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Peanut butter vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peanut butter and Brazil nut?

  • Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Manganese, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3478% higher.
  • Brazil nut has 44 times less Vitamin B3 than Peanut butter. Peanut butter has 13.112mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut has 0.295mg.
  • Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Calcium +226.5%
Contains more Iron +39.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Selenium +46656.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Calcium +226.5%
Contains more Iron +39.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Selenium +46656.1%

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 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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 E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Fats +30.6%
Contains more Water +178%
Contains more Other +18.3%
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Fats +30.6%
Contains more Water +178%
Contains more Other +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.879
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.879

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1324%
Contains more Sucrose +339.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 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 +1324%
Contains more Sucrose +339.9%
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.
Peanut butter Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 4.24g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 14.32g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 22.31g 11.74g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 3.56g 0.25g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 5g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 49mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.74mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 168mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 335mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 558mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 17mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.51mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.422mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.665mg 1.223mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 9.1mg 5.65mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.035mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.295mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.184mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.101mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 22µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.135mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.365mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.518mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 1.19mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.49mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.639mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.76mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.409mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 10.325g 16.134g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 23.879g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.018g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Brazil nut
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
62%
Peanut butter
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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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