Brazil nut vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brazil nut and fireweed
- Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3484% more than fireweed.
- Brazil nut has 19 times more vitamin B1 than fireweed. While brazil nut has 0.617mg of vitamin B1, fireweed has only 0.033mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fireweed, leaves, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +141% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +444.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +52.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +571.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +212900% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +448.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1769.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +214.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +291.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1484.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +637% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +409.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +204% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2340% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1969.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 1917µg | 0.9µg | 3484% |
Manganese | 1.223mg | 6.704mg | 238% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 163% | |
Copper | 1.743mg | 0.32mg | 158% |
Fats | 67.1g | 2.75g | 99% |
Phosphorus | 725mg | 108mg | 88% |
Saturated fat | 16.134g | 73% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 60% | |
Magnesium | 376mg | 156mg | 52% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.033mg | 49% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.632mg | 41% |
Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 38% | |
Calories | 659kcal | 103kcal | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 4.674mg | 27% |
Calcium | 160mg | 429mg | 27% |
Folate | 22µg | 112µg | 23% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.356mg | 23% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
Protein | 14.32g | 4.71g | 19% |
Zinc | 4.06mg | 2.66mg | 13% |
Fiber | 7.5g | 10.6g | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
Potassium | 659mg | 494mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
Carbs | 11.74g | 19.22g | 2% |
Sodium | 3mg | 34mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.24g | 8.62g | N/A |
Iron | 2.43mg | 2.4mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.19mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
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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%

39%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%

148%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?

Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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.