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Brazil nut vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Figs?

  • The amount of Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Iron in Brazil nut is higher than in Figs.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3485% more.
  • Figs contain 269 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Figs contain 0.06g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Figs, raw types 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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
9
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Iron +556.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +5078.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +2606.7%
Contains more Copper +2390%
Contains more Manganese +855.5%
Contains more Selenium +958400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Iron +556.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +5078.6%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +2606.7%
Contains more Copper +2390%
Contains more Manganese +855.5%
Contains more Selenium +958400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
7
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin E +5036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +928.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brazil nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +5036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +928.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +1809.3%
Contains more Fats +22266.7%
Contains more Other +418.2%
Contains more Carbs +63.4%
Contains more Water +2213.2%
Brazil nut
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
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +1809.3%
Contains more Fats +22266.7%
Contains more Other +418.2%
Contains more Carbs +63.4%
Contains more Water +2213.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36080.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16843.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36080.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16843.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Figs Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 16.28g Figs
Protein 14.32g 0.75g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.3g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 19.18g Figs
Calories 659kcal 74kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 16.26g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 2.9g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 35mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.37mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 17mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 14mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 232mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 4.06mg 0.15mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.128mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.2µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.11mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.06mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 22µg 6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.006mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.024mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.023mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.033mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.03mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.006mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.018mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.028mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.011mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.066g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.144g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.