Cheddar Cheese vs. Mayonnaise
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Mayonnaise
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
mayonnaise
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and mayonnaise:
- Both mayonnaise and cheddar cheese are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Mayonnaise has 58% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mayonnaise and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 69% more calories than cheddar cheese - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to mayonnaise for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for mayonnaise, 1:0:99 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 99% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mayonnaise and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mayonnaise and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 61% more saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mayonnaise has 58% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - mayonnaise has 42mg 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 20 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has 243% more Vitamin D than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 362% more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 66 times more Vitamin K than cheddar cheese - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 87 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Mayonnaise and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Cheddar cheese has 280% more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg 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 | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 12 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cheddar cheese per 100 grams, however, cheddar cheese contains more dpa than mayonnaise per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and mayonnaise contain small amounts of DHA.
| Cheddar Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 5.456 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.005 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 5.461 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.125 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 39.146 G |
| Total | 1.174 G | 39.271 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 Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .
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FAQ
Does mayonnaise or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mayonnaise and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 70% more calories than cheddar cheese - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does mayonnaise or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 87 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.