Cheddar Cheese vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and cumin:
- Both cumin and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than cumin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has a little more calories (7%) than cumin by weight - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 37% |
| Fat | 74% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 92% less carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cumin and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 28% more protein than cumin - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and cumin has 92% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cumin has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - cumin has 7.7mg 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 427% more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than cumin - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 369% more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and cumin contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cheddar Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cumin has 31% more calcium than cheddar cheese - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 473 times more iron than cheddar cheese - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - cumin has 1788mg 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,
| Cheddar Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 762 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 448 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than cumin per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and cumin contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.176 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 3.103 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does cumin or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has a little more calories ( 10%) than cumin by weight - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does cumin or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both cumin and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cumin has 30% more calcium than cheddar cheese - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does cumin or cheddar cheese contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 473 times more iron than cheddar cheese - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
Does cumin or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.