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Cheshire cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheshire cheese and Colby cheese

  • Colby cheese is higher than Cheshire cheese in Iron, and Vitamin B2.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, colby.

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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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +261.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
~equal in Calcium ~685mg
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.07mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~457mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg
~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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 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% 60% 5.6% 18% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~994IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.079mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.83µg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86%
~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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.218g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.28g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.953g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Colby cheese Opinion
Calories 387kcal 394kcal Colby cheese
Protein 23.37g 23.76g Colby cheese
Fats 30.6g 32.11g Colby cheese
Net carbs 4.78g 2.57g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 4.78g 2.57g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 103mg 95mg Colby cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Colby cheese
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Colby cheese
Calcium 643mg 685mg Colby cheese
Potassium 95mg 127mg Colby cheese
Iron 0.21mg 0.76mg Colby cheese
Sugar 0.52g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.042mg 0.042mg
Zinc 2.79mg 3.07mg Colby cheese
Phosphorus 464mg 457mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 700mg 604mg Colby cheese
Vitamin A 985IU 994IU Colby cheese
Vitamin A 233µg 264µg Colby cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg Colby cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Colby cheese
Manganese 0.012mg 0.012mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.015mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.375mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.093mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 0.21mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.079mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.83µg
Vitamin K 2.7µg Colby cheese
Folate 18µg 18µg
Choline 15.4mg Colby cheese
Saturated Fat 19.475g 20.218g Cheshire cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.671g 9.28g Colby cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.953g Colby cheese
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.305mg Colby cheese
Threonine 0.832mg 0.845mg Colby cheese
Isoleucine 1.451mg 1.475mg Colby cheese
Leucine 2.238mg 2.275mg Colby cheese
Lysine 1.945mg 1.978mg Colby cheese
Methionine 0.612mg 0.622mg Colby cheese
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 1.251mg Colby cheese
Valine 1.56mg 1.586mg Colby cheese
Histidine 0.821mg 0.834mg Colby cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheshire cheese Colby cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
23%
Cheshire cheese
26%
Colby cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
72%
Colby cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.743g)
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 ($)

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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/nutrients
  2. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.