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Brazil nut vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Paprika?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, and Copper, while Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3474% higher.
  • Paprika has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Paprika has 2.14g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Spices, paprika types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Selenium +30328.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +770%
Contains more Potassium +246%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Zinc - 4.33
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +111.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Selenium +30328.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +770%
Contains more Potassium +246%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Zinc - 4.33

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 B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2019.8%
Contains more Folate +122.7%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2019.8%
Contains more Folate +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +420.6%
Contains more Carbs +359.9%
Contains more Water +228.7%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.14
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Fats +420.6%
Contains more Carbs +359.9%
Contains more Water +228.7%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +187.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +187.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 14.32g 14.14g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 12.89g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 659kcal 282kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 2.33g 10.34g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 160mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 2.43mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 376mg 178mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 314mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 3mg 68mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 1.743mg 0.713mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 1917µg 6.3µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 5.65mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.33mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 22µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 1.19mg 0.92mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 1.124mg 0.2mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.61mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.75mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.25mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 1.695g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 7.766g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.994g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
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.

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.