Cornmeal vs. Cheddar Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Cheddar Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
cheddar cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and cheddar cheese:
- Both cornmeal and cheddar cheese are high in calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Cornmeal is a great source of iron.
- Cornmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than cornmeal.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornmeal and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cornmeal is very similar to cornmeal for calories - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cheddar cheese per calorie. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for cheddar cheese, 23:3:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 3% |
| Fat | 14% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 95% less carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cornmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cornmeal and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cornmeal and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 132% more protein than cornmeal - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and cornmeal has 94% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cornmeal has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cornmeal - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than cornmeal - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cornmeal and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cornmeal and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cornmeal has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cornmeal and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cornmeal | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.428 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | 0.41 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 117 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Cornmeal is a great source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than cheddar cheese - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Cornmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 324% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than cornmeal per 100 grams. Both cornmeal and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cornmeal | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.114 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.142 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cornmeal and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cornmeal | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.036 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 1.171 G |
| Total | 2.292 G | 1.207 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: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) .
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FAQ
Does cornmeal or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornmeal and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cornmeal is quite similar to cornmeal for calories - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does cornmeal or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does cornmeal or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 117 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does cornmeal or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Cornmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.