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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, Selenium, and Vitamin A, yet Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from 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
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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%
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% 75% 14% 18% 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% 1.2% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6110%
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 Opinion
Calories 404kcal 654kcal Walnut
Protein 22.87g 15.23g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 65.21g Walnut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Net carbs 3.09g 7.01g Walnut
Carbs 3.09g 13.71g Walnut
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 158mg Walnut
Calcium 710mg 98mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 441mg Walnut
Iron 0.14mg 2.91mg Walnut
Sugar 0.48g 2.61g Cheese
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Copper 0.03mg 1.586mg Walnut
Zinc 3.64mg 3.09mg Cheese
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 455mg 346mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 1242IU 20IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 1µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.7mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 28.5µg 4.9µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.15mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.537mg Walnut
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 27µg 98µg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.917g Walnut
Choline 16.5mg 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 18.867g 6.126g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.933g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.17mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.596mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.625mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.17mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.424mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.236mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.711mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.753mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.391mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
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 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
33%
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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