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Beef vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef and Brazil nut?

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3446% higher.
  • Beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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 Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1690.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.2%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +1950.6%
Contains more Manganese +10091.7%
Contains more Selenium +8816.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1690.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.2%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +1950.6%
Contains more Manganese +10091.7%
Contains more Selenium +8816.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.43

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.
Beef
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4608.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1241.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 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% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4608.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1241.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.1%
Contains more Water +1595.3%
Contains more Fats +335.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +402.9%
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 +81.1%
Contains more Water +1595.3%
Contains more Fats +335.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +402.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4941.1%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4941.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 25.93g 14.32g Beef
Fats 15.41g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 0g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 250kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0g 2.33g Beef
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 18mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.6mg 2.43mg Beef
Magnesium 21mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 198mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 318mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 72mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 6.31mg 4.06mg Beef
Copper 0.085mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.012mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 21.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.035mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 0.295mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.184mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.101mg Beef
Folate 9µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.72mg 0.365mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.518mg Beef
Leucine 1.45mg 1.19mg Beef
Lysine 1.54mg 0.49mg Beef
Methionine 0.478mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.639mg Beef
Valine 0.914mg 0.76mg Beef
Histidine 0.604mg 0.409mg Beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.572g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 5.895g 16.134g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.018g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
52%
Beef
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.