Cheese vs Butter oil
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cheese, fresh, queso fresco is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cheese 299
Butter oil 876
Protein (g)
Cheese 18.1
Butter oil 0.280
Carbs (g)
Cheese 2.98
Butter oil 0
Fat (g)
Cheese 23.8
Butter oil 99.5
Fiber (g)
Cheese 0
Butter oil 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cheese, fresh, queso fresco — 18.1g vs 0.280g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese, fresh, queso fresco — 299 vs 876 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cheese, fresh, queso fresco 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 | Butter oil | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 299 kcal | 876 kcal | -66% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.4 g | 0.240 g | +21325% |
| Protein | 18.1 g | 0.280 g | +6361% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.8 g | 99.5 g | -76% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.98 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 12.9 g | 61.9 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.97 g | 28.7 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.834 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 69.0 mg | 256 mg | -73% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.042 mg | 0.001 mg | +4100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.173 mg | 0.005 mg | +3360% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.027 mg | 0.003 mg | +800% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.358 mg | 0.010 mg | +3480% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.076 mg | 0.001 mg | +7500% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 12.5 mg | 22.3 mg | -44% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.68 ug | 0.010 ug | +16700% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 224 ug | 840 ug | -73% |
| Carotene, beta | 41.0 ug | 193 ug | -79% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.370 mg | 2.80 mg | -87% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 3.60 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 566 mg | 4.00 mg | +14050% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 385 mg | 3.00 mg | +12733% |
| Potassium, K | 129 mg | 5.00 mg | +2480% |
| Sodium, Na | 751 mg | 2.00 mg | +37450% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.58 mg | 0.010 mg | +25700% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.033 mg | 0.001 mg | +3200% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.014 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 19.3 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1250 kj | 3665 kj | -66% |
| Ash | 3.68 g | 0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 2.32 g | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 2.32 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Betaine | 3.30 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 221 ug | 824 ug | -73% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 806 IU | 3069 IU | -74% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 110 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 2.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.00 ug | 8.60 ug | -88% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.486 g | 3.23 g | -85% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.387 g | 1.91 g | -80% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.244 g | 1.11 g | -78% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.569 g | 2.49 g | -77% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.651 g | 2.79 g | -77% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.13 g | 10.0 g | -79% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.222 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.65 g | 26.2 g | -78% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.136 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.40 g | 12.1 g | -80% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.033 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.169 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.408 g | 2.23 g | -82% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.335 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.044 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.30 g | 25.0 g | -79% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 4.70 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.038 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.003 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.11 g | 3.69 g | -70% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.887 g | 2.25 g | -61% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.591 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.135 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.108 g | 1.45 g | -93% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.099 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.027 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.025 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.035 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.015 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.674 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.073 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.601 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.160 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.160 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.004 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.013 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.017 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.027 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.022 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.007 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.003 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.014 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.014 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.019 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.010 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.010 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.021 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.059 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.006 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.027 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.015 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | 79.9 mcg | — | |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 0.260 mg | — | |
| Purine, guanine | 0.410 mg | — | |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 0 mg | — | |
| Purine, uric acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Purine, xanthine | 0 mg | — | |
| Purines, total | 0.670 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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