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Macadamia vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Macadamia and Cheese

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

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +735.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +691.7%

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%
Cheese
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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 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%
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 FolateFolate +145.5%

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
Cheese
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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 +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2622.1%
Contains more OtherOther +225.4%

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
Cheese
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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 -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +536.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.421g

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

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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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