Yogurt, plain, whole milk vs Cheese, colby

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Yogurt, plain, whole milk 78 kcal Cheese, colby 393 kcal
Calories
78 kcal 393 kcal
Protein
3.8 g 23.8 g
Carbs
5.6 g 2.6 g
Fiber
~ 0.0 g
Sugars
4.1 g 0.5 g
Fat
4.5 g 32.1 g
Sodium
42 mg 604 mg

Key takeaways

  • Yogurt, plain, whole milk has 80% fewer calories (78 kcal vs 393 kcal).
  • Cheese, colby has more protein (23.8 g vs 3.8 g).
  • Cheese, colby has more carbs (2.6 g vs 5.6 g).
  • Cheese, colby has more sugars (0.5 g vs 4.1 g).
  • Yogurt, plain, whole milk has more fat (4.5 g vs 32.1 g).
MacronutrientsYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Calories 78 kcal 393 kcal
Protein 3.8 g 23.8 g
Total Fat 4.5 g 32.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 5.6 g 2.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars 4.1 g 0.5 g
Water 85.3 g 38.2 g
CarbohydratesYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Total Carbohydrate 5.6 g 2.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars 4.1 g 0.5 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Total Fat 4.5 g 32.1 g
Saturated Fat 2.3 g 20.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9 g 9.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat ~ 1.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids ~ 277.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids ~ 676.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Protein 3.8 g 23.8 g
Histidine ~ 834.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 1,475.0 mg
Leucine ~ 2,275.0 mg
Lysine ~ 1,978.0 mg
Methionine ~ 622.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 1,251.0 mg
Threonine ~ 845.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 305.0 mg
Valine ~ 1,586.0 mg
Alanine ~ 670.0 mg
Arginine ~ 898.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 1,527.0 mg
Cystine ~ 119.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 5,813.0 mg
Glycine ~ 410.0 mg
Proline ~ 2,678.0 mg
Serine ~ 1,389.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 1,147.0 mg
VitaminsYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 264.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.8 mcg 0.6 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.3 mg
Vitamin K 0.2 mcg 2.7 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.4 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) ~ 18.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.8 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.2 mg
Choline ~ 15.4 mg
MineralsYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Calcium 126.8 mg 685.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.8 mg
Magnesium 11.5 mg 26.0 mg
Phosphorus 101.2 mg 457.0 mg
Potassium 164.1 mg 127.0 mg
Sodium 41.8 mg 604.0 mg
Zinc 0.4 mg 3.1 mg
Copper 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Selenium ~ 14.5 mcg
SterolsYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Cholesterol 14.2 mg 95.0 mg
OtherYogurt, plain, whole milkCheese, colby
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 0.8 g 3.4 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Yogurt, plain, whole milk or Cheese, colby?

Yogurt, plain, whole milk has fewer calories: 78 kcal for Yogurt, plain, whole milk vs 393 kcal for Cheese, colby per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Yogurt, plain, whole milk or Cheese, colby?

Cheese, colby has more protein: 3.8 g for Yogurt, plain, whole milk vs 23.8 g for Cheese, colby per 100 g.

Is Yogurt, plain, whole milk or Cheese, colby healthier?

Yogurt, plain, whole milk is lower in calories, and Cheese, colby is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.