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

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Summary of differences between Greek yogurt and cheshire cheese

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium in cheshire cheese is higher than in Greek yogurt.
  • Cheshire cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 85% more than Greek yogurt.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
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 PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
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%

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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek yogurt Cheshire cheese
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 Greek yogurt Cheshire cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.395g 19.475g 78%
Calcium 100mg 643mg 54%
Phosphorus 135mg 464mg 47%
Fats 5g 30.6g 39%
Cholesterol 13mg 103mg 30%
Protein 9g 23.37g 29%
Sodium 35mg 700mg 29%
Vitamin A 2µg 233µg 26%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.79mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 8.671g 16%
Calories 97kcal 387kcal 15%
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg 9%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Iron 0mg 0.21mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.87g 3%
Folate 5µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.83µg 3%
Copper 0.017mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.413mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.046mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.074mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.293mg 1%
Potassium 141mg 95mg 1%
Carbs 3.98g 4.78g 0%
Net carbs 3.98g 4.78g N/A
Sugar 4g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.012mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.451mg 0%
Leucine 2.238mg 0%
Lysine 1.945mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 0%
Valine 1.56mg 0%
Histidine 0.821mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
24%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
69%
Cheshire cheese

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.