Cheddar Cheese vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and peas:
- Cheddar cheese has 10.8 times less sugar than pea.
- Cheddar cheese has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than pea.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and pea has 80% less calories than cheddar cheese - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to peas for protein. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 69% |
| Fat | 74% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 10.8 times less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g 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 322% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and pea has 100% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pea has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - pea has 40mg 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 787% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than pea - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 933% more Vitamin K than cheddar cheese - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 950% more iron than cheddar cheese - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 221% more potassium than cheddar cheese - pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than pea per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.152 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and pea has 80% less calories than cheddar cheese - pea has 81 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does peas or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.