American cheese vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and brazil nut
- American cheese has more calcium and vitamin B12, while brazil nut has more selenium, copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3449% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in brazil nut is lower.
- Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 CalciumCalcium | +553.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1346.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +399.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +285.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3689.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2882.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9390.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +568.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +606.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +288.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1058.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +217.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +189.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1797.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.2µg | 1917µg | 3449% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 1.743mg | 189% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 24.399g | 154% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 160mg | 89% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 376mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 3mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 67.1g | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 1.223mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.617mg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 23.879g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5.65mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.5g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.43mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 659mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.035mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 4.06mg | 14% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 659kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 725mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 16.134g | 9% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 14.32g | 8% |
| Folate | 8µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.184mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 11.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.295mg | 1% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 28.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 23.859g | N/A |
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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
33%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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