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Brazil nut vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brazil nut and Baby food

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Baby food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3438% more than Baby food.
  • Brazil nut has 21 times more Saturated Fat than Baby food. While Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Baby food has only 0.769g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 Magnesium +276%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Copper +421.9%
Contains more Selenium +7301.5%
Contains more Calcium +358.1%
Contains more Iron +1854.7%
Equal in Sodium - 3
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 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Magnesium +276%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Copper +421.9%
Contains more Selenium +7301.5%
Contains more Calcium +358.1%
Contains more Iron +1854.7%
Equal in Sodium - 3

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 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7662.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11667.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7662.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11667.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +525.2%
Contains more Water +95.9%
Equal in Other - 3.3
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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +525.2%
Contains more Water +95.9%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1337.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1880%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1337.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 14.32g 12.2g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 4.4g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 659kcal 379kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.87g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 7.5g
Calcium 160mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 2.43mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 376mg 100mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 392mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 437mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 4.06mg 2.4mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.334mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 25.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 5.65mg 3.68mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 22µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.365mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.477mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 1.041mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.404mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.24mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.76mg 0.653mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.286mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 1.206g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.697g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Baby food
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
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.365g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.