English Muffin vs. Cheddar Cheese
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Cheddar Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
cheddar cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and cheddar cheese:
- Both english muffin and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has more beta-carotene than english muffin, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- English muffin has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- English muffin is a great source of iron.
- English muffin is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both english muffin and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 81% more calories than english muffin - english muffin has 223 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cheddar cheese per calorie. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for cheddar cheese, 23:4:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 4% |
| Fat | 8% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 92% less carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
English muffin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
English muffin and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - english muffin has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both english muffin and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 163% more protein than english muffin - english muffin has 8.7g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and english muffin has 98% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
English muffin has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than english muffin - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than english muffin - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
English muffin and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
English muffin and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both english muffin and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.428 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.41 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both english muffin and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 299% more calcium than english muffin - english muffin has 178mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than cheddar cheese - english muffin has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
English muffin has 145% more potassium than cheddar cheese - english muffin has 186mg 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 has more beta-carotene than english muffin per 100 grams, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 85 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.114 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.142 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both english muffin and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| English Muffin | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 1.171 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.785 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: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) .
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FAQ
Does english muffin or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both english muffin and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 80% more calories than english muffin - english muffin has 223 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does english muffin or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does english muffin or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both english muffin and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 300% more calcium than english muffin - english muffin has 178mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.