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Brazil nut vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brazil nut and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3453% more.
  • Brazil nut has 33 times more Vitamin E than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Brazil nut has 5.65mg of Vitamin E, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.17mg.
  • Brazil nut is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +889.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +427.2%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +632.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1338.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10730.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.87mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~729mg

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% 36% 3.4% 12% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2027.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.6%
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +235.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +756.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1379.5%
Contains more OtherOther +134.8%

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% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +291.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5181.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.5%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Calories 659kcal 265kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 67.1g 20g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 1.37g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 1.37g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 376mg 38mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 659mg 125mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.9mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.238mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.87mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 3mg 1529mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.17mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 1.223mg 0.085mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 17.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.029mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.114mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.049mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 22µg 10µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 20.7mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 13.317g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 6.098g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.462g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.365mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.19mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.49mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 1.124mg 0.369mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.76mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.409mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
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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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
39%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

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

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