What are Dairy and Egg Products food comparisons?

Dairy and Egg Products 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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Cheese Food (American, Grated) vs Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Food ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5
Lowfat Cow M... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)	10.3	43	5.2	5.0	—	1.0	3.4

Greek Yogurt vs Cheese Food (American, Grated)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Yogurt Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Greek Yogurt	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3
Cheese Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5

Swiss Cheese vs Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Swiss Cheese	2.6	393	1.4	—	—	31.0	27.0
Skim Milk (P... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified)	9.8	34	4.9	5.1	—	0.1	3.4

Pasteurized Process Cheese Food vs Greek Yogurt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasteurized ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Pasteurized Process Cheese Food	9.7	366	5.3	2.6	—	30.6	18.0
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3

Cheese Food (American, Grated) vs Greek Yogurt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Food ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	22.8	83	12.2	11.5	0.6	0.2	8.1

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs Chicken Egg White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Che... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	22.3	421	12.4	0.1	—	28.0	29.6
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) vs Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Whole Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3
Mozzarella C... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7

Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen) vs Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6
Lowfat Cow M... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)	9.7	50	4.9	4.9	—	1.9	3.4

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat) vs Queso Blanco Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cottage Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)	8.4	84	4.3	4.1	—	2.3	11.0
Queso Blanco... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Blanco Cheese	3.8	326	2.1	0.4	—	24.3	24.5

Cheese Food (American, Grated) vs Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Food ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg (Shell Off, Solids, Dried)	3.2	575	1.9	—	—	39.8	48.1

Swiss Cheese vs Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Swiss Cheese	2.6	393	1.4	—	—	31.0	27.0
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)	1.5	48	0.7	—	—	0.2	10.1

Greek Yogurt vs Chicken Egg White (Dried)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Greek Yogurt Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Greek Yogurt	22.8	83	12.2	11.5	0.6	0.2	8.1
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Dried)	10.1	376	6.0	—	—	0.7	79.9

Ricotta Cheese vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ricotta Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Ricotta Cheese	13.3	157	6.9	—	—	11.0	7.8
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)	1.9	334	1.0	—	—	28.8	16.2

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) vs Chicken Egg White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Whole Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7

Chicken Egg Liquid (Pasteurized, Frozen) vs Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Liquid (Pasteurized, Frozen)	1.8	150	0.9	—	—	10.3	12.3
Cottage Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)	8.4	84	4.3	4.1	—	2.3	11.0

Swiss Cheese vs Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Swiss Cheese	2.6	393	1.4	—	—	31.0	27.0
Mozzarella C... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7

Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized) vs Pasteurized Process Cheese Food

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lowfat Cow M... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)	9.7	50	4.9	4.9	—	1.9	3.4
Pasteurized ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pasteurized Process Cheese Food	9.7	366	5.3	2.6	—	30.6	18.0

Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried) vs Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)	1.8	654	1.1	—	—	55.5	34.2
Cow Whole Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs Pasteurized Process Cheese Food

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Che... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	22.3	421	12.4	0.1	—	28.0	29.6
Pasteurized ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Pasteurized Process Cheese Food	9.7	366	5.3	2.6	—	30.6	18.0

Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen) vs Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg White (Pasteurized, Frozen)	1.5	48	0.7	—	—	0.2	10.1
Cow Whole Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3

Dairy and Egg Products Comparisons For Diabetics