Cheddar Cheese vs. Raw Pork
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Raw 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
raw pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and raw pork:
- Both raw 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 raw pork.
- Raw pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate.
- Raw pork is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 53% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in carbs and similar to raw pork for protein and fat. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:4:74 and for raw pork, 26:0:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 4% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and raw pork are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and raw pork contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 35% more protein than raw pork - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw pork and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 140% more saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Raw pork and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - raw 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 raw pork - raw pork 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 raw pork - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin E than raw pork - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate. Both cheddar cheese and raw pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.732 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 4.338 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.668 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.383 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Raw pork has 529% more iron than cheddar cheese - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Raw pork is a great source of potassium and it has 278% more potassium than cheddar cheese - raw pork has 287mg 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 raw pork per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and raw pork contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Raw 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 raw pork contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.67 G |
| Total | 1.224 G | 1.75 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 Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw pork or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 50% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does raw pork or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.