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Oysters vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oysters and Brazil nut?

  • Oysters is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, and Iron, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3414% more.
  • Oysters has less Saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types 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 more Iron +279%
Contains more Zinc +1836%
Contains more Copper +227.4%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +974.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +4753.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +279%
Contains more Zinc +1836%
Contains more Copper +227.4%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +974.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +4753.2%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1613.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1613.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2186.3%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1862%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +125%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 Water +2186.3%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1862%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.5%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +260%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +260%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 4.24g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 3.42g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 5.45g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 102kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.9g 0.25g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 2.33g Oysters
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 116mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 9.21mg 2.43mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 194mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 139mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 166mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 78.6mg 4.06mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 1.743mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 39.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.035mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.295mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.184mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 14µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.135mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.716mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.762mg 0.49mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.523mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.22mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.068g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.948g 16.134g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.018g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.