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	Sliced Colby & Montere... Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc. Sliced Colby & Monterey Jac... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 7 Cheese Branded Sliced Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc. Sliced Colby & Monterey Jac... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 7 Cheese Branded	22.0g	1.82	7	1.0g	0.0g	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	90
Sliced Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses Brand: Roundy's Category: Cheese Serving: 22.0g BSI 1.82 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Tequila & Citrus Lime ... Henning's Cheese Tequila & Citrus Lime Chedd... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 6 Cheese Branded Tequila & Citrus Lime Cheddar Cheese Henning's Cheese Tequila & Citrus Lime Chedd... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 6 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.8	6	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	110
Tequila & Citrus Lime Cheddar Cheese Brand: Henning'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	Shredded Monterey Jack... S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc. Shredded Monterey Jack Chee... BSI: 1.83 - Low Impact Ingredients: 6 Cheese Branded Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc. Shredded Monterey Jack Chee... BSI: 1.83 - Low Impact Ingredients: 6 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.83	6	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Brand: Best Yet 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	Cheddar Shredded Cheese Shullsburg Creamery Ii, Llc Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Ch... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 7 Cheese Branded Cheddar Shredded Cheese Shullsburg Creamery Ii, Llc Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Ch... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 7 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.8	7	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	110
Cheddar Shredded Cheese Brand: Kowalski's Markets 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	Zesty Ranch Shredded M... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Zesty Ranch Shredded Monter... BSI: 3.66 - Low Impact Ingredients: 30 Cheese Branded Zesty Ranch Shredded Monterey Jack Ch... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Zesty Ranch Shredded Monter... BSI: 3.66 - Low Impact Ingredients: 30 Cheese Branded	28.0g	3.66	30	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Zesty Ranch Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese With Ranch Seasoning Brand: Taco Bell 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	Hand Selected Fondue B... Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Hand Selected Fondue Blend BSI: 3.56 - Low Impact Ingredients: 8 Cheese Branded Hand Selected Fondue Blend Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Hand Selected Fondue Blend BSI: 3.56 - Low Impact Ingredients: 8 Cheese Branded	85.0g	3.56	8	2.0g	0.0g	29.0g	24.0g	0.0g	350
Hand Selected Fondue Blend Brand: Heinen's Category: Cheese Serving: 85.0g BSI 3.56 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 29.0g Protein 24.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Dutch Classic Smoked G... Dutch Cheese Makers Corp Dutch Classic Smoked Gouda ... BSI: 1.84 - Low Impact Ingredients: 14 Cheese Branded Dutch Classic Smoked Gouda With Jalap... Dutch Cheese Makers Corp Dutch Classic Smoked Gouda ... BSI: 1.84 - Low Impact Ingredients: 14 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.84	14	1.0g	0.0g	7.0g	6.0g	0.0g	89
Dutch Classic Smoked Gouda With Jalapeno Cheese, Dutch Classic Jalapeno Brand: Artikaas Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.84 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Gorgonzola Cheese Raw ... Whole Foods Market, Inc. Gorgonzola Cheese Raw Milk ... BSI: 1.81 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Gorgonzola Cheese Raw Milk Cheese Cru... Whole Foods Market, Inc. Gorgonzola Cheese Raw Milk ... BSI: 1.81 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.81	5	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	7.0g	0.0g	110
Gorgonzola Cheese Raw Milk Cheese Crumbles Brand: 365 Whole Foods Market 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	Whole Foods Market, Tr... Bc Gourmet Usa, Inc. Whole Foods Market, Truffle... BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 26 Cheese Branded Whole Foods Market, Truffled Ricotta ... Bc Gourmet Usa, Inc. Whole Foods Market, Truffle... BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 26 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.88	26	1.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	0.0g	70
Whole Foods Market, Truffled Ricotta Asiago Dip Brand: Whole Foods Market Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.88 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Smoked Cheddar Cheese Morrilton Packing Co Inc Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Smok... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 11 Cheese Branded Smoked Cheddar Cheese Morrilton Packing Co Inc Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Smok... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 11 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.82	11	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	6.0g	0.0g	110
Smoked Cheddar Cheese Brand: Petit Jean 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	Cheese Trio Halfmoon C... Lipari Foods Operating Company, Llc Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby ... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 13 Cheese Branded Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby Jack, Pepp... Lipari Foods Operating Company, Llc Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby ... BSI: 1.82 - Low Impact Ingredients: 13 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.82	13	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Mild Cheddar Cheese Brand: Jim's Cheese 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	Perline Fresh Mozzarel... Delhaize America, Inc. Perline Fresh Mozzarella Ch... BSI: 1.87 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Perline Fresh Mozzarella Cheese In Water Delhaize America, Inc. Perline Fresh Mozzarella Ch... BSI: 1.87 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.87	5	1.0g	0.0g	5.0g	5.0g	0.0g	70
Perline Fresh Mozzarella Cheese In Water Brand: Taste Of Inspirations Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.87 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Yellow Cheddar Cheese ... Second Bite Foods Inc. Yellow Cheddar Cheese Curd,... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Yellow Cheddar Cheese Curd Second Bite Foods Inc. Yellow Cheddar Cheese Curd,... 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
Yellow Cheddar Cheese Curd Brand: Door County 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	Sharp Cheddar Cheese S... Hy Vee, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snacks... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snacks Hy Vee, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snacks... 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 Snacks Brand: Hy Vee 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	Provolone Cheese Columbus Manufacturing, Inc. Provolone Cheese, Provolone... BSI: 1.81 - Low Impact Ingredients: 3 Cheese Branded Provolone Cheese Columbus Manufacturing, Inc. Provolone Cheese, Provolone... BSI: 1.81 - Low Impact Ingredients: 3 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.81	3	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Provolone Cheese Brand: Columbus 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	Smoked English Cheddar... Dandy Confectionery North America Smoked English Cheddar Cheese BSI: 0.18 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded Smoked English Cheddar Cheese Dandy Confectionery North America Smoked English Cheddar Cheese BSI: 0.18 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded	28.0g	0.18	4	0.1g	0.0g	10.0g	7.0g	0.0g	117
Smoked English Cheddar Cheese Brand: Westminster Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 0.18 Carbs 0.1g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Vegetable Pasteurized ... Red Apple Cheese Llc Vegetable Pasteurized Cheese BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 9 Cheese Branded Vegetable Pasteurized Cheese Red Apple Cheese Llc Vegetable Pasteurized Cheese BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 9 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.88	9	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	40
Vegetable Pasteurized Cheese Brand: Life Time Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.88 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Jalapeno Jack Cheese Red Apple Cheese Llc Jalapeno Jack Cheese BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 11 Cheese Branded Jalapeno Jack Cheese Red Apple Cheese Llc Jalapeno Jack Cheese BSI: 1.88 - Low Impact Ingredients: 11 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.88	11	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	40
Jalapeno Jack Cheese Brand: Life Time Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.88 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Low Moisture Part Skim... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Low Moisture Part Skim Mozz... BSI: 1.86 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Nat... Milton G. Waldbaum Company Low Moisture Part Skim Mozz... BSI: 1.86 - Low Impact Ingredients: 4 Cheese Branded	23.0g	1.86	4	1.0g	0.0g	4.5g	5.0g	0.0g	70
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Natural Cheese, Mozzarella Brand: Crystal Farms Category: Cheese Serving: 23.0g BSI 1.86 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Weis Quality, Cheese, ... Weis Markets, Inc. Weis Quality, Cheese, Seaso... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 29 Cheese Branded Weis Quality, Cheese, Seasoned Taco B... Weis Markets, Inc. Weis Quality, Cheese, Seaso... BSI: 1.8 - Low Impact Ingredients: 29 Cheese Branded	28.0g	1.8	29	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	110
Weis Quality, Cheese, Seasoned Taco Blend, Seasoned Taco Blend Brand: Weis Quality Category: Cheese Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 7.0g

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

Sliced Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

Tequila & Citrus Lime Cheddar Cheese

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Cheddar Shredded Cheese

Zesty Ranch Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese With Ranch Seasoning

Hand Selected Fondue Blend

Dutch Classic Smoked Gouda With Jalapeno Cheese, Dutch Classic Jalapeno

Gorgonzola Cheese Raw Milk Cheese Crumbles

Whole Foods Market, Truffled Ricotta Asiago Dip

Smoked Cheddar Cheese

Cheese Trio Halfmoon Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Mild Cheddar Cheese

Perline Fresh Mozzarella Cheese In Water

Yellow Cheddar Cheese Curd

Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snacks

Provolone Cheese

Smoked English Cheddar Cheese

Vegetable Pasteurized Cheese

Jalapeno Jack Cheese

Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Natural Cheese, Mozzarella

Weis Quality, Cheese, Seasoned Taco Blend, Seasoned Taco Blend