Brazil nut vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brazil nut and mixed nuts
- Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet mixed nuts are higher in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3424% more than mixed nuts.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than mixed nuts. While brazil nut contains 0.617mg of vitamin B1, mixed nuts contain only 0.189mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mixed nuts is lower.
- The glycemic index of brazil nut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.
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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 | +64.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5554.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.8% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2513.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +519.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.6% |
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:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.3% |
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
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1580% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +78.1% |
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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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| Selenium | 1917µg | 33.9µg | 3424% |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.907mg | 93% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 14.612g | 65% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 7.709mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 456mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.189mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 2.04mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 229mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 8.711g | 34% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 53.95g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.14mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.352mg | 19% |
| Folate | 22µg | 83µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 7.82mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.196mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 28.488g | 12% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 20.04g | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 3.36mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 117mg | 4% |
| Calories | 659kcal | 607kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 21.05g | 3% |
| Starch | 0.25g | 4.2g | 2% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 7g | 2% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.61mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 632mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 14.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.703mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.182mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | 0.082g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 14.455g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
139%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
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 - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)