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Brazil nut vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Mozzarella

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3457% more than Mozzarella.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 Iron +872%
Contains more Magnesium +1346.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +593.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Copper +6355.6%
Contains more Selenium +12110.2%
Contains more Calcium +356.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +872%
Contains more Magnesium +1346.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +593.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Copper +6355.6%
Contains more Selenium +12110.2%
Contains more Calcium +356.9%

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 E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +292.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.7%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Water +1359.1%
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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +292.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.7%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Water +1359.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +393%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4693.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +393%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4693.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 3.1g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 67.1g 17.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.1g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 280kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 2.43mg 0.25mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 26mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 524mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 95mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 16mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.13mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.027mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 15.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.15mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.12mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.08mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 4.844g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.509g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Mozzarella
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
28%
Brazil nut
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

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

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