Clean Machine Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Italian Chee...
Food 1
Food 1
• ARTHUR SCHUMAN INC.
Italian Cheese Blend Shredded
|
28g | 0.0 | 393 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 28.6 | 28.6 |
|
Asiago Cheese
Food 2
Food 2
• PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS
Asiago Cheese
|
28g | 6.4 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ambriola Pic...
Food 1
Food 1
• AMBRIOLA CO INC
Ambriola Piccante, Pecorino Romano Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Garlic & Her...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC
Garlic & Herbs Soft Spreadable Cheese
|
23g | 3.8 | 348 | 8.7 | — | — | 30.4 | 4.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Galbani, Pre...
Food 1
Food 1
• SORRENTO LACTALIS INC.
Galbani, Precious, Ricotta Cheese
|
62g | 11.7 | 129 | 9.7 | 8.1 | — | 6.5 | 8.1 |
|
String Twist...
Food 2
Food 2
• BI-LO INC.
String Twist Cheese
|
24g | 1.9 | 292 | 4.2 | — | — | 20.8 | 20.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Asia...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Organic Asiago Fresh Cheese
|
28g | 0.9 | 393 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Mac & Cheese...
Food 2
Food 2
• DUTCH FARMS INC.
Mac & Cheese Recipe Blends Of New York Extra Sharp Cheddar, American, & Swiss Cheeses
|
28g | 13.0 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extra Sharp ...
Food 1
Food 1
• AGRI-MARK, INC.
Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cuts
|
31g | 5.9 | 387 | 3.2 | — | — | 29.0 | 22.6 |
|
Fiery Habane...
Food 2
Food 2
• AGRI-MARK, INC.
Fiery Habanero Cheddar & Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese, Fiery Jack
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Mild Cheddar Reduced Fat Finely Shredded Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
|
Cotija Molid...
Food 2
Food 2
• GRACEKENNEDY FOODS (USA) LLC
Cotija Molido Grated Cheese
|
28g | 13.1 | 357 | 7.1 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheese Curds...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE DELI SOURCE, INC.
Cheese Curds, Garlic & Dill
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Cheddar Crea...
Food 2
Food 2
• SARGENTO FOODS INC
Cheddar Creamery Shredded Natural Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 35.7 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Fon...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Original Fondue With Gruyere Aop & Emmentaler Aop Cheeses
|
57g | 6.7 | 228 | 3.5 | — | — | 15.8 | 14.0 |
|
Freshly Shre...
Food 2
Food 2
• LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.
Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
|
30g | 6.0 | 400 | 3.3 | — | — | 26.7 | 33.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grated Cotij...
Food 1
Food 1
• RIZO LOPEZ FOODS, INC.
Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan
|
28g | 1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 25.0 |
|
Ricotta Part...
Food 2
Food 2
• ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Ricotta Part Skim Cheese
|
55g | 17.8 | 109 | 9.1 | 7.3 | — | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cajun Cheese...
Food 1
Food 1
• STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC
Cajun Cheese Cellar Curds
|
28g | 1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Cheddar Jack...
Food 2
Food 2
• TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION
Cheddar Jack Farmstyle Thick Cut Shredded Monterey Jack And Cheddar Cheeses
|
28g | 13.0 | 393 | 7.1 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Finely Shred...
Food 1
Food 1
• KINGSTON MARKETING CO
Finely Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
|
Red Wine & W...
Food 2
Food 2
• LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
Red Wine & White Cheddar Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Swiss Thick ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Swiss Thick Sliced Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 28.6 |
|
Fancy Shredd...
Food 2
Food 2
• SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack/ Cheddar Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pizza Recipe...
Food 1
Food 1
• DUTCH FARMS INC.
Pizza Recipe Blends Of Cheddar & Mozzarella Fancy Shredded Cheeses
|
28g | 6.5 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 25.0 |
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Mild Cheddar Cracker Cut Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jilbert, Med...
Food 1
Food 1
• DEAN FOODS COMPANY
Jilbert, Medium Cheddar
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Garlic & Her...
Food 2
Food 2
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
Garlic & Herbs Organic Goat Cheese
|
28g | 13.4 | 250 | 7.1 | — | — | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Belgioioso, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC.
Belgioioso, Whole Milk Ricotta Con Latte
|
30g | 1.9 | 150 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | 10.0 | 10.0 |
|
Mercado Ques...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Mercado Queso Panela Whole Milk Cheese
|
28g | 6.6 | 36 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aged Asiago ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Aged Asiago Aged 12 Months Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 28.6 |
|
Hayden's Far...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEYAUWEGA STAR DAIRY INC.
Hayden's Farmstead Cheese, Shredded Parmesan Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 32.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Picante Prov...
Food 1
Food 1
• BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION CO., INC.
Picante Provolone All Natural Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
|
Saputo, Stel...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Saputo, Stella, Goat Cheese
|
28g | 5.6 | 286 | 10.7 | 3.6 | — | 21.4 | 17.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sharp Chedda...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEIJER, INC.
Sharp Cheddar Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese
|
28g | 6.5 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 28.6 |
|
Original Cre...
Food 2
Food 2
• SHURFINE
Original Cream Cheese Spread
|
31g | 3.8 | 258 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — | 22.6 | 6.5 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lamagna, Ric...
Food 1
Food 1
• LAMAGNA CHEESE COMPANY, INC.
Lamagna, Ricotta Cheese, Original, Original
|
57g | 5.7 | 175 | 5.3 | 5.3 | — | 12.3 | 12.3 |
|
Spartan, Nat...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCILHENNY COMPANY
Spartan, Natural Pepper Jack Cheese
|
28g | 1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Swiss Deli S...
Food 1
Food 1
• STATER BROS. MARKETS INC.
Swiss Deli Style Thin Sliced Cheese
|
32g | 3.6 | 375 | 6.3 | — | — | 28.1 | 28.1 |
|
Freshly Shre...
Food 2
Food 2
• LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.
Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
|
30g | 6.0 | 400 | 3.3 | — | — | 26.7 | 33.3 |
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.
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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.