Hickory nut vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hickory nut and Brazil nut different?
- Hickory nut are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium.
- Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3471% more than Hickory nut.
- Hickory nut contain 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Brazil nut. Hickory nut contain 1.746mg of Vitamin B5, while Brazil nut contains 0.184mg.
- Hickory nut are lower in Saturated Fat.
Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +276.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23566.7% |
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 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +274.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +848.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.72 g
Fats:
64.37 g
Carbs:
18.25 g
Water:
2.65 g
Other:
2.01 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~67.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.886 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 | -56.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
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 | 657kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 12.72g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 64.37g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.85g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 18.25g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 173mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 6.4g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.738mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 4.31mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 336mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 4.61mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.867mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.131mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.907mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.746mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.038g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 32.611g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.886g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.422mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.027mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.497mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.3mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.713mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.73mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.389mg | 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
35%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hickory nut is relatively richer in vitamins
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)