Butter vs Cheese

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Butter has 717 calories while Cheese has 402 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Cheese

402 kcal

More Protein

Cheese

23g

More Fiber

Butter

0g

Less Sugar

Butter

0.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Butter
717
Cheese
402
Proteinper 100g
Butter
0.9g
Cheese
23g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Butter
0.1g
Cheese
3.4g
Fatper 100g
Butter
81g
Cheese
33g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientButterCheeseDifference
Calories717kcal402kcal+315.0kcal
Protein0.9g23g-22.1g
Carbohydrates0.1g3.4g-3.3g
Fat81g33g+48.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.1g0.7g-0.6g
Sodium11mg714mg-703.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Butter

Per 100g:717 calories
Per cup (150g):1076 calories
Per serving (85g):609 calories

Cheese

Per 100g:402 calories
Per cup (150g):603 calories
Per serving (85g):342 calories

Diet Compatibility

Butter

KetoLow-CarbVegetarianLow-Sodium

Cheese

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

When to Choose Butter

  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (0.1g vs 3.4g)
  • Less sugar (0.1g vs 0.7g)
  • Lower sodium (11mg vs 714mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Cheese

  • Lower in calories (402 vs 717)
  • Higher in protein (23g vs 0.9g)

Common Uses

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