Chestnut vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chestnut and brazil nut different?
- Chestnut is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, brazil nut is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, manganese, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for brazil nut is 141% higher.
- Chestnut contains 38 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut. While chestnut contains 26.7mg of Vitamin C, brazil nut contains only 0.7mg.
- Chestnut has less saturated Fat.
- Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than chestnut (54).
Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +596.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1524% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +632.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1892.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +616% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4762.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
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 | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4916.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4376.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 1.38g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.76g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 27.76g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 54mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 46mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 715mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 1.73mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.476g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.047mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
20%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.874g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.