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Biscuit vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Biscuit and Brazil nut

  • Brazil nut is richer than Biscuit in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3450% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 193 times more Sodium than Brazil nut. Biscuit contains 580mg of Sodium, while Brazil nut contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
8
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1988.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.1%
Contains more Potassium +444.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +651.9%
Contains more Copper +2025.6%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +9730.8%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1988.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.1%
Contains more Potassium +444.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +651.9%
Contains more Copper +2025.6%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +9730.8%

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
6
:
6
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +899.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Folate +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.6%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Brazil nut
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 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +899.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Folate +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
3
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Carbs +279.9%
Contains more Water +745%
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Fats +311.7%
Equal in Other - 3.42
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Brazil nut
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 Carbs +279.9%
Contains more Water +745%
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Fats +311.7%
Equal in Other - 3.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
1
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.1%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 4.24g Biscuit
Protein 7g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 16.3g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 44.6g 11.74g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.18g 2.33g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 235mg 160mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.43mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 164mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 121mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 580mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.54mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.082mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.378mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 19.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.295mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.184mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 61µg 22µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.211mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.514mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.226mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.132mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.313mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.161mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 4.324g 16.134g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 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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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.