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Brazil nut vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Falafel?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Manganese, while Falafel is higher in Folate.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3484% higher.
  • Falafel has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Falafel has 2.383g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Falafel, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +358.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +575.6%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Contains more Selenium +191600%
Contains more Iron +40.7%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +358.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +575.6%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Contains more Selenium +191600%
Contains more Iron +40.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
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% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +322.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +277%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +171.2%
Contains more Water +912.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Fats +277%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +171.2%
Contains more Water +912.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 14.32g 13.31g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 17.8g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 659kcal 333kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Falafel
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 54mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 376mg 82mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 192mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 585mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 294mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.5mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.258mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.691mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 1µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.146mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 22µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.134mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 1.19mg 0.944mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 1.124mg 0.187mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.76mg 0.562mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.364mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 10.171g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 4.16g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.751g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.