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French fries vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French fries and Brazil nut?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3484% higher.
  • Brazil nut has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than French fries. French fries have 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, while Brazil nut has 0.101mg.
  • French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.

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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 +788.9%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +974.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +480%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +712%
Contains more Copper +1305.6%
Contains more Manganese +395.1%
Contains more Selenium +212900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +974.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +480%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +712%
Contains more Copper +1305.6%
Contains more Manganese +395.1%
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 C +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 C +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +918.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +253%
Contains more Water +1027.2%
Contains more Protein +317.5%
Contains more Fats +355.5%
Contains more Other +84.9%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Carbs +253%
Contains more Water +1027.2%
Contains more Protein +317.5%
Contains more Fats +355.5%
Contains more Other +84.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins 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 French fries Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 4.24g French fries
Protein 3.43g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 14.73g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 41.44g 11.74g French fries
Calories 312kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0.3g 2.33g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 18mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.81mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 35mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 125mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 579mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 210mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.5mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.124mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.247mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 0.9µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 1.67mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.035mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.295mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.184mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.101mg French fries
Folate 30µg 22µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.06g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 2.336g 16.134g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.018g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.018g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.798g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.