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Brazil nut vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and chicken fingers different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3454% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 25 times more copper than chicken fingers. While brazil nut contains 1.743mg of copper, chicken fingers contain only 0.069mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than chicken fingers (46).

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties used in this article.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +841.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +232.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2426.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10854.3%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.7%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +381%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1263.7%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +394.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +482.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +6712%
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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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 17.5µg 3454%
Copper 1.743mg 0.069mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 5.783g 124%
Magnesium 376mg 28mg 83%
Fats 67.1g 13.95g 82%
Phosphorus 725mg 282mg 63%
Saturated fat 16.134g 2.493g 62%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 8.217mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 4.83g 48%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.228mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.11mg 42%
Sodium 3mg 769mg 33%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.71mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.426mg 25%
Fiber 7.5g 1.2g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.244mg 21%
Iron 2.43mg 0.73mg 21%
Calories 659kcal 271kcal 19%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 3.17mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calcium 160mg 17mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.179mg 11%
Protein 14.32g 19.22g 10%
Potassium 659mg 373mg 8%
Starch 0.25g 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 43.7mg 3%
Carbs 11.74g 17.25g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Folate 22µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 4.24g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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