Cheddar Cheese vs. Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and cheese:
- Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Cheese has more niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheese is very similar to cheese for calories - cheese has 384 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is similar to cheese for protein, carbs and fat. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for cheese, 25:0:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheese and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - cheese has 0.13g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheese is very similar to cheddar cheese for protein - cheese has 23.5g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 17% more saturated fat than cheese - cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cheddar cheese has 94% more Vitamin A than cheese - cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheese has more niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate. Both cheddar cheese and cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.249 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 1.23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has a little more calcium (8%) than cheese by weight - cheese has 659mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Cheese has 321% more iron than cheddar cheese - cheese has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - cheese has 85mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cheddar cheese and cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cheddar Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 56 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cheddar cheese per 100 grams, however, cheddar cheese contains more dpa than cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.332 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.332 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.532 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.532 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) .
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FAQ
Does cheese or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheese is quite similar to cheese for calories - cheese has 384 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does cheese or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has a little more calcium ( 10%) than cheese by weight - cheese has 659mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.