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Brazil nut vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brazil nut and mozzarella

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, fiber, phosphorus, and iron, yet mozzarella is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3457% more than mozzarella.
  • The glycemic index of brazil nut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1346.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +593.7%
Contains more IronIron +872%
Contains more CopperCopper +6355.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12110.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.9%

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +292.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92%
Contains more WaterWater +1359.1%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +393%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4693.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Mozzarella Opinion
Calories 659kcal 280kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 67.1g 17.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 3.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.1g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 376mg 26mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 731mg Mozzarella
Potassium 659mg 95mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.25mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.027mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.13mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 524mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 16mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.15mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 15.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.12mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.08mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 22µg 9µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 18.4mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 4.844g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.509g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 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 Mozzarella
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
22%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.