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Liver vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Brazil nut different?

  • Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3363% higher.
  • Brazil nut has less Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 +637.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +2585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200.8%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +174.9%
Contains more Manganese +307.7%
Contains more Selenium +2740%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +637.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +2585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200.8%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +174.9%
Contains more Manganese +307.7%
Contains more Selenium +2740%

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +464.4%
Contains more Folate +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +464.4%
Contains more Folate +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Water +1780.7%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +128%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +81.7%
Contains more Water +1780.7%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +128%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3690.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2223.7%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3690.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2223.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 26.02g 14.32g Liver
Fats 4.4g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 3.76g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 165kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Liver
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 10mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 17.92mg 2.43mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 241mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 150mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 49mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 6.72mg 4.06mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.3mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 67.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0.7mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.035mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.295mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.184mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.101mg Liver
Folate 163µg 22µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.135mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.365mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.518mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.19mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.49mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.639mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.76mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.409mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 1.41g 16.134g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 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
Liver 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
397%
Liver
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.