Cheddar Cheese vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and peanuts:
- Both cheddar cheese and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Cheddar cheese has 9.2 times less sugar than peanut.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Peanut has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheddar cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 46% more calories than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to peanuts for fat. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 14% |
| Fat | 74% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than peanut - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 9.2 times less sugar than peanut - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cheddar cheese and peanuts are high in protein. Cheddar cheese is very similar to cheddar cheese for protein - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cheddar cheese and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 144% more saturated fat than peanut - cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut 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 - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than peanut - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 594% more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cheddar cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 11 times more calcium than peanut - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 734% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than peanut per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 9.715 G |
| Total | 1.178 G | 9.719 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does cheddar cheese or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheddar cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 50% more calories than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does cheddar cheese or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both cheddar cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 11 times more calcium than peanut - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does cheddar cheese or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 730% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.