Cheddar Cheese vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and trout:
- Both cheddar cheese and trout are high in calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Trout is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheddar cheese and trout are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 97% more calories than trout - cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to trout for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and trout are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cheddar cheese and trout are high in protein. Cheddar cheese is very similar to cheddar cheese for protein - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and trout has 88% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cheddar cheese and trout contain similar amounts of cholesterol - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 287% more Vitamin A than trout - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than trout - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 365% more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than trout - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Cheddar cheese and trout contain similar amounts of iron - cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Trout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 509% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.268 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.631 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.265 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.111 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 1.275 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and trout contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.053 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.929 G |
| Total | 1.224 G | 1.982 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 Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) .
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FAQ
Does cheddar cheese or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheddar cheese and trout are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 100% more calories than trout - cheddar cheese has 403 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is cheddar cheese or trout better for protein?
Both cheddar cheese and trout are high in protein. Cheddar cheese is very similar to cheddar cheese for protein - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does cheddar cheese or trout contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than trout - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium in 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
Does cheddar cheese or trout contain more potassium?
Trout is a rich source of potassium and it has 510% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.