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Brazil nut vs. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brazil nut and chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin E, zinc, and calcium, while chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids has more iron.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3470% higher.
  • Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids contains 19 times less vitamin B1 than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 0.617mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids contains 0.032mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in brazil nut is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Chocolate, dark, 60-69% 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.
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 126% 19% 50% 237% 416% 72% 111% 1.3% 173% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22721.4%
Contains more IronIron +160.1%
~equal in Manganese ~1.325mg

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 0% 1% 12% 0% 8% 11% 16% 18% 7.8% 23% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +857.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1828.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 38% 52% 2%
Protein: 6.12 g
Fats: 38.31 g
Carbs: 52.42 g
Water: 1.25 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134%
Contains more FatsFats +75.2%
Contains more WaterWater +173.6%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.5%

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
63% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 22.031 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.221 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1898.3%

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
99%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 36.39 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.31 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1461.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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 Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 8.4µg 3470%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.221g 155%
Phosphorus 725mg 260mg 66%
Copper 1.743mg 1.248mg 55%
Iron 2.43mg 6.32mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.032mg 49%
Magnesium 376mg 176mg 48%
Fats 67.1g 38.31g 44%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.59mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 11.522g 31%
Saturated fat 16.134g 22.031g 27%
Caffeine 0mg 86mg 22%
Protein 14.32g 6.12g 16%
Carbs 11.74g 52.42g 14%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.65mg 13%
Calcium 160mg 62mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg 8%
Folate 22µg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.2µg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.034mg 5%
Manganese 1.223mg 1.325mg 4%
Calories 659kcal 579kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.838mg 3%
Potassium 659mg 567mg 3%
Fiber 7.5g 8g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 44.42g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 36.71g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.079g 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 - ALA 0.018g 0.088g 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 1.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
125%
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.897g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170272/nutrients

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

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