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Cheese vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese and Macadamia

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 178% more than Cheese.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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
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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +735.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +691.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.2%
Contains more IronIron +2535.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2420%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15200%

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% 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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4091.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2622.1%
Contains more OtherOther +225.4%
Contains more FatsFats +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.2%

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% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +536.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.502g

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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 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 Macadamia
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Macadamia Opinion
Calories 404kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 22.87g 7.91g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 3.09g 5.22g Macadamia
Carbs 3.09g 13.82g Macadamia
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 710mg 85mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 368mg Macadamia
Iron 0.14mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 0.48g 4.57g Cheese
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.03mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.64mg 1.3mg Cheese
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 455mg 188mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.54mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 28.5µg 3.6µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.162mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 11µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Macadamia
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 12.061g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.502g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.067mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.37mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.314mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.602mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.018mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.023mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.665mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.363mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.195mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
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 Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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