Cheddar Cheese vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Cheddar cheese has 9.1 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Hazelnut has 60% more calories than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:4:74 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4% | 10% |
| Fat | 74% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 9.1 times less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 52% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 76% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 3.8mg 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 111 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 20 times more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 477% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 893% more potassium than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than hazelnut per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.06 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.048 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 1.219 G | 8.463 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 Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Hazelnut has 60% more calories than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does hazelnut or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 480% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or cheddar cheese contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 890% more potassium than cheddar cheese - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.