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Camembert vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Camembert and Brazil nut

  • Camembert is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3459% more than Camembert.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brazil nut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, camembert 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 +142.5%
Contains more Iron +636.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1780%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Potassium +252.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +8200%
Contains more Manganese +3118.4%
Contains more Selenium +13120.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +142.5%
Contains more Iron +636.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1780%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Potassium +252.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +8200%
Contains more Manganese +3118.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +641.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.8%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2590.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2103.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +641.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.8%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2590.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2103.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +1414.6%
Contains more Fats +176.6%
Contains more Carbs +2452.2%
Equal in Other - 3.42
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +1414.6%
Contains more Fats +176.6%
Contains more Carbs +2452.2%
Equal in Other - 3.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3270%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.134
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3270%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.134

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 19.8g 14.32g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 0.46g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 300kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0.46g 2.33g Camembert
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 388mg 160mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 20mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 347mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 187mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 842mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.38mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.021mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.038mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 14.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 820IU 0IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.035mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.295mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.184mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.101mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 22µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.135mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.365mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.518mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 1.19mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 0.49mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.639mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 0.76mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.409mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 15.259g 16.134g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 24.399g 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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is better in case of low diet
Camembert 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
45%
Camembert
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
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

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.