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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Mcclary's, Sandwich Slices Cheese Singles vs Provolone

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mcclary's, S... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Mcclary's, Sandwich Slices Cheese Singles	5.8	237	15.8	5.3	—	18.4	—
Provolone Food 2 Food 2 • RIO BRIATI Provolone	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0

Plant Based Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Cheese vs Mozzarella Fresh Bocconcini, Mozzarella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE GARDENER CHEESE COMPANY, INC. Plant Based Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Cheese	11.5	320	24.0	—	—	20.0	4.0
Mozzarella F... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Mozzarella Fresh Bocconcini, Mozzarella	1.9	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Tropical, Mild Cheddar vs Giant Eagle, Feta Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tropical, Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Tropical, Mild Cheddar	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Giant Eagle,... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, Feta Cheese	0.0	321	3.6	3.6	3.6	25.0	21.4

Feta Mediterranean Herbs vs Great Lakes Cheese, Crumbled Goat Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Feta Mediter... Food 1 Food 1 • RUDY DELL'OSSO Feta Mediterranean Herbs	3.7	250	7.1	3.6	—	14.3	21.4
Great Lakes ... Food 2 Food 2 • GREAT LAKES CHEESE CO., INC. Great Lakes Cheese, Crumbled Goat Cheese	1.9	250	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	14.3

Classic Cheddar Cheese Curds, Classic Cheddar Cheese vs Crumbled Blue Cheese, Blue

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Ched... Food 1 Food 1 • SWISS-AMERICAN, INC. Classic Cheddar Cheese Curds, Classic Cheddar Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Crumbled Blu... Food 2 Food 2 • BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC. Crumbled Blue Cheese, Blue	1.8	357	3.6	3.6	—	28.6	21.4

Cinnamon Grain Free Mini Bunuelos Crisps, Cinnamon vs Grilled Tomato Soft Spreadable Cheese, Grilled Tomato

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Gra... Food 1 Food 1 • GARZA FOOD VENTURES Cinnamon Grain Free Mini Bunuelos Crisps, Cinnamon	36.8	464	71.4	17.9	3.6	21.4	—
Grilled Toma... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC Grilled Tomato Soft Spreadable Cheese, Grilled Tomato	3.3	304	8.7	4.4	1.1	26.1	4.4

White New York Sharp Cheddar Cheese, White New York Sharp Cheddar vs Smoked Sliced Gouda Cheese, Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White New Yo... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE White New York Sharp Cheddar Cheese, White New York Sharp Cheddar	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Smoked Slice... Food 2 Food 2 • DUTCH CHEESE MAKERS CORP Smoked Sliced Gouda Cheese, Smoked	1.9	305	5.0	—	—	23.5	20.5

Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, Colby Jack vs Galbani, Precious, Ricotta Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Colby Jack C... Food 1 Food 1 • PIGGLY WIGGLY COMPANY Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, Colby Jack	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Galbani, Pre... Food 2 Food 2 • SORRENTO LACTALIS INC. Galbani, Precious, Ricotta Cheese	11.7	129	9.7	8.1	—	6.5	8.1

Medium Salsa Con Queso, Medium vs 2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Salsa... Food 1 Food 1 • FRITO-LAY COMPANY Medium Salsa Con Queso, Medium	7.9	118	14.7	2.9	2.9	7.4	2.9
2% Lowfat Sm... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. 2% Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese	8.7	71	4.5	3.6	—	2.2	10.7

Hand Selected Fondue Blend vs Parmesan Cheese Crisps, Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Garlic & Onion

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hand Selecte... Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. Hand Selected Fondue Blend	3.6	412	2.4	—	—	34.1	28.2
Parmesan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • RAISON D'ETRE BAKERY Parmesan Cheese Crisps, Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Garlic & Onion	3.5	524	9.5	—	—	33.3	38.1

Natural Mild Provolone Cheese Thin Slices, Mild Provolone vs Original String Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Original String

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Mild... Food 1 Food 1 • PARK CHEESE COMPANY, INC. Natural Mild Provolone Cheese Thin Slices, Mild Provolone	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Original Str... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Original String Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Original String	1.9	286	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	21.4

Cheddar Plant Based Non Dairy Slices Cheese Alternative, Cheddar vs White American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, White American

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Plan... Food 1 Food 1 • GLENCOURT INC. Cheddar Plant Based Non Dairy Slices Cheese Alternative, Cheddar	7.7	286	19.1	—	—	21.4	—
White Americ... Food 2 Food 2 • BORDEN, INC. White American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, White American	3.8	333	9.5	4.8	—	21.4	14.3

Original Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread, Original vs Pepper Jack Fat Free Singles Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Far... Food 1 Food 1 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Original Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread, Original	3.8	323	6.5	6.5	—	32.3	6.5
Pepper Jack ... Food 2 Food 2 • BORDEN, INC. Pepper Jack Fat Free Singles Cheese	5.8	143	14.3	4.8	—	—	19.1

Cheddar Cheese Wow! Pasteurized Process Cheese Product, Cheddar vs Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cheddar Cheese Wow! Pasteurized Process Cheese Product, Cheddar	3.8	281	6.3	6.3	—	21.9	12.5
Garden Veget... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread	3.8	258	6.5	3.2	—	22.6	6.5

7 Year Aged Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar vs Blend Of Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Snack Sticks, Colby Jack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
7 Year Aged ... Food 1 Food 1 • WI AGING & GRADING CHEESE, INC. 7 Year Aged Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar	1.8	429	3.6	—	—	35.7	25.0
Blend Of Col... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Blend Of Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Snack Sticks, Colby Jack	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8

5 Year Cheddar Cheese vs Queso Oaxaca String Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
5 Year Chedd... Food 1 Food 1 • AGRI-MARK, INC. 5 Year Cheddar Cheese	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Queso Oaxaca... Food 2 Food 2 • V & V SUPREMO FOODS INC Queso Oaxaca String Cheese	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Soft Traditional Aged Goat Cheese vs Taco Blend Shredded Blend Of Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese With Taco Seasoning, Taco Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soft Traditi... Food 1 Food 1 • FROMAGERIES H TRIBALLAT Soft Traditional Aged Goat Cheese	1.2	429	2.1	1.1	—	25.0	—
Taco Blend S... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHREIBER FOODS, INC. Taco Blend Shredded Blend Of Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese With Taco Seasoning, Taco Blend	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cracker Cuts Cheese, Extra Sharp White Cheddar vs Joi Jalapeno, Oregano, Thyme Non Dairy Cheese, Joi

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Sharp ... Food 1 Food 1 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cracker Cuts Cheese, Extra Sharp White Cheddar	1.8	433	3.3	—	—	36.7	23.3
Joi Jalapeno... Food 2 Food 2 • VERMONT BACKWOODS JERKY Joi Jalapeno, Oregano, Thyme Non Dairy Cheese, Joi	4.8	214	10.7	3.6	1.8	16.1	7.1

Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue vs California Style 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese, California Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
California S... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS USA, LLC California Style 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese, California Style	5.8	106	2.7	2.7	—	4.4	13.3

Original Coat Cheese, Original vs American Pasteurized Process Sliced Cheese, American

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Coa... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Original Coat Cheese, Original	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	17.9
American Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. American Pasteurized Process Sliced Cheese, American	9.6	368	5.3	—	—	31.6	21.1

Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics