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Cheddar Cheese vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Walnut

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Walnut is 173% higher.
  • Walnut contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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 +624.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +481.6%
Contains more Iron +1978.6%
Contains more Magnesium +485.2%
Contains more Potassium +480.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +5186.7%
Contains more Manganese +12544.4%
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 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +624.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +481.6%
Contains more Iron +1978.6%
Contains more Magnesium +485.2%
Contains more Potassium +480.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +5186.7%
Contains more Manganese +12544.4%

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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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1806.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +713.6%
Contains more Folate +263%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.7
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 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1806.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +713.6%
Contains more Folate +263%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.2%
Contains more Water +809.6%
Contains more Other +108.4%
Contains more Fats +95.8%
Contains more Carbs +343.7%
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
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +50.2%
Contains more Water +809.6%
Contains more Other +108.4%
Contains more Fats +95.8%
Contains more Carbs +343.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3219.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.933
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3219.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.933

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +225%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +225%
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 Walnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 22.87g 15.23g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 3.09g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 404kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 0.48g 2.61g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 710mg 98mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 27mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 455mg 346mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 653mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 3.64mg 3.09mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.027mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 28.5µg 4.9µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 20IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.7mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.15mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 27µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.17mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.596mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.625mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.17mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.424mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.236mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.711mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.753mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.391mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.917g Walnut
Saturated Fat 18.867g 6.126g Walnut
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 8.933g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 47.174g Walnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese Walnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.741g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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?
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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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.