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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Mexican Style Organic Shredded Cheese, Mexican Style vs Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Thin Sliced Cheeses, Colby Jack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mexican Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • DANONE US, LLC Mexican Style Organic Shredded Cheese, Mexican Style	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0
Colby Jack C... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Thin Sliced Cheeses, Colby Jack	1.8	375	3.1	—	—	31.3	21.9

Queso Fresco Guatemalteco Authentic Fresh Cheese, Queso Fresco Guatemalteco vs Key Food, Soft Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Fresco... Food 1 Food 1 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Queso Fresco Guatemalteco Authentic Fresh Cheese, Queso Fresco Guatemalteco	3.8	286	7.1	3.6	—	17.9	17.9
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

Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella vs Provolone Style Slices

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella L... Food 1 Food 1 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella	1.8	300	5.0	—	—	20.0	25.0
Provolone St... Food 2 Food 2 • EARTH ISLAND Provolone Style Slices	7.7	300	20.0	—	—	22.5	—

Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese, Mozzarella vs Smoked Gouda Blend Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Moisture... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese, Mozzarella	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4
Smoked Gouda... Food 2 Food 2 • HICKORY FARMS, LLC Smoked Gouda Blend Cheese	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Farmer Cheese vs Mozzarella & Cheddar Delicioisly Paired For Mac'n Cheese Shredded Low Moisture Cheeses, Mozzarella & Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Farmer Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Farmer Cheese	11.0	357	21.4	—	—	28.6	21.4
Mozzarella &... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mozzarella & Cheddar Delicioisly Paired For Mac'n Cheese Shredded Low Moisture Cheeses, Mozzarella & Cheddar	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	21.4

Mozzarella Style Vegan Singles vs Mild Con Queso, Mild

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella S... Food 1 Food 1 • GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC. Mozzarella Style Vegan Singles	9.7	184	26.3	—	—	10.5	5.3
Mild Con Que... Food 2 Food 2 • KYLITO'S SALSA COMPANY Mild Con Queso, Mild	3.9	161	7.1	3.6	—	10.7	10.7

Organic Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Shredded Parmesan vs Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread, Garden Vegetable

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Shre... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Organic Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Shredded Parmesan	1.8	429	7.1	—	3.6	28.6	35.7
Garden Veget... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread, Garden Vegetable	1.9	267	3.3	3.3	—	26.7	3.3

Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese, Mozzarella vs Fresh Chevre Natural Goat Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh Mozzar... Food 1 Food 1 • BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC. Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese, Mozzarella	1.9	250	3.6	—	—	17.9	17.9
Fresh Chevre... Food 2 Food 2 • KLK FORTE INDUSTRY INC. Fresh Chevre Natural Goat Cheese	1.9	214	3.6	—	—	17.9	14.3

Cranberry And Port Topped Goat Cheese, Cranberry vs Wisconsin String Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cranberry An... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Cranberry And Port Topped Goat Cheese, Cranberry	9.6	214	17.9	14.3	—	12.5	10.7
Wisconsin St... Food 2 Food 2 • THREE SQUARE INC. Wisconsin String Cheese	1.9	292	4.2	—	—	20.8	20.8

Finaly Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella vs 100% Natural Cheddar Stick Cheese, Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Finaly Shred... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Finaly Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella	1.8	250	3.6	—	—	14.3	28.6
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD CHEESE CO. INC. 100% Natural Cheddar Stick Cheese, Cheddar	1.8	407	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Sharp Wisconsin Cheddar All Natural Cheese vs American Pasteurized Process Cheese Deluxe Slices, American

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Wiscon... Food 1 Food 1 • BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC. Sharp Wisconsin Cheddar All Natural Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
American Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. American Pasteurized Process Cheese Deluxe Slices, American	1.8	368	5.3	—	—	31.6	15.8

Friendship Dairies, 1% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese vs Basil Soft Goat Cheese, Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Friendship D... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLC Friendship Dairies, 1% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese	9.7	80	4.4	3.5	—	0.9	13.3
Basil Soft G... Food 2 Food 2 • NAPA VALLEY FRAGRANCES LLC. Basil Soft Goat Cheese, Basil	1.9	207	3.3	—	—	16.7	10.0

Le Petite Fromage Little Cheese Spread, Garlic & Herbs vs Just Like Original Cream Cheese Alternative, Just Like Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Le Petite Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC Le Petite Fromage Little Cheese Spread, Garlic & Herbs	1.9	235	5.9	—	—	17.7	11.8
Just Like Or... Food 2 Food 2 • PANACHE' INTERNATIONAL Just Like Original Cream Cheese Alternative, Just Like Original	3.9	233	6.7	—	—	23.3	—

Plain Cashew Cheese, Plain vs Frigo, Cheese Heads, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Original, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plain Cashew... Food 1 Food 1 • NUTTIN ORDINARY LLC Plain Cashew Cheese, Plain	7.5	321	17.9	3.6	3.6	25.0	10.7
Frigo, Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Frigo, Cheese Heads, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Original, Original	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

La Bonne Vie, Garlic & Herb Goat Cheese vs European Truffle Plant Milk Cheese, European Truffle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
La Bonne Vie... Food 1 Food 1 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. La Bonne Vie, Garlic & Herb Goat Cheese	3.8	250	7.1	3.6	—	17.9	17.9
European Tru... Food 2 Food 2 • MIYOKO'S KITCHEN European Truffle Plant Milk Cheese, European Truffle	3.8	286	10.7	3.6	3.6	25.0	7.1

Picante Provolone Cheese vs Martha's, Pimento Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Picante Prov... Food 1 Food 1 Picante Provolone Cheese	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Martha's, Pi... Food 2 Food 2 • DIVERSIFIED SALES & MARKETING OF KY,INC. Martha's, Pimento Cheese	1.9	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	14.3

Swiss Reduced Fat Cheese, Swiss vs Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Flavor Squeeze Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Reduce... Food 1 Food 1 • SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP. Swiss Reduced Fat Cheese, Swiss	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	17.9	32.1
Chive & Onio... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHREIBER FOODS, INC. Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Flavor Squeeze Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese	1.9	258	3.2	3.2	—	25.8	3.2

Golden Cheshire Cheese vs Farmstead Honey Goat Cheese, Honey

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Chesh... Food 1 Food 1 • CHEESE FROM BRITAIN Golden Cheshire Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Farmstead Ho... Food 2 Food 2 • BEKS COMPUTER SERVICES, INC Farmstead Honey Goat Cheese, Honey	1.8	429	3.6	—	—	35.7	21.4

Sharp Cheddar Cheese Ball, Sharp Cheddar vs Crumbled Blue Natural Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY Sharp Cheddar Cheese Ball, Sharp Cheddar	5.6	351	5.3	1.8	—	31.6	10.5
Crumbled Blu... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Crumbled Blue Natural Cheese	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Cottage Doubles, Blueberry vs Best Yet, Cream Cheese Spread, Blueberry, Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cottage Doub... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cottage Doubles, Blueberry	25.6	83	9.8	7.5	—	1.5	6.8
Best Yet, Cr... Food 2 Food 2 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. Best Yet, Cream Cheese Spread, Blueberry, Blueberry	11.5	300	20.0	20.0	—	20.0	6.7

Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics