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Feta vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Feta and Brazil nut?

  • Feta is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3458% more.
  • Brazil nut has less Sodium.

We used Cheese, feta and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this article.

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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 +208.1%
Contains more Iron +273.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1878.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.1%
Contains more Potassium +962.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +5346.9%
Contains more Manganese +4267.9%
Contains more Selenium +12680%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +208.1%
Contains more Iron +273.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1878.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.1%
Contains more Potassium +962.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +5346.9%
Contains more Manganese +4267.9%
Contains more Selenium +12680%

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.
Feta
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.8%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3038.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 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 +2311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.8%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3038.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1514.6%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Fats +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +187%
Equal in Protein - 14.32
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Water +1514.6%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Fats +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +187%
Equal in Protein - 14.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4028.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.134
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4028.4%
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.
Feta Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Feta Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 14.21g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 21.28g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 4.09g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 264kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 4.09g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 493mg 160mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 19mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 337mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 62mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 917mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.88mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.032mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.028mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 15µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.035mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.295mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.184mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.101mg Feta
Folate 32µg 22µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.135mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.365mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.518mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 1.19mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.49mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.639mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.76mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 14.946g 16.134g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 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
Feta 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
57%
Feta
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 914mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.