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Black pepper vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Black pepper and Brazil nut different?

  • Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, and Fiber, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3477% more than Black pepper.
  • Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, pepper, black and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types were 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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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 +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +299.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +942.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39022.4%

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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +660.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 CarbsCarbs +444.7%
Contains more WaterWater +264.3%
Contains more OtherOther +190.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1958.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 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 -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3131.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2344.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11550%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 251kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 10.39g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 3.26g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 38.65g 4.24g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 11.74g Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 443mg 160mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 659mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 2.43mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 2.33g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 7.5g Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.19mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 158mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 20mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 12.753mg 1.223mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.035mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 0.295mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.184mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.101mg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg 0µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 22µg Brazil nut
Choline 11.3mg 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 1.392g 16.134g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.244mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.014mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.244mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.096mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.547mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.159mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Fructose 0.23g 0g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.018g Black pepper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
56%
Black pepper
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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.
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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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