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Cocoa solids vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa solids and Brazil nut

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3459% more than Cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids have 6 times more Iron than Brazil nut. While Cocoa solids have 13.86mg of Iron, Brazil nut has only 2.43mg.
  • Cocoa solids have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +32.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +470.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13305.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~725mg

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +691%
Contains more CholineCholine +140%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +393.2%
Contains more OtherOther +69.6%
Contains more FatsFats +389.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +422.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5445.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 228kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 19.6g 14.32g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 20.9g 4.24g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 11.74g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 376mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 1524mg 659mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 2.43mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 2.33g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 7.5g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 1.743mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 4.06mg Cocoa solids
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 734mg 725mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 0.1mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 3.837mg 1.223mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.035mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.295mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.184mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.101mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 22µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 8.07g 16.134g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.365mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.518mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.983mg 0.49mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.639mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 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
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.