Cheddar Cheese vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Peanut Flour
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
peanut flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and peanut flour:
- Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has 16.1 times less sugar than peanut flour.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 23% more calories than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peanut flour per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for peanut flour, 59:39:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 39% |
| Fat | 74% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 90% less carbohydrates than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 16.1 times less sugar than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 128% more protein than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and peanut flour has 100% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Peanut flour has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 248 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 407% more calcium than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.143 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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FAQ
Does cheddar cheese or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 20% more calories than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 403 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is cheddar cheese or peanut flour better for protein?
Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 130% more protein than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does cheddar cheese or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cheddar cheese or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Both cheddar cheese and peanut flour are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 410% more calcium than peanut flour - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does cheddar cheese or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.