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Cheshire cheese vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheshire cheese and Greek yogurt

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Selenium in Cheshire cheese is higher than in Greek yogurt.
  • Cheshire cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 85% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Cheshire cheese contains 117 times more Vitamin A than Greek yogurt. While Cheshire cheese contains 233µg of Vitamin A, Greek yogurt contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Greek yogurt is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheshire and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +543%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +436.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%

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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.278mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.75µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.7%
Contains more FatsFats +512%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more WaterWater +115.9%

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +305.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.7%

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 Greek yogurt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 387kcal 97kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 23.37g 9g Cheshire cheese
Fats 30.6g 5g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 4.78g 3.98g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 4.78g 3.98g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 103mg 13mg Greek yogurt
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Cheshire cheese
Calcium 643mg 100mg Cheshire cheese
Potassium 95mg 141mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0.21mg 0mg Cheshire cheese
Sugar 4g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.042mg 0.017mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 2.79mg 0.52mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 464mg 135mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 700mg 35mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 985IU 15IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 233µg 2µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg Greek yogurt
Manganese 0.012mg 0.009mg Cheshire cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.023mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.278mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.208mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 0.331mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.063mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.75µg Cheshire cheese
Folate 18µg 5µg Cheshire cheese
Choline 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 19.475g 2.395g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 8.671g 2.136g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.469g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.3mg Cheshire cheese
Threonine 0.832mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.238mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.945mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.612mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.231mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.56mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.821mg Cheshire cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheshire cheese Greek yogurt
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
23%
Cheshire cheese
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.08g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/nutrients
  2. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.