Cheese or Butter, which is better?

Our breakfast is incomplete without ‘butter toast’ or ‘cheese toast’. Both of these milk products are very commonly consumed in every household. But have you ever wondered which one is healthier? If yes, then you have come to the right page!

In this article, we will present the most accurate comparison between cheese and butter, which will help you decide which one of these products you should be spreading on your breakfast toast, more.

About Cheese and Butter

Cheese: Cheese is a milk product that is made by coagulating milk protein casein. It is available in different textures and flavours in the market. It is commonly used in pizza, pasta or as a toast spread. The milk of goat, cow, buffalo and sheep can be used for the production of cheese.

Every 100 grams of Cheese includes:
583 calories, 32 grams of fat, 18 grams of saturated fats and 1.1 grams of trans fats.

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Butter: Butter is made by beating milk or fermented cream. After that, the butterfat is separated from the buttermilk. Generally, butter is used in cooking or baking. However, it can also be used for greasing the baking tray.

Every 100 grams of Butter includes-
 717 calories, 81 grams of fat, 51 grams of saturated fats and 3.3 grams of trans fats

Nutritional Benefits

Cheese: It contains 945 IUs of vitamin A per 100 grams. It also has small quantities of vitamin K, E, B6, B12, and riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate, and betaine.

Butter: Butter is a rich source of vitamin A and choline. It contains 2499 IUs of vitamin A per 100 grams. Along with that, butter also contains vitamin K and E, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and folate.

CitySpidey reached out to Kalpana Sethi, a Delhi-based Nutritionist to enlighten us on this puzzle. She says, “While butter is completely fat, cheese has a substantial amount of protein and even provides calcium."

Further, Kalpana compared the contents of cheese with that of butter and concluded that certain cheeses may have more protein than butter.

“Health enthusiasts will know that milk products provide proteins, however, cheese has more protein than butter."

She mentioned that cheese contains 18 grams of protein per 100 grams while butter has minuscule 0.8 grams of protein per 100 grams. When it comes to fat, cheese again wins as the butter has double the amount of both saturated and trans fat.

Kalpana finally said, "For the unversed, cheese is a good source of several vitamins and minerals including calcium which is important for teeth and bone health and development.”

The nutritionist however warned about the higher sodium content in cheese and advises switching to low sodium cheese options. "Also opt for non-processed options with fewer additives," She says.

After research and conversation with Kalpana, we could say that the winner is ‘Cheese’

Cheese is a richer source of vitamins, proteins, and minerals and it keeps our bones and teeth stronger. With nutrients like zinc and biotin, cheese helps in the development and repairing of our body tissues. It also protects the skin and keeps our hair and nails healthy.

Thus, if you are trying to lose an inch or two, replacing butter with cheese is considered wiser as it contains a lower amount of saturated fats.

Cheese may have more nutritional benefits but butter also has several health benefits. Moreover, butter can give you an instant burst of energy. It is also essential in maintaining thyroid and adrenal health. With antimicrobial properties, butter helps in fighting pathogenic microorganisms that may develop in the intestinal tracts.