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Brazil nut vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Jalapeño?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3485% more.
  • Jalapeño contains 175 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Jalapeño contains 0.092g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +872%
Contains more Magnesium +2406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2688.5%
Contains more Potassium +165.7%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +3689.1%
Contains more Manganese +1160.8%
Contains more Selenium +479150%
Equal in Sodium - 3
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 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +872%
Contains more Magnesium +2406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2688.5%
Contains more Potassium +165.7%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +3689.1%
Contains more Manganese +1160.8%
Contains more Selenium +479150%
Equal in Sodium - 3

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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Contains more Vitamin E +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1442.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.9%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1442.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.9%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1473.6%
Contains more Fats +18035.1%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +545.3%
Contains more Water +2581%
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
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1473.6%
Contains more Fats +18035.1%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +545.3%
Contains more Water +2581%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82241.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21684.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82241.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21684.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 3.7g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 0.91g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.37g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 6.5g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 29kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 2.33g 4.12g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 2.8g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 12mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.25mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 15mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 26mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 248mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 4.06mg 0.14mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.046mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.097mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.4µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 5.65mg 3.58mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.04mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.07mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 22µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 0µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.029g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.112g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.062g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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