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
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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