Jerky vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between jerky and brazil nut
- Jerky has more vitamin B12, iron, and zinc; however, brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3466% more than jerky.
- Brazil nut contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +637.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +667.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1001.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17815.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +487.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +509.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +278.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1053.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +583% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.1% |
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Carbs
~11.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 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 | -32.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2313.4% |
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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| Selenium | 10.7µg | 1917µg | 3466% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 1.743mg | 168% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 24.399g | 156% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 3mg | 90% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 376mg | 77% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 67.1g | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 1.223mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 725mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.617mg | 39% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 14.32g | 38% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 2.43mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 4.06mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 5.65mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 23.879g | 31% |
| Folate | 134µg | 22µg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 16.134g | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 28.8mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 160mg | 14% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 659kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.295mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.101mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 659mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11g | 11.74g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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 |
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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
111%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2078mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals