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

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The main differences between Greek yogurt and Tilsit cheese

  • Greek yogurt contains less Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Tilsit cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Tilsit cheese is 72% higher.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Cheese, tilsit.

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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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +573.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.4%
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% 0.9% 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% 63% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +180%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.346mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.065mg
~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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.7%
Contains more WaterWater +89.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.2%
Contains more FatsFats +419.6%
Contains more OtherOther +576.4%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +234.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.7%

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 Tilsit cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Tilsit cheese Opinion
Calories 97kcal 340kcal Tilsit cheese
Protein 9g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 5g 25.98g Tilsit cheese
Net carbs 3.98g 1.88g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 1.88g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 102mg Greek yogurt
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Tilsit cheese
Calcium 100mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 141mg 65mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0mg 0.23mg Tilsit cheese
Sugar 4g Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.017mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 0.52mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 135mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Sodium 35mg 753mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 2µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg Greek yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.205mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.065mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Folate 5µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Choline 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 16.775g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 7.136g Tilsit cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.721g Tilsit cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg Tilsit 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 Tilsit 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
37%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.