Cheddar Cheese vs. Filet O Fish
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Filet O Fish
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
filet o fish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and filet o fish:
- Both filet o fish and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Filet o fish has 68% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese.
- Filet o fish has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Filet o fish has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese.
- Filet o fish is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 43% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 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 filet o fish per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for filet o fish, 16:37:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 37% |
| Fat | 74% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Filet o fish has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Filet o fish and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both filet o fish and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 103% more protein than filet o fish - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and filet o fish has 85% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Filet o fish has 68% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg 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 more Vitamin A than filet o fish - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than filet o fish - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both cheddar cheese and filet o fish contain significant amounts of folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.211 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 2.22 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 27 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 1.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 492% more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and it has 189% more potassium than cheddar cheese - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), dha and epa than cheddar cheese per 100 grams, however, cheddar cheese contains more dpa than filet o fish per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.639 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.061 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.03 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.735 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 5.187 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 5.193 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 Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 40% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does filet o fish or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 490% more calcium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.