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Cheddar Cheese vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheddar Cheese and Honey

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher than Honey in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 94% more than Honey.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Honey is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Honey.

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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
6
:
4
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +11733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +11275%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +1554.5%
Contains more Selenium +3462.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +196.3%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +11733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +11275%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +1554.5%
Contains more Selenium +3462.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +196.3%

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
10
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +7523.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +116.5%
Contains more Other +1755%
Contains more Carbs +2566.7%
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
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +7523.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +116.5%
Contains more Other +1755%
Contains more Carbs +2566.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
1
:
5
Honey
Honey
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13650%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +3000%
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
Honey
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13650%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +3000%

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 Honey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Honey Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 82.2g Honey
Protein 22.87g 0.3g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 82.4g Honey
Calories 404kcal 304kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 0.48g 82.12g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 0.2g Honey
Calcium 710mg 6mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 27mg 2mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 4mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 52mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 653mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 3.64mg 0.22mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg Honey
Manganese 0.027mg 0.08mg Honey
Selenium 28.5µg 0.8µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.038mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.121mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.068mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.024mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.004mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.004mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.01mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.001mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.011mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.009mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.001mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Honey
Trans Fat 0.917g Honey
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0g Honey
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 0g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.