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Cheese sandwich vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese sandwich and brazil nut

  • Cheese sandwich has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3, while brazil nut has more selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3441% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 280 times less sodium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 839mg of sodium, while brazil nut contains 3mg.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 +27.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +596.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +989.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7788.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.43mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +979.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 CarbsCarbs +395.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.1%
Contains more FatsFats +168.4%
~equal in Water ~3.42g
~equal in Other ~3.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich 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 Cheese sandwich Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 24.3µg 1917µg 3441%
Copper 0.16mg 1.743mg 176%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 24.399g 102%
Magnesium 54mg 376mg 77%
Fats 25g 67.1g 65%
Saturated fat 4.129g 16.134g 55%
Phosphorus 382mg 725mg 49%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Sodium 839mg 3mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 23.879g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.035mg 30%
Zinc 0.87mg 4.06mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.617mg 22%
Fiber 3.1g 7.5g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.295mg 18%
Carbs 58.2g 11.74g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.101mg 12%
Folate 64µg 22µg 11%
Potassium 306mg 659mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.184mg 9%
Protein 9.8g 14.32g 9%
Calories 497kcal 659kcal 8%
Manganese 1.083mg 1.223mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Calcium 204mg 160mg 4%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Iron 2.62mg 2.43mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 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
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.