Calorie comparison
Butter vs Cheddar Cheese
Per 100 grams, cheddar cheese is the lighter choice by 314 calories, while cheddar cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Cheddar Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 403 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 33 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
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or cheddar cheese?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and cheddar cheese has 403. Cheddar Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or cheddar cheese?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; cheddar cheese has 25 g. Cheddar Cheese wins on protein.
Is butter or cheddar cheese 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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