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Brazil nut vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Lobster?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Fiber, while Lobster is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3353% higher.
  • Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +737.9%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.9%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +1781.5%
Contains more Selenium +2522.4%
Equal in Zinc - 4.05
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 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +737.9%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.9%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +1781.5%
Contains more Selenium +2522.4%
Equal in Zinc - 4.05

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 E +465%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +465%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +68.5%
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Water +2183.9%
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
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +68.5%
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Water +2183.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9338.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7076.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9338.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7076.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Lobster Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 19g Lobster
Fats 67.1g 0.86g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 89kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 0g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Lobster
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 96mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.29mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 43mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 185mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 230mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 486mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 4.05mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 1.55mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.065mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 73.1µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lobster
Vitamin E 5.65mg 1mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lobster
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.023mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.017mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.83mg Lobster
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.119mg Lobster
Folate 22µg 11µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.43µg Lobster
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.248mg Lobster
Threonine 0.365mg 0.753mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.832mg Lobster
Leucine 1.19mg 1.376mg Lobster
Lysine 0.49mg 1.426mg Lobster
Methionine 1.124mg 0.475mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.782mg Lobster
Valine 0.76mg 0.852mg Lobster
Histidine 0.409mg 0.475mg Lobster
Cholesterol 0mg 146mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.013g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.078g Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.253g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.34g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.033g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Lobster
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
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
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. Lobster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.