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Brazil nut vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Dough?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Zinc, however, Dough is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3433% more.
  • Dough contains 30 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Dough contains 0.529g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.5%
Contains more Potassium +463.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +290.4%
Contains more Copper +1046.7%
Contains more Manganese +112%
Contains more Selenium +6602.8%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.5%
Contains more Potassium +463.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +290.4%
Contains more Copper +1046.7%
Contains more Manganese +112%
Contains more Selenium +6602.8%
Contains more Iron +60.9%

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.
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Dough
Contains more Vitamin E +2590.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1532.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +459.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.107
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2590.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1532.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +459.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.107

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Fats +2672.7%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +341.9%
Contains more Water +864.9%
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
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Fats +2672.7%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +341.9%
Contains more Water +864.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6496.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2753.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6496.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2753.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +17592%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +17592%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Dough Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 49.68g Dough
Protein 14.32g 10.75g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 2.42g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 51.88g Dough
Calories 659kcal 272kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0g 0.51g Dough
Sugar 2.33g 4.62g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 2.2g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 52mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 376mg 32mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 105mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 117mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 602mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.04mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.152mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.577mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 28.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.21mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 22µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Dough
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
Trans Fat 0.005g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.362g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.855g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.788g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.001g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients

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

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