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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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1196.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more IronIron +341.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +817.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +534.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1294.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +761.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +820.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +654.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +616%
Contains more FatsFats +357.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +116.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2041.2%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +143.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1243.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +127.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3783.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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
Calories 659kcal 160kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 2g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 14.66g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg Avocado
Net carbs 4.24g 1.83g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 8.53g Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 29mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 12mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 485mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.55mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 7.5g 6.7g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.19mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.64mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 0.11g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 52mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 5.65mg 2.07mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.142mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.4µg Brazil nut
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
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg Avocado
Folate 22µg 81µg Avocado
Choline 28.8mg 14.2mg 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
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
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.015g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Avocado
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
33%
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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