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Brazil nut vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brazil nut and roquefort?

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, roquefort is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3459% more.
  • Roquefort contains 51 times less copper than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 1.743mg of copper, while roquefort contains 0.034mg.
  • Brazil nut has less sodium.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than roquefort (27).

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, roquefort types 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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1153.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +624.2%
Contains more IronIron +333.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5026.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3976.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13120.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.8%

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1442.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1574.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +840.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.7%
~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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +119%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1051.5%
Contains more OtherOther +88.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +181.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1748.4%

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 Roquefort
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 Roquefort DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 14.5µg 3459%
Copper 1.743mg 0.034mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.32g 154%
Magnesium 376mg 30mg 82%
Sodium 3mg 1809mg 79%
Fats 67.1g 30.64g 56%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.03mg 52%
Calcium 160mg 662mg 50%
Phosphorus 725mg 392mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.04mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.586mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 8.474g 39%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.731mg 31%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Iron 2.43mg 0.56mg 23%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.08mg 18%
Potassium 659mg 91mg 17%
Calories 659kcal 369kcal 15%
Saturated fat 16.134g 19.263g 14%
Protein 14.32g 21.54g 14%
Folate 22µg 49µg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.734mg 3%
Carbs 11.74g 2g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.124mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 2g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.602mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Roquefort
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%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1806mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.129g)
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 - $0.2)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.