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Kefir vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kefir and Caraway cheese?

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Iron in Caraway cheese is higher than in Kefir.
  • Caraway cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% more.
  • Kefir has less Sodium.

We used Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Cheese, caraway types in this article.

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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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.7%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +539.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.031mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.27µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.4%
Contains more WaterWater +129.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +564.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3039.8%
Contains more OtherOther +349.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2569.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1466%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir Caraway 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 Kefir Caraway cheese Opinion
Calories 41kcal 376kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 3.79g 25.18g Caraway cheese
Fats 0.93g 29.2g Caraway cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 3.06g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 3.06g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 93mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Caraway cheese
Calcium 130mg 673mg Caraway cheese
Potassium 164mg 93mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.64mg Caraway cheese
Sugar 4.61g Caraway cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.024mg Caraway cheese
Zinc 0.46mg 2.94mg Caraway cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 490mg Caraway cheese
Sodium 40mg 690mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 1054IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 171µg 271µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.02mg Kefir
Vitamin D 1µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.021mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.031mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.45mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.18mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.19mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.074mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.27µg Kefir
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kefir
Folate 13µg 18µg Caraway cheese
Trans Fat 0.037g Caraway cheese
Choline 15.2mg Kefir
Saturated Fat 0.658g 18.584g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 8.275g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.83g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.324mg Caraway cheese
Threonine 0.896mg Caraway cheese
Isoleucine 1.563mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg Caraway cheese
Lysine 2.095mg Caraway cheese
Methionine 0.659mg Caraway cheese
Phenylalanine 1.326mg Caraway cheese
Valine 1.682mg Caraway cheese
Histidine 0.884mg Caraway cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir Caraway 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
15%
Kefir
20%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
72%
Caraway cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.926g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway cheese
Caraway 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/nutrients
  2. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.