Cheddar Cheese vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cheddar Cheese and Kefir different?
- Kefir contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Cheddar Cheese.
- Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 91% more than Kefir.
- Cheddar Cheese has 20 times more Cholesterol than Kefir. Cheddar Cheese has 99mg of Cholesterol, while Kefir has 5mg.
- Kefir contains less Saturated Fat.
Cheese, cheddar and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY types were 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.
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Calcium
+446.2%
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Iron
+250%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Phosphorus
+333.3%
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Zinc
+691.3%
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Copper
+233.3%
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Manganese
+440%
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Selenium
+691.7%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Sodium
-93.9%
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Calcium
+446.2%
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Iron
+250%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Phosphorus
+333.3%
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Zinc
+691.3%
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Copper
+233.3%
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Manganese
+440%
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Selenium
+691.7%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Sodium
-93.9%
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.
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Vitamin A
+118.3%
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Vitamin E
+3450%
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Vitamin B2
+217%
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Vitamin B6
+13.8%
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Folate
+107.7%
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Vitamin B12
+279.3%
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Vitamin K
+2300%
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Vitamin D
+66.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+154.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.385
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Vitamin A
+118.3%
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Vitamin E
+3450%
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Vitamin B2
+217%
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Vitamin B6
+13.8%
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Folate
+107.7%
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Vitamin B12
+279.3%
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Vitamin K
+2300%
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Vitamin D
+66.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+154.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.385
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+503.4%
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Fats
+3481.7%
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Other
+408.2%
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Carbs
+45%
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Water
+143.3%
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
4.48 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.73 g
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Protein
+503.4%
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Fats
+3481.7%
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+408.2%
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Carbs
+45%
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Water
+143.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2882.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2581.1%
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Saturated Fat
-96.5%
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.053 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2882.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2581.1%
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Saturated Fat
-96.5%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+∞%
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Lactose
+2983.3%
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Galactose
+810%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.7 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.91 g
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Glucose
+∞%
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Lactose
+2983.3%
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Galactose
+810%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.09g | 4.48g | |
Protein | 22.87g | 3.79g | |
Fats | 33.31g | 0.93g | |
Carbs | 3.09g | 4.48g | |
Calories | 404kcal | 41kcal | |
Sugar | 0.48g | 4.61g | |
Calcium | 710mg | 130mg | |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.04mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg | |
Phosphorus | 455mg | 105mg | |
Potassium | 76mg | 164mg | |
Sodium | 653mg | 40mg | |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.46mg | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.009mg | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.005mg | |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 3.6µg | |
Vitamin A | 1242IU | 569IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 171µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.02mg | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 41IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.03mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.135mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.15mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.385mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.058mg | |
Folate | 27µg | 13µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.29µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | ||
Threonine | 1.044mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | ||
Leucine | 1.939mg | ||
Lysine | 1.025mg | ||
Methionine | 0.547mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | ||
Valine | 1.404mg | ||
Histidine | 0.547mg | ||
Cholesterol | 99mg | 5mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.917g | 0.037g | |
Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 0.658g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.001g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 0.31g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.053g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.029g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.209g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins