Clean Machine Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tropical, Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Tropical, Provolone Cheese Slices
|
21g | 1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | — | — | 28.6 | 23.8 |
|
Wisconsin Sh...
Food 2
Food 2
• TRADER JOE'S
Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 429 | 3.6 | — | — | 35.7 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wild Arabian...
Food 1
Food 1
• RUMIANO CHEESE CO.
Wild Arabian Nights Monterey Jack Cheese With Za'atar Seasoning, Wild Arabian Nights With Za'atar Seasoning
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Cheese Trio ...
Food 2
Food 2
• LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Mild Cheddar Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sargento, Co...
Food 1
Food 1
• SARGENTO FOODS INC
Sargento, Colby Jack Cheese Snack
|
43g | 4.3 | 372 | 2.3 | — | — | 30.2 | 20.9 |
|
Monterey Jac...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Monterey Jack Sliced Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers
|
23g | 7.9 | 391 | 4.4 | — | — | 30.4 | 26.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Roundy's, Fa...
Food 1
Food 1
• FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC.
Roundy's, Fancy Shredded Colby Jack Cheeses
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
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Natural Ched...
Food 2
Food 2
• HANNAFORD BROS. CO.
Natural Cheddar Cheese Sticks, Cheddar Cheese
|
21g | 1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | — | — | 33.3 | 23.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 Cheese Shr...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
3 Cheese Shredded Asiago, Romano And Parmesan Blend
|
33g | 1.8 | 394 | 3.0 | 3.0 | — | 30.3 | 30.3 |
|
Smoked Gouda...
Food 2
Food 2
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Smoked Gouda Light Cheese Wedges
|
19g | 10.1 | 132 | 5.3 | 5.3 | — | 7.9 | 15.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kroger, Shar...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Kroger, Sharp Cheddar
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Peppercorn C...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.
Peppercorn Crumbled Feta Cheese
|
28g | 13.4 | 286 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 21.4 | 14.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Soft Spread ...
Food 1
Food 1
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Soft Spread Cream Cheese
|
30g | 3.8 | 333 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 33.3 | 6.7 |
|
Camembert So...
Food 2
Food 2
• ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese
|
30g | 12.4 | 300 | 6.7 | — | — | 23.3 | 16.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colby Sliced...
Food 1
Food 1
• RUMIANO CHEESE CO.
Colby Sliced Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Natural Chee...
Food 2
Food 2
• TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION
Natural Cheese, Hot Habanero Jack
|
21g | 1.8 | 381 | 4.8 | — | — | 28.6 | 19.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blue Cheese ...
Food 1
Food 1
• EMMI ROTH USA, INC.
Blue Cheese Crumbles
|
28g | 6.5 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Genuine Wisc...
Food 2
Food 2
• BEL BRANDS USA INC.
Genuine Wisconsin Spreadable Cheese With Almonds, Sharp Cheddar Cheese
|
28g | 9.3 | 357 | 17.9 | 14.3 | — | 25.0 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
Shredded 4 Q...
Food 2
Food 2
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Shredded 4 Quesos Mexican Blend Natural Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fiesta Peppe...
Food 1
Food 1
• SARGENTO FOODS INC
Fiesta Pepper Jack + Asadero Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers And Asadero Natural Cheeses
|
28g | 1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Shredded Piz...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Shredded Pizza Cheese
|
28g | 13.1 | 357 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fresh Mozzar...
Food 1
Food 1
• BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC.
Fresh Mozzarella Big Sliced Cheese, Mozzarella
|
28g | 1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | — | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
|
18 Month A...
Food 2
Food 2
• SARGENTO FOODS INC
18 Month Aged Cheddar Shredded Natural Cheese, Aged Cheddar
|
28g | 6.4 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Smoked Chedd...
Food 1
Food 1
• VERMONT BACKWOODS JERKY
Smoked Cheddar Non Dairy Cheese
|
28g | 3.8 | 214 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 16.1 | 7.1 |
|
Colombian St...
Food 2
Food 2
• TAMA CORPORATION
Colombian Style Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kroger, Low ...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Kroger, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
|
Coburn Farms...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED
Coburn Farms, Cream Cheese Spread
|
30g | 3.8 | 300 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | 6.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mexican Mix ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PANOS BRANDS LLC
Mexican Mix Finely Shredded Cheddar And Monterey Jack Cheeses
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sour Cream A...
Food 1
Food 1
• WILDBRINE LLC
Sour Cream Alternative
|
26g | 1.9 | 423 | 3.9 | — | — | 46.2 | — |
|
Barle Cheddar
Food 2
Food 2
• FAMILY FRESH FOODS
Barle Cheddar
|
28g | 7.4 | 357 | 14.3 | 10.7 | — | 25.0 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
American Her...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
American Heritage, Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Cheese, Mozzarella, Mozzarella
|
28g | 6.6 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
|
Stella, Roma...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Stella, Romano Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 28.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cream Cheese...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Cream Cheese, Original
|
28g | 1.9 | 357 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 32.1 | 7.1 |
|
Spicy Pepper...
Food 2
Food 2
• LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.
Spicy Pepper Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 464 | 3.6 | — | — | 46.4 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aged White C...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Aged White Cheddar Cheese
|
28g | 6.4 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Original Cre...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Original Cream Cheese
|
30g | 5.7 | 367 | 10.0 | 6.7 | — | 33.3 | 3.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Natural Hick...
Food 1
Food 1
• SHULLSBURG CREAMERY II, LLC
Natural Hickory Smoked Swiss N Cheddar Pasteurized Process Cheese Food, Swiss N Cheddar
|
28g | 1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
|
Crystal Farm...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Crystal Farms, Pizzeria, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella & Provolone Cheeses
|
28g | 3.7 | 321 | 7.1 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
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.