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Cheese vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese and Hazelnut different?

  • Cheese is higher in Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hazelnut is 267% higher.
  • Hazelnut has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts are the varieties used in this article.

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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1087.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +503.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +794.7%
Contains more IronIron +3257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +5650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22770.4%

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.
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 21% 1.2% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2016.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2950.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +753%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +491.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.4%

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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53%
Contains more WaterWater +597.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62%
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.5%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +393.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +457.4%

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
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +271.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
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 Hazelnut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Hazelnut Opinion
Calories 404kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Protein 22.87g 14.95g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 60.75g Hazelnut
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Net carbs 3.09g 7g Hazelnut
Carbs 3.09g 16.7g Hazelnut
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 163mg Hazelnut
Calcium 710mg 114mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 680mg Hazelnut
Iron 0.14mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Sugar 0.48g 4.34g Cheese
Fiber 0g 9.7g Hazelnut
Copper 0.03mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Zinc 3.64mg 2.45mg Cheese
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Phosphorus 455mg 290mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 1242IU 20IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 1µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 28.5µg 2.4µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.113mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 14.2µg Hazelnut
Folate 27µg 113µg Hazelnut
Trans Fat 0.917g Hazelnut
Choline 16.5mg 45.6mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 18.867g 4.464g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 7.92g Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.193mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.497mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.545mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.063mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.42mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.221mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.663mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.701mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.432mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.07g Hazelnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.403g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients

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

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