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Brie vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brie and brazil nut

  • Brie is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3459% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1780%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.6%
Contains more IronIron +386%
Contains more CopperCopper +9073.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3497.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13120.7%

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.
Brie
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +781.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1315.8%
Contains more FatsFats +142.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2508.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2853.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~16.134g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 14.5µg 1917µg 3459%
Copper 0.019mg 1.743mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 24.399g 157%
Magnesium 20mg 376mg 85%
Phosphorus 188mg 725mg 77%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg 69%
Fats 27.68g 67.1g 61%
Manganese 0.034mg 1.223mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.617mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 23.879g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.035mg 37%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 5.65mg 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Sodium 629mg 3mg 27%
Iron 0.5mg 2.43mg 24%
Vitamin A 174µg 0µg 19%
Calories 334kcal 659kcal 16%
Zinc 2.38mg 4.06mg 15%
Potassium 152mg 659mg 15%
Protein 20.75g 14.32g 13%
Folate 65µg 22µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.184mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.101mg 10%
Saturated fat 17.41g 16.134g 6%
Carbs 0.45g 11.74g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Calcium 184mg 160mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 28.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.295mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 0.45g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Brazil nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Brie
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.