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Brazil nut vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Corn raw

  • Brazil nut is higher than Corn raw in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Iron.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3484% more than Corn raw.
  • Brazil nut contains 81 times more Vitamin E than Corn raw. While Brazil nut contains 5.65mg of Vitamin E , Corn raw contains only 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
10
:
0
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +7900%
Contains more Iron +367.3%
Contains more Magnesium +916.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +714.6%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +782.6%
Contains more Copper +3127.8%
Contains more Manganese +650.3%
Contains more Selenium +319400%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +7900%
Contains more Iron +367.3%
Contains more Magnesium +916.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +714.6%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +782.6%
Contains more Copper +3127.8%
Contains more Manganese +650.3%
Contains more Selenium +319400%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
7
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin E +7971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.7%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093
Brazil nut
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%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +7971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.7%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +337.9%
Contains more Fats +4870.4%
Contains more Other +442.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Water +2123.7%
Brazil nut
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
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +337.9%
Contains more Fats +4870.4%
Contains more Other +442.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Water +2123.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
1
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5427.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4910.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5427.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4910.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
1
:
3
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Sucrose +161.8%
Contains more Starch +2180%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Brazil nut
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
Corn raw
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +161.8%
Contains more Starch +2180%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 16.7g Corn raw
Protein 14.32g 3.27g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 1.35g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 18.7g Corn raw
Calories 659kcal 86kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 0g 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 2.33g 6.26g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 2g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 2mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.52mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 37mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 89mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 270mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 15mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.46mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.054mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.163mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.155mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.055mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.093mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.023mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.129mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.129mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.348mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.137mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.067mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.15mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.185mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.089mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.432g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.487g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.468g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.014g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.