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Nuts, almonds, blanched vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nuts, almonds, blanched and Brazil nut

  • Nuts, almonds, blanched has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3480% more than Nuts, almonds, blanched.
  • Brazil nut has 20 times less Vitamin B2 than Nuts, almonds, blanched. Nuts, almonds, blanched has 0.711mg of Vitamin B2, while Brazil nut has 0.035mg.
  • Nuts, almonds, blanched contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds, blanched 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 191% 71% 58% 123% 342% 81% 206% 2.5% 239% 17%
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 CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59806.3%
~equal in Potassium ~659mg

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 0% 0.42% 475% 0% 48% 164% 66% 19% 27% 0% 0% 37% 28%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +320.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1931.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1086.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 19% 5% 3%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 52.52 g
Carbs: 18.67 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 2.9 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 ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +27.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 67% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 33.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.368 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 -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 79% 2%
Starch: 1 g
Sucrose: 4.46 g
Glucose: 0.03 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.14 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 StarchStarch +300%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +91.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, almonds, blanched Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 590kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 21.4g 14.32g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Fats 52.52g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 8.77g 4.24g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Carbs 18.67g 11.74g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Magnesium 268mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 236mg 160mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Potassium 659mg 659mg
Iron 3.28mg 2.43mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Sugar 4.63g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 9.9g 7.5g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Copper 1.027mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.97mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 1g 0.25g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Phosphorus 481mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 19mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin E 23.75mg 5.65mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Manganese 1.835mg 1.223mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Selenium 3.2µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.191mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.711mg 0.035mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 0.295mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.184mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.101mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Folate 49µg 22µg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Trans Fat 0.019g Brazil nut
Choline 52.1mg 28.8mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Saturated Fat 3.953g 16.134g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Monounsaturated Fat 33.415g 23.879g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Polyunsaturated fat 12.368g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.135mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Threonine 0.682mg 0.365mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Isoleucine 0.696mg 0.518mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Leucine 1.479mg 1.19mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Lysine 0.605mg 0.49mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Methionine 0.19mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.156mg 0.639mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Valine 0.805mg 0.76mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Histidine 0.596mg 0.409mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nuts, almonds, blanched 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
66%
Nuts, almonds, blanched
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Nuts, almonds, blanched
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Nuts, almonds, blanched - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170568/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.