Cheddar Cheese vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and sausage:
- Both cheddar cheese and sausage are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheddar cheese and sausage are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 24% more calories than sausage - cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is similar to sausage for protein, carbs and fat. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 2% |
| Fat | 74% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and sausage are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cheddar cheese and sausage are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 24% more protein than sausage - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cheddar cheese and sausage are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 109% more saturated fat than sausage - cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cheddar cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of cholesterol - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 32 times more Vitamin A than sausage - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 71% more Vitamin D than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate. Both cheddar cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than sausage - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 793% more iron than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 346% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.004 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.007 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | 0.035 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 4.267 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 4.302 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does cheddar cheese or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheddar cheese and sausage are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 20% more calories than sausage - cheddar cheese has 403 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does cheddar cheese or sausage contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than sausage - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does cheddar cheese or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.