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Brazil nut vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Fast food

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin E , yet Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3449% more than Fast food.
  • Brazil nut contains 15 times more Vitamin E than Fast food. While Brazil nut contains 5.65mg of Vitamin E , Fast food contains only 0.38mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fast food is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1292.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +441%
Contains more Potassium +234.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Copper +1340.5%
Contains more Manganese +242.6%
Contains more Selenium +9343.3%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
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 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1292.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +441%
Contains more Potassium +234.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Copper +1340.5%
Contains more Manganese +242.6%
Contains more Selenium +9343.3%
Contains more Iron +25.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +1386.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +937.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1804.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +1386.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +937.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1804.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +458.7%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Contains more Water +1024.3%
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +458.7%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Contains more Water +1024.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +393.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1352.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +393.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1352.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +9048%
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +9048%
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 Fast food
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 14.32g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 67.1g 12.01g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 659kcal 297kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 2.33g 4.88g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 1.7g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 62mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 376mg 27mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 134mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 197mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 331mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.52mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.121mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.357mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 20.3µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.38mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.317mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 22µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.365mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.19mg 1.13mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 1.124mg 0.306mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.76mg 0.728mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.402mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.514g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 4.835g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.68g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 1.391g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.004g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.