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Macadamia vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Brazil nut different?

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3479% higher.
  • Macadamia contains 3 times more Manganese than Brazil nut. While Macadamia contains 4.131mg of Manganese, Brazil nut contains only 1.223mg.
  • Macadamia has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +237.8%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +189.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.6%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +212.3%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Selenium +53150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +237.8%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +189.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.6%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +212.3%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Selenium +53150%

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 C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +946.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 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% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +738.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +946.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Water +151.5%
Contains more Other +200%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
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
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Water +151.5%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1524.4%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1524.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +320%
Contains more Sucrose +90.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +320%
Contains more Sucrose +90.1%
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.
Macadamia Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 4.24g Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 75.77g 67.1g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 11.74g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 659kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 0.25g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 0g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 8.6g 7.5g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 3.69mg 2.43mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 188mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 368mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 5mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.3mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.756mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 4.131mg 1.223mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 0.54mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.7mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.617mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.035mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.295mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.184mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.101mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 22µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.37mg 0.365mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.602mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.018mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.023mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.639mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.195mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 12.061g 16.134g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 23.879g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 24.399g 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
Macadamia Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Macadamia
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

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

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