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Brazil nut vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Hummus?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Manganese, while Hummus is higher in Folate.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3481% higher.
  • Hummus has 11 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Hummus has 1.437g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Hummus, commercial types in this comparison.

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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 +321.1%
Contains more Magnesium +429.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.9%
Contains more Potassium +189%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Copper +230.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.2%
Contains more Selenium +73630.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.44
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 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Magnesium +429.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.9%
Contains more Potassium +189%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Copper +230.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.2%
Contains more Selenium +73630.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.44

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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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%
Contains more Folate +277.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +599%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +1847.1%
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
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +599%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +1847.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +491.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +491.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

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 Hummus
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 Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 14.32g 7.9g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 9.6g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 659kcal 166kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Hummus
Fiber 7.5g 6g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 38mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 376mg 71mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 176mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 228mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 379mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.83mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.527mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.773mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 2.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.18mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.132mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 22µg 83µg Hummus
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 4.039g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 3.613g Brazil nut
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 Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.