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Cheese vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese and cheshire cheese different?

  • Cheese has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, and vitamin A than cheshire cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for cheese is 25% higher.

Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, cheshire 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.
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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
~equal in Calcium ~643mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~464mg
~equal in Sodium ~700mg

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% 78% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.413mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.37g
~equal in Fats ~30.6g
~equal in Water ~37.65g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.475g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.671g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cheshire cheese DV% diff.
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.83µg 11%
Vitamin A 330µg 233µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.293mg 10%
Zinc 3.64mg 2.79mg 8%
Calcium 710mg 643mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Fats 33.31g 30.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.87g 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Saturated fat 18.867g 19.475g 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Folate 27µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 653mg 700mg 2%
Phosphorus 455mg 464mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.012mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.046mg 1%
Potassium 76mg 95mg 1%
Protein 22.87g 23.37g 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.074mg 1%
Cholesterol 99mg 103mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 4.78g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 8.671g 1%
Calories 404kcal 387kcal 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 4.78g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.413mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.3mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.451mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 2.238mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 1.945mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.231mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.56mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.821mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Cheshire 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
35%
Cheese
24%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.