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Cheese vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and nectarine

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in cheese is higher than in nectarine.
  • Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 94% more than nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains less cholesterol.
  • Nectarine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nectarine is 43, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Nectarines, raw.

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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
5
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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2041.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.5%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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
8
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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1841.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1806.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.77mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2057.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10309.4%
Contains more OtherOther +672.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +241.4%
Contains more WaterWater +136.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10406.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1157.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
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
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +503.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Nectarine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Nectarine DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.025g 86%
Calcium 710mg 6mg 70%
Phosphorus 455mg 26mg 61%
Selenium 28.5µg 0µg 52%
Fats 33.31g 0.32g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 1.06g 44%
Vitamin A 330µg 17µg 35%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.17mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.027mg 31%
Sodium 653mg 0mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.088g 23%
Calories 404kcal 44kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.113g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.125mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Folate 27µg 5µg 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.086mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.185mg 5%
Potassium 76mg 201mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.025mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.37g 2%
Carbs 3.09g 10.55g 2%
Iron 0.14mg 0.28mg 2%
Choline 16.5mg 6.2mg 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.054mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 8.85g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 7.89g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.77mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Nectarine
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
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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