Brazil nut vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brazil nut and Hickory nut different?
- Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Hickory nut are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3471% more than Hickory nut.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times more Calcium than Hickory nut. Brazil nut contains 160mg of Calcium, while Hickory nut contain 61mg.
- Hickory nut are lower in Saturated Fat.
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried types were 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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Calcium
+162.3%
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Iron
+14.6%
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Magnesium
+117.3%
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Phosphorus
+115.8%
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Potassium
+51.1%
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Copper
+136.2%
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Selenium
+23566.7%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Manganese
+276.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.31
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Calcium
+162.3%
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Iron
+14.6%
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Magnesium
+117.3%
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Phosphorus
+115.8%
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Potassium
+51.1%
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Copper
+136.2%
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Selenium
+23566.7%
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-66.7%
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Manganese
+276.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.31
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+185.7%
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Vitamin B1
+40.5%
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Vitamin B2
+274.3%
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Vitamin B3
+207.5%
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Vitamin B5
+848.9%
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Vitamin B6
+90.1%
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Folate
+81.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+185.7%
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Vitamin B1
+40.5%
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Vitamin B2
+274.3%
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Vitamin B3
+207.5%
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Vitamin B5
+848.9%
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Vitamin B6
+90.1%
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Folate
+81.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.6%
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Water
+29.1%
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Other
+70.1%
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Carbs
+55.5%
Equal in Fats - 64.37
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14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
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3.42 g
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3.42 g
Protein:
12.72 g
Fats:
64.37 g
Carbs:
18.25 g
Water:
2.65 g
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2.01 g
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Protein
+12.6%
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Water
+29.1%
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+70.1%
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Carbs
+55.5%
Equal in Fats - 64.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.5%
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Saturated Fat
-56.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36.6%
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
21.886 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.5%
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Saturated Fat
-56.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36.6%
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 11.85g |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 12.72g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 64.37g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 18.25g |
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| Calories | 659kcal | 657kcal |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 6.4g |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.12mg |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 173mg |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 336mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 436mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 4.31mg |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.738mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 4.61mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.867mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.131mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 0.907mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.746mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.192mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 40µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.422mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.027mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.497mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0.713mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 0.73mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.389mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 7.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 32.611g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 21.886g |
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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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hickory nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)