Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Fat Free Cream Cheese has less impact on blood sugar than Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses

Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses

Fat Free Cream Cheese

Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses
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 25.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 32.1g 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.

Fat Free Cream Cheese
BSI: 6 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 3.0g Raises blood sugar 6.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 3.0g Digestible carbs 6.0
Protein 5.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 6

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

Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses

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Cheese Meijer, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses, Cheddar Jack

Fat Free Cream Cheese

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Cheese Topco Associates, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Fat Free Cream Cheese

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cheddar Jack... Fat Free Cre...
Carbs 1.0g 3.0g
Sugars 0.0g 2.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 7.0g 5.0g
Fat 9.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses

Serving size 28.0 GRMg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.9mg 8%
Sodium 180.0mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.0g 14%
Calcium 206.1mg 16%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 19.9mg 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:

CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, COLOR ADDED), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANTICAKE (POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).

Fat Free Cream Cheese

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5.0mg 2%
Sodium 180.0mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 100.0mg 8%
Iron 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 SKIM MILK, WATER, * WHEY, CREAM, LACTIC ACID, * SALT, STABILIZER (XANTHAN, LOCUST BEAN AND GUAR GUMS), ** POTASSIUM SORBATE (MAINTAINS FRESHNESS).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cheddar Jack Cheddar &...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 113% DV

Minerals

Calcium 74% DV
Iron 2% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Fat Free Cream Cheese

Vitamins

Vitamin A 119% DV

Minerals

Calcium 36% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Mont...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
+ 2 more

Fat Free Cream Cheese

Total Ingredients
9
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
+ 6 more
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.

Cheddar Jack Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load

Fat Free Cream 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 Meijer, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2632995

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Brand Topco Associates, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 1672013

Report Data Issues for Fat Free Cream Cheese