Calorie comparison
Cheddar Cheese vs Peanut Butter
Per 100 grams, cheddar cheese is the lighter choice by 185 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cheddar Cheese | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 588 |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 1.3 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 50 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
🥜 Peanut Butter
2 tbsp (32 g)
188 cal
8 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 16 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cheddar cheese or peanut butter?
Per 100 g, cheddar cheese has 403 calories and peanut butter has 588. Cheddar Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or peanut butter?
Cheddar Cheese has 25 g of protein per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g. They're tied on protein.
Is cheddar cheese or peanut butter better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cheddar cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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