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Brazil nut vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brazil nut and Coconut

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Coconut has more Manganese.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3467% more.
  • Brazil nut has 24 times more Vitamin E than Coconut. Brazil nut has 5.65mg of Vitamin E, while Coconut has 0.24mg.
  • Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, coconut meat, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1075%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +300.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +541.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18880.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.43mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more CholineCholine +138%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330%
Contains more FatsFats +100.4%
Contains more OtherOther +256.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1274%

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
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1575.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6566.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Coconut Opinion
Calories 659kcal 354kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 3.33g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 33.49g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.3mg Coconut
Net carbs 4.24g 6.23g Coconut
Carbs 11.74g 15.23g Coconut
Magnesium 376mg 32mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 14mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 356mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 2.43mg
Sugar 2.33g 6.23g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 9g Coconut
Copper 1.743mg 0.435mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.1mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 113mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 20mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.24mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 1917µg 10.1µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.066mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.54mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.054mg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Coconut
Folate 22µg 26µg Coconut
Choline 28.8mg 12.1mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 29.698g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 1.425g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.366g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.039mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.121mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.131mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.247mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.147mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.062mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.169mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.202mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.077mg Brazil nut
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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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.