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Brazil nut vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Macaroon?

  • The amount of Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Zinc, Iron, and Potassium in Brazil nut is higher than in Macaroon.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3473% more.
  • Macaroon contains 31 times less Vitamin B1 than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 0.617mg of Vitamin B1, while Macaroon contains 0.02mg.
  • Brazil nut has less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1196.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +435.8%
Contains more IronIron +196.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +548%
Contains more ZincZinc +456.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +966.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28091.2%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.096mg
~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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +374.2%
Contains more FatsFats +197.6%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +421.5%
Contains more WaterWater +236.3%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1383.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2912.2%

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 Macaroon
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Macaroon Opinion
Calories 659kcal 460kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 3.02g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 22.55g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 11.74g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 376mg 29mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 5mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 123mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.82mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 45.16g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 5.1g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.269mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.73mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 68mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 241mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.19mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 6.8µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.22mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.096mg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 22µg 3µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 9.1mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 20.099g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 1.61g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.81g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.