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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Garden Vegetable & Sweet Basil vs Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garden Veget... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Garden Vegetable & Sweet Basil	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Fresh Mozzar... Food 2 Food 2 • BIAZZO DAIRY PRODUCTS INC. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese	28g	6.7	250	3.6	—	—	17.9	17.9

Old Europe Cheese, Reny Picot Soft Ripened Triple Cream Layered Brie Cheese, Peppercorns, Peppercorns vs Hot Kentuckty Beer Cheese, Hot Kentuckty Beer

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Old Europe C... Food 1 Food 1 • OLD EUROPE CHEESE, INC. Old Europe Cheese, Reny Picot Soft Ripened Triple Cream Layered Brie Cheese, Peppercorns, Peppercorns	28g	1.8	454	3.6	—	—	42.9	17.9
Hot Kentuckt... Food 2 Food 2 • EVANS GOURMET FOODS, LLC Hot Kentuckty Beer Cheese	28g	5.6	286	10.7	—	—	21.4	14.3

Gourmet Powdered Cheese Blend Mac Over Pizza, Gourmet Powdered Cheese Blend vs Queso Blanco

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Powd... Food 1 Food 1 • HIDE-N-SNACK LLC Gourmet Powdered Cheese Blend Mac Over Pizza	16g	9.2	438	37.5	25.0	6.2	21.9	25.0
Queso Blanco Food 2 Food 2 • COCINA SELECTA Queso Blanco	28g	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4

Feta Style Cheese vs Mexican Blend A Blend Of Monterey Jack, Cheddar. Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Feta Style C... Food 1 Food 1 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Feta Style Cheese	28g	1.9	250	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	10.7
Mexican Blen... Food 2 Food 2 • HARMONS INC Mexican Blend A Blend Of Monterey Jack, Cheddar. Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Shredded Cheeses	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Mozzarella Low Moisture Cheese, Mozzarella vs Greek Style Feta Premium Cheese, Greek Style Feta

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella L... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Mozzarella Low Moisture Cheese	28g	6.6	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	21.4
Greek Style ... Food 2 Food 2 • FANTIS FOODS INC. Greek Style Feta Premium Cheese	28g	6.7	214	3.6	—	—	17.9	14.3

Traditional Feta Crumbles, Traditional vs Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony Flavor Originals Goat Cheese, Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • JVM SALES CORP. Traditional Feta Crumbles	5g	1.8	500	20.0	—	—	30.0	20.0
Creamy With ... Food 2 Food 2 • DIETZ & WATSON INC. Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony Flavor Originals Goat Cheese, Creamy With A Fresh, Lemony	30g	1.9	267	3.3	—	—	20.0	16.7

Finely Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend vs Extra Thin Natural Colby Jack Sliced Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Finely Shred... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Finely Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend	56g	3.6	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Extra Thin N... Food 2 Food 2 • DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY Extra Thin Natural Colby Jack Sliced Cheese	32g	1.8	375	3.1	—	—	31.3	25.0

Pepper Jack Cracker Cut Cheese Slices, Pepper Jack vs Gouda Sliced Cheese, Gouda

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
Gouda Sliced... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Gouda Sliced Cheese	23g	1.8	348	4.4	4.4	—	26.1	26.1

Shredded Mac & Cheese Blend, Mac & Cheese vs Kroger, Mild Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shredded Mac... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Shredded Mac & Cheese Blend, Mac & Cheese	28g	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4
Kroger, Mild... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Mild Cheddar	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Loleta Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Curds vs Port Wine Singles Spreadable Cheese, Port Wine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Loleta Chees... Food 1 Food 1 • CLEAR SPRINGS FOODS, INC. Loleta Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Curds	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Port Wine Si... Food 2 Food 2 • BEL BRANDS USA INC. Port Wine Singles Spreadable Cheese	57g	13.1	316	12.3	10.5	—	22.8	14.0

Crystal Farms, Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend vs Natural Colby Cheese, Natural Colby

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crystal Farm... Food 1 Food 1 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Crystal Farms, Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend	28g	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Natural Colb... Food 2 Food 2 • RENARD'S CHEESE Natural Colby Cheese	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Mascarpone Cheese vs Piccante Pecorino Romano

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mascarpone C... Food 1 Food 1 • DWARIK BACHUE & SONS Mascarpone Cheese	28g	1.9	429	3.6	3.6	—	42.9	3.6
Piccante Pec... Food 2 Food 2 • AMBRIOLA CO INC Piccante Pecorino Romano	28g	1.8	393	3.6	3.6	—	28.6	25.0

Panela Fresh Part Skim Milk Cheese vs Low Fat Cottage Cheese Snack Cups

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Panela Fresh... Food 1 Food 1 • QUESOS LA RICURA Panela Fresh Part Skim Milk Cheese	28g	1.9	250	3.6	—	—	17.9	21.4
Low Fat Cott... Food 2 Food 2 • PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. Low Fat Cottage Cheese Snack Cups	114g	9.8	79	4.4	4.4	—	2.2	11.4

Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles vs Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack Cubes, Mild Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gorgonzola C... Food 1 Food 1 • SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles	30g	6.1	367	3.3	—	—	30.0	20.0
Mild Cheddar... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack Cubes	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Sharp Cheddar Cracker Cuts vs Double Milled Aged Cheddar Cheese, Apple Harvest, Cinnamon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Sharp Cheddar Cracker Cuts	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Double Mille... Food 2 Food 2 • MAPLE LEAF SALES, INC. Double Milled Aged Cheddar Cheese, Apple Harvest, Cinnamon	28g	1.8	393	7.1	3.6	3.6	28.6	25.0

Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sticks vs Mexican Style Queso Quesadilla Melting Cheese, Mexican Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sticks	24g	1.8	417	4.2	—	—	33.3	25.0
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Mexican Style Queso Quesadilla Melting Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Reduced Fat Shredded Colby Jack Cheese vs Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reduced Fat ... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Reduced Fat Shredded Colby Jack Cheese	28g	1.8	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6
Reduced Fat ... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild Cheddar	23g	1.8	348	4.4	—	—	21.7	26.1

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese, Ricotta vs Extra Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, Extra Sharp Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ricotta Part... Food 1 Food 1 • B. L. CREAM CO. Ricotta Part Skim Cheese	62g	5.8	129	4.8	4.8	—	8.1	11.3
Extra Sharp ... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Extra Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese	28g	3.6	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4

Mascarpone Cheese vs Alpine Style Cheddar Cheese With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt, Cheddar With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mascarpone C... Food 1 Food 1 • DWARIK BACHUE & SONS Mascarpone Cheese	28g	1.9	429	3.6	3.6	—	42.9	3.6
Alpine Style... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Alpine Style Cheddar Cheese With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt, Cheddar With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0

Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild Cheddar vs Original Asiago Dip, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Cheddar... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Mild Cheddar Cheese	49g	1.8	383	2.0	—	—	32.3	24.2
Original Asi... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Original Asiago Dip	27g	20.6	370	11.1	3.7	—	33.3	11.1

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