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Caraway cheese vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caraway cheese and Tilsit cheese different?

  • Caraway cheese is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Tilsit cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tilsit cheese is 76% higher.
  • Caraway cheese contains 3 times more Iron than Tilsit cheese. While Caraway cheese contains 0.64mg of Iron, Tilsit cheese contains only 0.23mg.
  • Tilsit cheese has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, caraway and Cheese, tilsit 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +178.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
~equal in Calcium ~700mg
~equal in Copper ~0.026mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~500mg
~equal in Sodium ~753mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +677.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1045IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.41g
~equal in Water ~42.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~16.775g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caraway cheese Tilsit cheese
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Tilsit cheese Opinion
Calories 376kcal 340kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 25.18g 24.41g Caraway cheese
Fats 29.2g 25.98g Caraway cheese
Net carbs 3.06g 1.88g Caraway cheese
Carbs 3.06g 1.88g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 102mg Caraway cheese
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Caraway cheese
Calcium 673mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 93mg 65mg Caraway cheese
Iron 0.64mg 0.23mg Caraway cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 2.94mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 490mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Sodium 690mg 753mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 1054IU 1045IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 249µg Caraway cheese
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.359mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.065mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Folate 18µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Saturated Fat 18.584g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.275g 7.136g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.721g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.896mg 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.484mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.095mg 2.039mg Caraway cheese
Methionine 0.659mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.682mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.884mg 0.704mg Caraway cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caraway cheese Tilsit cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Caraway cheese
37%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.809g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/nutrients
  2. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.