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Brazil nut vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brazil nut and Bran

  • Bran has less Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3471% more.
  • Brazil nut has 99 times more Saturated Fat than Bran. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Bran has 0.163g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Oat bran, cooked.

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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 Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +176.1%
Contains more Magnesium +840%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.2%
Contains more Potassium +616.3%
Contains more Zinc +666%
Contains more Copper +2540.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +24796.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +176.1%
Contains more Magnesium +840%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.2%
Contains more Potassium +616.3%
Contains more Zinc +666%
Contains more Copper +2540.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +24796.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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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Bran
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034
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%
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% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +346.1%
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Other +598%
Contains more Water +2356.1%
Equal in Carbs - 11.44
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
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +346.1%
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Other +598%
Contains more Water +2356.1%
Equal in Carbs - 11.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8105.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7097.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8105.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7097.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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 Bran
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Bran Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 8.84g Bran
Protein 14.32g 3.21g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.86g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 11.44g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 40kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Bran
Fiber 7.5g 2.6g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 10mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.88mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 40mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 119mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 92mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 1mg Bran
Zinc 4.06mg 0.53mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.066mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.964mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 7.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.16mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.034mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.144mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.217mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.025mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 6µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.057mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.086mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.114mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.235mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.13mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.057mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.155mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.165mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.163g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.291g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.339g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Bran
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
28%
Brazil nut
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.971g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.