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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 for 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
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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%
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% 0.33% 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% 110% 14% 9% 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 +32900%
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
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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
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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 +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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 1.421g 305%
Copper 1.586mg 0.03mg 173%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.027mg 147%
Calcium 98mg 710mg 61%
Saturated fat 6.126g 18.867g 58%
Fats 65.21g 33.31g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Selenium 4.9µg 28.5µg 43%
Vitamin A 1µg 330µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.066mg 36%
Iron 2.91mg 0.14mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Magnesium 158mg 27mg 31%
Sodium 2mg 653mg 28%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.029mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.428mg 21%
Folate 98µg 27µg 18%
Phosphorus 346mg 455mg 16%
Protein 15.23g 22.87g 15%
Calories 654kcal 404kcal 13%
Potassium 441mg 76mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.059mg 7%
Zinc 3.09mg 3.64mg 5%
Carbs 13.71g 3.09g 4%
Choline 39.2mg 16.5mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 9.246g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 0.48g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.71mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0.547mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A

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
35%
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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