Is KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product healthier than Butter, Clarified butter (ghee)?

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

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Paste… vs Butter

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

Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) has more calories at 900 kcal per 100g, compared to 222 kcal for KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product.

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

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

KRAFT VELVEETA 222

Butter 900

Protein (g)

KRAFT VELVEETA 19.6

Butter 0

Carbs (g)

KRAFT VELVEETA 11.8

Butter 0

Fat (g)

KRAFT VELVEETA 10.6

Butter 100

Fiber (g)

KRAFT VELVEETA 0

Butter 0

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product — 19.6g vs 0g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product — 222 vs 900 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat 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 VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product	Butter	Diff
Energy
Energy	222 kcal	900 kcal	-75%
Macronutrients
Water	51.3 g	0.500 g	+10160%
Protein	19.6 g	0 g
Total lipid (fat)	10.6 g	100 g	-89%
Carbohydrate, by difference	11.8 g	0 g
Fiber, total dietary	0 g	0 g	=
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	7.10 g	60.0 g	-88%
Fatty acids, total trans	—	0 g
Cholesterol	42.0 mg	300 mg	-86%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0.100 mg	0 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.650 mg	—
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	574 mg	0 mg
Iron, Fe	0.140 mg	0 mg
Phosphorus, P	1024 mg	—
Potassium, K	345 mg	—
Sodium, Na	1586 mg	0 mg
Zinc, Zn	2.49 mg	—
Other Nutrients
Energy	929 kj	3766 kj	-75%
Ash	6.60 g	0 g
Total Sugars	8.50 g	0 g
Vitamin A, IU	982 IU	4000 IU	-75%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	—	4.00 g
Iodine
Iodine mcg/100gB	53.9 mcg	—

* 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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