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

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The main differences between Salmon raw and Brazil nut

  • Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3419% higher.
  • Salmon raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
0
:
10
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1196.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +534.4%
Contains more Copper +597.2%
Contains more Manganese +7543.8%
Contains more Selenium +5152.1%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
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 +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1196.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +534.4%
Contains more Copper +597.2%
Contains more Manganese +7543.8%
Contains more Selenium +5152.1%

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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
7
:
5
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +709.9%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
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 B2 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +709.9%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Water +1902.9%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Fats +958.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 Protein +38.5%
Contains more Water +1902.9%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Fats +958.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
1
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2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1035.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +861%
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 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 -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1035.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +861%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 19.84g 14.32g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 0g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 142kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Salmon raw
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 12mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.8mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 29mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 200mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 490mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 44mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.64mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.25mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.016mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 36.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.035mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.295mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.184mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.101mg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 22µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.135mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.365mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.518mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 1.19mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 0.49mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.639mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg 0.76mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.409mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.981g 16.134g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 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
Salmon 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
83%
Salmon raw
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.