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Macadamia vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macadamia and American cheese

  • Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, and fiber; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 178% higher.
  • Macadamia is lower in sodium.
  • American cheese has a higher glycemic index than macadamia.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.8%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1543.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9975.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1129.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +461.1%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +138.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2812.5%
Contains more OtherOther +493.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +614.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Macadamia American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia American cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 4.131mg 0.041mg 178%
Monounsaturated fat 58.877g 8.236g 127%
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.015mg 98%
Calcium 85mg 1045mg 96%
Copper 0.756mg 0.046mg 79%
Sodium 5mg 1671mg 72%
Fats 75.77g 31.79g 68%
Phosphorus 188mg 641mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Iron 3.69mg 0.63mg 38%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Selenium 3.6µg 20.2µg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Saturated fat 12.061g 18.057g 27%
Magnesium 130mg 26mg 25%
Protein 7.91g 18.13g 20%
Calories 718kcal 371kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.054mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.076mg 15%
Zinc 1.3mg 2.49mg 11%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Potassium 368mg 132mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.403mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.234mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Carbs 13.82g 3.7g 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 1.286g 1%
Folate 11µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 5.22g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 4.57g 2.26g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.546mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia American 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
40%
Macadamia
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

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

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