Brazil nut vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Brazil nut and Lotus seeds
- Brazil nut has more Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Lotus seeds has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Iron.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Copper is 155% higher.
- Lotus seeds contain 49 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus seeds contain 0.33g.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Seeds, lotus seeds, dried.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +79% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +398% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +442.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +522.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +372.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
15.41 g
Fats:
1.97 g
Carbs:
64.47 g
Water:
14.16 g
Other:
3.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3306.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +449.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +314% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6054.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1992.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 659kcal | 332kcal |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 15.41g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 1.97g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 64.47g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 64.47g |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 210mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 163mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 1368mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 3.53mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.35mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 1.05mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 626mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 2.318mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.851mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.629mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 0.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 0.388g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 1.166g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.221mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.747mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.765mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.215mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.985mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.267mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0.767mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 0.991mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.43mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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