Cheddar Cheese vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Cooked Turkey
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
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and turkey:
- Both turkey and cheddar cheese are high in calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than turkey.
- Turkey has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate.
- Turkey is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both turkey and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 113% more calories than turkey - turkey has 189 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to turkey for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both turkey and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - turkey has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both turkey and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Turkey has 25% more protein than cheddar cheese - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and turkey has 89% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Turkey and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than turkey - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Turkey and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Turkey and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate. Both cheddar cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than turkey - turkey has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey has 679% more iron than cheddar cheese - turkey has 1.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 214% more potassium than cheddar cheese - turkey has 239mg 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 turkey per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.005 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.873 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 1.883 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does turkey or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both turkey and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 110% more calories than turkey - turkey has 189 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Is turkey or cheddar cheese better for protein?
Both turkey and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Turkey has 30% more protein than cheddar cheese - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Does turkey or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than turkey - turkey has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.