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Cheese vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese and walnut

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet walnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 173% higher.
  • Walnut contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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
4
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%
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +624.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +481.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480.3%
Contains more IronIron +1978.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +5186.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12544.4%

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
4
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%
Walnut
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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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1806.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +713.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +263%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.7mg

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
Walnut
2
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +809.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.4%
Contains more FatsFats +95.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +343.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Walnut
2
10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3219.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.933g

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
Walnut
3
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +225%
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 Walnut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Walnut DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 47.174g 305%
Copper 0.03mg 1.586mg 173%
Manganese 0.027mg 3.414mg 147%
Calcium 710mg 98mg 61%
Saturated fat 18.867g 6.126g 58%
Fats 33.31g 65.21g 49%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 28.5µg 4.9µg 43%
Vitamin A 330µg 1µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.537mg 36%
Iron 0.14mg 2.91mg 35%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Magnesium 27mg 158mg 31%
Sodium 653mg 2mg 28%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.341mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.15mg 21%
Folate 27µg 98µg 18%
Phosphorus 455mg 346mg 16%
Protein 22.87g 15.23g 15%
Calories 404kcal 654kcal 13%
Potassium 76mg 441mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.125mg 7%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.09mg 5%
Carbs 3.09g 13.71g 4%
Choline 16.5mg 39.2mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.57mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 8.933g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 7.01g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.7mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.711mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.09g 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 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Walnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.741g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/nutrients

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

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