Cheese Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colby Organi...
Food 1
Food 1
• DANONE US, LLC
Colby Organic Shapes Cheese, Colby
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 25.0 |
|
Cheddar Jala...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Cheddar Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread, Cheddar Jalapeno
|
3.8 | 300 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 26.7 | 3.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Non Fa...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
White Non Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Singles, White
|
3.9 | 143 | 9.5 | 4.8 | — | — | 19.1 |
|
Burnett Dair...
Food 2
Food 2
• BURNETT DAIRY COOPERATIVE
Burnett Dairy, Smoked Natural String Cheese
|
1.8 | 292 | 4.2 | — | — | 20.8 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
String Chees...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
String Cheese, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
|
1.8 | 292 | 4.2 | — | — | 20.8 | 25.0 |
|
Part Skim Ri...
Food 2
Food 2
• PLAYERS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
Part Skim Ricotta
|
3.9 | 145 | 3.2 | — | — | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wisconsin Ex...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Wisconsin Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Slices, Wisconsin Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Vacherin Sof...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Vacherin Soft Ripened Cheese
|
0.0 | 357 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 32.1 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Goat Ch...
Food 1
Food 1
• ZAUSNER FOODS CORP
Mild Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Candied Orange Peel
|
11.3 | 286 | 21.4 | 14.3 | — | 17.9 | 14.3 |
|
American Pas...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHREIBER FOODS, INC.
American Pasteurized Process Cheese, American
|
1.8 | 368 | 5.3 | 5.3 | — | 31.6 | 15.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Select Quali...
Food 1
Food 1
• SHURFINE
Select Quality Shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Cheese, Fancy Mexican Style Blend
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Kroger, Crea...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Kroger, Cream Cheese Spread, Blueberry And Lemon Zest, Blueberry And Lemon Zest
|
11.4 | 333 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 26.7 | 3.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild White C...
Food 1
Food 1
• WINONA FOODS, INC.
Mild White Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 412 | 2.9 | — | — | 32.4 | 23.5 |
|
Preso Fattor...
Food 2
Food 2
• SARTORI COMPANY
Preso Fattoria Cheese, Preso Fattoria
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 1
Food 1
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mild Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Mild Cheddar
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Mozzarella C...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Mozzarella Cheese Finely Shredded, Mozzarella Cheese
|
3.7 | 286 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colby Jack A...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Colby Jack A Blend Of Reduced Fat Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Sticks, Colby Jack
|
1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 28.6 |
|
Queso Crioll...
Food 2
Food 2
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Queso Criollo Traditional Fresh, Soft And Creamy Cheese, Queso Criollo
|
3.8 | 214 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 14.3 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Weis Quality...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Weis Quality, Cream Cheese, Original, Original
|
3.8 | 321 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 32.1 | 7.1 |
|
Great Lakes ...
Food 2
Food 2
• GREAT LAKES CHEESE CO., INC.
Great Lakes Cheese, Reduced Fat Crumbled Feta Cheese
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | — | — | 12.5 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ricotta Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Ricotta Cheese, Ricotta
|
3.9 | 164 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 12.7 | 7.3 |
|
Queso Dip Pa...
Food 2
Food 2
• SWISS-AMERICAN, INC.
Queso Dip Pasteurized Process Cheese, Queso Dip
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sartori Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• SARTORI COMPANY
Sartori Cheese, Parmesan Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 32.1 |
|
La Bonne Vie...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
La Bonne Vie, Authentic Chevre Goat Cheese, Tomato & Basil, Tomato & Basil
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kaukauna, Pe...
Food 1
Food 1
• BEL BRANDS USA INC.
Kaukauna, Peppadew, Spreadable Cheese With Red Bell Peppers
|
11.2 | 357 | 21.4 | 17.9 | — | 25.0 | 14.3 |
|
Garlic & Her...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Garlic & Herbs Goat Cheese Crottin, Garlic & Herbs
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLENCOURT INC.
Cheddar Cheese Alternative Shreds, Cheddar
|
11.6 | 321 | 21.4 | — | — | 25.0 | — |
|
Italian Blen...
Food 2
Food 2
• PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Italian Blend Shredded Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheeses, Italian Blend
|
1.8 | 393 | 7.1 | — | 3.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4% Cottage C...
Food 1
Food 1
• HP HOOD LLC
4% Cottage Cheese With Blueberry, Blueberry
|
33.1 | 113 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 8.7 |
|
Natural Shre...
Food 2
Food 2
• ONEG FOODS INC
Natural Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim, Mozzarella Cheese
|
3.7 | 286 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Four Cheese ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Four Cheese Mexican Blend Shredded From Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Cheeses, Four Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Mozzarella F...
Food 2
Food 2
• BIAZZO DAIRY PRODUCTS INC.
Mozzarella Fresh Cheese, Mozzarella
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Salsa C...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Mild Salsa Con Queso Cheese Dip, Mild Salsa Con Queso
|
7.6 | 273 | 12.1 | 9.1 | — | 21.2 | 9.1 |
|
Sliced Reduc...
Food 2
Food 2
• SARGENTO FOODS INC
Sliced Reduced Fat Swiss Natural Cheese, Swiss
|
1.8 | 286 | 4.8 | — | — | 19.1 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar Flav...
Food 1
Food 1
• UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC
Cheddar Flavored Red Hot Cheese Balls, Cheddar
|
22.2 | 571 | 46.4 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 39.3 | 7.1 |
|
Borden, Amer...
Food 2
Food 2
• BORDEN, INC.
Borden, American 2% Milk Singles
|
3.8 | 237 | 10.5 | — | — | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tropical, Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Tropical, Provolone Cheese Slices
|
1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | — | — | 28.6 | 23.8 |
|
Wisconsin Sh...
Food 2
Food 2
• TRADER JOE'S
Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 429 | 3.6 | — | — | 35.7 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Parmesan & P...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Parmesan & Peppercorn Gourmet Dip, Parmesan & Peppercorn
|
3.7 | 333 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | 33.3 | 10.0 |
|
Treasure Cav...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Treasure Cave, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Smoke, Smoke
|
0.0 | 357 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 28.6 | 21.4 |
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.