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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +311.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +1218.2%
Contains more Potassium +527.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +1200.7%
Contains more Manganese +302.3%
Contains more Selenium +73630.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +311.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +1218.2%
Contains more Potassium +527.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +1200.7%
Contains more Manganese +302.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +330%
Contains more Fats +3918%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Contains more Other +643.5%
Contains more Carbs +687%
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
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 Protein +330%
Contains more Fats +3918%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Contains more Other +643.5%
Contains more Carbs +687%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 14.32g 3.33g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 1.67g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 659kcal 398kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 44.97g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 3.3g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 32mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.59mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 32mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 55mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 105mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 33mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.42mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.134mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.304mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 2.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Nougat
Vitamin E 5.65mg 2.77mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.013mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.478mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.06mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.667g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Nougat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
10%
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. 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.