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Brazil nut vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Brunost different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3459% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 31 times more Manganese than Brunost. While Brazil nut contains 1.223mg of Manganese, Brunost contains only 0.04mg.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, gjetost are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.1%
Contains more IronIron +367.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2078.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2957.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13120.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.8%

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%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3848.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1721.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +127.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.3%
Contains more WaterWater +293%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2501.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Brunost Opinion
Calories 659kcal 466kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 9.65g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 29.51g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 11.74g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 70mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 659mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 2.43mg 0.52mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Brunost
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.08mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.14mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 444mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 600mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.04mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 14.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.315mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 22µg 5µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 19.16g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 7.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.938g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.135mg
Threonine 0.365mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 1.19mg 0.992mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 1.124mg 0.318mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.54mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.409mg 0.293mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
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 Brunost
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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.026g)
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
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.