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Brazil nut vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brazil nut and Basil

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Zinc, however, Basil has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3485% more.
  • Brazil nut has 394 times more Saturated Fat than Basil. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Basil has 0.041g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Basil, fresh.

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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 +487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1194.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +401.2%
Contains more Copper +352.7%
Contains more Selenium +638900%
Contains more Calcium +10.6%
Contains more Iron +30.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.148
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 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1194.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +401.2%
Contains more Copper +352.7%
Contains more Selenium +638900%
Contains more Calcium +10.6%
Contains more Iron +30.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.148

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin E +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1714.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
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 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin E +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1714.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.6%
Contains more Fats +10384.4%
Contains more Carbs +343%
Contains more Other +128%
Contains more Water +2591.8%
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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +354.6%
Contains more Fats +10384.4%
Contains more Carbs +343%
Contains more Other +128%
Contains more Water +2591.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27035.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6172.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27035.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6172.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Basil
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 Basil Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 1.05g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 3.15g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.64g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 2.65g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 23kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 0.02g Basil
Sugar 2.33g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 7.5g 1.6g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 177mg Basil
Iron 2.43mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 376mg 64mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 56mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 295mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 4mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.81mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.385mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.148mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.3µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.8mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.034mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 22µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 0µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.039mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.104mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.104mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.191mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.11mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.036mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.13mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.127mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.051mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.088g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.389g 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 Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil 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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients

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

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