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Walnut vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Walnut and Cheese

  • Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Walnut is 173% higher.
  • Walnut contains 126 times more Manganese than Cheese. Walnut contains 3.414mg of Manganese, while Cheese contains 0.027mg.
  • Walnut contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
6
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%
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 +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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +624.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +481.6%

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.
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%
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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.71mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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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
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
Contains more FatsFats +95.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +343.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +809.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 -67.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3219.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.246g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +225%
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.
Walnut Cheese
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 Walnut Cheese Opinion
Calories 654kcal 404kcal Walnut
Protein 15.23g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 65.21g 33.31g Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Net carbs 7.01g 3.09g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 3.09g Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Walnut
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 158mg 27mg Walnut
Calcium 98mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 441mg 76mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0.14mg Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.03mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 3.64mg Cheese
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 2mg 653mg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 1µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 3.414mg 0.027mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.029mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.059mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.41mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.066mg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.4µg Walnut
Folate 98µg 27µg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.917g Walnut
Choline 39.2mg 16.5mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 18.867g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 1.421g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.596mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.625mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.17mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.424mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.236mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.753mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.391mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0.09g 0g Walnut
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Cheese
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
32%
Walnut
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
79%
Cheese

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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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