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Chard raw vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chard raw and Brazil nut

  • Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3484% more than Chard raw.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chard raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chard, swiss, 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.
Contains more Calcium +213.7%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +364.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1476.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +1027.8%
Contains more Copper +873.7%
Contains more Manganese +234.2%
Contains more Selenium +212900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 68% 58% 20% 34% 28% 10% 60% 48% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +213.7%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +364.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1476.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +1027.8%
Contains more Copper +873.7%
Contains more Manganese +234.2%
Contains more Selenium +212900%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1442.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.184
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.101
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 367% 38% 0% 100% 10% 21% 8% 11% 23% 11% 0% 2075%
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 +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1442.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.184
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.101

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2609.4%
Contains more Protein +695.6%
Contains more Fats +33450%
Contains more Carbs +213.9%
Contains more Other +113.8%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +2609.4%
Contains more Protein +695.6%
Contains more Fats +33450%
Contains more Carbs +213.9%
Contains more Other +113.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59597.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34755.7%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.07 g
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 +59597.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34755.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 1.8g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.2g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 3.74g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 19kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 1.1g 2.33g Chard raw
Fiber 1.6g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 51mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.8mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 81mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 46mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 379mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 213mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.36mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.179mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.366mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 0.9µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 6116IU 0IU Chard raw
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 0µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 1.89mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 30mg 0.7mg Chard raw
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.035mg Chard raw
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.295mg Chard raw
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 14µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 830µg 0µg Chard raw
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.083mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.13mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.099mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.019mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.11mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.036mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.03g 16.134g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 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
Chard raw Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
222%
Chard raw
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.