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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.
Contains more Calcium +416.1%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +667.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +906.9%
Contains more Potassium +100.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +269.1%
Contains more Copper +210.1%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
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% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Calcium +416.1%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +667.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +906.9%
Contains more Potassium +100.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +269.1%
Contains more Copper +210.1%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.2%
Contains more Folate +113.6%
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.2%
Contains more Folate +113.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +536.4%
Contains more Fats +12560.4%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Water +1695.6%
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 Protein +536.4%
Contains more Fats +12560.4%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Water +1695.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8489.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17580.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8489.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17580.4%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Protein 14.32g 2.25g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.53g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Calories 659kcal 154kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Castanea crenata
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 31mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.45mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 49mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 72mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 329mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 14mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.1mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.562mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.591mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
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
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
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.278g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.138g 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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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Castanea crenata
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
30%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.