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Kefir vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kefir and Cheshire cheese different?

  • Cheshire cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A than Kefir.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheshire cheese is 94% higher.
  • Kefir has less Sodium.

Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Cheese, cheshire are the varieties used 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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.6%
Contains more IronIron +425%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.413mg

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
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 +139.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +516.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3190.3%
Contains more OtherOther +393.2%
~equal in Carbs ~4.78g

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 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2697.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1541.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir 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 Kefir Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 41kcal 387kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 3.79g 23.37g Cheshire cheese
Fats 0.93g 30.6g Cheshire cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 4.48g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 5mg 103mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Cheshire cheese
Calcium 130mg 643mg Cheshire cheese
Potassium 164mg 95mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.21mg Cheshire cheese
Sugar 4.61g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 0.46mg 2.79mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 464mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 40mg 700mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 985IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 171µg 233µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin E 0.02mg Kefir
Vitamin D 1µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.012mg Cheshire cheese
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.293mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.08mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.413mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.074mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.83µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kefir
Folate 13µg 18µg Cheshire cheese
Trans Fat 0.037g Cheshire cheese
Choline 15.2mg Kefir
Saturated Fat 0.658g 19.475g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 8.671g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.87g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.3mg Cheshire cheese
Threonine 0.832mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.238mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.945mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.612mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.231mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.56mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.821mg Cheshire 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 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
15%
Kefir
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.817g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.