Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim has less impact on blood sugar than Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)
BSI: 8 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 4.3g Raises blood sugar 8.6
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 4.3g Digestible carbs 8.6
Protein 11.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 2.3g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 8

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

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim
BSI: 8 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 4.4g Raises blood sugar 8.9
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 4.4g Digestible carbs 8.9
Protein 23.7g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 20.4g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 8

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

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

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Dairy And Egg Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Cheese, Cottage, Lowfat, 2% Milkfat

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim

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Dairy And Egg Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Cheese, Mozzarella, Low Moisture, Part Skim

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cottage Chee... Mozzarella C...
Carbs 4.3g 4.4g
Sugars 4.1g 1.8g
Fiber 0g 0g
Protein 11.0g 23.7g
Fat 2.3g 20.4g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 12.0mg 4%
Sodium 321.0mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 4.3g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 4.1g

* 4.3g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 11.0g 22%
Calcium 103.0mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 120.0mg 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20.4g 26%
Saturated Fat 11.7g 59%
Trans Fat 0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.0mg 22%
Sodium 699.0mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 4.4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1.8g

* 4.4g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 23.7g 47%
Calcium 693.0mg 53%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 116.0mg 2%

* 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:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 1% DV
Thiamin (B1) 2% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 18% DV
Vitamin B6 4% DV
Vitamin B12 18% DV
Folate 3% DV
Vitamin E 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Iron 1% DV
Potassium 3% DV
Magnesium 2% DV
Phosphorus 15% DV
Zinc 6% DV
Selenium 27% DV
Copper 3% DV
Manganese 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Mozzarella Cheese Low ...

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 1% DV
Thiamin (B1) 2% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 28% DV
Vitamin B6 5% DV
Vitamin B12 69% DV
Folate 7% DV
Vitamin E 3% DV
Vitamin K 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 69% DV
Iron 1% DV
Potassium 3% DV
Magnesium 7% DV
Phosphorus 53% DV
Zinc 33% DV
Selenium 49% DV
Copper 4% DV
Manganese 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moist...

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
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.

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat) Tags

✨ Clean Machine
🟢 Low Key Load

Mozzarella Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim 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 Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 328841

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 329370

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Tom and Bea

About the Curator

Tom is a Type 3 diabetes advocate who built Badlow for his wife Bea, who lives with Type 1 diabetes. As a caregiver navigating blood sugar management daily, he created this tool to make food decisions less stressful for people with diabetes and their families.

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