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Carrot vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot and Brazil nut

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3485% more.
  • Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
Carrot
0
:
10
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Calcium +384.8%
Contains more Iron +710%
Contains more Magnesium +3033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +1591.7%
Contains more Copper +3773.3%
Contains more Manganese +755.2%
Contains more Selenium +1916900%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
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 +384.8%
Contains more Iron +710%
Contains more Magnesium +3033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1971.4%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +1591.7%
Contains more Copper +3773.3%
Contains more Manganese +755.2%
Contains more Selenium +1916900%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
7
:
3
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.8%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 C +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.8%
Contains more Folate +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
4
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Water +2481.6%
Contains more Protein +1439.8%
Contains more Fats +27858.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +256.3%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +2481.6%
Contains more Protein +1439.8%
Contains more Fats +27858.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +256.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170464.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20753.8%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 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 -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170464.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20753.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
0
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Starch +472%
Contains more Sucrose +54.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Brazil nut
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 Starch +472%
Contains more Sucrose +54.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 4.24g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.24g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 9.58g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 41kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 1.43g 0.25g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 2.8g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 33mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.3mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 12mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 35mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 320mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 69mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.24mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.045mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.143mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 0.1µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0.7mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.035mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.295mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.184mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.101mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.191mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.102mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.101mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.02mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.069mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.04mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.037g 16.134g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.