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Brazil nut vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Ginkgo nuts

  • Brazil nut is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Ginkgo nuts are higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Copper needs 163% more than Ginkgo nuts.
  • Brazil nut contains 51 times more Saturated Fat than Ginkgo nuts. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Ginkgo nuts contain only 0.319g.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, 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 19% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1292.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more IronIron +143%
Contains more CopperCopper +536.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1094.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +484.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +982.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 50% 33% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1933.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +224.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3894%
Contains more OtherOther +185%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1514%

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
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3757.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3848.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Ginkgo nuts Opinion
Calories 659kcal 182kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 4.32g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 1.68g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 15mg Ginkgo nuts
Net carbs 4.24g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Carbs 11.74g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Magnesium 376mg 27mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 2mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 510mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Ginkgo nuts
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.274mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.34mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 124mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 558IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.113mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.22mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.09mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 6mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.16mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.328mg Ginkgo nuts
Folate 22µg 54µg Ginkgo nuts
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.319g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.619g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.618g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.071mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.268mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.209mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.316mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.206mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.055mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.171mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.283mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.102mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
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 Ginkgo nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Brazil nut
31%
Ginkgo nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
27%
Ginkgo nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
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.

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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.