Cheddar Cheese vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and ginger:
- Both ginger and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than ginger.
- Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 20% more calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 75% |
| Fat | 74% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 95% less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ginger and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both ginger and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 155% more protein than ginger - ginger has 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 ginger has 86% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Ginger has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - ginger has 0.7mg 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 167 times more Vitamin A than ginger - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than ginger - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin E than ginger - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug 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, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cheddar cheese and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 523% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 140 times more iron than cheddar cheese - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - ginger has 1320mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than ginger per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and ginger contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.223 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and ginger contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.706 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 Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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FAQ
Does ginger or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 20% more calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does ginger or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both ginger and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 520% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does ginger or cheddar cheese contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 140 times more iron than cheddar cheese - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
Does ginger or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.