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Tilsit cheese vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tilsit cheese and kefir

  • The amount of vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in tilsit cheese is higher than in kefir.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 81% more than kefir.
  • Kefir has 20 times less cholesterol than tilsit cheese. Tilsit cheese has 102mg of cholesterol, while kefir has 5mg.
  • Kefir contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, tilsit and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.

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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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +475%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +660.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +376.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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%
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% 57% 0.4% 15% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +624.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%

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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +544.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2693.5%
Contains more OtherOther +567.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.3%
Contains more WaterWater +110.1%

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
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2201.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1260.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

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 Kefir
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Kefir DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.29µg 75%
Saturated fat 16.775g 0.658g 73%
Calcium 700mg 130mg 57%
Phosphorus 500mg 105mg 56%
Protein 24.41g 3.79g 41%
Fats 25.98g 0.93g 39%
Cholesterol 102mg 5mg 32%
Sodium 753mg 40mg 31%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.46mg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 0.31g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.135mg 17%
Calories 340kcal 41kcal 15%
Vitamin A 249µg 171µg 9%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.053g 4%
Choline 15.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.03mg 3%
Potassium 65mg 164mg 3%
Iron 0.23mg 0.04mg 2%
Folate 20µg 13µg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.009mg 2%
Carbs 1.88g 4.48g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.385mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.88g 4.48g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 4.61g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
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 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Kefir
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
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
15%
Kefir

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 713mg)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients
  2. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.