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

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Important differences between Brazil nut and Blue cheese

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Blue cheese has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3459% more.
  • Brazil nut has 136 times more Manganese than Blue cheese. Brazil nut has 1.223mg of Manganese, while Blue cheese has 0.009mg.
  • Brazil nut is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, blue.

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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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
9
:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +683.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +4257.5%
Contains more Manganese +13488.9%
Contains more Selenium +13120.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +683.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +4257.5%
Contains more Manganese +13488.9%
Contains more Selenium +13120.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
9
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +2160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2027.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +991.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brazil nut
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2027.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +991.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Fats +133.5%
Contains more Carbs +401.7%
Contains more Protein +49.4%
Contains more Water +1140.1%
Contains more Other +49.4%
Brazil nut
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Fats +133.5%
Contains more Carbs +401.7%
Contains more Protein +49.4%
Contains more Water +1140.1%
Contains more Other +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
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0
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2949.9%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2949.9%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 2.34g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 67.1g 28.74g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 2.34g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 353kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 2.43mg 0.31mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 23mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 387mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 256mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 1146mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.66mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.04mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.009mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 14.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.25mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.029mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 22µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.365mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.19mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.49mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 1.124mg 0.584mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.76mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.409mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 18.669g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 7.778g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.8g 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
Brazil nut Blue 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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.535g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.