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Brazil nut vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and liverwurst different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3380% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 31 times more magnesium than liverwurst. While brazil nut contains 376mg of magnesium, liverwurst contains only 12mg.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than liverwurst (28).

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Liverwurst spread 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.
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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +626.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3205.2%
Contains more IronIron +264.2%

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +163.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1465.2%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +905.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.5%

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 Liverwurst
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 Liverwurst DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 58µg 3380%
Vitamin B12 0µg 13.46µg 561%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Copper 1.743mg 0.24mg 167%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.427g 146%
Magnesium 376mg 12mg 87%
Iron 2.43mg 8.85mg 80%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 1.03mg 77%
Phosphorus 725mg 230mg 71%
Fats 67.1g 25.45g 64%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 2.95mg 55%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.155mg 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg 39%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Sodium 3mg 700mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 12.286g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.272mg 29%
Saturated fat 16.134g 9.925g 28%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.3mg 25%
Fiber 7.5g 2.5g 20%
Calories 659kcal 305kcal 18%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.3mg 16%
Potassium 659mg 170mg 14%
Calcium 160mg 22mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.19mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Protein 14.32g 12.38g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.5mg 3%
Folate 22µg 30µg 2%
Carbs 11.74g 5.89g 2%
Net carbs 4.24g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 1.65g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.448mg 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 Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.209g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.