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Brazil nut vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Avocado

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin E , yet Avocado is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3485% more than Avocado.
  • Brazil nut contains 14 times more Phosphorus than Avocado. While Brazil nut contains 725mg of Phosphorus, Avocado contains only 52mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Avocado is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +341.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1196.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1294.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +534.4%
Contains more Copper +817.4%
Contains more Manganese +761.3%
Contains more Selenium +479150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +341.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1196.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1294.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +534.4%
Contains more Copper +817.4%
Contains more Manganese +761.3%
Contains more Selenium +479150%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +820.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +654.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Folate +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +820.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +654.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Folate +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +616%
Contains more Fats +357.7%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Contains more Water +2041.2%
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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +616%
Contains more Fats +357.7%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Contains more Water +2041.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1243.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1243.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +127.3%
Contains more Sucrose +3783.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +127.3%
Contains more Sucrose +3783.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 1.83g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 2g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 14.66g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 8.53g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 160kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 0.11g Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 2.33g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 7.5g 6.7g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 12mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.55mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 29mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 52mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 485mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 7mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.64mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.19mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.142mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.4µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 5.65mg 2.07mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.067mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 22µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.025mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.073mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.084mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.143mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.132mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.038mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.097mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.107mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.049mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 2.126g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 9.799g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.816g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.015g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Avocado
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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