Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Spices
  4. Black pepper
  5. Compare
  6. Black pepper vs. Brazil nut

Black pepper vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Black pepper and Brazil nut different?

  • Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, and Fiber, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3477% more than Black pepper.
  • Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, pepper, black and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types were used in this article.

Infographic

Black pepper vs Brazil nut infographic
Infographic link

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.
Black pepper
Black pepper
4
:
6
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains more Iron +299.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +942.8%
Contains more Magnesium +119.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.9%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +241.2%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +39022.4%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains more Iron +299.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +942.8%
Contains more Magnesium +119.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.9%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +241.2%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +39022.4%

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.
Black pepper
Black pepper
6
:
4
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +660.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.3%
Contains more Folate +29.4%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +660.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.3%
Contains more Folate +29.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
3
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Carbs +444.7%
Contains more Water +264.3%
Contains more Other +190.6%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +1958.3%
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
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
Contains more Carbs +444.7%
Contains more Water +264.3%
Contains more Other +190.6%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +1958.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
1
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3131.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2344.8%
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3131.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2344.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
3
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11550%
Black pepper
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
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
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11550%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 4.24g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 3.26g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 63.95g 11.74g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 0.23g 0g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 2.33g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 7.5g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 160mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 2.43mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 158mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 1329mg 659mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.19mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.33mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 12.753mg 1.223mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.035mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 0.295mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.184mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.101mg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 163.7µg 0µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.244mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.014mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.244mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.096mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.547mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.159mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 1.392g 16.134g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.018g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Black pepper
Black pepper vs Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Black pepper
Black pepper vs Paprika
Paprika
Black pepper
Black pepper vs Oregano
Oregano
Brazil nut
Brazil nut vs Almond
Almond
Brazil nut
Brazil nut vs Cashew
Cashew
Brazil nut
Brazil nut vs Chestnut
Chestnut

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
60%
Black pepper
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.