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Cheddar Cheese vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Mayonnaise

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Mayonnaise is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mayonnaise is 134% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 89 times more Calcium than Mayonnaise. Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, while Mayonnaise contains 8mg.
  • Mayonnaise contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +8775%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2066.7%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +2326.7%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +1139.1%
Contains more Iron +50%
Equal in Sodium - 635
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +8775%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2066.7%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +2326.7%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +1139.1%
Contains more Iron +50%
Equal in Sodium - 635

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1810.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +725%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +362%
Contains more Vitamin K +6691.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +1810.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +725%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +362%
Contains more Vitamin K +6691.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2282.3%
Contains more Carbs +442.1%
Contains more Water +71%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Contains more Fats +124.7%
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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +2282.3%
Contains more Carbs +442.1%
Contains more Water +71%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Contains more Fats +124.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3045%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3045%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +550%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +550%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Mayonnaise
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.57g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 0.96g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 3.09g 0.57g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0g 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.48g 0.57g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 8mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.21mg Mayonnaise
Magnesium 27mg 1mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 21mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 20mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 653mg 635mg Mayonnaise
Zinc 3.64mg 0.15mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.019mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.007mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 2.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 65IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 16µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 24IU 7IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.01mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.019mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.172mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.12µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.017mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.055mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.065mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.095mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.072mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.035mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.057mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.026mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 42mg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.187g Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 18.867g 11.703g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese Mayonnaise
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%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.