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Italian sausage raw vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between italian sausage raw and brazil nut

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B12, yet brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3440% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains less cholesterol.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 +2585.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.5%
Contains more IronIron +105.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2078.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2008.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7629.8%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
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 CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1001.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.617mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 WaterWater +1393.6%
Contains more FatsFats +114.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1706.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
~equal in Protein ~14.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 -30.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +505.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 1917µg 3440%
Copper 0.08mg 1.743mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 24.399g 136%
Magnesium 14mg 376mg 86%
Phosphorus 142mg 725mg 83%
Fats 31.33g 67.1g 55%
Manganese 0.058mg 1.223mg 51%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Sodium 731mg 3mg 32%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 23.879g 24%
Saturated fat 11.27g 16.134g 22%
Zinc 1.79mg 4.06mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.295mg 18%
Calories 346kcal 659kcal 16%
Iron 1.18mg 2.43mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.101mg 15%
Calcium 18mg 160mg 14%
Potassium 253mg 659mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.035mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.184mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.617mg 4%
Folate 8µg 22µg 4%
Carbs 0.65g 11.74g 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.7mg 1%
Protein 14.25g 14.32g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Brazil nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.