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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cheddar cheese and banana is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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

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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 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 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.