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Brazil nut vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brazil nut and Beef Liver raw

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Beef Liver raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3413% more than Beef Liver raw.
  • Brazil nut has 21 times more Magnesium than Beef Liver raw. While Brazil nut has 376mg of Magnesium, Beef Liver raw has only 18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw.

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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
8
:
2
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +1988.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Contains more Selenium +4728.7%
Contains more Iron +101.6%
Contains more Copper +459.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Beef Liver raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +1988.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Contains more Selenium +4728.7%
Contains more Iron +101.6%
Contains more Copper +459.7%
Equal in Zinc - 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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
10
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
Contains more Vitamin E +1386.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4366.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3798.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +972.3%
Contains more Folate +1218.2%
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%
Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1386.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4366.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3798.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +972.3%
Contains more Folate +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
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2
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
Contains more Fats +1748.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.8%
Contains more Other +161.1%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Water +1970.5%
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
Beef Liver raw
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Fats +1748.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.8%
Contains more Other +161.1%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Water +1970.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
1
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4885.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5147.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Beef Liver raw
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4885.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5147.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

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 Beef Liver raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Beef Liver raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 3.89g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 20.36g Beef Liver raw
Fats 67.1g 3.63g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.89g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 135kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Beef Liver raw
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 5mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 4.9mg Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 376mg 18mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 387mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 313mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 69mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 4mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 9.755mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 1.223mg 0.31mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 39.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 16898IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4968µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.38mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.3mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.189mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 2.755mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 13.175mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 7.173mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 1.083mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 22µg 290µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 59.3µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 0µg 3.1µg Beef Liver raw
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.263mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.365mg 0.869mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.967mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 1.19mg 1.91mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 0.49mg 1.607mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 1.124mg 0.543mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.084mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 0.76mg 1.26mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.409mg 0.629mg Beef Liver raw
Cholesterol 0mg 275mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.17g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.233g Beef Liver raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.479g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.465g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.299g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.009g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.007g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Beef Liver raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
859%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.