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Brazil nut vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brazil nut and beefsteak raw

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3435% more.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1404%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6771%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%

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.
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1611.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +437.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +1151.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +936.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2032.5%

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +914.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12809.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

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 Beefsteak raw
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 Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 27.9µg 3435%
Copper 1.743mg 0.079mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.189g 161%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Fats 67.1g 5.36g 95%
Magnesium 376mg 25mg 84%
Phosphorus 725mg 220mg 72%
Saturated fat 16.134g 1.875g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 2.354g 54%
Manganese 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.075mg 45%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.543mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 5.048mg 30%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Calories 659kcal 134kcal 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Calcium 160mg 5mg 16%
Protein 14.32g 21.38g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.182mg 11%
Zinc 4.06mg 5.3mg 11%
Potassium 659mg 375mg 8%
Iron 2.43mg 2mg 5%
Folate 22µg 3µg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 4%
Carbs 11.74g 0g 4%
Sodium 3mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.33g 0g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Beefsteak raw
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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.