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Brazil nut vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brazil nut and hash browns

  • Brazil nut is richer than hash browns in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3485% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 18 times more magnesium than hash browns. Brazil nut contains 376mg of magnesium, while hash browns contain 21mg.
  • Hash browns contain less saturated fat.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1690.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +742.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains more IronIron +305%
Contains more CopperCopper +1643%
Contains more ZincZinc +1027.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +639.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +674.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +479150%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.038mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +455%
Contains more FatsFats +293.8%
Contains more OtherOther +53.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146%
Contains more WaterWater +1340.6%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +330.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +10196%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Hash browns DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 0.4µg 3485%
Copper 1.743mg 0.1mg 183%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 5.665g 125%
Phosphorus 725mg 98mg 90%
Magnesium 376mg 21mg 85%
Fats 67.1g 17.04g 77%
Saturated fat 16.134g 2.54g 62%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.158mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.137mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 7.827g 40%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.36mg 34%
Sodium 3mg 566mg 24%
Protein 14.32g 2.58g 23%
Iron 2.43mg 0.6mg 23%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 2.62mg 20%
Calories 659kcal 272kcal 19%
Fiber 7.5g 2.7g 19%
Calcium 160mg 19mg 14%
Starch 0.25g 25.74g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.838mg 10%
Potassium 659mg 355mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.186mg 7%
Carbs 11.74g 28.88g 6%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.4mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.38mg 4%
Folate 22µg 12µg 3%
Choline 28.8mg 17.8mg 2%
Net carbs 4.24g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.038mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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