Cheddar Cheese vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has 75% less carbohydrates than macadamia nut.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than macadamia nut.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 78% more calories than cheddar cheese - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to macadamia nut for carbs. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:4:74 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4% | 7% |
| Fat | 74% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 75% less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Macadamia nut and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 194% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both macadamia nut and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 58% more saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than macadamia nut - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than macadamia nut - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both macadamia nut and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 914% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than cheddar cheese - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 378% more potassium than cheddar cheese - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than macadamia nut per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.196 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.048 G | 1.944 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 1.303 G |
| Total | 1.219 G | 3.247 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 80% more calories than cheddar cheese - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does macadamia nut or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both macadamia nut and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 910% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than cheddar cheese - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.