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Cheddar Cheese vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Dough different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Dough.
  • Dough contains less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cheddar and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
7
Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +1265.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Iron +2692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains more Copper +406.7%
Contains more Manganese +2037%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Selenium - 28.6
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +1265.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Iron +2692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.9%
Contains more Copper +406.7%
Contains more Manganese +2037%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Selenium - 28.6

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
:
5
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +124100%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8064.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.1%
Contains more Folate +355.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.427
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +124100%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8064.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.1%
Contains more Folate +355.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.427

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Fats +1276.4%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Contains more Carbs +1579%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Fats +1276.4%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Contains more Carbs +1579%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2454.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2454.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
4
Dough
Dough
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Dough
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Dough Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 49.68g Dough
Protein 22.87g 10.75g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 2.42g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 51.88g Dough
Calories 404kcal 272kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0g 0.51g Dough
Sugar 0.48g 4.62g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 710mg 52mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 455mg 105mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 117mg Dough
Sodium 653mg 602mg Dough
Zinc 3.64mg 1.04mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.027mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.5µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 1242IU 1IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.21mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.427mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 27µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.7µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.005g Dough
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.362g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.855g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Dough
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheddar Cheese
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.338g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.