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Brazil nut vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brazil nut and Salmon raw

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3419% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 76 times more Manganese than Salmon raw. Brazil nut contains 1.223mg of Manganese, while Salmon raw contains 0.016mg.
  • Salmon raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1196.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +203.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +597.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +534.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7543.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5152.1%

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.
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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +709.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +958.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1902.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1035.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +861%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%

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 Salmon raw
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 Salmon raw Opinion
Calories 659kcal 142kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 67.1g 6.34g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 29mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 12mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 490mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.8mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Salmon raw
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.25mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.64mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 200mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 44mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.016mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 36.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.226mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Folate 22µg 25µg Salmon raw
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.981g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 2.103g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.539g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.365mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.19mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.49mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 1.124mg 0.587mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.76mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.409mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw
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 Salmon raw
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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.