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Brazil nut vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Cheese?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3434% more.
  • Cheese contains 58 times less Copper than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 1.743mg of Copper, while Cheese contains 0.03mg.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, cheddar 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1292.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +767.1%
Contains more IronIron +1635.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5710%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4429.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6626.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +343.8%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2027.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +101.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +279.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.7%
Contains more WaterWater +982.5%
~equal in Other ~3.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1617%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Brazil nut Cheese Opinion
Calories 659kcal 404kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 67.1g 33.31g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 3.09g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.09g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 376mg 27mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 659mg 76mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.14mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.03mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.64mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 455mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 653mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.71mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 1.223mg 0.027mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 28.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.029mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.059mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.066mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 22µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 16.5mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 18.867g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 9.246g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.421g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.365mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.19mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.49mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 1.124mg 0.547mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.76mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.409mg 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheese
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
Brazil nut Cheese
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
27%
Brazil nut
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.733g)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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