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

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Differences between Colby cheese and Cheshire cheese

  • Colby cheese is higher than Cheshire cheese in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheshire cheese has less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
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 +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +261.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
~equal in Calcium ~643mg
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.79mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~464mg
~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% 60% 5.6% 18% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~985IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.83µg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +86%
~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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.475g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.671g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.87g

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Colby cheese Cheshire 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
26%
Colby cheese
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Colby cheese
69%
Cheshire 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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.