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Brazil nut vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brazil nut and Beef sirloin

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3415% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 111 times more Manganese than Beef sirloin. Brazil nut contains 1.223mg of Manganese, while Beef sirloin contains 0.011mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1292.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.7%
Contains more IronIron +26.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1950.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11018.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4828%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.4%

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +601.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2951.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +574.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +1234%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +479.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1759.1%

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
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1090.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13088.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%

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 Beef sirloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Beef sirloin Opinion
Calories 659kcal 177kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 67.1g 5.03g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 81mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 27mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 22mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 410mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.92mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Beef sirloin
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.085mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 253mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 66mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.39mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.011mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 38.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.088mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.163mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Folate 22µg 10µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 2.006g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.185g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.365mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.19mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 0.49mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 1.124mg 0.802mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.76mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.409mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 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 Beef sirloin
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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.