{"id":4574,"date":"2022-03-14T18:08:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T18:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodcompared.com\/?p=660"},"modified":"2023-03-29T08:41:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T08:41:29","slug":"babybel-vs-babybel-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/babybel-vs-babybel-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Babybel Vs. Babybel Light (What&#8217;s the Difference?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>When it comes to lighter options, this can often lead to less flavor, a reduction in certain nutrients, or the addition of synthetic ingredients to replicate flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Babybel Light cheeses are marketed as a healthier, lower-calorie option compared to Original Babybel, but is the switch worth it for flavor and nutritional benefits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I&rsquo;ll compare Babybel Original Cheeses head-to-head to find out the difference between the two and which (if any) is the best for nutrition, cost, and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Also in This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a hurry, or looking for something specific? Use the links below to jump to the relevant section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#ingredients\">Ingredients Comparison<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#nutrition\">Babybel Vs. Cheesestrings Nutritional Comparison:<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#carbs\">Best for Carbs &amp; Sugar Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#protein\">Best for Protein Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fat\">Best for Fat Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sodium\">Best for Sodium\/Salt Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vitamins\">Best for Vitamins\/Minerals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#price\">Best for Price<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#compared\">Babybel Original &amp; Babybel Light Compared<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients Comparision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to ingredients, both Original Babybel and Babybel Light are 100% real cheese made from pasteurized cow&rsquo;s milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between the two kinds of cheese is that Original Babybel is made from higher fat milk, whereas Light Babybels are made from lower fat skimmed milk, which helps to decrease calorie content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Babybel Ingredients<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Babybel Light Ingredients<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Made from Pasteurised&nbsp;Milk<\/td><td>Made from Pasteurised&nbsp;Milk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/babyel-decorative-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666 eager-load\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/babyel-decorative-image.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"nutrition\">Babybel Vs. Babybel Nutritional Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, we&rsquo;ll look at the nutritional comparison between Original Babybel cheese and Light Babybel to find out the difference between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison will be weight-for-weight, per 100g and per 20g serving which is the edible weight of both kinds of Babybel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with calorie content and as you&rsquo;d expect, the Babybel with the least calories is Babybel Light, with 20kcal less per 20g serving than full-fat Original Babybel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes Babybel Light an excellent low-calorie snack option if you&rsquo;re on a reduced-calorie diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cheese Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories Per 20g Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Original<\/td><td>308kcal<\/td><td>62kcal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Light<\/td><td>208kcal<\/td><td>42kcal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"carbs\">Best for Carbohydrate Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Original Babybel and Babybel Light contain the same amount of carbohydrates and sugars per serving which is a nominal amount less than 0.01g per mini cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either Babybel is a good snack option if you&rsquo;re on a low-carb diet such as keto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cheese Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Carbohydrates Per 20g Serving<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Of Which are Sugars<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Original<\/td><td>&lt;0.01g<\/td><td>&lt;0.01g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Light<\/td><td>&lt;0.01g<\/td><td>&lt;0.01g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"protein\">Best for Protein Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be surprised to learn that Light Babybel contains slightly more protein per mini cheese than Original Babybel, although both kinds of cheese are a high-protein snack option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Cheese<\/strong> Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Protein Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Protein Per 20g Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Original<\/td><td>23g<\/td><td>4.6g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Light<\/td><td>25g<\/td><td>5g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fat\">Best for Fat Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheese is generally high in fat, but fat levels vary depending on its production.  When it comes to Babybel cheese, the original version is made with full-fat milk, whereas the lighter version is made using skimmed milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that Babybel Light contains half the fat and saturated fat of Original Babybel.  Although this is natural fat, if you&rsquo;re looking to reduce your fat and saturated fat intake, then Babybel Light is the better option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Cheese<\/strong> Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Of Which is Saturated Fat<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Original (20g Serving)<\/td><td>4.8g<\/td><td>3.2g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Original (100g Serving)<\/td><td>24g<\/td><td>16g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Light (20g Serving)<\/td><td>2.4g<\/td><td>1.6g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Light (100g Serving)<\/td><td>12g<\/td><td>8g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sodium\">Best for Sodium\/Salt Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see from the table below, the salt content of Babybel Original and Babybel Light is the same for both kinds of cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cheese Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sodium\/Salt Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sodium\/Salt per 20g Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Original<\/td><td>1.8g<\/td><td>0.36g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Light<\/td><td>1.8g<\/td><td>0.36g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vitamins\">Best for Calcium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Babybel Original and Babybel Light are high in calcium, with each cheese containing just under 20% of the recommended daily intake.  Babybel Light contains slightly more calcium per cheese than the original version when comparing the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cheese Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calcium Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calcium Per 20g Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Original<\/td><td>700mg (88%)<\/td><td>140mg (18%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Babybel Light<\/td><td>760mg (95%)<\/td><td>152mg (19%)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to flavor, both products are similar, but Original Babybels have a creamier texture and taste compared to Babybel Light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s very much like comparing full-fat milk to skimmed milk which is a little thinner and less creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I like the taste of both, and I&rsquo;ll happily eat Babybel Light if I&rsquo;m looking for a low-calorie snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the cheese with the best taste and texture is subjective, and all comes down to the individual&rsquo;s personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help future readers and us find out which cheese is most popular, please vote in the poll below to tell us which you like best to reveal the votes so far.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bootstrap-yop yop-poll-mc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"basic-yop-poll-container\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#327bd6; border-radius:0px; padding:10px 10px;\" data-id=\"24\" data-temp=\"basic\" data-skin=\"minimal\" data-cscheme=\"black\" data-cap=\"0\" data-access=\"guest\" data-tid=\"\" data-uid=\"cae8547e66f142dc2f95b7eacde1b428\" data-pid=\"4574\" data-resdet=\"percentages\" data-show-results-to=\"guest\" data-show-results-moment=\"after-vote\" data-show-results-only=\"false\" data-show-message=\"true\" data-show-results-as=\"bar\" data-sort-results-by=\"as-defined\" data-sort-results-rule=\"asc\" data-is-ended=\"0\" data-gdpr=\"no\" data-gdpr-sol=\"consent\" data-css=\".basic-yop-poll-container[data-uid] .basic-vote { text-align: center; }\" data-counter=\"0\" data-load-with=\"1\" data-notification-section=\"top\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"basic-inner\"><div class=\"basic-message hide\" style=\"border-left: 10px solid #008000; padding: 0px 10px;\" data-error=\"#ff0000\" data-success=\"#008000\"><p class=\"basic-message-text\" style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"basic-overlay hide\"><div class=\"basic-vote-options\"><\/div><div class=\"basic-preloader\"><div class=\"basic-windows8\"><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_1\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_2\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_3\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_4\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_5\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><form class=\"basic-form\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_token\" value=\"5637d65dab\" autocomplete=\"off\"><div class=\"basic-elements\"><div class=\"basic-element basic-question basic-question-text-vertical\" data-id=\"24\" data-uid=\"40e22fe70d1670feb2be37b10ba8c945\" data-type=\"question\" data-question-type=\"text\" data-allow-multiple=\"no\" data-min=\"1\" data-max=\"1\" data-display=\"vertical\" data-colnum=\"\" data-display-others=\"no\" data-others-color=\"\" data-others=\"\"><div class=\"basic-question-title\"><h5 style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal; text-align:center;\">Which do you prefer?<\/h5><\/div><ul class=\"basic-answers\"><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"47\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"21\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[47]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[47]\" name=\"answer[24]\" value=\"47\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Babybel Original<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"48\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"54\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[48]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[48]\" name=\"answer[24]\" value=\"48\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Babybel Light<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-vote\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"button basic-vote-button\" role=\"button\" style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style: solid; border-color:#000000; border-radius:0px; padding:5px 10px; color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\">Vote<\/a><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"price\">Best for Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing this article, a 200g pack of Original Babybel and Babybel Light containing 10x20g mini cheeses both cost an average of &pound;2.19 (UK price), which means each individual cheese costs 22p.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on this information, both Babybel Original and Babybel Light Cost the same amount per pack for the same cheese weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"compared\">Babybel Original &amp; Babybel Light Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve now compared each type of cheese, and I can summarise the difference and announce the best cheese in most categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Babybel Light came out as the best cheese because not only are they lower in calories and fat they&rsquo;re also slightly higher in protein and calcium, making them the healthier choice when compared to Original Babybel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, it comes down to personal taste. Still, if you like Babybel Light and you&rsquo;re counting your calories or increasing your protein or calcium intake, they&rsquo;re definitely the better option and worth the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Comparison Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Winner (Babybel Original or Babybel Light)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Calorie Content<\/td><td>Babybel Light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Carbohydrate Content<\/td><td>Same Content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Protein Content<\/td><td>Babybel Light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Fat Content<\/td><td>Babybel Light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Salt Content<\/td><td>Same Content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Calcium<\/td><td>Babybel Light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Price<\/td><td>Joint Winners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td>Babybel Light<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>More Babybel Vs. Babybel Light FAQ&rsquo;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647270402773\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are Babybel Original and Babybel Light Real Cheese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, both kinds of Babybel are made from real 100% real cheese, which is made from pasteurized milk.  Babybel Light is made from skimmed milk, compared to Babybel Original which is made from full-fat milk.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1647280882187\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Babybel Light Healthy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Babybel Light make an excellent low-calorie snack that has almost no carbohydrates or sugars while being high in protein and calcium.  Babybel Light also contains half the fat of an Original Babybel mini cheese.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has helped you to find the information you were looking for; you might also find the following articles helpful too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/babybel-vs-cheesestrings\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Babybel Vs. Cheesestrings (Which is Best)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/rice-krispies-vs-corn-flakes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Rice Krispies Vs. Corn Flakes (Which is Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/canned-green-beans-vs-fresh\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canned Green Beans Vs. Fresh (Which Are Better?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/frosted-mini-wheats-vs-cheerios\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Frosted Mini-Wheats Vs. Cheerios (Which is Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/canned-carrots-vs-fresh\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canned Carrots Vs. Fresh (What&rsquo;s the Difference?)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-base-3-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>References Used for this Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the nutritional information used in this article is accurate, I have used data from the manufacturer; the links below contain the source information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babybel.co.uk\/cheese-snacks\/original-mini-cheeses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Babybel Manufacturer Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babybel.co.uk\/cheese-snacks\/light-reduced-fat-mini-cheeses\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Babybel Light Manufacturer Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to lighter options, this can often lead to less flavor, a reduction in certain nutrients, or the addition of synthetic ingredients to replicate flavors. 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