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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Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Thin Sliced Cheese, Mozzarella vs Red Hoop Cheddar Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella L... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Thin Sliced Cheese	21g	1.8	286	4.8	—	—	23.8	28.6
Red Hoop Che... Food 2 Food 2 • WISCONSIN FARMS Red Hoop Cheddar Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Muenster Thins Slices Cheese vs Shredded Cheddar, Swiss And Provolone Chesse

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Muenster Thi... Food 1 Food 1 • ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Muenster Thins Slices Cheese	28g	6.5	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Shredded Che... Food 2 Food 2 • ROMA PIZZA SHELL CO Shredded Cheddar, Swiss And Provolone Chesse	28g	0.0	357	3.6	—	3.6	28.6	21.4

Mozzarella Cheese vs Brie With Truffles Gourmet Spreadable Creamy Cheese, Brie With Truffles

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella C... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Mozzarella Cheese	21g	1.8	286	4.8	—	—	23.8	28.6
Brie With Tr... Food 2 Food 2 • BESNIER S.A. Brie With Truffles Gourmet Spreadable Creamy Cheese	28g	3.8	250	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	7.1

Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese vs White Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, White Extra Sharp Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shredded Red... Food 1 Food 1 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese	28g	13.2	321	7.1	—	—	17.9	25.0
White Extra ... Food 2 Food 2 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY White Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese	28g	13.0	393	7.1	—	—	32.1	21.4

Queso Fresco Mexican Style Crumbling Cheese, Queso Fresco vs Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Fresco... Food 1 Food 1 • WISCONSIN CHEESE GROUP INC. Queso Fresco Mexican Style Crumbling Cheese	28g	1.8	321	3.6	3.6	—	25.0	21.4
Reduced Fat ... Food 2 Food 2 • THREE SQUARE INC. Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese	28g	3.7	250	7.1	—	—	14.3	28.6

Classic Cheddar Cheese vs Cracker Barrel, Organic Pepper Jack Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Ched... Food 1 Food 1 • MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY Classic Cheddar Cheese	35g	1.8	400	2.9	—	—	31.4	25.7
Cracker Barr... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Cracker Barrel, Organic Pepper Jack Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Sharp Cheddar Cheese Ball vs Old Country Style Ricottone Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • PANOS BRANDS LLC Sharp Cheddar Cheese Ball	28g	7.4	357	14.3	10.7	—	25.0	17.9
Old Country ... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Old Country Style Ricottone Cheese	63g	5.8	159	4.8	4.8	—	11.1	12.7

Cheddar Goat Milk, Cheddar vs Berkeley Farms, Nonfat Cottage Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Goat... Food 1 Food 1 • JACKSON-MITCHELL, INC. Cheddar Goat Milk	28g	19.7	357	10.7	—	—	21.4	25.0
Berkeley Far... Food 2 Food 2 • BERKELEY FARMS INC. Berkeley Farms, Nonfat Cottage Cheese	113g	7.8	71	3.5	3.5	—	—	13.3

Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles vs Spicy Pepper Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Spicy Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gorgonzola C... Food 1 Food 1 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles	28g	0.0	357	3.6	—	3.6	28.6	21.4
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

Cream Cheese Pineapple & Pecan vs Heritage Gorgonzola Cheese, Heritage Gorgonzola

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cream Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • DUKE SANDWICH PRODUCTIONS, INC. Cream Cheese Pineapple & Pecan	30g	13.1	233	23.3	20.0	0.8	16.7	3.3
Heritage Gor... Food 2 Food 2 • INFUSION BIOSCIENCES HEMP SOLUTIONS, INC. Heritage Gorgonzola Cheese	28g	6.5	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Monterey Jack Organic Cheese, Monterey Jack vs Smoky Bacon Cheddar Cheese Big Slice, Smoky Bacon Cheddar

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Monterey Jac... Food 1 Food 1 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Monterey Jack Organic Cheese	21g	1.8	333	4.8	—	—	28.6	23.8
Smoky Bacon ... Food 2 Food 2 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Smoky Bacon Cheddar Cheese Big Slice	21g	8.6	429	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8

Punk Rawk Labs, Dairy Free Original Nutmilk Cheese vs Organic American Pasteurized Process Cheese Product

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Punk Rawk La... Food 1 Food 1 • CURRY GAMES, INC. Punk Rawk Labs, Dairy Free Original Nutmilk Cheese	30g	12.8	483	26.7	3.3	3.3	36.7	16.7
Organic Amer... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic American Pasteurized Process Cheese Product	19g	1.9	316	5.3	5.3	—	21.1	21.1

Co Jack Cheese vs Holy Smoke Soft Ripened Cheese, Holy Smoke

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Co Jack Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • NEW BRIDGE Co Jack Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Holy Smoke S... Food 2 Food 2 • SAVENCIA CHEESE USA LLC Holy Smoke Soft Ripened Cheese	30g	1.8	367	3.3	—	—	33.3	16.7

Mozzarella Style Singles vs 100% Natural Cracker Cuts Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella S... Food 1 Food 1 • GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC. Mozzarella Style Singles	17g	2.0	235	5.9	—	—	17.7	—
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • JOHN F MARTIN & SONS INC 100% Natural Cracker Cuts Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	28.6	28.6

Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Slices vs Hannaford, Shredded Mac & Cheese Blend Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Milk M... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Slices	23g	1.8	304	4.4	—	—	26.1	21.7
Hannaford, S... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Hannaford, Shredded Mac & Cheese Blend Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

All Natural Picante Provolone Cheese vs Kroger, Pizza Finely Shredded Cheese Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
All Natural ... Food 1 Food 1 All Natural Picante Provolone Cheese	28g	6.5	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Kroger, Pizz... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Pizza Finely Shredded Cheese Blend	28g	1.8	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6

The Cheese Guy, Fresh & Creamy Goat Cheese vs Rainbow Semisoft Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
The Cheese G... Food 1 Food 1 • RAINBOW GAMES INC The Cheese Guy, Fresh & Creamy Goat Cheese	28g	1.9	250	3.6	3.6	—	17.9	17.9
Rainbow Semi... Food 2 Food 2 • CREARE LTD. Rainbow Semisoft Cheese	21g	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8

Hot Buffalo Wing Cheese Cellar Curds, Hot Buffalo Wing vs Giant Eagle, String Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Buffalo ... Food 1 Food 1 • STONE RIDGE MEAT & COUNTRY MARKET, INC Hot Buffalo Wing Cheese Cellar Curds	28g	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0
Giant Eagle,... Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Giant Eagle, String Cheese	28g	1.8	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0

Ricotta Part Skim Milk Cheese, Ricotta vs President, Don Bernardo, Manchego Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ricotta Part... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Ricotta Part Skim Milk Cheese	62g	18.9	129	9.7	6.5	—	6.5	6.5
President, D... Food 2 Food 2 • BESNIER S.A. President, Don Bernardo, Manchego Cheese	28g	1.8	464	3.6	—	—	39.3	25.0

Best Spanish Cheese vs Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Best Spanish... Food 1 Food 1 • JERUSALEM FALAFIL FACTORY Best Spanish Cheese	28g	1.9	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4
Colby Jack A... Food 2 Food 2 Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack	28g	6.5	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

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