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

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The main differences between tilsit cheese and Greek yogurt

  • Greek yogurt contains less calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B2 than tilsit cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for tilsit cheese is 72% higher.
  • Greek yogurt has 70 times less vitamin A than tilsit cheese. Tilsit cheese has 1045IU of vitamin A, while Greek yogurt has 15IU.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in sodium.
  • Tilsit cheese has a higher glycemic index than Greek yogurt.

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

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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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%

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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12350%
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 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.208mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.331mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.2%
Contains more FatsFats +419.6%
Contains more OtherOther +576.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.7%
Contains more WaterWater +89.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +234.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilsit cheese Greek yogurt
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 Tilsit cheese Greek yogurt DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.775g 2.395g 65%
Calcium 700mg 100mg 60%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.75µg 56%
Phosphorus 500mg 135mg 52%
Fats 25.98g 5g 32%
Protein 24.41g 9g 31%
Sodium 753mg 35mg 31%
Cholesterol 102mg 13mg 30%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.52mg 27%
Vitamin A 249µg 2µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 2.136g 13%
Calories 340kcal 97kcal 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.278mg 6%
Folate 20µg 5µg 4%
Iron 0.23mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.023mg 3%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Potassium 65mg 141mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.469g 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.017mg 1%
Carbs 1.88g 3.98g 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 3.98g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 4g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.208mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.331mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.063mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Greek yogurt
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
19%
Greek yogurt

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients
  2. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.