Brazil nut vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brazil nut and chocolate
- Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and zinc; however, chocolate is richer in iron and caffeine.
- Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3480% more than chocolate.
- Chocolate has 25 times less vitamin B1 than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 0.617mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate has 0.025mg.
- Brazil nut contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of brazil nut is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +946.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2368% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +252.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +421% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2134.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1885% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 3µg | 3480% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 1.092g | 155% |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.028mg | 79% |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 206mg | 74% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 8.02mg | 70% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 31.28g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 146mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.025mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 9.54g | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 0.54mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 2.01mg | 19% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 4.88g | 19% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 61.17g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 18.519g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.419mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 546kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 659mg | 559mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 0.725mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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