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Brazil nut vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brazil nut and Castanea crenata

  • Brazil nut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Castanea crenata is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Copper needs 131% more than Castanea crenata.
  • Castanea crenata has 207 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Castanea crenata has 0.078g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +667.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +416.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +210.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +906.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.1%

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 88% 2.2% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3657.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +536.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12560.4%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1695.6%

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
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8489.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17580.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

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 Castanea crenata
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Castanea crenata Opinion
Calories 659kcal 154kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 2.25g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.53g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Net carbs 4.24g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Carbs 11.74g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Magnesium 376mg 49mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 31mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 329mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.45mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Castanea crenata
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.562mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.1mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 72mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 14mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.591mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.344mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.163mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.283mg Castanea crenata
Folate 22µg 47µg Castanea crenata
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.278g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.138g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.032mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.09mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.111mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.139mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.147mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.054mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.088mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.134mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.056mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 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 Castanea crenata
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
27%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.