Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 Cheese Piz...
Food 1
Food 1
• SARGENTO FOODS INC
4 Cheese Pizzeria Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella, Cheddar, Provolone & Provolone With Smoke Flavor Traditional Cut Shredded Natural Cheeses, 4 Cheese Pizzeria
|
3.2 | 321 | 7.1 | — | 0.9 | 21.4 | 25.0 |
|
Aged Black A...
Food 2
Food 2
• MIYOKO'S KITCHEN
Aged Black Ash Plant Milk Cheese, Aged Black Ash
|
11.1 | 429 | 25.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 32.1 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stella, Rose...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Stella, Rosemary Medium Asiago Cheese, Rosemary
|
3.6 | 429 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Shredded 4 C...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Styles Blend Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25% Reduced ...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALPINE LACE BRANDS, INC.
25% Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 28.6 |
|
Giant Eagle,...
Food 2
Food 2
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Giant Eagle, Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Light Cream ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Light Cream Cheese Cups, Light
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 7.1 |
|
Cheddar Jack...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Cheddar Jack Mild Cheddar & Monterey Jack Fancy Shredded Cheese, Cheddar Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deli Inspire...
Food 1
Food 1
• DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.
Deli Inspired Gouda Cheese Slices, Gouda
|
1.8 | 348 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 26.1 | 26.1 |
|
Double Smoke...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Double Smoked Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cranberry Or...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Cranberry Orange Goat Cheese, Cranberry Orange
|
15.3 | 286 | 32.1 | 28.6 | 3.6 | 14.3 | 10.7 |
|
Fancy Shredd...
Food 2
Food 2
• HANNAFORD BROS. CO.
Fancy Shredded Cheese, Sharp Cheddar
|
3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pasteurized ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SHULLSBURG CREAMERY II, LLC
Pasteurized Process Cheese Food With Garlic, Cheese 'N Garlic
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Swiss Pasteu...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Swiss Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
|
1.9 | 286 | 4.8 | — | — | 21.4 | 19.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Thunde...
Food 1
Food 1
• TRUE NORTH GEAR, LLC
Green Thunder Select Mature Cheddar With Garlic And Garden Herbs
|
1.8 | 407 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Sonoma Chees...
Food 2
Food 2
• DAIRYFOOD USA, INC.
Sonoma Cheese Light Gourmet Cheese Wedges, Garlic & Herb, Garlic & Herb
|
1.9 | 132 | 5.3 | 5.3 | — | 7.9 | 10.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pepper Jack ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers Snack Bars, Pepper Jack
|
1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | — | — | 28.6 | 23.8 |
|
Joan Of Arc,...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Joan Of Arc, Fresh Goat Cheese, Garlic Herb, Garlic Herb
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extra Sharp ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Extra Sharp Cheddar Natural Cheese Cracker Cuts, Extra Sharp Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Spreadable G...
Food 2
Food 2
• FROMAGERIE BELLE CHEVRE, INC.
Spreadable Goat Cheese, Original
|
9.1 | 429 | 17.9 | 17.9 | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fresh Mozzar...
Food 1
Food 1
• LA POBLANITA
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball, Fresh Mozzarella
|
3.7 | 179 | 7.1 | — | — | 17.9 | 21.4 |
|
Sliced White...
Food 2
Food 2
• LAND O'LAKES, INC.
Sliced White Deli American Cheese Product
|
1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 33.3 | 19.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Traditional ...
Food 1
Food 1
• JVM SALES CORP.
Traditional Feta Cheese Crumbles
|
1.8 | 500 | 20.0 | — | — | 30.0 | 20.0 |
|
Part Skim Ri...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
|
3.8 | 143 | 3.2 | 3.2 | — | 9.5 | 12.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thick Cut Sh...
Food 1
Food 1
• CACHE VALLEY DAIRY ASSOCIATION
Thick Cut Shredded Cheese, Four Cheese Mexican
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Weis Quality...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Weis Quality, American Singles, White, White
|
3.7 | 316 | 10.5 | 5.3 | — | 26.3 | 15.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plant Milk C...
Food 1
Food 1
• PRESTO CHANGO DECOR,INC.
Plant Milk Cheddar Sticks
|
5.7 | 286 | 19.1 | — | 4.8 | 19.1 | 9.5 |
|
Colby & Mont...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Colby & Monterey Jack Reduced Fat Cheese, Colby & Monterey Jack
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar Jack...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
Cheddar Jack A Blend Of Cheddar And Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese, Cheddar Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Yellow Reduc...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Yellow Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product 2% Milk Singles, Yellow
|
3.8 | 238 | 9.5 | 4.8 | — | 14.3 | 19.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extra Sharp ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Extra Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Extra Sharp White Cheddar
|
3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Pasteurized ...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Pasteurized Process Cheese Product
|
5.6 | 357 | 10.7 | 7.1 | — | 25.0 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extra Mature...
Food 1
Food 1
• SOMERDALE INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Extra Mature Cheddar
|
0.2 | 418 | 0.4 | — | — | 35.7 | 25.0 |
|
Shredded Who...
Food 2
Food 2
• SARGENTO FOODS INC
Shredded Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella & Provolone With Smoke Flavor Natural Cheeses, Mozzarella & Provolone
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pasteurized ...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALLIED DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC.
Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese, Horseradish
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Plain Feta R...
Food 2
Food 2
• HY-VEE, INC.
Plain Feta Reduced Fat Crumbled Cheese
|
3.8 | 161 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 5.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cold Pack Ch...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCOTT'S
Cold Pack Cheddar Cheese Food, Creamy Garlic
|
7.4 | 323 | 12.9 | 12.9 | — | 25.8 | 19.4 |
|
Organic Hava...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUMIANO CHEESE CO.
Organic Havarti Cheese, Havarti
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sharp Chedda...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE
Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sticks
|
1.8 | 417 | 4.2 | — | — | 33.3 | 25.0 |
|
Sandwich Sli...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEIXELSPERGER CHEESE CO OF TX.
Sandwich Slices Imitation Pasteurized Processed Cheese Product Singles
|
5.9 | 176 | 17.7 | — | — | 11.8 | — |
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.