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Hazelnut vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hazelnut and Cheese different?

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

Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Cheese, cheddar 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.
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%
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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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1087.5%

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.
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%
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53%
Contains more WaterWater +597.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
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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
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
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
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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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +271.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Hazelnut Cheese
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 Hazelnut Cheese Opinion
Calories 628kcal 404kcal Hazelnut
Protein 14.95g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 60.75g 33.31g Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Hazelnut
Net carbs 7g 3.09g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 3.09g Hazelnut
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Hazelnut
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 163mg 27mg Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 680mg 76mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 0.14mg Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 9.7g 0g Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.03mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 3.64mg Cheese
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 0mg 653mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 1µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.71mg Hazelnut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 6.175mg 0.027mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.029mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.059mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.41mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.066mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 14.2µg 2.4µg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 27µg Hazelnut
Trans Fat 0.917g Hazelnut
Choline 45.6mg 16.5mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 18.867g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 9.246g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 1.421g Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.497mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.545mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.063mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.42mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.221mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.701mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.432mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0.07g 0g Hazelnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Cheese
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
67%
Hazelnut
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
79%
Cheese

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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