Cheddar Cheese vs. Skim Milk
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Skim Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
skim milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and skim milk:
- Both skim milk and cheddar cheese are high in calcium.
- Cheddar cheese has 9.6 times less sugar than skim milk.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, skim milk contains more niacin.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Skim milk has 48.5 times less cholesterol than cheddar cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and skim milk has 92% less calories than cheddar cheese - skim milk has 34 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to skim milk per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for skim milk, 40:58:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 58% |
| Fat | 74% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both skim milk and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 9.6 times less sugar than skim milk - skim milk has 5.1g 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 579% more protein than skim milk - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and skim milk has 100% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Skim milk has 48.5 times less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - skim milk has 2mg 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 452% more Vitamin A than skim milk - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has 96% more Vitamin D than cheddar cheese - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, skim milk contains more niacin. Both cheddar cheese and skim milk contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cheddar Cheese | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both skim milk and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 482% more calcium than skim milk - skim milk has 122mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Skim milk and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - skim milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Skim milk has 105% more potassium than cheddar cheese - skim milk has 156mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.001 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.002 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 Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) .
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FAQ
Does skim milk or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than cheddar cheese - skim milk has 34 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Is skim milk or cheddar cheese better for protein?
Cheddar cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 580% more protein than skim milk - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Does skim milk or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both skim milk and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does skim milk or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both skim milk and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 480% more calcium than skim milk - skim milk has 122mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.