Cheddar Cheese vs. Heavy Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Heavy Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
heavy cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and heavy cream:
- Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 19% more calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to heavy cream for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for heavy cream, 3:3:94 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Heavy Cream | |
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| Protein | 23% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 3% |
| Fat | 74% | 94% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Heavy cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g 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 705% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 22% more saturated fat than cheddar cheese - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Cheddar cheese has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Heavy cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 22% more Vitamin A than cheddar cheese - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has 163% more Vitamin D than cheddar cheese - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and heavy cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cheddar Cheese | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.188 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.064 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.495 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 976% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Heavy cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Heavy cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - heavy cream has 95mg 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, both cheddar cheese and heavy cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cheddar Cheese | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 72 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and heavy cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.
| Cheddar Cheese | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.128 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.009 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.157 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and heavy cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | 0.039 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.294 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 1.333 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 20% more calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does heavy cream or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 980% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.