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Brazil nut vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brazil nut and cheese sandwich

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1, while cheese sandwich has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3441% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 11 times less copper than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 1.743mg of copper, while cheese sandwich contains 0.16mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cheese sandwich is lower.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +596.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +989.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.62mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +979.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
~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% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.1%
Contains more FatsFats +168.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +395.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Water ~3.2g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%

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 Cheese sandwich
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 Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 24.3µg 3441%
Copper 1.743mg 0.16mg 176%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 9.166g 102%
Magnesium 376mg 54mg 77%
Fats 67.1g 25g 65%
Saturated fat 16.134g 4.129g 55%
Phosphorus 725mg 382mg 49%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Sodium 3mg 839mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 10.351g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.427mg 30%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.87mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.358mg 22%
Fiber 7.5g 3.1g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.185mg 18%
Carbs 11.74g 58.2g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.261mg 12%
Folate 22µg 64µg 11%
Potassium 659mg 306mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.622mg 9%
Protein 14.32g 9.8g 9%
Calories 659kcal 497kcal 8%
Manganese 1.223mg 1.083mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Calcium 160mg 204mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Iron 2.43mg 2.62mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.5mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.219mg 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 Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients

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

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