Brazil nut vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brazil nut and Almond different?
- Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3478% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Almond. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Almond contains only 3.802g.
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, almonds 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.
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Magnesium
+39.3%
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Phosphorus
+50.7%
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Zinc
+30.1%
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Copper
+69.1%
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Selenium
+46656.1%
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Calcium
+68.1%
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Iron
+52.7%
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Potassium
+11.2%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Manganese
+78.2%
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Magnesium
+39.3%
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Phosphorus
+50.7%
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Zinc
+30.1%
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Copper
+69.1%
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Selenium
+46656.1%
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Calcium
+68.1%
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Iron
+52.7%
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Potassium
+11.2%
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-66.7%
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Manganese
+78.2%
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+201%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+353.6%
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Vitamin B2
+3151.4%
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Vitamin B3
+1126.4%
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Vitamin B5
+156%
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Vitamin B6
+35.6%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+201%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+353.6%
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Vitamin B2
+3151.4%
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Vitamin B3
+1126.4%
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Vitamin B5
+156%
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Vitamin B6
+35.6%
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Folate
+100%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+34.4%
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Other
+15.5%
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Protein
+47.7%
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Carbs
+83.6%
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Water
+28.9%
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
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3.42 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
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Fats
+34.4%
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Other
+15.5%
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Protein
+47.7%
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Carbs
+83.6%
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Water
+28.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+97.9%
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Saturated Fat
-76.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.1%
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.329 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+97.9%
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Saturated Fat
-76.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+188%
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Sucrose
+69.5%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
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Starch
+188%
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Sucrose
+69.5%
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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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 9.05g |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 21.15g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 49.93g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 21.55g |
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| Calories | 659kcal | 579kcal |
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| Starch | 0.25g | 0.72g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.11g |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 4.35g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 12.5g |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 269mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 3.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 270mg |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 481mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 733mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 3.12mg |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.031mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 2.179mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 25.63mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 1.138mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 3.618mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.137mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 44µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.211mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.601mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.751mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.568mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.132mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 0.855mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.539mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.015g |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 3.802g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 31.551g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 12.329g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 12.32g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
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.