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

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The main differences between Greek yogurt and Colby cheese

  • Greek yogurt contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Colby cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Colby cheese is 89% higher.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +585%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%
~equal in Potassium ~127mg

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% 0.9% 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% 60% 5.6% 18% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6526.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
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 +54.9%
Contains more WaterWater +112.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164%
Contains more FatsFats +542.2%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +334.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.2%

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 Colby 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Colby cheese Opinion
Calories 97kcal 394kcal Colby cheese
Protein 9g 23.76g Colby cheese
Fats 5g 32.11g Colby cheese
Net carbs 3.98g 2.57g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 2.57g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 95mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Colby cheese
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Colby cheese
Calcium 100mg 685mg Colby cheese
Potassium 141mg 127mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0mg 0.76mg Colby cheese
Sugar 4g 0.52g Colby cheese
Copper 0.017mg 0.042mg Colby cheese
Zinc 0.52mg 3.07mg Colby cheese
Phosphorus 135mg 457mg Colby cheese
Sodium 35mg 604mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 994IU Colby cheese
Vitamin A 2µg 264µg Colby cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.28mg Colby cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Colby cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.012mg Colby cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Colby cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.375mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.093mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.21mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.079mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.83µg Colby cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Colby cheese
Folate 5µg 18µg Colby cheese
Choline 15.1mg 15.4mg Colby cheese
Saturated Fat 2.395g 20.218g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 9.28g Colby cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.953g Colby cheese
Tryptophan 0.305mg Colby cheese
Threonine 0.845mg Colby cheese
Isoleucine 1.475mg Colby cheese
Leucine 2.275mg Colby cheese
Lysine 1.978mg Colby cheese
Methionine 0.622mg Colby cheese
Phenylalanine 1.251mg Colby cheese
Valine 1.586mg Colby cheese
Histidine 0.834mg Colby cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt Colby 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
26%
Colby cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
72%
Colby cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.823g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.