Cheddar Cheese vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, collard green contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein.
- Collard green is a great source of potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than collard green.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and collard green has 92% less calories than cheddar cheese - collard green has 32 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 collard greens per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 56% |
| Fat | 74% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard greens and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Collard greens and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - collard green has 0.46g 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 657% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and collard green has 100% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Collard green has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and collard green does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both collard greens and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cheddar cheese has 34% more Vitamin A than collard green - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than collard green - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and collard green does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 218% more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 181 times more Vitamin K than cheddar cheese - collard green has 437.1ug 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, collard green contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cheddar cheese and collard greens contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 129 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both collard greens and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 206% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Collard greens and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Collard green is a great source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than cheddar cheese - collard green has 213mg 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 | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 2991 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 4323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than collard green per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and collard greens contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.082 G |
| Total | 1.224 G | 0.084 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 Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and collard green has 90% less calories than cheddar cheese - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Is collard greens or cheddar cheese better for protein?
Cheddar cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 660% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Does collard greens or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard greens and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both collard greens and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 210% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.