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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +4077.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +399.2%
Contains more IronIron +2109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +9583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +712%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +577.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11018.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~28.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +1438.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.8%
Contains more FatsFats +94.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.7%
Contains more OtherOther +169.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +168.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1545.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +40%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 350kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 6.15g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 34.44g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 5.52g 4.24g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 11.74g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 9mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 97mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 132mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.11mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 3.76g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 0.018mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.5mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.35g 0.25g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 314mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.011mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 8.6µg 1917µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 22µg Brazil nut
Choline 27.2mg 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 20.213g 16.134g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 24.399g Brazil nut
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.018g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
27%
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 Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
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 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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