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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, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • 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% 75% 14% 18% 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% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41300%
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
3
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
0
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
3
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 Opinion
Calories 404kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 22.87g 20.04g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mixed nuts
Net carbs 3.09g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Carbs 3.09g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 710mg 117mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Iron 0.14mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Sugar 0.48g 4.15g Cheese
Fiber 0g 7g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.03mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.64mg 3.36mg Cheese
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 455mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 653mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 1242IU 3IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 28.5µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.196mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 27µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.055g Mixed nuts
Choline 16.5mg 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 18.867g 8.711g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.22mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.703mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.826mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.656mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.782mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.283mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.404mg 1.001mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.005g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

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
33%
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.