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Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added and brazil nut

  • Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added has more vitamin E, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B3, while brazil nut has more selenium, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3482% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 34 times less vitamin B2 than nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added. Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added contains 1.197mg of vitamin B2, while brazil nut contains 0.035mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added 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 199% 80% 63% 140% 366% 90% 202% 0.39% 291% 11%
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 +67.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95750%
~equal in Potassium ~659mg
~equal in Sodium ~3mg

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% 478% 0% 19% 276% 68% 19% 31% 0% 0% 41% 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 EVitamin E +323%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +701.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 52.54 g
Carbs: 21.01 g
Water: 2.41 g
Other: 3.08 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 +46.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79%
Contains more FatsFats +27.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 33.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.955 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 -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Starch: 0.73 g
Sucrose: 4.75 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 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 +192%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +103.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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, dry roasted, without salt added 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 2µg 1917µg 3482%
Vitamin E 23.9mg 5.65mg 122%
Vitamin B2 1.197mg 0.035mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.955g 24.399g 76%
Copper 1.099mg 1.743mg 72%
Saturated fat 4.092g 16.134g 55%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.617mg 45%
Manganese 2.232mg 1.223mg 44%
Phosphorus 471mg 725mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 33.076g 23.879g 23%
Magnesium 279mg 376mg 23%
Fats 52.54g 67.1g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.637mg 0.295mg 21%
Iron 3.73mg 2.43mg 16%
Fiber 10.9g 7.5g 14%
Protein 20.96g 14.32g 13%
Calcium 268mg 160mg 11%
Folate 55µg 22µg 8%
Zinc 3.31mg 4.06mg 7%
Choline 52.1mg 28.8mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.101mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.184mg 3%
Calories 598kcal 659kcal 3%
Carbs 21.01g 11.74g 3%
Potassium 713mg 659mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 10.11g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 4.86g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.73g 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 3mg 0%
Trans fat 0.007g N/A
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.595mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.745mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.461mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.563mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.155mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.122mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.848mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.534mg 0.409mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.945g 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added 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
74%
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
144%
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added
Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 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, dry roasted, without salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170158/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.

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