Cheddar Cheese vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cooked Chicken
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
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and chicken:
- Both chicken and cheddar cheese are high in calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more dha than cheddar cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 113% more calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to chicken for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Chicken | |
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| Protein | 23% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and chicken are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chicken and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Chicken is very similar to cheddar cheese for protein - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and chicken has 84% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chicken and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than chicken - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cheddar Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 87 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 564% more iron than cheddar cheese - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 791% more potassium than cheddar cheese - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more DHA than cheddar cheese per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and chicken contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.
| Cheddar Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.031 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and chicken contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 1.174 G | 1.838 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does chicken or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 110% more calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Is chicken or cheddar cheese better for protein?
Both chicken and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Chicken is very similar to cheddar cheese for protein - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Does chicken or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 87 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does chicken or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 790% more potassium than cheddar cheese - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.