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

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What are the main differences between brazil nut and romano cheese?

  • Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin E, while romano cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3459% higher.
  • Romano cheese has 61 times less manganese than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 1.223mg of manganese, while romano cheese has 0.02mg.
  • Brazil nut is lower in sodium.
  • Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than brazil nut (10).

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, romano types in this comparison.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +817.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +666.3%
Contains more IronIron +215.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +5710%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6015%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13120.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +565%
~equal in Phosphorus ~760mg

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.4%
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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +149.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.1%
Contains more WaterWater +803.8%
Contains more OtherOther +96.5%

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 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4014.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.115g

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 Romano cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Romano cheese DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 14.5µg 3459%
Copper 1.743mg 0.03mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.593g 159%
Calcium 160mg 1064mg 90%
Magnesium 376mg 41mg 80%
Fats 67.1g 26.94g 62%
Sodium 3mg 1433mg 62%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.02mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.037mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 7.838g 40%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.23mg 36%
Protein 14.32g 31.8g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.37mg 26%
Iron 2.43mg 0.77mg 21%
Potassium 659mg 86mg 17%
Calories 659kcal 387kcal 14%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.58mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.424mg 5%
Phosphorus 725mg 760mg 5%
Folate 22µg 7µg 4%
Saturated fat 16.134g 17.115g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Carbs 11.74g 3.63g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Choline 28.8mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.085mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0.73g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 1.231mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.