Brazil nut vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brazil nut and Almond paste different?
- Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Manganese, however, Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3478% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond paste. While Brazil nut contains 0.617mg of Vitamin B1, Almond paste contains only 0.082mg.
- Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, almond paste 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.
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Iron
+51.9%
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Magnesium
+189.2%
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Phosphorus
+181%
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Potassium
+109.9%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+174.3%
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Copper
+283.9%
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Manganese
+42.9%
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Selenium
+45542.9%
Equal in Calcium - 172
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Iron
+51.9%
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Magnesium
+189.2%
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Phosphorus
+181%
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Potassium
+109.9%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+174.3%
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Copper
+283.9%
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Manganese
+42.9%
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Selenium
+45542.9%
Equal in Calcium - 172
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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Vitamin C
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+652.4%
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Vitamin B5
+62.8%
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Vitamin B6
+180.6%
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Vitamin E
+139.6%
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Vitamin B2
+1082.9%
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Vitamin B3
+382%
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Folate
+231.8%
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Vitamin C
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+652.4%
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Vitamin B5
+62.8%
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Vitamin B6
+180.6%
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Vitamin E
+139.6%
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Vitamin B2
+1082.9%
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Vitamin B3
+382%
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Folate
+231.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.1%
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Fats
+141.9%
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+149.6%
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Carbs
+307.2%
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Water
+311.7%
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
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3.42 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
27.74 g
Carbs:
47.81 g
Water:
14.08 g
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1.37 g
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Protein
+59.1%
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+141.9%
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+149.6%
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+307.2%
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Water
+311.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+319.2%
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Saturated Fat
-83.7%
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.821 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+319.2%
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Saturated Fat
-83.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 43.01g |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 9g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 27.74g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 47.81g |
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| Calories | 659kcal | 458kcal |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 36.25g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 4.8g |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 172mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 130mg |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 258mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 314mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.454mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 0.856mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 4.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 13.54mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.414mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 1.422mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.036mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 73µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 2.629g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 18.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 5.821g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste 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 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.