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Cheese vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese and almond butter

  • Cheese is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet almond butter is richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, iron, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almond butter is 157% higher.
  • Almond butter contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1087.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +884.2%
Contains more IronIron +2392.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3013.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7792.6%
~equal in Zinc ~3.29mg

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.
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3309.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +215.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2157.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +66.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +509.1%
~equal in Protein ~20.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +250.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1200%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.71mg 24.21mg 157%
Copper 0.03mg 0.934mg 100%
Manganese 0.027mg 2.131mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 13.613g 81%
Saturated fat 18.867g 4.152g 67%
Magnesium 27mg 279mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 32.445g 58%
Selenium 28.5µg 2.4µg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Iron 0.14mg 3.49mg 42%
Fiber 0g 10.3g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.939mg 39%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Calcium 710mg 347mg 36%
Fats 33.31g 55.5g 34%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 7mg 28%
Potassium 76mg 748mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.155mg 19%
Calories 404kcal 614kcal 11%
Phosphorus 455mg 508mg 8%
Folate 27µg 53µg 7%
Choline 16.5mg 52.1mg 6%
Carbs 3.09g 18.82g 5%
Protein 22.87g 20.96g 4%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.103mg 3%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.29mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.318mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.041mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.55mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Almond butter
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
35%
Cheese
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.715g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

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

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