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Beechnuts vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beechnuts and Brazil nut

  • Beechnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin C, yet Brazil nut is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Copper needs 119% more than Beechnuts.
  • Beechnuts contain 22 times more Vitamin C than Brazil nut. While Beechnuts contain 15.5mg of Vitamin C, Brazil nut contains only 0.7mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beechnuts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +1027.8%
Contains more Copper +160.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Manganese - 1.223
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +1027.8%
Contains more Copper +160.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Manganese - 1.223

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.2%
Contains more Folate +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.2%
Contains more Folate +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +185.3%
Contains more Water +93%
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Equal in Other - 3.42
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
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
Contains more Carbs +185.3%
Contains more Water +93%
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Equal in Other - 3.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.879
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.879

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beechnuts Brazil nut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 4.24g Beechnuts
Protein 6.2g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 50g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 33.5g 11.74g Beechnuts
Calories 576kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Beechnuts
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 1mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.46mg 2.43mg Beechnuts
Magnesium 0mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 0mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 1017mg 659mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.36mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.67mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.341mg 1.223mg Beechnuts
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 15.5mg 0.7mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.035mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 0.295mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.184mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.101mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 22µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.221mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.367mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.367mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.146mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.346mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.172mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 5.719g 16.134g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Brazil nut
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
44%
Beechnuts
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.