Cheese are various types of cheese that provide protein and fat with minimal carbohydrates. There are 9,626 foods in this category in our database, helping you identify options that fit this food group.

How do Cheese affect blood sugar levels?

Cheese are characterized by high-protein, low-carb dairy products ideal for blood sugar management. The blood sugar impact of this food category depends on the specific nutritional composition of individual foods within the category.

Why choose Cheese for diabetes management?

Cheese offer specific benefits including high protein, minimal carbohydrates, calcium content, satiety support. Each food category offers unique nutritional benefits that can support overall health and diabetes management when chosen wisely.

How can I incorporate Cheese into my diabetic meal plan?

Popular options in this category include Cheddar, Mozzarella, Greek Feta. Work with a registered dietitian to determine how foods in this category can best fit into your personalized diabetes meal plan.

Are there any considerations for diabetics when eating Cheese?

Always consult with your healthcare team about how different food categories fit into your individual diabetes management plan.

Where can I find the full list of Cheese on Badlow?

You can explore all Cheese by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🧀 Cheese | Diabetic Food Analysis & Blood Sugar Impact

Discover 9,626 Cheese—characterized by high-protein, low-carb dairy products ideal for blood sugar management—to help you manage blood sugar, compare nutritional impact side-by-side, and eat smarter with Badlow.

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Ingredients	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
Save to Collection Amazon	Extra Sharp Cheddar Ch... Saputo Cheese Usa Inc. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Saputo Cheese Usa Inc. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.8	4	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	110
Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Brand: Black Creek Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Finely Shredded Mexica... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Finely Shredded Mexican Sty... BSI: 3.63 - Low Impact Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded Finely Shredded Mexican Style Taco Ch... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Finely Shredded Mexican Sty... BSI: 3.63 - Low Impact Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded	26.0g	3.63	19	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Finely Shredded Mexican Style Taco Cheese Blend Brand: Crystal Farms Category: Cheese Serving: 26.0g BSI 3.63 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Shredded Style Blend M... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Style Blend Mexica... BSI: 3.66 - Low Impact Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded Shredded Style Blend Mexican Cheese Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Style Blend Mexica... BSI: 3.66 - Low Impact Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded	28.0g	3.66	19	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	110
Shredded Style Blend Mexican Cheese Brand: Crystal Farms Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.66 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Shredded Wisconsin Ext... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Wisconsin Extra Sh... BSI: 3.63 - Low Impact Ingredients: 9 Cheese Branded Shredded Wisconsin Extra Sharp Chedda... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Wisconsin Extra Sh... BSI: 3.63 - Low Impact Ingredients: 9 Cheese Branded	28.0g	3.63	9	2.0g	0.0g	9.0g	6.0g	0.0g	110
Shredded Wisconsin Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Brand: Crystal Farms Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.63 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Shredded Reduced Fat M... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Reduced Fat Marble... BSI: 3.69 - Low Impact Ingredients: 11 Cheese Branded Shredded Reduced Fat Marble Jack Cheese Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Reduced Fat Marble... BSI: 3.69 - Low Impact Ingredients: 11 Cheese Branded	28.0g	3.69	11	2.0g	0.0g	5.0g	7.0g	0.0g	90
Shredded Reduced Fat Marble Jack Cheese Brand: Crystal Farms Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.69 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Shredded Asiago & Parm... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Asiago & Parmesan ... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 10 Cheese Branded Shredded Asiago & Parmesan Blend Cheese Milton G. Waldbaum Company Shredded Asiago & Parmesan ... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 10 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.8	10	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	8.0g	0.0g	110
Shredded Asiago & Parmesan Blend Cheese Brand: Crystal Farms Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Chipotle Pepper Pasteu... Troyer Dist. Co. Chipotle Pepper Pasteurized... BSI: 1.83 - Low Impact Ingredients: 9 Cheese Branded Chipotle Pepper Pasteurized Process C... Troyer Dist. Co. Chipotle Pepper Pasteurized... BSI: 1.83 - Low Impact Ingredients: 9 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.83	9	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Chipotle Pepper Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Brand: Troyer Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.83 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Imitation American Pas... Smart & Final Iris Corporation Imitation American Pasteuri... BSI: 5.83 - Low Impact Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded Imitation American Pasteurized Proces... Smart & Final Iris Corporation Imitation American Pasteuri... BSI: 5.83 - Low Impact Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded	19.0g	5.83	19	3.0g	0.0g	3.5g	0.0g	1.0g	45
Imitation American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Sandwich Singles, American Brand: Simply Value Category: Cheese Serving: 19.0g BSI 5.83 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Mild Mexican Style Que... Cacique Inc. Mild Mexican Style Queso Di... BSI: 3.84 - Low Impact Ingredients: 21 Cheese Branded Mild Mexican Style Queso Dip With Pla... Cacique Inc. Mild Mexican Style Queso Di... BSI: 3.84 - Low Impact Ingredients: 21 Cheese Branded	30.0g	3.84	21	2.0g	0.0g	4.0g	3.0g	0.0g	60
Mild Mexican Style Queso Dip With Plant Based Chorizo, Mild With Chorizo Brand: Cacique Category: Cheese Serving: 30.0g BSI 3.84 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Premium Dip Artichoke ... Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Premium Dip Artichoke & Par... BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 22 Cheese Branded Premium Dip Artichoke & Parmesan Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Premium Dip Artichoke & Par... BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 22 Cheese Branded	32.0g	1.88	22	1.0g	0.0g	10.0g	2.0g	0.0g	110
Premium Dip Artichoke & Parmesan Brand: Stonemill Kitchens Category: Cheese Serving: 32.0g BSI 1.88 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Wisconsin Sharp Chedda... Ahold Usa, Inc. Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Che... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp... Ahold Usa, Inc. Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Che... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.82	5	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	6.0g	0.0g	110
Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Brand: Ahold Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.82 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Reduced Fat Mild Chedd... Ahold Usa, Inc. Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Ch... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 6 Cheese Branded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild... Ahold Usa, Inc. Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Ch... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 6 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.82	6	1.0g	0.0g	6.0g	8.0g	0.0g	90
Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild Cheddar Brand: Ahold Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.82 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Monterey Jack Cheese W... Fareway Stores, Inc. Monterey Jack Cheese With J... BSI: 1.81 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno Pe... Fareway Stores, Inc. Monterey Jack Cheese With J... BSI: 1.81 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.81	5	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, Monterey Jack With Jalapeno Peppers Brand: Fareway Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.81 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sharp Cheddar Cheese, ... Ahold Usa, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Chedd... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Ahold Usa, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Chedd... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.82	5	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	6.0g	0.0g	110
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Brand: Ahold Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.82 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sharp Cheddar Cheese S... Ahold Usa, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack ... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack Bar Ahold Usa, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack ... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded	21.0g	1.8	5	1.0g	0.0g	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	80
Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack Bar Brand: Ahold Category: Cheese Serving: 21.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sliced Sharp Cheddar C... Raley's Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Ch... Raley's Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.8	5	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	110
Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Brand: Raley's Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Queso Cotija Grated Ch... Bonagra Technologies & Services, Inc. Queso Cotija Grated Cheese,... BSI: 3.6 - Low Impact Ingredients: 8 Cheese Branded Queso Cotija Grated Cheese Bonagra Technologies & Services, Inc. Queso Cotija Grated Cheese,... BSI: 3.6 - Low Impact Ingredients: 8 Cheese Branded	28.0g	3.6	8	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	8.0g	0.0g	100
Queso Cotija Grated Cheese Brand: Cilantro Tortilla Factory Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.6 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	American Grana Wiscons... Belgioioso Cheese, Inc. American Grana Wisconsin Pa... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 3 Cheese Branded American Grana Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese Belgioioso Cheese, Inc. American Grana Wisconsin Pa... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 3 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.8	3	1.0g	0.0g	7.0g	9.0g	0.0g	110
American Grana Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese Brand: Belgioioso Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Mexican Cheese Blend Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Mexican Cheese Blend BSI: 3.64 - Low Impact Ingredients: 28 Cheese Branded Mexican Cheese Blend Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Mexican Cheese Blend BSI: 3.64 - Low Impact Ingredients: 28 Cheese Branded	30.0g	3.64	28	2.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	120
Mexican Cheese Blend Brand: Heinen's Category: Cheese Serving: 30.0g BSI 3.64 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Whole Milk Low Moistur... Hormel Foods Corporation Whole Milk Low Moisture Moz... BSI: 1.86 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella Ch... Hormel Foods Corporation Whole Milk Low Moisture Moz... BSI: 1.86 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded	21.0g	1.86	4	1.0g	0.0g	4.5g	4.0g	0.0g	60
Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella Brand: Applegate Category: Cheese Serving: 21.0g BSI 1.86 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 4.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management

🧀 Cheese | Diabetic Food Analysis & Blood Sugar Impact

Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Finely Shredded Mexican Style Taco Cheese Blend

Shredded Style Blend Mexican Cheese

Shredded Wisconsin Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Shredded Reduced Fat Marble Jack Cheese

Shredded Asiago & Parmesan Blend Cheese

Chipotle Pepper Pasteurized Process Cheese Food

Imitation American Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Sandwich Singles, American

Mild Mexican Style Queso Dip With Plant Based Chorizo, Mild With Chorizo

Premium Dip Artichoke & Parmesan

Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Cheddar

Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Mild Cheddar

Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, Monterey Jack With Jalapeno Peppers

Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Cheese

Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack Bar

Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Cheddar

Queso Cotija Grated Cheese

American Grana Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese

Mexican Cheese Blend

Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella