Cheese food vs Butter
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cheese food 323
Butter 717
Protein (g)
Cheese food 21.9
Butter 0.850
Carbs (g)
Cheese food 4.50
Butter 0.060
Fat (g)
Cheese food 24.1
Butter 81.1
Fiber (g)
Cheese food 0
Butter 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss — 21.9g vs 0.850g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss — 323 vs 717 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cheese food | Butter | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 323 kcal | 717 kcal | -55% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 43.7 g | 16.2 g | +170% |
| Protein | 21.9 g | 0.850 g | +2479% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.1 g | 81.1 g | -70% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.50 g | 0.060 g | +7400% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.5 g | 51.4 g | -70% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.80 g | 21.0 g | -68% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 3.28 g | |
| Cholesterol | 82.0 mg | 215 mg | -62% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.014 mg | 0.005 mg | +180% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.400 mg | 0.034 mg | +1076% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.104 mg | 0.042 mg | +148% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.500 mg | 0.110 mg | +355% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.035 mg | 0.003 mg | +1067% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 3.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 18.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.30 ug | 0.170 ug | +1253% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 237 ug | 684 ug | -65% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 158 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 2.32 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 723 mg | 24.0 mg | +2913% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.600 mg | 0.020 mg | +2900% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +1300% |
| Phosphorus, P | 526 mg | 24.0 mg | +2092% |
| Potassium, K | 284 mg | 24.0 mg | +1083% |
| Sodium, Na | 1552 mg | 643 mg | +141% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.55 mg | 0.090 mg | +3844% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.1 ug | 1.00 ug | +1510% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1352 kj | 2999 kj | -55% |
| Ash | 5.77 g | 2.11 g | +173% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.060 g | |
| Fluoride, F | — | 2.80 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 3.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 3.00 ug | +100% |
| Betaine | — | 0.300 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 233 ug | 671 ug | -65% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 856 IU | 2499 IU | -66% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 7.00 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.787 g | 3.23 g | -76% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.472 g | 2.01 g | -76% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.265 g | 1.19 g | -78% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.552 g | 2.53 g | -78% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.546 g | 2.59 g | -79% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.69 g | 7.44 g | -64% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.94 g | 21.7 g | -68% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.560 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.51 g | 10.00 g | -75% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.138 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.653 g | 0.961 g | -32% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.961 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.69 g | 20.0 g | -71% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 17.0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.100 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.600 g | 3.04 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.330 g | 2.73 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 2.17 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.267 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | — | 0.296 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.270 g | 0.315 g | -14% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.315 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 2.98 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 2.98 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.296 g | |
| Stigmasterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Campesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Beta-sitosterol | — | 4.00 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.319 g | 0.012 g | +2558% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.711 g | 0.038 g | +1771% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.01 g | 0.051 g | +1886% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.94 g | 0.083 g | +2235% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.17 g | 0.067 g | +3146% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.567 g | 0.021 g | +2600% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.141 g | 0.008 g | +1662% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.11 g | 0.041 g | +2615% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.20 g | 0.041 g | +2824% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.31 g | 0.057 g | +2204% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.917 g | 0.031 g | +2858% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.893 g | 0.023 g | +3783% |
| Alanine | 0.550 g | 0.029 g | +1797% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.35 g | 0.064 g | +2003% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.55 g | 0.178 g | +2456% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.361 g | 0.018 g | +1906% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.23 g | 0.082 g | +2620% |
| Serine | 1.06 g | 0.046 g | +2200% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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