Brazil nut vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Cod liver oil?
- Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3485% more.
- Brazil nut has less Saturated Fat.
We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fish oil, cod liver types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.541 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +95.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~22.541g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 659kcal | 902kcal |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 0g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 100g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 570mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10000IU |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 0mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 100000IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 30000µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 250µg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 22.608g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 46.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 22.541g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 6.898g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 10.968g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.935g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
1038%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins