Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan has less impact on blood sugar than Ricotta Part Skim Cheese

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 28.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 1.0g Raises blood sugar 2.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 7.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Fat 6.0g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese
BSI: 18 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 9.1g Raises blood sugar 18.2
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 9.1g Digestible carbs 18.2
Protein 7.3g Moderates impact -0.3
Fat 5.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 18

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

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan

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Cheese Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese

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Cheese Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese, Ricotta

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Grated Cotij... Ricotta Part...
Carbs 1.0g 5.0g
Sugars 0.0g 4.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 7.0g 4.0g
Fat 6.0g 3.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan

Serving size 28.0 Gg

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 24.9mg 8%
Sodium 470.1mg 20%
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 204.1mg 16%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 36.1mg 1%

* 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 GRADE A WHOLE MILK, SALT, CULTURES, MICROBIAL ENZYMES & CELLULOSE.

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese

Serving size 55.0 GRMg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 19.8mg 7%
Sodium 50.1mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 5.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 97.9mg 8%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 128.2mg 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:

PASTEURIZED WHEY, PASTEURIZED MILK, PASTEURIZED CREAM, VINEGAR, CARRAGEENAN.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Grated Cotija Whole Mi...

Minerals

Calcium 73% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese

Minerals

Calcium 18% DV
Potassium 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Grated Cotija Whole Milk Ch...

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning

Ricotta Part Skim Cheese

Total Ingredients
5
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
โš—๏ธ Functional Ingredient
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
+ 2 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

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Grated Cotija Whole Milk Cheese, Mexican Style Parmesan Tags

โœจ Clean Machine
๐ŸŸข 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 Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 1955447

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Brand Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2602416

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