Cheddar Cheese vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and banana:
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cheddar cheese has 24.4 times less sugar than banana.
- Cheddar cheese has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Cheddar cheese has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and banana has 78% less calories than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 93% |
| Fat | 74% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than banana - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 24.4 times less sugar than banana - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than banana - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and banana has 99% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - banana has 8.7mg 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 111 times more Vitamin A than banana - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than banana - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cheddar cheese and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 141 times more calcium than banana - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Cheddar cheese and banana contain similar amounts of iron - cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 371% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than banana per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.027 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.046 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 Banana (Bananas, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cheddar cheese or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and banana has 80% less calories than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does cheddar cheese or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has 5.7 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cheddar cheese or banana contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 141 times more calcium than banana - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does cheddar cheese or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.