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Brazil nut vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brazil nut and nougat

  • Brazil nut is richer than nougat in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3481% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 47 times more vitamin B1 than nougat. Brazil nut contains 0.617mg of vitamin B1, while nougat contains 0.013mg.
  • Nougat contains less saturated fat.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index than nougat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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%
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1075%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +527.6%
Contains more IronIron +311.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73630.8%

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%
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +405%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +464.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330%
Contains more FatsFats +3918%
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%
Contains more OtherOther +643.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +687%

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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

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 Nougat
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Nougat DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 2.6µg 3481%
Copper 1.743mg 0.134mg 179%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0g 163%
Fats 67.1g 1.67g 101%
Phosphorus 725mg 55mg 96%
Magnesium 376mg 32mg 82%
Saturated fat 16.134g 1.667g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.013mg 50%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.304mg 40%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.42mg 33%
Carbs 11.74g 92.39g 27%
Iron 2.43mg 0.59mg 23%
Protein 14.32g 3.33g 22%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 2.77mg 19%
Fiber 7.5g 3.3g 17%
Potassium 659mg 105mg 16%
Calcium 160mg 32mg 13%
Calories 659kcal 398kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.148mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.02mg 6%
Folate 22µg 5µg 4%
Choline 28.8mg 5.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 3mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.478mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.24g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 44.97g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
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)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.