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

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How are Brazil nut and Neufchâtel cheese different?

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Fiber, Zinc, and Iron than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3480% higher.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cheese, neufchatel are the varieties used 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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
10
:
0
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Iron +1769.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3660%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.4%
Contains more Potassium +333.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +395.1%
Contains more Copper +6355.6%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +63800%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Iron +1769.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3660%
Contains more Phosphorus +425.4%
Contains more Potassium +333.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +395.1%
Contains more Copper +6355.6%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +63800%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
7
:
5
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.3%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brazil nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.3%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
4
:
1
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Fats +194.6%
Contains more Carbs +227%
Contains more Other +149.6%
Contains more Water +1745.3%
Brazil nut
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
Neufchâtel cheese
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Fats +194.6%
Contains more Carbs +227%
Contains more Other +149.6%
Contains more Water +1745.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
1
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2415.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Neufchâtel cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2415.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
1
:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Brazil nut
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Neufchâtel cheese
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 3.59g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 9.15g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 22.78g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.59g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 253kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 2.33g 3.19g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 117mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.13mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 10mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 138mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 152mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 334mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.82mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.027mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.011mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 3µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.4mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.022mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.155mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.21mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.041mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 14µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.106mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.359mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.501mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 1.013mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 1.124mg 0.294mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.448mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.609mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.27mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 5.784g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.97g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.