Caraway cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Caraway cheese and Colby cheese different?
- Caraway cheese is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Colby cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Colby cheese is 23% higher.
- Caraway cheese has less Saturated Fat.
Cheese, caraway and Cheese, colby are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +207.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.18 g
Fats:
29.2 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
39.28 g
Other:
3.28 g
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.76g
~equal in
Fats
~32.11g
~equal in
Water
~38.2g
~equal in
Other
~3.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~20.218g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 376kcal | 394kcal |
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| Protein | 25.18g | 23.76g |
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| Fats | 29.2g | 32.11g |
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| Net carbs | 3.06g | 2.57g |
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| Carbs | 3.06g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 673mg | 685mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 0.52g |
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| Copper | 0.024mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 2.94mg | 3.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 690mg | 604mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1054IU | 994IU |
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| Vitamin A | 271µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.45mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.18mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 18µg | |
| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.584g | 20.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.275g | 9.28g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 0.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.324mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.896mg | 0.845mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.563mg | 1.475mg |
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| Leucine | 2.412mg | 2.275mg |
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| Lysine | 2.095mg | 1.978mg |
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| Methionine | 0.659mg | 0.622mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.326mg | 1.251mg |
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| Valine | 1.682mg | 1.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.884mg | 0.834mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.