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Brazil nut vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brazil nut and black turtle bean

  • Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin E, yet black turtle bean is richer in folate, iron, fiber, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3480% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 70 times more saturated fat than black turtle bean. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, while black turtle bean contains 0.232g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw.

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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 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59806.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.6%
Contains more IronIron +258%
~equal in Calcium ~160mg

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 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2590.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +562.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1918.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +7355.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +438.8%
Contains more WaterWater +221.6%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30514.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6204.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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 Black turtle bean
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 Black turtle bean DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 3.2µg 3480%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.387g 160%
Folate 22µg 444µg 106%
Fats 67.1g 0.9g 102%
Copper 1.743mg 1mg 83%
Iron 2.43mg 8.7mg 78%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.232g 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.078g 60%
Magnesium 376mg 160mg 51%
Phosphorus 725mg 440mg 41%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.21mg 36%
Fiber 7.5g 15.5g 32%
Potassium 659mg 1500mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.9mg 24%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.2mg 17%
Carbs 11.74g 63.25g 17%
Calories 659kcal 339kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.286mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.899mg 14%
Protein 14.32g 21.25g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.193mg 12%
Manganese 1.223mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.955mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 47.75g N/A
Calcium 160mg 160mg 0%
Sugar 2.33g 2.12g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.592mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Black turtle bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Brazil nut
60%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.902g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean 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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.