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Cheese vs. Butter: Know the Difference

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By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
Cheese is a dairy product made by coagulating milk to form a range of textures and flavors, while butter is made by churning cream, resulting in a rich, spreadable fat.
Cheese vs. Butter

Key Differences

Cheese is produced by coagulating milk, leading to a variety of textures and flavors based on aging and additives. Butter is made by churning cream, separating the butterfat from the buttermilk.
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Cheese is a rich source of protein, calcium, and varies in fat content. Butter primarily consists of saturated fat with minimal protein.
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Cheese can range from soft and creamy to hard and aged, used in cooking and as a standalone food. Butter, being soft and spreadable, is used as a condiment, in baking, and cooking.
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Cheese flavors range widely from mild to sharp, influenced by the type of milk and aging process. Butter has a mild, creamy flavor, which can be salted or unsalted.
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Cheese varies widely across cultures, with each region having unique varieties. Butter, while used globally, does not have as much variation in type.
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Comparison Chart

Production Process

Made by coagulating milk
Made by churning cream
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Nutritional Content

High in protein, calcium, varied fat
High in saturated fat, minimal protein
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Texture and Usage

Ranges from soft to hard, versatile in use
Soft, spreadable, used in cooking and as a condiment
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Flavor Profile

Wide range from mild to sharp
Mild, creamy, can be salted or unsalted
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Cultural and Culinary Diversity

Varied across cultures, many types
Used globally, less variation
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Cheese and Butter Definitions

Cheese

A dairy product made by coagulating milk.
She made a cheese platter for the party.
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Butter

Comes in salted and unsalted varieties.
She preferred unsalted butter for baking.
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Cheese

Comes in various textures, from soft to hard.
He preferred aged cheese with a hard texture.
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Butter

Used as a spread and in baking.
Butter is vital for making flaky pastries.
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Cheese

Used in cooking for its melting properties.
Cheese is essential for making a good pizza.
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Butter

High in saturated fats.
He used butter sparingly due to its fat content.
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Cheese

Reflects cultural diversity in its varieties.
French cheese is renowned for its unique flavors.
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Butter

A soft yellowish or whitish emulsion of butterfat, water, air, and sometimes salt, churned from milk or cream and processed for use in cooking and as a food.
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Cheese

A solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk, often seasoned and aged.
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Butter

A spread made from fruit, nuts, or other foods
Plum butter.
Cashew butter.
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Cheese

A molded mass of this substance.
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Butter

A vegetable fat having a nearly solid consistency at ordinary temperatures.
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Cheese

Something resembling this substance in shape or consistency.
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Butter

Flattery.
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Cheese

An important person.
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Butter

To put butter on or in.
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Cheese

To stop.
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Butter

A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
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Cheese

(uncountable) A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
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Butter

Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).
Peanut butter
Soy butter
Chocolate butter
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Cheese

(countable) Any particular variety of cheese.
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Butter

Any of various substances made from other (especially plant-based) oils or fats, used in moisturizers, cosmetics, etc.
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Cheese

(countable) A piece of cheese, especially one moulded into a large round shape during manufacture.
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Butter

Any specific soft substance.
Butter of antimony; butter of arsenic
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Cheese

A thick variety of jam (fruit preserve), as distinguished from a thinner variety (sometimes called jelly)
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Butter

A smooth plane landing.
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Cheese

A substance resembling cream cheese, such as lemon cheese
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Butter

Someone who butts, or who butts in.
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Cheese

That which is melodramatic, overly emotional, or cliché, i.e. cheesy.
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Butter

(transitive) To spread butter on.
Butter the toast.
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Cheese

Money.
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Butter

To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow. Similar to applying butter to bread with then end of a butterknife.
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Cheese

In skittles, the roughly ovoid object that is thrown to knock down the skittles.
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Butter

To spin on skis or a snowboard using only the tips or tails being in contact with the snow
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Cheese

A fastball.
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Butter

To increase (stakes) at every throw of dice, or every game.
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Cheese

A dangerous mixture of black tar heroin and crushed Tylenol PM tablets. The resulting powder resembles grated cheese and is snorted.
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Butter

Very smooth, very soft
That landing was total butter!
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Cheese

Smegma.
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Butter

An oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning.
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Cheese

(technology) Holed pattern of circuitry to decrease pattern density.
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Butter

Any substance resembling butter in degree of consistence, or other qualities, especially, in old chemistry, the chlorides, as butter of antimony, sesquichloride of antimony; also, certain concrete fat oils remaining nearly solid at ordinary temperatures, as butter of cacao, vegetable butter, shea butter.
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Cheese

A mass of pomace, or ground apples, pressed together in the shape of a cheese.
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Butter

One who, or that which, butts.
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Cheese

The flat, circular, mucilaginous fruit of the dwarf mallow (Malva rotundifolia) or marshmallow (Althaea officinalis).
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Butter

To cover or spread with butter.
I know what's what. I know on which sideMy bread is buttered.
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Cheese

A low curtsey; so called on account of the cheese shape assumed by a woman's dress when she stoops after extending the skirts by a rapid gyration.
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Butter

To increase, as stakes, at every throw or every game.
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Cheese

(slang) Wealth, fame, excellence, importance.
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Butter

An edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
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Cheese

The correct thing, of excellent quality; the ticket.
These cheroots are the real cheese.
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Butter

A fighter who strikes the opponent with his head
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Cheese

To prepare curds for making cheese.
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Butter

Spread butter on;
Butter bread
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(technology) To make holes in a pattern of circuitry to decrease pattern density.
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Butter

A dairy product made by churning cream.
She spread butter on her morning toast.
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Cheese

(slang) To smile excessively, as for a camera.
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Butter

Adds a creamy texture and flavor to dishes.
The recipe called for butter to enhance the sauce's flavor.
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Cheese

(slang) To stop; to refrain from.
Cheese it! The cops!
Cheese your patter! (= stop talking, shut up)
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Cheese

(slang) To anger or irritate someone, usually in combination with "off".
All this waiting around is really cheesing me off.
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Cheese

To use a controversial or unsporting tactic to gain an advantage (especially in a game.)
You can cheese most of the game using certain exploits.
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Cheese

To use an unconventional, all-in strategy to take one's opponent by surprise early in the game (especially for real-time strategy games).
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Cheese

(photography) Said while being photographed, to give the impression of smiling.
Say "cheese"! ... and there we are!
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Cheese

The curd of milk, coagulated usually with rennet, separated from the whey, and pressed into a solid mass in a hoop or mold.
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Cheese

A mass of pomace, or ground apples, pressed together in the form of a cheese.
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Cheese

The flat, circular, mucilaginous fruit of the dwarf mallow (Malva rotundifolia).
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Cheese

A low courtesy; - so called on account of the cheese form assumed by a woman's dress when she stoops after extending the skirts by a rapid gyration.
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Cheese

A solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
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Cheese

Erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
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Cheese

Used in the imperative (get away, or stop it);
Cheese it!
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Cheese

Wind onto a cheese;
Cheese the yarn
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Cheese

A source of protein and calcium.
Cheese is a key ingredient in her high-protein diet.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries

What is butter?

Butter is a dairy product made by churning cream, used as a spread and in cooking.
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How is butter produced?

Butter is produced by churning cream, separating the butterfat from buttermilk.
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How is cheese made?

Cheese is made by coagulating milk, then aging or processing it for different varieties.
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Is butter good for cooking?

Yes, butter is widely used in cooking for its flavor and texture.
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Are there salted and unsalted varieties of butter?

Yes, both salted and unsalted butter are available, with unsalted butter being preferred for precise cooking control.
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What is the role of butter in baking?

Butter adds flavor, moisture, and a tender texture to baked goods, making it a crucial ingredient in many recipes.
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What is cheese?

Cheese is a dairy product made from coagulated milk with various textures and flavors.
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What nutrients are in cheese?

Cheese contains protein, calcium, and varying levels of fat.
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What are the nutritional components of butter?

Butter is high in saturated fats with minimal protein.
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Can cheese be used in baking?

Yes, cheese is often used in baking for its melting properties.
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What is the process of making cheese called?

The process of making cheese is called cheesemaking, which involves curdling milk and separating the curds from the whey.
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Is ghee the same as butter?

Ghee is a type of clarified butter with a nutty flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine.
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Can cheese be enjoyed on its own or is it primarily used in cooking?

Cheese can be enjoyed on its own as a snack or appetizer, and it is also used in a wide range of culinary dishes, from sandwiches to pizzas.
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Can butter be stored at room temperature or does it require refrigeration?

Butter can be stored at room temperature for short periods, but it is best kept in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
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Are there vegan cheese alternatives for those who avoid dairy?

Yes, there are vegan cheese alternatives made from plant-based ingredients like nuts, soy, or coconut.
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What is the significance of cheese in different cultures and cuisines?

Cheese holds cultural significance in many regions, with each culture developing its unique cheese varieties and culinary traditions.
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