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Mozzarella vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Brazil nut

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

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +356.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1346.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +593.7%
Contains more IronIron +872%
Contains more CopperCopper +6355.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12110.2%

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +92%
Contains more WaterWater +1359.1%
Contains more FatsFats +292.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -32.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +393%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4693.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 280kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 27.5g 14.32g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 3.1g 4.24g Brazil nut
Carbs 3.1g 11.74g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 731mg 160mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.25mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 1.23g 2.33g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 0.027mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 3.13mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 524mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 16mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 15.7µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.035mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.295mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 22µg Brazil nut
Choline 18.4mg 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 10.867g 16.134g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 24.399g Brazil nut
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
22%
Mozzarella
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
1208%
Brazil nut

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.