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Brazil nut vs. Grape seed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Grape seed oil

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Grape seed oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3485% more than Grape seed oil.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Grape seed oil is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Oil, grapeseed.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.7%
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 0% 577% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.5%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
10% 17% 73%
Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 69.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.5%

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 Grape seed oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Grape seed oil Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 0g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 100g Grape seed oil
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 884kcal Grape seed oil
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Grape seed oil
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 0mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 0mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 0mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 0mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 0mg Grape seed oil
Zinc 4.06mg 0mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 28.8mg Grape seed oil
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 0µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 9.6g Grape seed oil
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 16.1g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 69.9g Grape seed oil
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Grape seed oil
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
48%
Grape seed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
0%
Grape seed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Grape seed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171028/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.