Yogurt vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Yogurt and Cheese
- Cheese is higher than Yogurt in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 94% more than Yogurt.
- The amount of Sodium in Yogurt is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Cheese, cheddar.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +545.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +237% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8441% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +415.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17345.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11741.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +2016.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +600% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 59kcal | 404kcal |
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| Protein | 10.19g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 33.31g |
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| Net carbs | 3.6g | 3.09g |
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| Carbs | 3.6g | 3.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 110mg | 710mg |
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| Potassium | 141mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 3.24g | 0.48g |
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| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0.52mg | 3.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 135mg | 455mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 653mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 9.7µg | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.006g | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 15.1mg | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.117g | 18.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.053g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.012g | 1.421g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.75g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins