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Brazil nut vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Adzuki bean different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Adzuki bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3480% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 84 times more Saturated Fat than Adzuki bean. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Adzuki bean contains only 0.191g.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
6
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4
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Calcium +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +196.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +61738.7%
Contains more Iron +104.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.1%
Contains more Manganese +41.5%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 187% 91% 164% 111% 1% 138% 365% 226% 17%
Contains more Calcium +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +196.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +61738.7%
Contains more Iron +104.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.1%
Contains more Manganese +41.5%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
4
:
6
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +699.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Folate +2727.3%
Brazil nut
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%
Adzuki bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 114% 51% 50% 89% 81% 467% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +699.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Folate +2727.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
3
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Fats +12560.4%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Carbs +435.8%
Contains more Water +293%
Equal in Other - 3.26
Brazil nut
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
Adzuki bean
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more Fats +12560.4%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Carbs +435.8%
Contains more Water +293%
Equal in Other - 3.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
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1
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47658%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21492%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Adzuki bean
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47658%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21492%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Protein 14.32g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 67.1g 0.53g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Calories 659kcal 329kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Adzuki bean
Fiber 7.5g 12.7g Adzuki bean
Calcium 160mg 66mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 376mg 127mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 381mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 3mg 5mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Copper 1.743mg 1.094mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.73mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 1917µg 3.1µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.455mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.63mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.351mg Adzuki bean
Folate 22µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.191mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.365mg 0.674mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.19mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.49mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 1.124mg 0.21mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.76mg 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.409mg 0.524mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.191g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.05g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.113g 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 Adzuki bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
71%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.943g)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.