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Brazil nut vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Almond paste different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Manganese, however, Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3478% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond paste. While Brazil nut contains 0.617mg of Vitamin B1, Almond paste contains only 0.082mg.
  • Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, almond paste 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 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.9%
Contains more IronIron +51.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45542.9%
~equal in Calcium ~172mg

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 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +652.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1082.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +382%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~28.5mg

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
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more FatsFats +141.9%
Contains more OtherOther +149.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.2%
Contains more WaterWater +311.7%

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
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.7%

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 Almond paste
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Almond paste Opinion
Calories 659kcal 458kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 9g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 27.74g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 43.01g Almond paste
Carbs 11.74g 47.81g Almond paste
Magnesium 376mg 130mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 172mg Almond paste
Potassium 659mg 314mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.6mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 36.25g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 4.8g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.454mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.48mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 258mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 9mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 1.223mg 0.856mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 4.2µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.082mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.422mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.113mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.036mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 73µg Almond paste
Choline 28.8mg 28.5mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 18.012g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 5.821g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
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
Brazil nut Almond paste
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
38%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste 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 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. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.