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Cream cheese vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cream cheese and Brazil nut

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3470% more than Cream cheese.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brazil nut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cream and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +64.9%
Contains more Iron +2109.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +577.6%
Contains more Potassium +399.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +712%
Contains more Copper +9583.3%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +22190.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +64.9%
Contains more Iron +2109.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +577.6%
Contains more Potassium +399.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +712%
Contains more Copper +9583.3%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +22190.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +557%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +557%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Folate +144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1438.6%
Contains more Protein +132.8%
Contains more Fats +94.8%
Contains more Carbs +112.7%
Contains more Other +169.3%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Water +1438.6%
Contains more Protein +132.8%
Contains more Fats +94.8%
Contains more Carbs +112.7%
Contains more Other +169.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1545.2%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1545.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +40%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +40%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cheese Brazil nut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 4.24g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 34.44g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 5.52g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 350kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.35g 0.25g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 97mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.11mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 9mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 107mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 132mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 314mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.5mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.018mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.011mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 8.6µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.035mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.295mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.184mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 9µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.233mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.657mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.567mg 0.49mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.395mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.175mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 20.213g 16.134g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.018g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Cream cheese
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.079g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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