What are Clean Machine food comparisons?

Clean Machine 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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Queso Para Frijoles Crumbling Hard Cheese vs New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Para F... Food 1 Food 1 • TRIANGLE QUALITY FOODS LLC Queso Para Frijoles Crumbling Hard Cheese	5g	1.8	400	20.0	—	—	40.0	20.0
New York Ext... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Medium Cheddar Cheese Snack Portions, Medium Cheddar Cheese vs Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Chedd... Food 1 Food 1 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Medium Cheddar Cheese Snack Portions	21g	8.6	429	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8
Shredded Ext... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Cheddar	28g	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4

Unsmoked Provolone Cheese, Parmesan Cheese & Asiago Fresh Cheese Italian Blend, Unsmoked Provolone Cheese, Parmesan Cheese & Asiago vs Colby Sliced Cheese, Colby

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Unsmoked Pro... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Unsmoked Provolone Cheese, Parmesan Cheese & Asiago Fresh Cheese Italian Blend, Unsmoked Provolone Cheese, Parmesan Cheese & Asiago	28g	0.0	357	3.6	—	3.6	25.0	25.0
Colby Sliced... Food 2 Food 2 • RUMIANO CHEESE CO. Colby Sliced Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Queso Blanco A Fresh White Cheese, Queso Blanco vs Funkmeister

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Blanco... Food 1 Food 1 • TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC Queso Blanco A Fresh White Cheese	28g	7.5	250	14.3	3.6	—	12.5	21.4
Funkmeister Food 2 Food 2 • HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN GOAT DAIRY Funkmeister	28g	9.5	318	17.9	17.9	—	21.4	7.1

Medium White Cheddar Cheese, Medium White Cheddar vs Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Vermont Sharp Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium White... Food 1 Food 1 • TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION Medium White Cheddar Cheese	21g	8.6	429	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8
Vermont Shar... Food 2 Food 2 • AGRI-MARK, INC. Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Mild Cheddar Natural Cheese, Mild Cheddar vs Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Sliced Cheeses, Colby Jack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Cheddar... Food 1 Food 1 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Mild Cheddar Natural Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Colby Jack C... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Colby Jack Colby & Monterey Jack Sliced Cheeses	22g	1.8	409	4.6	—	—	31.8	22.7

Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar vs Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Cheese Sliced, Mozzarella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar	28g	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4
Mozzarella L... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Cheese Sliced	23g	8.1	304	4.4	—	—	19.6	21.7

Hayden's Farmstead Cheese, Shredded Parmesan Cheese vs Jalapeo Restaurant Style Cheese Dip, Jalapeo

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hayden's Far... Food 1 Food 1 • WEYAUWEGA STAR DAIRY INC. Hayden's Farmstead Cheese, Shredded Parmesan Cheese	28g	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	32.1
Jalapeo Rest... Food 2 Food 2 • RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC. Jalapeo Restaurant Style Cheese Dip	30g	6.3	233	3.3	3.3	—	20.0	13.3

Three Cheese, Colby vs Jalapeno Cilantro Prairie Jack Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Three Cheese, Colby	28g	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Jalapeno Cil... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Jalapeno Cilantro Prairie Jack Cheese	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	32.1

Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella vs Mozzarella For A Creamy Melt Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozarella Cheese With Cream Cheese, Mozzarella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella L... Food 1 Food 1 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Cheese	28g	3.7	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	21.4
Mozzarella F... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Mozzarella For A Creamy Melt Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozarella Cheese With Cream Cheese	28g	0.0	321	3.6	—	3.6	21.4	25.0

Quesos La Ricula, Fresh Semi Soft Snacking Cheese vs Shredded Mexican Style Four Cheese, Four Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quesos La Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • QUESOS LA RICURA Quesos La Ricula, Fresh Semi Soft Snacking Cheese	28g	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4
Shredded Mex... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Shredded Mexican Style Four Cheese, Four Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread With Jalapenos, Mild vs Natural Mild Provolone Cheese Thin Slices, Mild Provolone

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasteurized ... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRYFOOD USA, INC. Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread With Jalapenos, Mild	28g	1.9	250	3.6	—	—	21.4	10.7
Natural Mild... Food 2 Food 2 • PARK CHEESE COMPANY, INC. Natural Mild Provolone Cheese Thin Slices, Mild Provolone	28g	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0

Ultimate Mac N Cheese Melt Shredded Cheese Blend vs Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Bars, Colby & Monterey Jack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ultimate Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC. Ultimate Mac N Cheese Melt Shredded Cheese Blend	28g	0.0	393	3.6	—	3.6	32.1	25.0
Colby & Mont... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Bars	21g	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8

Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Part Skim Mozzarella vs Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, Whole Milk Mozzarella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Part Skim Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sticks	28g	1.9	214	3.6	3.6	—	8.9	25.0
Whole Milk M... Food 2 Food 2 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese	28g	6.6	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Green Onion Ranch vs Gouda Cheese Shreds, Gouda

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Onion ... Food 1 Food 1 • WILLIAMS CHEESE COMPANY Green Onion Ranch	28g	3.7	357	7.1	—	—	25.0	21.4
Gouda Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Gouda Cheese Shreds	28g	1.8	357	7.1	—	3.6	28.6	21.4

Pepper Jack Cracker Cut Cheese Slices, Pepper Jack vs Creamy Original Spreadable Goat Cheese, Creamy Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pepper Jack ... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Pepper Jack Cracker Cut Cheese Slices	28g	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Creamy Origi... Food 2 Food 2 • LAURA CHENEL'S CHEVRE, INC. Creamy Original Spreadable Goat Cheese	28g	1.9	250	3.6	—	—	17.9	14.3

Tipsy Brit, English Cheddar With Mustard & Ale vs Organic Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tipsy Brit, ... Food 1 Food 1 • MORRIS FLAMINGO - STEPHAN, INC. Tipsy Brit, English Cheddar With Mustard & Ale	28g	6.4	393	3.6	7.1	—	32.1	25.0
Organic Fres... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Organic Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella	28g	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Cayambe Queso Pura Crema, Soft Cheese vs Mexican Style Blend Organic Colby Jack (Colby And Monterey Jack Cheeses), Cheddar Cheese, And Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheese, Mexican Style Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cayambe Ques... Food 1 Food 1 • LEBLON FOODS, INC. Cayambe Queso Pura Crema, Soft Cheese	28g	1.9	250	3.6	3.6	—	17.9	21.4
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Mexican Style Blend Organic Colby Jack (Colby And Monterey Jack Cheeses), Cheddar Cheese, And Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Turkish Labneh, Turkish vs Feta Crumbled Cheese, Traditional

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Turkish Labneh Food 1 Food 1 • BESNIER S.A. Turkish Labneh	28g	6.9	179	3.6	3.6	—	17.9	3.6
Feta Crumble... Food 2 Food 2 • KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY Feta Crumbled Cheese, Traditional	28g	3.7	250	7.1	3.6	—	14.3	21.4

Smoked Gouda Pasteurized Process Deli Sliced Cheese Product, Smoked Gouda vs Greek Style Feta Cheese, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Gouda... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Smoked Gouda Pasteurized Process Deli Sliced Cheese Product	23g	16.2	304	8.7	4.4	—	21.7	17.4
Greek Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY Greek Style Feta Cheese, Blueberry	28g	7.5	250	14.3	7.1	—	14.3	21.4

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