.7	6.7	—	33.3	6.7

Wild Arabian Nights Monterey Jack Cheese With Za'atar Seasoning, Wild Arabian Nights With Za'atar Seasoning vs Kroger, Jalapeno String Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Arabian... Food 1 Food 1 • RUMIANO CHEESE CO. Wild Arabian Nights Monterey Jack Cheese With Za'atar Seasoning, Wild Arabian Nights With Za'atar Seasoning	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Kroger, Jala... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Jalapeno String Cheese	1.9	292	4.2	—	—	18.8	25.0

Wegmans, Cottage Cheese vs Spreadable Cheese Wedges, Creamy Swiss Light

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wegmans, Cot... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Wegmans, Cottage Cheese	11.8	62	5.3	4.4	—	—	9.7
Spreadable C... Food 2 Food 2 • BEL BRANDS USA INC. Spreadable Cheese Wedges, Creamy Swiss Light	1.9	167	4.8	4.8	—	7.1	9.5

Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack vs Boursin, Cheese Dip, Cranberry & Jalapeno, Cranberry & Jalapeno

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Colby Jack C... Food 1 Food 1 • HP HOOD LLC Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Boursin, Che... Food 2 Food 2 • SOCIETE COMMERCIALE BOURSIN Boursin, Cheese Dip, Cranberry & Jalapeno, Cranberry & Jalapeno	5.7	318	13.6	9.1	—	27.3	4.6

Simply Pineapple Cottage Cheese, Simply Pineapple vs Gouda Snacking Cheese, Gouda

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Simply Pinea... Food 1 Food 1 • GOOD CULTURE, LLC Simply Pineapple Cottage Cheese, Simply Pineapple	7.8	70	2.8	2.1	—	2.1	10.6
Gouda Snacki... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Gouda Snacking Cheese, Gouda	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	28.6	23.8

White American Pasteurized Process Cheese, White American vs Queso Cotija Rayado

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Americ... Food 1 Food 1 White American Pasteurized Process Cheese, White American	1.8	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Queso Cotija... Food 2 Food 2 • LATIN FOOD GROUP INC. Queso Cotija Rayado	1.4	357	3.6	—	0.9	28.6	21.4

American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles, American vs Cheese Spread, Smoky Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
American Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • MILLER'S CHEESE CORP. American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Singles, American	1.8	316	5.3	5.3	—	23.7	21.1
Cheese Sprea... Food 2 Food 2 • WEYAUWEGA STAR DAIRY INC. Cheese Spread, Smoky Bacon	7.5	323	12.9	12.9	—	22.6	16.1

New York Sharp Cheddar Cheese, New York Sharp Cheddar vs Cooper, Cream Cheese Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
New York Sha... Food 1 Food 1 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. New York Sharp Cheddar Cheese, New York Sharp Cheddar	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Cooper, Crea... Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Cooper, Cream Cheese Spread	3.8	300	6.7	6.7	—	30.0	3.3

Cream Cheese With Blueberries, Blueberries vs Rainbow Semisoft Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cream Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Cream Cheese With Blueberries, Blueberries	11.4	333	18.2	18.2	—	27.3	3.0
Rainbow Semi... Food 2 Food 2 • CREARE LTD. Rainbow Semisoft Cheese	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8

Peppercorn Parmesan Flavored Light Gourmet Cheese Wedges, Peppercorn Parmesan vs Crumbled Feta Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peppercorn P... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Peppercorn Parmesan Flavored Light Gourmet Cheese Wedges, Peppercorn Parmesan	1.9	132	5.3	5.3	—	7.9	15.8
Crumbled Fet... Food 2 Food 2 • PLUM CREEK, INC. Crumbled Feta Cheese	0.0	300	1.7	—	1.7	23.3	16.7

Goat Crumbled Cheese, Goat vs Fontinella Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goat Crumble... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Goat Crumbled Cheese, Goat	5.6	286	10.7	3.6	—	21.4	17.9
Fontinella C... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Fontinella Cheese	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Cheese, Mozzarella vs Mozzarella Shredded Reduced Fat Low Moisture Part Skim Cheese, Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella L... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Cheese, Mozzarella	1.8	267	3.3	—	—	16.7	26.7
Mozzarella S... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Mozzarella Shredded Reduced Fat Low Moisture Part Skim Cheese, Mozzarella	5.5	250	10.7	—	—	14.3	28.6

Swiss Natural Cheese vs Shredded Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Natura... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Swiss Natural Cheese	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	28.6	28.6
Shredded Low... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Shredded Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese	0.0	321	3.6	—	3.6	25.0	21.4

Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics