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Brazil nut vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brazil nut and italian sausage raw

  • Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and fiber, yet italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3440% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2585.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.5%
Contains more IronIron +105.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2078.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2008.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7629.8%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1001.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.568mg
~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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +114.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1706.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1393.6%
~equal in Protein ~14.25g

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +505.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.1%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 24.8µg 3440%
Copper 1.743mg 0.08mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 4.03g 136%
Magnesium 376mg 14mg 86%
Phosphorus 725mg 142mg 83%
Fats 67.1g 31.33g 55%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.058mg 51%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Sodium 3mg 731mg 32%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 14.34g 24%
Saturated fat 16.134g 11.27g 22%
Zinc 4.06mg 1.79mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.25mg 18%
Calories 659kcal 346kcal 16%
Iron 2.43mg 1.18mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.3mg 15%
Calcium 160mg 18mg 14%
Potassium 659mg 253mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.168mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.51mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.568mg 4%
Folate 22µg 8µg 4%
Carbs 11.74g 0.65g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2mg 1%
Protein 14.32g 14.25g 0%
Net carbs 4.24g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.