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Brazil nut vs. Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brazil nut and lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw

  • The amount of selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, and iron in brazil nut is higher than in lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3485% more than lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw.
  • Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw has 896 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw has 0.018g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), 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 5% 5.4% 12% 15% 8.3% 4.1% 8.6% 1.3% 16% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.4%
Contains more IronIron +492.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6872%
Contains more ZincZinc +2606.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +878.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 9.3% 8.3% 3.6% 0% 10% 5.8% 2.3% 5.5% 9.7% 0% 60% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 96%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1491.1%
Contains more FatsFats +47828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.3%
Contains more OtherOther +877.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2696.5%

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
18% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +397883.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32871.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
3% 46% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 0.91 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4560%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
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 Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 0.1µg 3485%
Copper 1.743mg 0.025mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.074g 162%
Fats 67.1g 0.14g 103%
Phosphorus 725mg 20mg 101%
Magnesium 376mg 7mg 88%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.018g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.006g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.041mg 48%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.125mg 48%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.15mg 36%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.18mg 36%
Calories 659kcal 14kcal 32%
Protein 14.32g 0.9g 27%
Fiber 7.5g 1.2g 25%
Iron 2.43mg 0.41mg 25%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.1µg 20%
Potassium 659mg 141mg 15%
Calcium 160mg 18mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.042mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 6.7mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Carbs 11.74g 2.97g 3%
Folate 22µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.091mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.123mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 1.77g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 1.97g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 10mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.024mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.009mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), 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
11%
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
8%
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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. Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169248/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.