Cheddar Cheese vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has 15.1 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Pistachio has 42% more calories than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 74% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 15.1 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has a little more protein (9%) than pistachio by weight - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pistachio and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 234% more saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pistachio has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 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 24 times more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than pistachio - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 206% more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and pistachio contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 564% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 1007mg 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, both cheddar cheese and pistachio contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cheddar Cheese | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than pistachio per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and pistachio contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.212 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.005 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 13.125 G |
| Total | 1.224 G | 13.13 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 Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Pistachio has 40% more calories than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does pistachio or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 560% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or cheddar cheese contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
Does pistachio or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.