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Brazil nut vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and allspice different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, allspice is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3481% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 6 times more phosphorus than allspice. While brazil nut contains 725mg of phosphorus, allspice contains only 113mg.
  • Allspice has less saturated fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Spices, allspice, ground are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +302%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +541.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.4%
Contains more IronIron +190.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.6%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.1%
Contains more FatsFats +672.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +514.3%
Contains more WaterWater +147.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3518%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +933.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Allspice DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 2.7µg 3481%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.36g 147%
Copper 1.743mg 0.553mg 132%
Fats 67.1g 8.69g 90%
Phosphorus 725mg 113mg 87%
Manganese 1.223mg 2.943mg 75%
Saturated fat 16.134g 2.55g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.66g 58%
Iron 2.43mg 7.06mg 58%
Magnesium 376mg 135mg 57%
Fiber 7.5g 21.6g 56%
Calcium 160mg 661mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.101mg 43%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 39.2mg 43%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Zinc 4.06mg 1.01mg 28%
Calories 659kcal 263kcal 20%
Carbs 11.74g 72.12g 20%
Protein 14.32g 6.09g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.86mg 16%
Potassium 659mg 1044mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.21mg 8%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 4%
Folate 22µg 36µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Sodium 3mg 77mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.063mg 2%
Net carbs 4.24g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Allspice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Brazil nut
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.584g)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.