Is KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product healthier than Butter, Clarified butter (ghee)?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Pro… vs Butter

Q: Which has more protein, KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product or Butter, Clarified butter (ghee)?

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product has more protein at 16.3g per 100g, compared to 0g for Butter, Clarified butter (ghee).

Q: Which has more calories, KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product or Butter, Clarified butter (ghee)?

Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) has more calories at 900 kcal per 100g, compared to 215 kcal for KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product.

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

KRAFT CHEEZ 215

Butter 900

Protein (g)

KRAFT CHEEZ 16.3

Butter 0

Carbs (g)

KRAFT CHEEZ 16.2

Butter 0

Fat (g)

KRAFT CHEEZ 9.50

Butter 100

Fiber (g)

KRAFT CHEEZ 0.200

Butter 0

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product — 16.3g vs 0g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product — 215 vs 900 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product 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	KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product	Butter	Diff
Energy
Energy	215 kcal	900 kcal	-76%
Macronutrients
Water	51.5 g	0.500 g	+10200%
Protein	16.3 g	0 g
Total lipid (fat)	9.50 g	100 g	-90%
Carbohydrate, by difference	16.2 g	0 g
Fiber, total dietary	0.200 g	0 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	6.40 g	60.0 g	-89%
Fatty acids, total trans	—	0 g
Cholesterol	35.0 mg	300 mg	-88%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0.400 mg	0 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.330 mg	—
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	418 mg	0 mg
Iron, Fe	0.160 mg	0 mg
Phosphorus, P	943 mg	—
Potassium, K	297 mg	—
Sodium, Na	1705 mg	0 mg
Zinc, Zn	2.36 mg	—
Other Nutrients
Energy	900 kj	3766 kj	-76%
Ash	6.40 g	0 g
Total Sugars	8.20 g	0 g
Vitamin A, IU	628 IU	4000 IU	-84%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	—	4.00 g

* 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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