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Brazil nut vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Mackerel

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3392% more than Mackerel.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +966.7%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Magnesium +287.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +331.9%
Contains more Copper +1754.3%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +3615.1%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Magnesium +287.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +331.9%
Contains more Copper +1754.3%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +3615.1%

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 C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.1%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1077.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2222%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.1%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1077.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2222%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +276.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Water +1457.6%
Contains more Other +48.2%
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +276.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Water +1457.6%
Contains more Other +48.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 67.1g 17.81g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 262kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Mackerel
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 15mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.57mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 97mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 278mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 401mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 83mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.94mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.094mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 51.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.159mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 22µg 2µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.365mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.19mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.49mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 1.124mg 0.706mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.76mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.409mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 7.006g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 4.3g 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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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.