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Brazil nut vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brazil nut and chinese cuisine

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin E, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3473% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 36 times less copper than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 1.743mg of copper, while chinese cuisine contains 0.049mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chinese cuisine is lower.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2406.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223%
Contains more IronIron +118.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3457.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +853.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +732%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28511.9%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +589%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1769.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1557.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1166%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61%
Contains more OtherOther +126.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2204.7%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1862.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1045.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +99.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +628%
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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 6.7µg 3473%
Copper 1.743mg 0.049mg 188%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.13g 148%
Fats 67.1g 5.3g 95%
Phosphorus 725mg 76mg 93%
Magnesium 376mg 15mg 86%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.978g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 1.217g 57%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.033mg 49%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.147mg 47%
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.82mg 32%
Calories 659kcal 105kcal 28%
Fiber 7.5g 1.5g 24%
Zinc 4.06mg 1.5mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 3mg 409mg 18%
Iron 2.43mg 1.11mg 17%
Calcium 160mg 22mg 14%
Protein 14.32g 7.08g 14%
Potassium 659mg 204mg 13%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 11.6mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.32mg 6%
Folate 22µg 45µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.161mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.443mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.055mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Starch 0.25g 1.82g 1%
Choline 28.8mg 34.5mg 1%
Carbs 11.74g 7.29g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.33g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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