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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Bongards Pasteurized Blended Pepper Jack Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5# vs Land O Lakes American, Slices, Yellow, 160

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Pepper Jack Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	28g	6.5	357	3.6	—	—	28.6	21.4
Land O Lakes... Food 2 Food 2 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes American, Slices, Yellow, 160	28g	11.9	357	6.5	3.7	—	30.2	18.5

Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 5# vs Bongards Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Feather Shred 6/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 5#	28g	13.1	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Bongards Low... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Feather Shred 6/5#	28g	13.1	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

Jacobo Ps Mozz 6 Lb Avg vs Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat Process American Slice 160 H 6/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Mozz 6 Lb Avg	28g	13.1	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat Process American Slice 160 H 6/5#	28g	13.3	250	7.1	7.1	—	16.1	21.4

Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 5# vs Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Loaf 5#	28g	6.5	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
Bongards Sup... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5#	28g	6.5	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4

Polly O Natural Cheese vs Bongards White Process American Loaf 6/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Polly O Natu... Food 1 Food 1 • BELGIOIOSO CHEESE INC Polly O Natural Cheese	63g	12.2	175	6.4	6.4	—	12.7	9.5
Bongards Whi... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards White Process American Loaf 6/5#	28g	6.5	393	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4

Land O Lakes American Cheese, 160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb. vs Bongards Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Feather Shred 5# (K 12)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Land O Lakes... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes American Cheese, 160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.	28g	11.9	357	6.5	3.7	—	30.2	18.5
Bongards Low... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Feather Shred 5# (K 12)	28g	13.1	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

Jacobo Ps Mozz 8/6 Lb Avg vs Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Mozz 8/6 Lb Avg	28g	13.1	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Bongards Red... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz	28g	6.5	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6

Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Feather Shred 4/5# vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Sup... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Feather Shred 4/5#	28g	6.5	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	28g	6.6	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	21.4

Land O Lakes American Cheese Slices, White, 160 vs Rs Alfredo Sauce 6/5# 30#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Land O Lakes... Food 1 Food 1 • LAND O'LAKES Land O Lakes American Cheese Slices, White, 160	28g	12.3	357	6.7	4.0	—	30.2	17.8
Rs Alfredo S... Food 2 Food 2 • JTM FOOD GROUP Rs Alfredo Sauce 6/5# 30#	51g	15.9	178	8.4	6.3	0.1	10.7	11.0

Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5# vs Bongards Yellow Reduced Sodium & Fat Process American Slice 160 H 5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Sup... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Shredded Cheese 5#	28g	6.5	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Sodium & Fat Process American Slice 160 H 5#	28g	13.1	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg vs Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Feather Shred 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 1 Food 1 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Moz 20 Lb Avg	28g	13.1	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Bongards Sup... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Super Melt Yellow Process American Feather Shred 4/5#	28g	6.5	357	3.6	3.6	—	32.1	21.4

Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 5# vs Bongards Process American Swiss Slice 160 H 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 5#	28g	13.1	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Bongards Pro... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Process American Swiss Slice 160 H 4/5#	28g	13.2	357	7.1	3.6	—	28.6	17.9

Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Stick 1 Oz vs Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Red... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Stick 1 Oz	28g	6.5	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6
Bongards Ita... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Italian Blend Feather Shred 4/5#	28g	6.6	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0

Bongards Yellow Reduced Sodium & Fat Process American Slice 160 H 4/5# vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Sodium & Fat Process American Slice 160 H 4/5#	28g	13.1	286	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	28g	6.6	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0

Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat Process American Slice 160 H 5# vs Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat Process American Slice 160 H 5#	28g	13.3	250	7.1	7.1	—	16.1	21.4
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Cheddar Shred 400/1 Oz	28g	6.4	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	25.0

Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slice 160 P 5# vs Jacobo Ps Mozz 8/6 Lb Avg

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pro... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Process Jalapeno American Slice 160 P 5#	28g	13.2	357	7.1	3.6	—	28.6	17.9
Jacobo Ps Mo... Food 2 Food 2 • DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC. Jacobo Ps Mozz 8/6 Lb Avg	28g	13.1	296	7.1	3.6	—	21.4	25.0

Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5# vs Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat Cheddar Feather Shred 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Swiss Cheese Slice 160 P 4/5#	28g	6.5	357	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0
Bongards Yel... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Reduced Fat Cheddar Feather Shred 4/5#	28g	6.5	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6

Bongards Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5# (K 12) vs Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Cheddar Feather Shred 5# (K 12)	28g	6.5	393	3.6	—	—	32.1	21.4
Bongards Red... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Stick 168/1 Oz	28g	6.5	321	3.6	—	—	21.4	28.6

Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 4/5# vs Bongards Mozzarella/Provolone Feather Shred 4/5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards White Process American Slice 160 V 4/5#	28g	13.1	357	7.1	3.6	—	32.1	17.9
Bongards Moz... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Mozzarella/Provolone Feather Shred 4/5#	28g	6.5	321	3.6	—	—	25.0	25.0

Bongards Yellow Process American Cheese Spread Loaf 6/5# vs Bongards Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Slice 160 P 5#

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bongards Yel... Food 1 Food 1 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Yellow Process American Cheese Spread Loaf 6/5#	28g	13.4	286	7.1	7.1	—	21.4	14.3
Bongards Pas... Food 2 Food 2 • BONGARDS CREAMERIES Bongards Pasteurized Blended Reduced Fat Cheddar Slice 160 P 5#	28g	6.6	286	3.6	—	—	21.4	25.0

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