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

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3434% more.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 58 times less Copper than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 1.743mg of Copper, while Cheddar 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.
Contains more Iron +1635.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1292.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +767.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +5710%
Contains more Manganese +4429.6%
Contains more Selenium +6626.3%
Contains more Calcium +343.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +1635.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1292.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +767.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +5710%
Contains more Manganese +4429.6%
Contains more Selenium +6626.3%
Contains more Calcium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +695.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2027.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +695.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2027.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +279.9%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Water +982.5%
Equal in Other - 3.71
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
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 Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +279.9%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Water +982.5%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 3.09g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 67.1g 33.31g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.09g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 404kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 2.43mg 0.14mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 27mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 455mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 76mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 653mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.64mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.03mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.027mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 28.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.71mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.029mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.059mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.066mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.365mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.19mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.49mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 1.124mg 0.547mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.76mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.409mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.917g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 18.867g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 9.246g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.421g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
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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Brazil nut Cheddar Cheese
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%
Brazil nut
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
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. Cheddar 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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