Brazil nut vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between brazil nut and brown sugar
- Brown sugar has less selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3483% more.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than brazil nut.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Sugars, brown.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +4077.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +395.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3608.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18025% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1810.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +159650% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1152.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11833.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +155.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +660% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +735.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3958.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 1.2µg | 3483% |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.047mg | 188% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 0g | 163% |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 4mg | 103% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 0g | 103% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 9mg | 87% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 0g | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 0g | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 0.064mg | 50% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 0.03mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 0g | 30% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 98.09g | 29% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 0.12g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.71mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 133mg | 15% |
| Calories | 659kcal | 380kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 2.3mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 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 |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)