Clean Machine Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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25% Reduced ...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALPINE LACE BRANDS, INC.
25% Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 321 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 28.6 |
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Giant Eagle,...
Food 2
Food 2
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Giant Eagle, Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Light Cream ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Light Cream Cheese Cups
|
28g | 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
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deli Inspire...
Food 1
Food 1
• DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.
Deli Inspired Gouda Cheese Slices, Gouda
|
23g | 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
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pepper Jack ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers Snack Bars
|
21g | 8.7 | 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
|
28g | 1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Extra Sharp ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Extra Sharp Cheddar Natural Cheese Cracker Cuts
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Spreadable G...
Food 2
Food 2
• FROMAGERIE BELLE CHEVRE, INC.
Spreadable Goat Cheese, Original
|
28g | 9.1 | 429 | 17.9 | 17.9 | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Traditional ...
Food 1
Food 1
• JVM SALES CORP.
Traditional Feta Cheese Crumbles
|
5g | 36.6 | 500 | 20.0 | — | — | 30.0 | 20.0 |
|
Part Skim Ri...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
|
63g | 6.1 | 143 | 3.2 | 3.2 | — | 9.5 | 12.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Extra Sharp ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Extra Sharp White Cheddar Shredded Cheese
|
28g | 3.6 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
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Pasteurized ...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Pasteurized Process Cheese Product
|
28g | 5.6 | 357 | 10.7 | 7.1 | — | 25.0 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Extra Mature...
Food 1
Food 1
• SOMERDALE INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Extra Mature Cheddar
|
28g | 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
|
28g | 6.6 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pasteurized ...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALLIED DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC.
Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese, Horseradish
|
28g | 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
|
28g | 3.8 | 161 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 5.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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String Chees...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
String Cheese, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
|
24g | 1.8 | 292 | 4.2 | — | — | 20.8 | 25.0 |
|
Part Skim Ri...
Food 2
Food 2
• PLAYERS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
Part Skim Ricotta
|
62g | 3.9 | 145 | 3.2 | — | — | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wisconsin Ex...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Wisconsin Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Slices
|
28g | 6.5 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Vacherin Sof...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Vacherin Soft Ripened Cheese
|
28g | 0.0 | 357 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 32.1 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mild Goat Ch...
Food 1
Food 1
• ZAUSNER FOODS CORP
Mild Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Candied Orange Peel
|
28g | 11.3 | 286 | 21.4 | 14.3 | — | 17.9 | 14.3 |
|
American Pas...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHREIBER FOODS, INC.
American Pasteurized Process Cheese
|
19g | 9.7 | 368 | 5.3 | 5.3 | — | 31.6 | 15.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mild White C...
Food 1
Food 1
• WINONA FOODS, INC.
Mild White Cheddar Cheese
|
34g | 1.8 | 412 | 2.9 | — | — | 32.4 | 23.5 |
|
Preso Fattor...
Food 2
Food 2
• SARTORI COMPANY
Preso Fattoria Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mild Cheddar...
Food 1
Food 1
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mild Cheddar Cheese Cubes
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Mozzarella C...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Mozzarella Cheese Finely Shredded
|
28g | 3.7 | 286 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Colby Jack A...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Colby Jack A Blend Of Reduced Fat Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Sticks
|
28g | 6.5 | 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
|
28g | 3.8 | 214 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 14.3 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Weis Quality...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Weis Quality, Cream Cheese, Original, Original
|
28g | 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
|
28g | 1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | — | — | 12.5 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ricotta Cheese
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Ricotta Cheese
|
55g | 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
|
28g | 1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sartori Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• SARTORI COMPANY
Sartori Cheese, Parmesan Cheese
|
28g | 6.4 | 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
|
28g | 1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLENCOURT INC.
Cheddar Cheese Alternative Shreds
|
28g | 41.3 | 321 | 21.4 | — | — | 25.0 | — |
|
Italian Blen...
Food 2
Food 2
• PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Italian Blend Shredded Parmesan, Asiago & Romano Cheeses
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 7.1 | — | 3.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Four Cheese ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Four Cheese Mexican Blend Shredded From Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Cheeses
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Mozzarella F...
Food 2
Food 2
• BIAZZO DAIRY PRODUCTS INC.
Mozzarella Fresh Cheese
|
28g | 1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.