Cheddar Cheese vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and pork:
- Both pork and cheddar cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than pork.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 36% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to pork for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and pork are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Pork has 12% more protein than cheddar cheese - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 144% more saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pork and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - pork 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 pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate. Both cheddar cheese and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 821% more iron than cheddar cheese - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 376% more potassium than cheddar cheese - pork has 362mg 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 pork per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and pork contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.07 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and pork contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.64 G |
| Total | 1.224 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 40% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Is pork or cheddar cheese better for protein?
Both pork and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Pork has 10% more protein than cheddar cheese - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Does pork or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does pork or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than cheddar cheese - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.