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Kefir vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kefir and Tilsit cheese

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE in Tilsit cheese is higher than in Kefir.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 81% more than Kefir.
  • Kefir contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
Kefir
2
:
8
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Potassium +152.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.2%
Contains more Zinc +660.9%
Contains more Copper +188.9%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Kefir
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Tilsit cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +152.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.2%
Contains more Zinc +660.9%
Contains more Copper +188.9%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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
Kefir
5
:
7
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +624.1%
Kefir
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +624.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
Kefir
2
:
3
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Carbs +138.3%
Contains more Water +110.1%
Contains more Protein +544.1%
Contains more Fats +2693.5%
Contains more Other +567.1%
Kefir
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Tilsit cheese
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 Carbs +138.3%
Contains more Water +110.1%
Contains more Protein +544.1%
Contains more Fats +2693.5%
Contains more Other +567.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
Kefir
1
:
2
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1260.4%
Kefir
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Tilsit cheese
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1260.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir Tilsit cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.48g 1.88g Kefir
Protein 3.79g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 0.93g 25.98g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 4.48g 1.88g Kefir
Calories 41kcal 340kcal Tilsit cheese
Sugar 4.61g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 130mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.04mg 0.23mg Tilsit cheese
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 164mg 65mg Kefir
Sodium 40mg 753mg Kefir
Zinc 0.46mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 569IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.02mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU Kefir
Vitamin D 1µg Kefir
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.346mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.065mg Tilsit cheese
Folate 13µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kefir
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
Cholesterol 5mg 102mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Tilsit cheese
Saturated Fat 0.658g 16.775g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 7.136g Tilsit cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.721g Tilsit cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir Tilsit cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Kefir
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 713mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.