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Brazil nut vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Mackerel different?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3352% more than Mackerel.
  • Brazil nut contains 31 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. Brazil nut contains 0.617mg of Vitamin B1, while Mackerel contains 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fish, mackerel, salted types were used in this article.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +526.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +73.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1643%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2511.7%

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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +252.8%

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +167.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1157.3%
Contains more OtherOther +291.8%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.7%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Mackerel Opinion
Calories 659kcal 305kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 67.1g 25.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 376mg 60mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 66mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 520mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.4mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.1mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.1mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 254mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 4450mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 5.65mg 2.38mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 73.4µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 22µg 15µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 16.134g 7.148g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 8.32g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 6.21g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
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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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
131%
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 - 8.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4447mg)
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/168149/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.