Cheddar Cheese vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and carrots:
- Both carrots and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cheddar cheese has 65% less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Cheddar cheese has 8.8 times less sugar than carrot.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than cheddar cheese - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 87% |
| Fat | 74% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 65% less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 8.8 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g 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 23 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 148% more Vitamin A than cheddar cheese - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than carrot - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cheddar cheese and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 321% more potassium than cheddar cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than carrot per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than cheddar cheese - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does carrots or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does carrots or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than cheddar cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.