What are Clean Machine food comparisons?

Clean Machine food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Heavy Cream vs Yogurt (Plain)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Heavy Cream Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Heavy Cream	7.2	—	3.8	—	—	35.6	2.0
Yogurt (Plain) Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Yogurt (Plain)	11.0	—	5.6	4.1	—	4.5	3.8

Cheddar Cheese vs Queso Fresco

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheddar Cheese	4.4	408	2.4	0.3	—	34.0	23.3
Queso Fresco Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Fresco	5.5	—	3.0	—	—	23.4	18.9

Sour Cream vs Chicken Egg

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sour Cream Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Sour Cream	10.8	—	5.6	—	—	18.0	3.1
Chicken Egg Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg	1.8	148	1.0	0.2	—	10.0	12.4

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim vs Cheese Food (American, Grated)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella C... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7
Cheese Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5

Cheese Food (American, Grated) vs Cottage Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheese Food ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5
Cottage Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cottage Cheese	8.9	—	4.6	—	—	4.2	11.6

Swiss Cheese vs Queso Fresco

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Swiss Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Swiss Cheese	2.6	393	1.4	—	—	31.0	27.0
Queso Fresco Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Fresco	5.5	—	3.0	—	—	23.4	18.9

Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen) vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Dried)	1.8	654	1.1	—	—	55.5	34.2

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat) vs Cheese Food (American, Grated)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cottage Chee... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)	8.4	84	4.3	4.1	—	2.3	11.0
Cheese Food ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cheese Food (American, Grated)	11.7	375	6.4	3.8	—	31.1	17.5

Feta Cheese vs Heavy Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Feta Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Feta Cheese	10.4	—	5.6	1.6	—	19.1	19.7
Heavy Cream Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Heavy Cream	7.2	—	3.8	—	—	35.6	2.0

Queso Blanco Cheese vs Parmesan Cheese (Grated)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Blanco... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Queso Blanco Cheese	3.8	326	2.1	0.4	—	24.3	24.5
Parmesan Che... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	7.8	—	4.3	0.6	—	29.5	30.1

Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen) vs Oaxaca Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Egg ... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6
Oaxaca Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Oaxaca Cheese	4.4	—	2.4	—	—	22.1	22.1

Provolone Cheese vs Heavy Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Provolone Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Provolone Cheese	4.5	—	2.5	—	—	28.1	23.5
Heavy Cream Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Heavy Cream	7.2	—	3.8	—	—	35.6	2.0

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim vs Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella C... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7
Monterey Jac... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized)	3.4	—	1.9	—	—	32.6	22.6

Cow Buttermilk (Raw) vs Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cow Buttermi... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cow Buttermilk (Raw)	9.5	—	4.8	—	—	1.1	3.5
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg Yolk (Frozen)	1.1	296	0.6	—	—	25.1	15.6

Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized) vs Sour Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Monterey Jac... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized)	3.4	—	1.9	—	—	32.6	22.6
Sour Cream Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Sour Cream	10.8	—	5.6	—	—	18.0	3.1

Parmesan Cheese (Grated) vs Queso Fresco

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmesan Che... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Parmesan Cheese (Grated)	7.8	—	4.3	0.6	—	29.5	30.1
Queso Fresco Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Queso Fresco	5.5	—	3.0	—	—	23.4	18.9

Butter (Salted) vs Chicken Egg White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter (Salted) Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Butter (Salted)	0.0	—	—	0.6	—	82.2	—
Chicken Egg ... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Chicken Egg White	4.6	55	2.4	—	—	—	10.7

Queso Fresco vs Feta Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Queso Fresco Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Queso Fresco	5.5	—	3.0	—	—	23.4	18.9
Feta Cheese Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Feta Cheese	10.4	—	5.6	1.6	—	19.1	19.7

Cream Cheese vs Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cream Cheese Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Cream Cheese	8.6	—	4.6	—	—	33.5	5.8
Cow Whole Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)	9.2	60	4.6	4.8	—	3.2	3.3

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim vs Greek Yogurt

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mozzarella C... Food 1 Food 1 • USDA Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim	8.2	298	4.4	1.8	—	20.4	23.7
Greek Yogurt Food 2 Food 2 • USDA Greek Yogurt	7.1	61	3.6	3.3	—	0.4	10.3

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