Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Dairy
  4. Cheddar Cheese
  5. Compare
  6. Cheddar Cheese vs. Macadamia

Cheddar Cheese vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Cheddar Cheese and Macadamia

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 178% more than Cheddar Cheese.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

Infographic

Cheddar Cheese vs Macadamia infographic
Infographic link

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
4
:
6
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +691.7%
Contains more Iron +2535.7%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Potassium +384.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +2420%
Contains more Manganese +15200%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +691.7%
Contains more Iron +2535.7%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Potassium +384.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +2420%
Contains more Manganese +15200%

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
7
:
5
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4091.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4091.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Water +2622.1%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +347.2%
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Water +2622.1%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Fats +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +347.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
0
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.502
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.502

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Glucose +271.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +271.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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 Macadamia
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 22.87g 7.91g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 3.09g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 404kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0.48g 4.57g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 710mg 85mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 27mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 455mg 188mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 653mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.64mg 1.3mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.027mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 28.5µg 3.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.54mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.162mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 27µg 11µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.067mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.37mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.314mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.602mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.018mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.023mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.665mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.363mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.195mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.917g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 18.867g 12.061g Macadamia
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 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.502g Macadamia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese vs Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese vs Butter
Butter
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese vs Milk
Milk
Macadamia
Macadamia vs Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Macadamia
Macadamia vs Cashew
Cashew
Macadamia
Macadamia vs Almond
Almond

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%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.