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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Gourmet Spreadable Cheese vs Gouda Wisconsin Fresh Creamy Snacking Cheese, Gouda

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Spre... Food 1 Food 1 • LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC. Gourmet Spreadable Cheese	23g	1.9	304	4.4	4.4	—	30.4	8.7
Gouda Wiscon... Food 2 Food 2 • SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. Gouda Wisconsin Fresh Creamy Snacking Cheese	24g	1.8	375	4.2	—	—	29.2	20.8

Bay Blue Cheese, Bay Blue vs Pine River, Cols Pack Cheese Spread, Pepper Jack, Pepper Jack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bay Blue Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • POINT REYES FARMSTEAD CHEESE CO. Bay Blue Cheese	28g	0.9	357	3.6	3.6	1.8	25.0	21.4
Pine River, ... Food 2 Food 2 • PINE RIVER PRE-PACK, INC. Pine River, Cols Pack Cheese Spread, Pepper Jack, Pepper Jack	28g	5.1	321	10.7	7.1	0.9	25.0	17.9

Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby And Monterey Jack Shredded Cheeses, Colby Jack vs Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Colby Jack A... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby And Monterey Jack Shredded Cheeses	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Mozzarella L... Food 2 Food 2 • ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC. Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Cheese	28g	13.2	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	21.4

Cheese Cellar, Muenster Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers vs Kroger, Queso Quesadilla Finely Shredded Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Cella... Food 1 Food 1 • STONERIDGE Cheese Cellar, Muenster Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers	28g	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Kroger, Ques... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Queso Quesadilla Finely Shredded Cheese	28g	1.8	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	25.0

Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices vs American Pasteurized Process Deluxe Cheese Slices, American

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Sharp ... Food 1 Food 1 • AGRI-MARK, INC. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices	23g	1.8	391	4.4	—	—	30.4	26.1
American Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. American Pasteurized Process Deluxe Cheese Slices	19g	9.7	368	5.3	—	—	31.6	15.8

Colby And Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby And Monterey Jack vs New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Colby And Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. Colby And Monterey Jack Cheese	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
New York Ext... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Regular Cream Cheese, Regular vs Queso Cheese Dip With Jalapenos, Queso Cheese With Jalapenos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Regular Crea... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Regular Cream Cheese	28g	13.4	321	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	7.1
Queso Cheese... Food 2 Food 2 • SANDRIDGE FOOD CORPORATION Queso Cheese Dip With Jalapenos, Queso Cheese With Jalapenos	28g	6.8	250	3.6	3.6	—	21.4	10.7

Pepper Jack Cracker Cut Cheese Slices, Pepper Jack vs Pasteurized Process Cheese

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
Pasteurized ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Pasteurized Process Cheese	19g	1.8	368	5.3	—	—	31.6	21.1

Ricotta Con Latte Whole Milk Cheese, Ricotta Con Latte vs Muenster Organic Cheese, Muenster

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ricotta Con ... Food 1 Food 1 • BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, INC. Ricotta Con Latte Whole Milk Cheese	55g	7.0	164	3.6	—	—	12.7	10.9
Muenster Org... Food 2 Food 2 • HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Muenster Organic Cheese	21g	1.8	333	4.8	—	—	28.6	23.8

Sharp Cheddar Small Batch Gourmet Cheese Spread, Sharp Cheddar vs Pimiento Cheese Spread Southern Style, Spicy Jalapeno

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sharp Chedda... Food 1 Food 1 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Sharp Cheddar Small Batch Gourmet Cheese Spread	28g	3.7	357	10.7	7.1	3.6	28.6	14.3
Pimiento Che... Food 2 Food 2 • BEL BRANDS USA INC. Pimiento Cheese Spread Southern Style, Spicy Jalapeno	31g	1.8	419	3.2	3.2	—	38.7	12.9

Cream Cheese Pineapple & Pecan vs Fiesta Pepper Jack + Asadero Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers And Asadero Natural Cheeses, Fiesta Pepper Jack + Asadero

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
Fiesta Peppe... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Dairy Free Cheddar vs Jalapeno Cheese Curds, Jalapeno

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dairy Free C... Food 1 Food 1 • WAYFARE INC. Dairy Free Cheddar	28g	2.0	125	7.1	—	3.6	10.7	—
Jalapeno Che... Food 2 Food 2 • WISCONSIN CHEESE & SAUSAGE COMPANY Jalapeno Cheese Curds	28g	0.0	321	3.6	—	20.5	28.6	25.0

Deli Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Cheddar vs Mozzarella Whole Milk Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Deli Sliced ... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Deli Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Cheddar	21g	1.8	381	4.8	—	—	33.3	23.8
Mozzarella W... Food 2 Food 2 • WHITE ROSE FOOD CORP. Mozzarella Whole Milk Cheese	30g	1.9	267	3.3	—	—	20.0	20.0

Schroeder, Fat Free Cottage Cheese vs Cheesemakers' Blend Farmstyle Shreds Thick Cut Shredded Sharp White Cheddar, Sharp And Medium Cheddar Cheeses, Cheesemakers' Blend

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Schroeder, F... Food 1 Food 1 • AGROPUR INC. DIVISION NATREL USA Schroeder, Fat Free Cottage Cheese	110g	15.3	64	7.3	4.6	0.2	—	7.3
Cheesemakers... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES, INC. Cheesemakers' Blend Farmstyle Shreds Thick Cut Shredded Sharp White Cheddar, Sharp And Medium Cheddar Cheeses	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Snack Sticks, Pepper Jack Cheese vs Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheese, Cheddar & Monterey Jack

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Snack Sticks... Food 1 Food 1 • PANOS BRANDS LLC Snack Sticks, Pepper Jack Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Cheddar & Mo... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4

Cabot, Monterey Jack Natural Premium Shredded Cheese vs Sartori, Fontina Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cabot, Monte... Food 1 Food 1 • AGRI-MARK, INC. Cabot, Monterey Jack Natural Premium Shredded Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0
Sartori, Fon... Food 2 Food 2 • SARTORI COMPANY Sartori, Fontina Cheese	28g	1.8	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Eclipse Colby Cheese Block 500 G vs Spring Blue Goat's Milk Halloumi 195 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eclipse Colb... Food 1 Food 1 • MILLIGANS FOOD GROUP LIMITED Eclipse Colby Cheese Block 500 G	20g	0.2	404	0.5	0.5	—	34.5	23.5
Spring Blue ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat's Milk Halloumi 195 G	19g	0.4	317	1.0	1.0	—	24.6	24.6

Eclipse Mild Cheese Block 500 G vs Eclipse Tasty Cheese Block 500 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eclipse Mild... Food 1 Food 1 • MILLIGANS FOOD GROUP LIMITED Eclipse Mild Cheese Block 500 G	20g	0.2	413	0.5	0.5	—	35.0	24.5
Eclipse Tast... Food 2 Food 2 • MILLIGANS FOOD GROUP LIMITED Eclipse Tasty Cheese Block 500 G	20g	0.2	413	0.5	0.5	—	35.0	24.5

Spring Blue Goat's Milk Halloumi 195 G vs Eclipse Edam Cheese Block 500 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spring Blue ... Food 1 Food 1 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat's Milk Halloumi 195 G	19g	0.4	317	1.0	1.0	—	24.6	24.6
Eclipse Edam... Food 2 Food 2 • MILLIGANS FOOD GROUP LIMITED Eclipse Edam Cheese Block 500 G	20g	0.2	349	0.5	0.5	—	26.5	26.5

Alpine Edam Grated Cheese 5 Kg vs Spring Blue Goat's Milk Halloumi 195 G

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Alpine Edam ... Food 1 Food 1 • NO BRAND OWNER SUPPLIED FOR NEW ZEALAND DATA Alpine Edam Grated Cheese 5 Kg	20g	1.8	350	5.0	5.0	—	26.5	24.0
Spring Blue ... Food 2 Food 2 • MARPEN TRADE LIMITED Spring Blue Goat's Milk Halloumi 195 G	19g	0.4	317	1.0	1.0	—	24.6	24.6

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