Brazil nut vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Peanut
- Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Iron.
- Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3472% more than Peanut.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Peanut. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Peanut contains only 6.279g.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peanuts, all types, 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.
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Calcium
+73.9%
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Magnesium
+123.8%
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Phosphorus
+92.8%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+24.2%
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Copper
+52.4%
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Selenium
+26525%
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Iron
+88.5%
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Manganese
+58.1%
Equal in Potassium - 705
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Calcium
+73.9%
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Magnesium
+123.8%
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Phosphorus
+92.8%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+24.2%
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Copper
+52.4%
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Selenium
+26525%
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Iron
+88.5%
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Manganese
+58.1%
Equal in Potassium - 705
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
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+47.4%
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Vitamin B2
+285.7%
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Vitamin B3
+3990.2%
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Vitamin B5
+860.3%
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Vitamin B6
+244.6%
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Folate
+990.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+47.4%
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Vitamin B2
+285.7%
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Vitamin B3
+3990.2%
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Vitamin B5
+860.3%
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Vitamin B6
+244.6%
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Folate
+990.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+36.3%
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+46.8%
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Protein
+80.2%
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Carbs
+37.4%
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Water
+90.1%
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
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3.42 g
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
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Fats
+36.3%
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+46.8%
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Protein
+80.2%
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Carbs
+37.4%
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Water
+90.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.8%
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Saturated Fat
-61.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 24.426
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
15.558 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.8%
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Saturated Fat
-61.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 24.426
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 | 7.63g |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 25.8g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 49.24g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 16.13g |
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| Calories | 659kcal | 567kcal |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 4.72g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 8.5g |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 92mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 4.58mg |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 168mg |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 376mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 705mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 18mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 3.27mg |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.144mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.934mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 7.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 8.33mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 12.066mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.767mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.348mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 240µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.25mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.883mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.907mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.672mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.926mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.317mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.377mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 1.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.652mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 6.279g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 24.426g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 15.558g |
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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
28%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.