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Cheese vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese and mixed nuts?

  • Cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, while mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and iron.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 97% higher.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in cholesterol.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index (24) than cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +748.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +731.6%
Contains more IronIron +1764.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2923.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7455.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.9%
~equal in Zinc ~3.36mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~456mg

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.
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1001.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +551.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12966.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +215.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1679.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +581.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +208.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +928.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 0.907mg 97%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 14.612g 88%
Manganese 0.027mg 2.04mg 88%
Calcium 710mg 117mg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 7.709mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 28.488g 48%
Magnesium 27mg 229mg 48%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 7.82mg 47%
Saturated fat 18.867g 8.711g 46%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Fats 33.31g 53.95g 32%
Iron 0.14mg 2.61mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Sodium 653mg 5mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.352mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.196mg 18%
Potassium 76mg 632mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.14mg 15%
Folate 27µg 83µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.189mg 13%
Calories 404kcal 607kcal 10%
Selenium 28.5µg 33.9µg 10%
Protein 22.87g 20.04g 6%
Choline 16.5mg 52mg 6%
Carbs 3.09g 21.05g 6%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.36mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 4.15g N/A
Phosphorus 455mg 456mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Cheese
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.