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Brazil nut vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Malt?

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Fiber than Malt.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3476% higher.
  • Malt has 94 times less Vitamin E than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 5.65mg of Vitamin E , while Malt has 0.06mg.
  • Malt is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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.
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Malt
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +1057.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +696.7%
Contains more Potassium +283.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +890.2%
Contains more Copper +4610.8%
Contains more Manganese +1428.8%
Contains more Selenium +35400%
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 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +1057.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +696.7%
Contains more Potassium +283.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +890.2%
Contains more Copper +4610.8%
Contains more Manganese +1428.8%
Contains more Selenium +35400%

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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Malt
Contains more Vitamin E +9316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1042.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +9316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1042.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +324.9%
Contains more Fats +1939.5%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Water +2278.4%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2
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% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +324.9%
Contains more Fats +1939.5%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Water +2278.4%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2787.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11630.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2787.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11630.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Malt Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 10.7g Malt
Protein 14.32g 3.37g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 3.29g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 11.2g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 85kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 6.68g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 0.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 98mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.21mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 15mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 91mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 172mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 60mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.41mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.037mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.08mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 5.4µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.06mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.054mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.259mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.046mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.074mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.143mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.165mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.268mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.142mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.074mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.15mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.193mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.077mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.883g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.827g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.208g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.