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Brazil nut vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brazil nut and Cauliflower

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Zinc, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3484% more than Cauliflower.
  • Brazil nut has 124 times more Saturated Fat than Cauliflower. While Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Cauliflower has only 0.13g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cauliflower, 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 +627.3%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1547.7%
Contains more Potassium +120.4%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +1403.7%
Contains more Copper +4369.2%
Contains more Manganese +689%
Contains more Selenium +319400%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1547.7%
Contains more Potassium +120.4%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +1403.7%
Contains more Copper +4369.2%
Contains more Manganese +689%
Contains more Selenium +319400%

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 E +6962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134%
Contains more Vitamin C +6785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin E +6962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134%
Contains more Vitamin C +6785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +645.8%
Contains more Fats +23864.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.2%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +2592.1%
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% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +645.8%
Contains more Fats +23864.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.2%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +2592.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70132.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78606.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70132.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78606.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 2.97g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 1.92g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.28g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 4.97g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 25kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 2.33g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 7.5g 2g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 22mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.42mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 15mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 44mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 299mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 30mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.27mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.039mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.155mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.08mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.05mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 22µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.076mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.071mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.106mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.217mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.065mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.125mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.056mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.034g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.031g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.013g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.015g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Cauliflower
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%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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