Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than 1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese

1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese
BSI: 10 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 5.3g Raises blood sugar 10.6
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 5.3g Digestible carbs 10.6
Protein 11.5g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 0.9g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 10

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese
BSI: 6 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 3.6g Raises blood sugar 7.1
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 3.6g Digestible carbs 7.1
Protein 32.1g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 28.6g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 6

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

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Cheese S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese

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Cheese World Cheese Co. Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese, Parmesan

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient 1% Low Fat S... Parmesan Shr...
Carbs 6.0g 1.0g
Sugars 5.0g 0.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 13.0g 9.0g
Fat 1.0g 8.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Serving size 113.0 GRMg

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.7mg 5%
Sodium 459.9mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 13.0g 26%
Calcium 90.4mg 7%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 160.5mg 3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CREAM, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CARBON DIOXIDE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE AND ENZYMES.

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese

Serving size 28.0 GRMg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.0g 10%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.9mg 8%
Sodium 280.0mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 260.1mg 20%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 0.0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

1% Low Fat Small Curd ...

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
Iron 1% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Parmesan Shredded Fres...

Minerals

Calcium 93% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

1% Low Fat Small Curd Cotta...

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🌿 Natural
+ 5 more

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
🧂 Seasoning
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

1% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin

Parmesan Shredded Fresh Cheese Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2621872

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Brand World Cheese Co. Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2675352

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