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Romano cheese vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Romano cheese and Brazil nut?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3459% higher.
  • Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, romano and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.

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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 +565%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Magnesium +817.1%
Contains more Potassium +666.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +5710%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +13120.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 725
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +565%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Magnesium +817.1%
Contains more Potassium +666.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +5710%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +13120.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 725

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 +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2356.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
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 +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2356.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.1%
Contains more Water +803.8%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Contains more Fats +149.1%
Contains more Carbs +223.4%
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 +122.1%
Contains more Water +803.8%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Contains more Fats +149.1%
Contains more Carbs +223.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4014.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.134
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4014.5%
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.
Romano cheese Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 31.8g 14.32g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 3.63g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 387kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0.73g 2.33g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 1064mg 160mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 41mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 760mg 725mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 1433mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.58mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.03mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.02mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 14.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.035mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.295mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.184mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 7µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.135mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.365mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.518mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.19mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.49mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.639mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.76mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.409mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 17.115g 16.134g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese 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
28%
Romano cheese
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.