Cheese vs Butter
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cheese 366
Butter 900
Protein (g)
Cheese 18.0
Butter 0
Carbs (g)
Cheese 5.27
Butter 0
Fat (g)
Cheese 30.6
Butter 100
Fiber (g)
Cheese —
Butter 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified — 18.0g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified — 366 vs 900 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified 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 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 366 kcal | 900 kcal | -59% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 39.6 g | 0.500 g | +7820% |
| Protein | 18.0 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 30.6 g | 100 g | -69% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.27 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Sugars, Total | 2.63 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 18.1 g | 60.0 g | -70% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.30 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 1.15 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 98.0 mg | 300 mg | -67% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.015 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.247 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.095 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.415 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.056 mg | — | |
| Choline, total | 19.2 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.45 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 300 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 26.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.790 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.50 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 10.3 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 866 mg | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.480 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.1 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 540 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 149 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 1660 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.42 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.046 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.038 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 20.4 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 368 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 366 kcal | — | |
| Energy | 1530 kj | 3766 kj | -59% |
| Nitrogen | 2.82 g | — | |
| Total fat (NLEA) | 27.6 g | — | |
| Ash | 6.59 g | 0 g | |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 2.50 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0.130 g | — | |
| Choline, free | 2.60 mg | — | |
| Choline, from phosphocholine | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Choline, from phosphotidyl choline | 5.90 mg | — | |
| Choline, from glycerophosphocholine | 4.50 mg | — | |
| Choline, from sphingomyelin | 5.60 mg | — | |
| Betaine | 2.70 mg | — | |
| Retinol | 297 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 4000 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.130 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 301 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 7.50 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.20 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.616 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.509 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.333 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.801 g | — | |
| SFA 11:0 (Undecanoic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.882 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.93 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.311 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 8.15 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.190 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.24 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.046 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.021 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 c | 0.241 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.395 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.061 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 c | 0.061 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 6.38 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.223 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 c | 0.223 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.001 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.09 g | 4.00 g | -73% |
| PUFA 18:2 c | 0.827 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.808 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.019 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 c | 0.140 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.138 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 c | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 c | 0.035 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.034 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.045 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4c | 0.045 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5c | 0.012 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:2 (Docosadienoic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 c | 0.021 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.021 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 c | 0.006 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.947 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.104 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.842 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.001 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-dienoic | 0.200 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.200 g | — | |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 35.0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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