Low Key Load Food Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Farmstyle Cu...
Food 1
Food 1
• TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION
Farmstyle Cut Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
|
5.5 | 321 | 10.7 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 25.0 |
|
Pasteurized ...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED
Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
|
5.6 | 286 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thin Sliced ...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Thin Sliced Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 400 | 5.0 | — | — | 35.0 | 25.0 |
|
Mozzarella &...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Mozzarella & Cheddar Delicioisly Paired For Mac'n Cheese Shredded Low Moisture Cheeses, Mozzarella & Cheddar
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Whit...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLENCOURT INC.
Organic White Sharp Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Swiss Pasteu...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Swiss Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Swiss
|
3.7 | 286 | 9.5 | 4.8 | — | 19.1 | 19.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rambol, Gour...
Food 1
Food 1
• ANCO FINE CHEESE A DIVISION OF SCHRATTER FOODS, INC.
Rambol, Gourmandise, Imported French Cheese
|
0.0 | 286 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 25.0 | 14.3 |
|
Red Leiceste...
Food 2
Food 2
• BAYLES POULTRY FARM
Red Leicester Cheese, Red Leicester
|
0.9 | 393 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 35.7 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Garlic & Roa...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEIJER, INC.
Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Spread, Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper
|
3.8 | 258 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — | 25.8 | 3.2 |
|
Mild Green C...
Food 2
Food 2
• AUSTIN SLOW BURN
Mild Green Chile Con Queso, Mild
|
3.8 | 242 | 6.1 | 3.0 | — | 21.2 | 9.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colby Jack C...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Colby Jack Cubed Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Breakstone's...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Breakstone's, Lowfat Cottage Cheese
|
9.7 | 71 | 7.1 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 8.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Creamy Origi...
Food 1
Food 1
• BEL BRANDS USA INC.
Creamy Original Spreadable Cheese Wedges
|
1.9 | 238 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 19.1 | 9.5 |
|
Crystal Farm...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILTON G. WALDBAUM COMPANY
Crystal Farms, Gouda Cheese
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medium Chedd...
Food 1
Food 1
• ZAH-TAR PARTNERSHIP
Medium Cheddar Sliced Cheese
|
1.8 | 412 | 5.9 | — | — | 35.3 | 23.5 |
|
Easy Melt Pa...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
Easy Melt Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Easy Melt
|
7.6 | 250 | 14.3 | 7.1 | — | 16.1 | 10.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plant Based ...
Food 1
Food 1
• BEL BRANDS USA INC.
Plant Based Cheese Alternatives Snacks
|
7.8 | 250 | 20.0 | — | — | 17.5 | — |
|
Cheddar Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• GALAXY NUTRITIONAL FOODS, INC.
Cheddar Style Singles, Cheesy Bliss
|
1.9 | 235 | 5.9 | — | — | 17.7 | 17.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kemps, 1% Lo...
Food 1
Food 1
• KEMPS LLC
Kemps, 1% Low Fat Cottage Cheese
|
9.7 | 71 | 4.4 | 2.7 | — | 1.3 | 11.5 |
|
Creamy Goat ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC.
Creamy Goat Brie
|
1.9 | 286 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Melt'n Dip P...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Melt'n Dip Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
|
3.7 | 286 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 21.4 | 17.9 |
|
Boursin, Gou...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOCIETE COMMERCIALE BOURSIN
Boursin, Gourmet Spreadable Cheese, Garlic & Herb, Garlic & Herb
|
1.9 | 348 | 4.4 | — | — | 34.8 | 8.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chunk Low Mo...
Food 1
Food 1
• STATER BROS. MARKETS INC.
Chunk Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, Chunk Mozzarella
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
|
Gourmet Spre...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOCIETE COMMERCIALE BOURSIN
Gourmet Spreadable Cheese, Monterey Jack & Spicy Cheese
|
1.9 | 261 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 26.1 | 13.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Kryssos ...
Food 1
Food 1
• RUSSELL MCCALL'S INC.
The Kryssos Co., Feta With Tomato & Basil
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | — | — | 14.3 | 17.9 |
|
Mozzarella, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Mozzarella, Parmesan Shredded Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese And Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kefir Cheese...
Food 1
Food 1
• KAROUN DAIRIES INC.
Kefir Cheese Labne
|
1.9 | 167 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | 16.7 | 3.3 |
|
Smoked Gouda...
Food 2
Food 2
• HICKORY FARMS, LLC
Smoked Gouda Blend Cheese
|
1.8 | 357 | 3.6 | — | — | 28.6 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheddar Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEDIACOM TECHNOLOGY
Cheddar Style Plant Based Slices, Cheddar Style
|
7.6 | 318 | 18.2 | — | — | 22.7 | 9.1 |
|
Reduced Fat ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Reduced Fat Colby Jack Cheese Finely Shredded
|
1.8 | 321 | 3.6 | — | — | 21.4 | 28.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sandwich Moz...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Sandwich Mozzarella Cheese Slices
|
5.8 | 235 | 17.7 | 5.9 | — | 17.7 | — |
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Mild Cheddar Cheese Sliced, Mild Cheddar Cheese
|
1.8 | 409 | 4.6 | — | — | 36.4 | 22.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cabot, Hand ...
Food 1
Food 1
• AGRI-MARK, INC.
Cabot, Hand Selected Premium Cheddar Cheese, Hot Habanero, Hot Habanero
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 25.0 |
|
Cheddar Port...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCOTT'S
Cheddar Port Wine
|
7.3 | 387 | 12.9 | 12.9 | — | 29.0 | 19.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Cheddar...
Food 1
Food 1
• LAACK BROS. CHEESE CO., INC.
Mild Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Food, Mild Cheddar
|
5.8 | 357 | 10.7 | 7.1 | — | 25.0 | — |
|
American Red...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
American Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Slices Product, American
|
3.8 | 237 | 10.5 | 10.5 | — | 13.2 | 21.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cultured Sof...
Food 1
Food 1
• CBI INTERNATIONAL
Cultured Soft Blend Spread
|
2.9 | 143 | 5.4 | — | — | 14.3 | 3.6 |
|
Fancy Shredd...
Food 2
Food 2
• HOMELAND STORES, INC.
Fancy Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Mild
|
1.8 | 393 | 3.6 | — | — | 32.1 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
American Cheese
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
American Cheese
|
1.9 | 375 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 29.2 | 16.7 |
|
Weis Quality...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Weis Quality, Original Cottage Cheese
|
9.3 | 106 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 11.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Low Key Load 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.
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.
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.