Cheddar Cheese vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and whipping cream:
- Both whipping cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has 15.6 times less sugar than whipping cream.
- Cheddar cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, whipping cream contains more niacin.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whipping cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 57% more calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to whipping cream for fat. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 74% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 15.6 times less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 615% more protein than whipping cream - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whipping cream and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 36% more saturated fat than whipping cream - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whipping cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both whipping cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cheddar cheese has 79% more Vitamin A than whipping cream - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, whipping cream contains more niacin. Both cheddar cheese and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cheddar Cheese | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 603% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream has 93% more potassium than cheddar cheese - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cheddar cheese and whipping cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cheddar Cheese | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 43 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cheddar cheese per 100 grams, however, cheddar cheese contains more dpa than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.323 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.502 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 Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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FAQ
Does whipping cream or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whipping cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 60% more calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does whipping cream or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 600% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.