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Brazil nut vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brazil nut and cherry

  • Cherry contains less selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, and iron than brazil nut.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3485% higher.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in cherry is lower.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of cherry is 22.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cherries, sour, red, 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%
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4077.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.9%
Contains more IronIron +659.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1576%
Contains more ZincZinc +3960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4733.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +992%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~3mg

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%
Cherry
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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 33% 77% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1332%
Contains more FatsFats +22266.7%
Contains more OtherOther +776.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2418.4%
~equal in Carbs ~12.18g

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
Cherry
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29020.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27010%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cherry
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9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +191.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Cherry Opinion
Calories 659kcal 50kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 1g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.3g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg Cherry
Net carbs 4.24g 10.58g Cherry
Carbs 11.74g 12.18g Cherry
Magnesium 376mg 9mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 16mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 173mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.32mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 8.49g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 1.6g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.104mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.1mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 15mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Vitamin A 0IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.112mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.03mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.04mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.4mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.143mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.044mg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Cherry
Folate 22µg 8µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 6.1mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.068g Cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.082g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.09g Brazil nut
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
Fructose 0g 3.51g Cherry
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Cherry
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
13%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients

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

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