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Brazil nut vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Italian ice different?

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron than Italian ice.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3485% higher.
  • Italian ice has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared are the varieties used 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 Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10883.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +13433.3%
Contains more Copper +17330%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +1916900%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10883.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +13433.3%
Contains more Copper +17330%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +1916900%

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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3580%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4950%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3580%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4950%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47633.3%
Contains more Fats +335400%
Contains more Other +6740%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Water +2426.3%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +47633.3%
Contains more Fats +335400%
Contains more Other +6740%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Water +2426.3%

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 Italian ice
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 13.5g Italian ice
Protein 14.32g 0.03g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.02g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 13.5g Italian ice
Calories 659kcal 53kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Italian ice
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 1mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.09mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 0mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 0mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 6mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 4mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.03mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.01mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.02mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.1µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.005mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.01mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.005mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.002mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 5µg Brazil nut
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 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.