Whole Wheat Bread vs. Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and cheese:
- Both whole wheat bread and cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheese has more beta-carotene than whole wheat bread, however, whole wheat bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese.
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and cheese are high in calories. Cheese has 45% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cheese per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for cheese, 25:0:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | ~ |
| Fat | 14% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and cheese has 100% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both whole wheat bread and cheese are high in protein. Cheese has 76% more protein than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and whole wheat bread has 95% less saturated fat than cheese - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole wheat bread has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than whole wheat bread - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat bread and cheese contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.249 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 540% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 324% more iron than cheese - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 171% more potassium than cheese - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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, cheese has more beta-carotene than whole wheat bread per 100 grams, however, whole wheat bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 56 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole wheat bread and cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Wheat Bread | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.332 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.332 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than cheese per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.532 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 0.532 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Cheese .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and cheese are high in calories. Cheese has 50% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or cheese contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 540% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.