Acorns vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between acorns and brazil nut?
- Acorns are richer in vitamin B6 and folate, while brazil nut is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, iron, and calcium.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for copper is 125% higher.
- Brazil nut has 5 times less vitamin B6 than acorns. Acorns have 0.528mg of vitamin B6, while brazil nut has 0.101mg.
- Acorns are lower in saturated fat.
We used Nuts, acorns, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +506.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +696.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +817.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +237.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +519.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +288.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +422.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +295.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.86 g
Carbs:
40.75 g
Water:
27.9 g
Other:
1.34 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +715.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.596 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 3485% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.596g | 24.399g | 132% |
| Copper | 0.621mg | 1.743mg | 125% |
| Phosphorus | 79mg | 725mg | 92% |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 376mg | 75% |
| Fats | 23.86g | 67.1g | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 16.134g | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.617mg | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.528mg | 0.101mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 4.06mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.109g | 23.879g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 2.43mg | 21% |
| Folate | 87µg | 22µg | 16% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 14.32g | 16% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 659kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 160mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.827mg | 0.295mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 40.75g | 11.74g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.035mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 1.337mg | 1.223mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 539mg | 659mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.75g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.236mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.489mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.103mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.269mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.345mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
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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
25%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Acorns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.