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Brazil nut vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Black pepper different?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Black pepper is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3477% more than Black pepper.
  • Brazil nut contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than Black pepper. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Black pepper contains 1.392g.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Spices, pepper, black types were 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.
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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39022.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +299.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +942.8%

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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +660.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1958.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +444.7%
Contains more WaterWater +264.3%
Contains more OtherOther +190.6%

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3131.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2344.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11550%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 pepper
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 Black pepper Opinion
Calories 659kcal 251kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 10.39g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 3.26g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 38.65g Black pepper
Carbs 11.74g 63.95g Black pepper
Magnesium 376mg 171mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 443mg Black pepper
Potassium 659mg 1329mg Black pepper
Iron 2.43mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Sugar 2.33g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 7.5g 25.3g Black pepper
Copper 1.743mg 1.33mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 158mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 20mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 5.65mg 1.04mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 1917µg 4.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.108mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 22µg 17µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 11.3mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.739g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.998g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.058mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.244mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.366mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 1.014mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.244mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.096mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.446mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.547mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.159mg Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.152g Black pepper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g 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 Black pepper
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
56%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients

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

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