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Brazil nut vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Lentil soup

  • Brazil nut is higher than Lentil soup in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3485% more than Lentil soup.
  • Brazil nut contains 42 times more Magnesium than Lentil soup. While Brazil nut contains 376mg of Magnesium, Lentil soup contains only 9mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lentil soup is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 +841.2%
Contains more Iron +127.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +879.7%
Contains more Potassium +357.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +1253.3%
Contains more Copper +2390%
Contains more Manganese +919.2%
Contains more Selenium +638900%
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 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +841.2%
Contains more Iron +127.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +879.7%
Contains more Potassium +357.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +1253.3%
Contains more Copper +2390%
Contains more Manganese +919.2%
Contains more Selenium +638900%

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 B1 +781.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 20
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 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +781.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +282.9%
Contains more Fats +5891.1%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +178%
Contains more Water +2407.3%
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
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +282.9%
Contains more Fats +5891.1%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +178%
Contains more Water +2407.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18668.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18668.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

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 Lentil soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 14.32g 3.74g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 1.12g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 8.16g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 56kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Lentil soup
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 17mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.07mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 9mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 74mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 144mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 532mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.3mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.12mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.3µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.14mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.09mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 20µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
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
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.52g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.13g 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 Lentil soup
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
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients

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

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