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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.
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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +358.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +575.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191600%
Contains more IronIron +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.
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 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 FatsFats +277%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.2%
Contains more WaterWater +912.3%
~equal in Protein ~13.31g

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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +486.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Falafel Opinion
Calories 659kcal 333kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 13.31g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 17.8g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 4.24g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 11.74g 31.84g Falafel
Magnesium 376mg 82mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 54mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 585mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 3.42mg Falafel
Sugar 2.33g Falafel
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.258mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.5mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 192mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 294mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.691mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 1µg Brazil nut
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
Choline 28.8mg 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
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
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 Falafel
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
17%
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 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)
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. 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.