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Almonds vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almonds and Brazil nut different?

  • Almonds are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3478% higher.
  • Almonds contain 33 times more Vitamin B2 than Brazil nut. While Almonds contain 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Brazil nut contains only 0.035mg.
  • Almonds have less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more IronIron +52.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
25% 37% 38%
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 -76.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 StarchStarch +188%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +69.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 579kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 21.15g 14.32g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 9.05g 4.24g Almonds
Carbs 21.55g 11.74g Almonds
Magnesium 270mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 269mg 160mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 659mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 2.43mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 12.5g 7.5g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 3.12mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.72g 0.25g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 1mg 3mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almonds
Vitamin E 25.63mg 5.65mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 1.223mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.035mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.295mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.184mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.101mg Almonds
Folate 44µg 22µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Brazil nut
Choline 52.1mg 28.8mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 16.134g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 23.879g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.135mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.365mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.518mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 1.19mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.49mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.639mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.76mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.409mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g 0g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Brazil nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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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