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Brazil nut vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brazil nut and Lamb

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3437% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb has 56 times less Manganese than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 1.223mg of Manganese, while Lamb has 0.022mg.
  • Lamb contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1534.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +841.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.6%
Contains more IronIron +29.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1364.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5459.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7161.4%
~equal in Zinc ~4.46mg

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%
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +517%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +225.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +220.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +317.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1470.8%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +170.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1515.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.3%

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 Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Lamb Opinion
Calories 659kcal 294kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 67.1g 20.94g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 376mg 23mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 17mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 310mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.88mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Lamb
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.119mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 4.46mg Lamb
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 188mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 72mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.14mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 1.223mg 0.022mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 26.4µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.1mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 22µg 18µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 16.134g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 8.82g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.51g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.365mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.19mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.49mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 1.124mg 0.629mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.76mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.409mg 0.777mg Lamb
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.